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positive reinforcement backfired! 1 Attachment(s) I tried to train Huey using positive reinforcemen; for example, he gets panties out of the laundry hamper. Instead of yelling at him and trying to retrieve then, I did as Victoria Stillwell said & traded for them. Over the years, this has snowballed into "hmmm, I want a treat, lets get into something". Now, Huey will get something he isn't supposed to have so he can get a treat in return. BACKFIRE!!! He is so savvy about it, if you don't notice he has something, he will make it obvious, like tossing a dime into the air & letting it clatter onto the hardwood, looking at you to see if you noticed, then trade for treat or repeat process until treat has been received. What a little schemer!!! Anyone else run into this? |
Haha! Oh yes... it has happened here too! Try other ways for him to get treats, like some trick training, that way maybe he'll come and 'sit' in front of you for a treat instead of raiding the laundry basket.:D |
LOL, smart little furballs they are. That picture is so darned cute!! |
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Sometimes that just doesn't work. Try to Trade him for a toy instead of food. Too smart lol |
haha they are very smart! i try not to use treats at all for this reason alone. love the pic! now wheres my treat darnit!! |
LOL the picture says it all! |
Haha to funny yorkies are smart little ones. Callie used to pretend to go pee for a treat when she was a puppy. And now if you have a treat she thinks if she gives you a high five she gets the treat so when I pull a treat out she starts high fiving the air lol. |
Your pic is so darn cute! |
no one called these little buggers stupid |
My Milo does the same thing. He gets my panties out of the hamper while I am in the shower and brings them to show me that he has them. Then he takes off. Then he comes back when I am out of the shower to try to get me to chase him and get him a treat. I need a hamper without holes for our socks and underwear. |
LOL... the look on his face is like "I'm waiting" |
They are very wise indeed. It seems repetition is your worst enemy. |
yes, my little guy does the same thing..he will take something that he is not supposed to, take off so i can chase him...Im at my wits end with him..I cant tell you how many times Ive been late to work because of his antics!! |
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