The only other thing I could suggest would be when he's on the leash and he starts and you jerk the leash enough to get him off-balance, then stand in front of him and walk towards him, forcing him to back up, and tell him to sit. Keep him in this position until you see him relax.
When you verbally correct, it has to be done at the same excitement level (or one notch up) the dog is in, or they won't pay you any mind. When I had problems with my female, I made up my mind that this was going to stop, and when she continued I became louder than her and carried on with my rant for a minute or so, at that volume. She had never heard me get really loud before, and as I continued being loud, she got a bit scared of me, and didn't know what to think., except she knew I was very upset with her.
Dialog: I said stop! I don't EVER want to see you do that again. EVER! So help me if I catch you trying that stunt ONE MORE TIME that's it! You'll be looking for a new home quicker than a New York Minute! I've had it with this crap, you WILL behave! That kind of behavior will NOT be tolerated in THIS house, EVER! NOW, GO LAY DOWN!
The entire time, keep him backing up or sitting. This reinforces you as the Alpha. |