I never have to discipline Luma anymore...yes, I can honestly say that! I'm not a trainer like some talented and patient people, Luma is just very smart and caught on quickly when she was a puppy. The biggest thing we need work on is her attentiveness while we're outdoors.
All I can say is Positive Reinforcement! Luma is VERY treat-driven. Not all dogs are though. You can use treats, toys, physical affection, or just verbal praise as positive reinforcement.
She is allowed one bark if someone knocks on the door, and I tell her to sit, stay while I open it, so she doesn't run out. Then when I close the door again, if she is still sitting and waiting to be released, I reward her. We practiced this for AGES with just my bf knocking and coming in over and over. She does great now! I know she can still run out, but is much less likely to now than if we just let her yap and yap and jump all over the person coming in. |