I think that each puppy is different and what works for that particular puppy must be found. I have used the Alpha roll on only one dog ever,but it worked. We have a chi that was trying to attack our 70lb dog,good thing he is soooo patient. It was never done when the dog had been aggressive. We picked a certain time of the day when the house was quiet. I never let it last more than 60 seconds,usually much less and always with alot of quiet talking,praise and a very special treat followed that only he got. It took 3 days for him to calm down. This was my last resort after trying everything else and it worked. I did get bit a couple of times during this and just didn't react. I also spent ALOT of time loving on,cuddling,and speaking to him softly to praise him. I would take him to a seperate room and spend quiet times with him and only him. He is the first chi that I have ever owned and has turned out to be a wonderful,obedient little boy. My husband,that didn't want me to bring home a chi, says that he is a great dog. He is also my daughters very best friend and that is why we got him.
Again this method doesn't always work. Just keep trying to find what works best for your baby and you. Lots of love mixed in and you will see results. Like people puppies,some furbabies take a little longer to respond than others,they are truely each an individual. |