[Ken_AC4RD]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I first use common sense, well-reviewed positive dog handling techniques,... and mom/dad showing me with patience, love, positive reward, they're coming back soon. .

Very good advice! This reminds me of something I've believed ever since my first Scottie, as a boy: terriers are very smart, and a lot of problem behavior can be worked through just with patience, love, and discussion.

Yes, discussion. Example: one very dear male puppy liked to chew leather things. I sat down with him and my chewed-up belt in my lap, and said in a loving voice, "We will always make sure you have plenty of chew toys, but please don't chew my things, OK?" And Packy never chewed anything of ours again, only his toys.

Most dogs I've known take a little more work, but I'm convinced that you can TALK to terriers, and discuss what's on your mind. "Cricket, can you please let me know when you need to go out?" (That one is taking a bit longer but she's clearly getting the idea.)

You probably think I'm crazy. :-) But dogs are smart, terriers are smarter, and dogs want to please us. Calm patient discussion really can work!
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