What is appropriate correction for "backtalk"

[ladawn]

Is an appropriate correction a strong "no" and then an ignore. Daisy finally grapsed the "speak" command last Thursday. This morning she was "speaking" to me (when I didn't ask her opinion) as I fixed her breakfast. I can't tell if it was a "oooooh goody I'm so happy it's food time!" bark or a "hurry up mom, you're taking too long and you better move your you know what". I took it as the latter and just put the food on the counter out of her reach and walked off til she calmed down. Works great with food, but she has also started vocalizing when she doesn't get her way (like when I tell her "off"). My "correction" has been to ignore (as in turn my back, no eye contact etc) but please tell me if I should be more forceful.

[Judi W]

How about instead of you leaving the area, you make her leave (get your butt out of MY kitchen - or wherever). "Out of my room, out of my face girl" direct her to another room and tell her to go lie down until she gets some manners....:)

[ladawn]

Ooooohhhh....I like! So banishment is punishment enough, nothing else needed?

[Darseeuh]

No sassing allowed. Totally agree with the banishment punishment. This worked great for us, there's nothing worse for them than being ignored.

[poohbearsmom]

Have you tried washing her mouth out with soap?? :D :D :D
hehehe.
Actually, I agree = It's your food, your kitchen, yours yours yours.
Let her know it.
Elisabeth

[cinde33]

I like the sound of that too, but how do you get an 80 lb. dog out of the room when he won't budge? i have a stubborn guy who won't lie down or leave. *sigh!*

[poohbearsmom]

A leash can be a wonderful training tool.

[pride-and-joy]

Yes...and then a round of "push-ups" ending with a long down in the room of your choice. Even if it means you need to stay next to him and enforce it.

Don't let him "play" you like that. You are the boss;)

[Berringtons]

We've had our 5 month old girl, Hannah, for 2-1/2 weeks now. As she acclimates herself to the family, included our silky terrier, Roger and her new home, the more comfortable she's become; and with all that, the "testing" phase has begun. She's actually very well behaved around guests - no jumping, no leaping onto furniture or laps, etc. She's learned to sit before I put on her leash, sits if I stop on our walks and sits before her leash is taken off, etc. You know...the basics.

But, she is sometimes extremely sassy and runs like a maniac around the house, doesn't listen, torments Roger and generally acts like an obnoxious brat. Although most of the time she knows who's boss, it's been difficult to pin her down when she gets in these moods and make her wind it down a bit, even if I make her lie down and cuddle quietly (typical toddler attitude ).

Well, after easing her into the routine the past 2-1/2 weeks but getting really tired of chasing her like an idiot trying to get hold of her, I realized that she hadn't been taking me seriously on this issue. Tonight I decided to try a 5 minute "time-out".

We don't have a crate for her, but I took her out to our screened patio, made her sit and left the room, closing the slider behind me. I set the timer and waited (peeking around the corner once in a while). She had her food out there and some chewy toys, but after a few nibbles she moved to the door and just sat there very patiently. Since we spend a lot of time out there, she knows it as one of our nice, calm 'family' gathering places. Except this time, there was no one out there but her.

When the buzzer went off I let her in and praised her. She laid down very calmly and has been entertaining herself quietly for the last 1/2 hour. ~sigh~ peace & quiet

Hopefully, these time-outs will work as well in the future. :D

Carol

[poohbearsmom]

you have a normal 5 mos old pup, Carol!! LOL Even at 3 1/2, my Poohbear runs around the house doing greyhound impersonations!! Try directing her outside to blow off the steam...or...you can hire her to be your interior designer...!! ;)

[Berringtons]

<<<you have a normal 5 mos old pup, Carol!! LOL Even at 3 1/2, my Poohbear runs around the house doing greyhound impersonations!! Try directing her outside to blow off the steam...or...you can hire her to be your interior designer...!! >>>

rofl - I need help covering some of the puppy stains that the rug shampooer can't get out! The women at my office laugh at me because I'm constantly shampooing my carpet. They tell me that if she isn't totally trained soon, I'll have no fibers left in the rug. :p

Anyway, I take Hannah to the office several times a week (I only work 9-12, the rest at home). My boss brings his 2 year old golden retriever every day. When the two dogs are together, it's like watching two mimes fight. They're very quiet when they wrestle.

Bailey is three times Hannah's size - about 90 pounds and between the two of them, they can wreak quite a bit of havoc, racing around the office, knocking people over; generally getting carried away.

I tried the 'time-out' on her again this morning. We separated the dogs and Hannah spent the next hour in my office. When we let them both out again, they were so much calmer. I think this may work!!! YAY!

Carol

[poohbearsmom]

if ya throw in a couple of filet mignons, she'll cut you a deal....
have a nice day. E:D :D :D

[WorkinDogz]

Originally posted by cinde33
I like the sound of that too, but how do you get an 80 lb. dog out of the room when he won't budge? i have a stubborn guy who won't lie down or leave. *sigh!*

You take him by his collar...and lead him to where YOU want him to be.

Won't budge my butt! Dogs don't tell us where they want to be or not to be......we tell them where they're GOING to be.

Accept garbage from them and they'll give you the whole trash can full everyday.

[CaptainBill]

Originally posted by Berringtons
runs like a maniac around the house, doesn't listen, torments Roger and generally acts like an obnoxious brat. Although most of the time she knows who's boss, it's been difficult to pin her down when she gets in these moods and make her wind it down a bit, even if I make her lie down and cuddle quietly (typical toddler attitude ).

:D

Carol

Typical "rottie 500" :D :D :D It wouldn't be a day in a rotten household without a good, all out, run for your money, race through the house. ;) I hang onto the lamps and let Bruno and Cayla just go at it till they get it out of their systems. Of course Cayla (2) does most of the running these days but Bruno (6) still gets wound up too. I figure there must be some pent up energy that just has to be gotten out and if the weather won't let them do it outside just sit back and enjoy the races. :D

[SRL]

Originally posted by CaptainBill

Typical "rottie 500" :D :D :D It wouldn't be a day in a rotten household without a good, all out, run for your money, race through the house. ;) I hang onto the lamps and let Bruno and Cayla just go at it till they get it out of their systems. Of course Cayla (2) does most of the running these days but Bruno (6) still gets wound up too. I figure there must be some pent up energy that just has to be gotten out and if the weather won't let them do it outside just sit back and enjoy the races. :D

LOL...When Azura does that I stand in the doorway and peak through watching her run back and forth, back and forth at full speed down the hallway, it's only safe to step out when she's done:)