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chris_e · 12-28-2005, 08:01 PM

Lick is really a sweetheart, but he rarely listens he knows there is something in it for him or I raise my voice. I didn't know dogs were so smart. I don't know if I will be able to get him to listen by being sweet to him after I have spent the last 4 months being so stern.
What I am hoping is possible is to end the blackmail cycle. Lick knows if I am holding a treat and will follow commands quickly. If I am not holding a treat or say something in a normal tone regardless of command, he takes his time. So far he knows sit, stay (for about 10 seconds), and lay down. He will sit most of the time but will not lay down unless I am in the kitchen were the treats are. I don't like to feel like I am blackmailing him to do a trick.
Some of his other behaviors are growling while playing with a toy, the cat, or when playing tug o war with me; eating everything, to include rocks and sticks while on walks; and jumping and playing on the furniture.
I have only been on this site for about 2 hours, but I now realize that I have great puppy and I need to guide and train him to be better. Strong arm tactics have had limited results, but I don't think they will work long term.

12-28-2005, 08:01 PM	#3
chris_e Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: south korea Posts: 22	Good Pup, Bad habits Lick is really a sweetheart, but he rarely listens he knows there is something in it for him or I raise my voice. I didn't know dogs were so smart. I don't know if I will be able to get him to listen by being sweet to him after I have spent the last 4 months being so stern. What I am hoping is possible is to end the blackmail cycle. Lick knows if I am holding a treat and will follow commands quickly. If I am not holding a treat or say something in a normal tone regardless of command, he takes his time. So far he knows sit, stay (for about 10 seconds), and lay down. He will sit most of the time but will not lay down unless I am in the kitchen were the treats are. I don't like to feel like I am blackmailing him to do a trick. Some of his other behaviors are growling while playing with a toy, the cat, or when playing tug o war with me; eating everything, to include rocks and sticks while on walks; and jumping and playing on the furniture. I have only been on this site for about 2 hours, but I now realize that I have great puppy and I need to guide and train him to be better. Strong arm tactics have had limited results, but I don't think they will work long term.