You can't really raise your voice to a dog and then expect it to come to you. The same is true if you believe spanking the little tyke is a way of disciplining.
The best way to correct a bad behavior is to go to the dog and stop the activity yourself (please no violence) or get something to make a loud noise. Some people use a can with change in it.
When Gracie was a puppy she would get really wild sometimes while playing with the kittens I was fostering and she would bark like crazy. I got a newspaper and rolled it up and would bang it on a table or my hand to get her attention. Once their little brain is snapped out of what they are doing you can then give them the "NO!" command. Not in a threatening voice but be firm in the way. Don't shout but let him know you are serious.
Being terriers sometimes the idea of a challenge is like a game to them. They love a good fight and think of it as a game rather than being bad. Remember you dog's ancestors were bred to kill rodents. They are feisty. Your little guy may think you are wanting to play when you are actually trying to teach him something. Being consistent in the way you deal with bad behavior will help him to distinguish the difference. |