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Originally Posted by Shanatink I think this is what Im going to try to do- the time out method. I think what I need to do is start teaching chloe that she isnt the boss and she doesnt own everything becasue I think my spoiling her and constantly babying her and the way I treat her has made her think she is queen bee at this house. I used to think it was cute how bold she is and that she thinks she is head honcho but of course now I think it has led to this and has gone too far and this is my fault because I encouraged it by doing nothing. I think Im going to have to serious change how I am with them. Its just really hard for me becasue chloe is seriously my baby and the love of my life and I have a problem with constantly doting affection on her. She loves on me all the time and I find her personality to be completely irresistable. You guys are going to get mad at me for this, but when I discipline chloe for doing something bad, like anytime I say "no" or "bad girl" chloe will immediately comes to me and give me lots kisses and loves on me like she is trying to apologize and of course I give into her sweet face and affection and I start loving and cuddling with her which I know really doesnt teach her anything other than she has me wrapped around her finger. Im bad and I know it. Its really hard not to- you should see the faces she makes, she is aboslutely the most endearing loving creature and I cant stay mad at her. So ultimately I have just been horrible at staying "firm" with discipline and training on chloe. I think Im the one that is going to have to go to a trainer. If cesar milan ever came to my house he would be appalled with me, Im sure. |
Why would we be mad when we all do the same thing? When I say No and tell Coco she was a bad girl she comes running, lays on her back while licking my toes, then will jump up and give me ten million kisses. How could you say no to that?? You just can't. Then they get you wrapped around their paw. You don't have to stop being that way, just when they start fighting you need to stay firm with the time outs.Dogs are like humans, you know, going through irritable moments and mood swings. I'm sure by next week you'll be posting about how cute the girls are playing together
