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Originally Posted by Britster  My dad has considered a citronella collar for their JRT, Lilly. I must admit -- as patient as I am with dogs and very positive trainer. She is impossible. Like, nothing works for her. She could care less. When she is in a barking fit, you be kicking her and she probably wouldn't care. We've done coins in a can, tried the treat method, squirt her with water (she actually loves it and tries to drink it... she's like 'thanks! you gave me some water! now back to barking!)
So I can appreciate how hard it is to work with such a difficult dog and having to resort so such methods. It's not something I like and I think there are better methods... like, my dad and stepmom NEVER took the time to train Lilly from the get-go so I am sure a lot of it is her being stuck in her ways now that she has gotten away with it for so long. She doesn't really have a bond with anyone in particular in the house, she's kind of just a family dog who has never ever been trained properly. |
Oh, that part just cracked me up! It IS Ringo all the way. Westies are a very stubborn breed I think. My Ringo is quite the HANDFUL. Nothing at all like Lucy.
Another person tells me their Westie is soo laid back and hates to be outside and I just can't believe it.
Ringo would seriously live outside if we put a doghouse out there; he just likes it. And he would be barking the whole, entire time!
Thanks for making me smile this morning. We still love Ringo despite all his really bad habits
