| Re: i need suggestions
Agree with Sophie's Mom. If you find yourself in a position of correcting your dog, time outs don't work. A swift verbal correction (in your "I mean business" voice)works fairly well. I also would like to point out the drawbacks to high value items such as marrow bones, pig ears, and anything else the dog wants to protect. The dog should be left alone to enjoy those items in peace. The best place for that is in the crate where no one should be bothering the dog.
As far as isolating the dog over night, the dog has no idea that he is being punished at all so this method will be ineffective.
You mentioned the dog is 11 months old. Have you been in any training classes yet? That can help some of the "backtalk".
And she is starting this behavior now because you are allowing her to do it. Maybe go back to basics for a few days and keep a leash on her and tethered to you. This will allow for instant leash/collar corrections for inappropriate behavior. Best of Luck! |