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Old 11-25-2005, 10:37 AM
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Re: Spray bottle Training

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Originally Posted by Ayoka
Hi everyone, I'm reading a book that suggests using a spray bottle to help discourage dogs from bad habits such as barking, garbage digging and jumping.

Seems reasonable to me...but I was wondering if anyone out there can think of any potentially negative things about this form of deterrance?
IT also really depends on the dog. S'Dragon would take being sprayed with water as a reward. He loves to play with the hose, waterguns, and shower heads. So spraying him for digging, barking and messing with the garbage would be rewarding him with a fun play. It would reinforce the unwanted behaviours.

just my $.02
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