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Originally Posted by Nishasmom  We used the spray bottle technique for about a day; Nisha LOVED it!!! She would come running every time we got it out; she thinks its a treat  . Oh well, I now think there are way better ways of "teaching" anyways  . |
That was my problem too. Gary would lick and bite at the water and think it was all fun. That is why the trainer suggested vinegar in the water.
But now after reading this thread I guess spray bottle training for barking doesn't seem to be the best way to go lol. *sigh* I guess after this class I will yet again have to find another training place.
I am just confused because to me the whole water with vinegar in it from the spray bottle works for disengaging my puppy off of whatever he is barking at. So far it has not turned his attention off from me. It gets him to stop looking/barking at whatever is making him bark. As soon as barking stops he gets a treat, so this is teaching him that if he barks there is a consequence. If he is quiet and looking at me there is a reward.
The problem that I did have pointed out to me is that it just isn't realistic to have a spray bottle with you at all times. Plus, you want the dog to understand that he has to listen to you, not just when in the presence of a spray bottle. It is just so tempting to keep using though, because it is WORKING!