| FirstYorkie | 08-16-2006 11:10 AM |
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Originally Posted by Catrina Hmmm, her behavior changes the second the doorbell rings or if she sees/hears a call pulling in. Then in that split second, she turns CRAZY!! ...
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Catrina, I still recommend that you try to find a positive trainer to help you. Your pup's problem is pretty severe, but IMHO, with the proper assistance, can be treated.
In the meantime, I'd go all the way back to a car pulling in. I'd make a car pulling in = A Good Thing For Pup. When a car pulls in, you should have a party - happy voice, "let's go get a treat", etc. Practice many, many times. {Hopefully, you have a friend/spouse who is willing to help and will pull in and back right back out}.
When pup is comfortable with that, do the same with the doorbell. Actually, if your girl is really perceptive, you may have to do the same with someone just approaching the door. Someone approaches = party time = Good Things Happen For Pup. Then proceed to someone ringing the doorbell, then coming inside, etc.
While doing all these practice trials, don't let pup practice being aggressive. When you know someone is coming over, go ahead and contain pup somewhere "safe" (ie away from dangerous stranger).
Again, though, however wonderful the advice you get online (especially from me - ha ha), I think you should consult a trainer!
Good luck! | 