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Do doggies enable each other? In about two months, my little Benji and I will be traveling to California to visit my cousins who also have a 2 year old yorkie. I've been very pleased and happy with the way training has been going with my pup and we have no major concerns. Brownie, my cousins dog, however has garnered a reputation in my family for being a shrill, demanding little thing. Still cute! But he's definitely an excessive barker and that's not a habit I want Benji picking up (the only time he goes into barking mood is when we get deliveries but a quick "settle" gets him to quiet down). I'm wary of him picking up any habits from Brownie and wonder if my concern should be one at all if we're only there for about 5 days. |
If Brownie is an excessive barker more then likely Benji will join the band wagon during your 5 day stay. During your stay with your cousin you should continue with your command for no barking when and if Benji joins the glee club to reinforce barking is not permitted. Sometimes what works at home does not always work when there are surrounding distractions, like Brownie's non stop barking. I believe once you return home and get back into routine Benji will settle back into his. |
Yes they pick up things from each other |
I think they definitely copy each other. My girls are not barkers, but when we visit my parents in California they start in with the poorly behaved dogs there. I was sure they would be barking at home after 2 weeks in California over Christmas. However, when we got home they were right back to normal; quiet little angels! I’d try to keep up with what works at home while you’re there & I think chances are he’ll be just fine when you get him back home. |
Definitely. Casie picked up Scottie's barking habits within a week of coming home. They always team up! :rolleyes: |
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