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Originally Posted by Janalynn  I agree, great advice. When Mia barks like crazy, my husband will yell at her. I remind him that to her all she's hearing is Bark bark bark, like he's joining in.
I can say No Bark in a firm but calm voice, now "shhh" is starting to work.
I do disagree with time outs - only because dogs have no concept of time out. They're not learning to correct bad behavior if you just remove them. They need some involvement in changing their behavior. Yep, I'm a Cesar watcher and lover! |
Time outs can and do work! Pups are a heck of a lot smarter than we give them credit for. As soon as a pup exhibits an undesired behavior I pick him/her up and place in a room or crate alone for just a few minutes...and each time they do it, back in the room they go. They quickly learn that if they want to stay with the rest of the family which most do, they must behave and not do what it is I am telling them not to do. Often it is fighting with another pup. I get that from time to time with multiple pups ... and new fosters.
Instead of Cesar and his approach to training, I highly recommend Tamar Gellar 's book " The Loved Dog" or even Victoria Stillwell. I believe in positive reinforcement. I find Cesar to be a bit too hostile for my liking and too rigid and controlling. I have successfully turned a couple of pups around from being out of control Cujo types to sweet pups using time outs and also just simple patience and understanding. Cesar would have been in their faces and rolling them on their backs telling them who is boss. In my opinion it is just not the thing to do...it only serves to scare them more. Most pups who bite are scared...it is a rare one who is simply mean or crazy. .. my opinion of course.
I saw this the other day on Facebook and plan to read the book being referenced:
https://www.thedodo.com/dog-training...196140697.html