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Originally Posted by Pattie She could care if or how happy I am. When I correct her, she ignores me, seems to smile and goes about her business... She is ignorant of anyone's else's feelings... |
Honestly, Pattie, I think you are reading too much into Sissy's behavior. I doubt she feels all the emotions that you attribute to her.
Dogs, like other animals (including humans) do what works for them. Taking Chloe's toys works - she gets extra toys. Taking each other's toys, BTW, is
very normal dog behavior. She repeatedly hops up into your lap because it pays - if she keeps doing it long enough, she'll eventually be able to snatch a bite of food.
As far as the pee pad, I wouldn't care which pad she uses as long as she uses one. I also wouldn't worry about her taking Chloe's toys. If Chloe gets fed up enough, she'll stand up to her. You said Sissy is young. If she's still a puppy, Chloe is still giving her what many call a "puppy license". I expect you'll find that she'll loose that license when she gets older. If you really feel sorry for Chloe, then separate them when you want Chloe to have some alone-time with her toys.
As for jumping up in your lap at mealtime, here's what worked for us. I taught Joey to do a down-stay on his "blankie" during mealtimes. I did this by first teaching him a "go to your blankie" command. I then used his "stay" command where he gradually has to stay longer and longer on the blankie. His reward is always given while on the blankie so that getting up isn't reinforced. I spent many mealtimes tossing his a piece of kibble (never human food from the table) when he was quietly lying on his blankie, gradually making him wait longer and longer for his reward.
Often, you can teach an alternate, incompatible behavior to stop unacceptable behavior. No 2 finger spanking required!
