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Originally Posted by intilis  We tried this for 2 years with our 26 yr old son & Stanley.... didn't work for us. Stan would take the treat then bite my sons ankles when he moved! Our in-home trainer solved it in 20 minutes! She told us to keep a light leash on Stanley in the house whenever we're awake. My son steps on it when he comes in, and Stanley doesn't bite because he knows he can't "hit & run" lol! My son then casually greets him, & goes about his business. No more barking or biting! We think our trainer is a miracle worker! Hope this helps you. |
I just wanted to add that my son DOES NOT force interaction with Stanley. Now that his "hit & run" behavior has been interrupted, he is starting to relax and respond to my son. He actually came when my son called him yesterday!
I don't consider the leash training to be a "quick fix". It has simply made Stan realize that his "hit & run" is no longer working, but that he is still OK.
Stan has a long way to go, and I agree wholeheartedly that continued training is needed. It is just amazing to see the progress he has made now that his "hit & run" behavior doesn't work for him any more. He is gradually becoming more open to training. It's wonderful to see how much happier & more confident he is becoming.
The leash training was not a "quick fix". It was just enough to snap him out of a very negative behavior so that he could start to learn to trust. I'm just sorry I didn't try it two years ago lol!