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FirstYorkie · 02-23-2007, 01:41 AM

Part II

More important than focusing on behavior that you don't like is deciding what behavior you do want. Be clear about what you want from your dog and then begin rewarding that behavior.

When Joey was that age, I decided what I liked to see was him laying down calmly whether he was just laying there or whether he was laying there chewing on a bone. I carried small pieces of treats in my pockets at all times. When I caught him doing the above, I walked over, dropped a treat, and very quietly said "good boy". It didn't take long at all for him to start spending a whole lot more time in that position.

I hope all of this helps!

02-23-2007, 01:41 AM	#7
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Part II More important than focusing on behavior that you don't like is deciding what behavior you do want. Be clear about what you want from your dog and then begin rewarding that behavior. When Joey was that age, I decided what I liked to see was him laying down calmly whether he was just laying there or whether he was laying there chewing on a bone. I carried small pieces of treats in my pockets at all times. When I caught him doing the above, I walked over, dropped a treat, and very quietly said "good boy". It didn't take long at all for him to start spending a whole lot more time in that position. I hope all of this helps! __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!