| Correcting a Puppy?
My questions deals with correcting a dog and what works. Currently, we DO NOT hit our dog with newspapers, seclude her into her crate (not as punishment), role her on her back and hold her down, hit her on the head, nose or any other part of the body, spray her with streams of water, yell at her after the fact, pick her up by the back of the scruff or ignore her for long periods of time.
Now these are all suggestions that I’ve heard from neighbors, co-workers, friends, and relatives but I’m looking to receive a true and correct answer from some of the experts on this board as to how to make a correction. I understand how positive feedback works and use it frequently to teach new behaviors, but how do I correct her when she doesn’t seem to want to listen or feels the need to challenge. I do realize she is a puppy but I don't want to use that excuse every time, especially when I know that she knows better due to the past. Thanks for your help... |