Time Out, Good or Bad?

[red98vett]

I read somewhere that also immediately saying no in a firm voice - then laying your puppy on their back, and holding them still like that, is a good way of showing you're boss - but I haven't tried it personally

[Marie]

I think time out works also. Hubby didnt allowed it, thou. Gucci doesn't bite anymore. I used to give her a stern NO ,took a awhile but is working. SHe is so spoil.

[LvMyYorki]

Julz- I havent had aggression issues with Tino, but I have always used the positive reinforcement method with hom regarding everything...barking, potty training and I have no problems with him at all and I think its bc of the positive method. All they want to do is please, so when you ignore them that is way worse and lasts longer than hitting/tapping... I really think they probably think its part of a playing game.

Sophiedog- what you do is exactly what I do, like Julz mentioned its the positive reinforcement method and I think there is a lot to be said for it! BC once they realize that the naughty behavior isnt going to get them love or attention, they will find some way to get what they want!

I think time outs are great... I have heard that they work for children even though I don't have any skin kids... I never used this method bc Tino would have ruined my bathroom door by trying to dig a hold through the floor to get out!

[jwash]

I use time out effectively but I use their kennels, just close the door. All during the day they have an open door. So, if one is not behaving and I feel it is needed, I put her in time out, only for a few minutes, tell her she is going to time out and remind her when I let her out. It works well for me. There are times when the reward thing just isn't doing it, I think your pet needs to understand bad behavior isn't going to be ignored.

[kp&nala]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I read somewhere that also immediately saying no in a firm voice - then laying your puppy on their back, and holding them still like that, is a good way of showing you're boss - but I haven't tried it personally

that doesn't work with nala. when you try to hold her down or hold her close to keep her from moving she just gets even wilder! we've only been doing this for a few days so you can't tell a big difference but when i let her out for the next 20-30min she follows me around and if i go outside or somewhere where there's a door between us she will sit there and whine, lol. i do use the stern voice and let her know when she is doing good.