| Re: Tired of my dog acting "tough"
Are these dogs being rewarded consistently for being quiet? Are you practicing quiet at other times, or just waiting until the dog is upset. Yes, the behavior you want can definitely be trained. When currrent training doesn't work, you really have to look at yourself. What are you not doing? What else could you be doing? Are you giving the dog enough time to understand what is expected of him?
Two year old males are often insecure - if that is the case, it is something you can help him grow out of. Sure thing though, your frustration will not help with the training, it just confuses your dog. Stay neutral, stay non-emotional. Keep on training. |