Bad Habits
So recently Dodger has picked up some really bad habits; pulling at the leash, not listening to commands when outside, trying to jump up over new people, and chasing after the cat (he's gotten better with the cat but not by much). I thought it was just because he's still a puppy (6 months) and still learning the ropes of everything, but now it's almost becoming an every day thing with him. So far I've tried telling him no with a light pat to the butt, I've tried taking his attention away by distracting him with treats, but none of it seems to be working. Any suggestions on what I can do to kinda help with his behavior lately?
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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Susan, your solution is the right one. It will allow you to exercise Jel properly, while doing your training sessions separately until such a time as the two come together. Frustration was telling you it was not the right way to proceed and your solution brings relief to both you and the dog. A win-win in my book!
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@ susan, in my previous post, saying you did the right thing, I was referring to your use of the front clip harness (easy walker). Reading your next post about your training session I don't think at all that you are failing, I think you are doing well. The problem I see is that you are expecting too much too soon and going at it for too long. Training sessions with a young dog should be no more than 10 or 15 minutes on any one thing ( in your case walking properly with you ) You can have lots of "mini sessions" the more the better, but never train a young dog when it has not had a chance to work off some of its energy, that's where a walk with the easy walker comes in. Training a very young puppy is easy, if you know what you are doing. When they reach their teen age stage, they all become more independent, strong willed and energetic. Proper training, done in a positive way that takes into account the pups needs, attention span, and the fact that you are trying to foster cooperation will create the space in which the maturing can be guided in the direction you want. You cannot shorten the time maturing takes, you can just do the right things in the meantime, understanding as well that this should be a fun part of your life together. I think you are well on your way with all of that, just ease up a bit.
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Permalink Reply by Vicky Hay on
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Sounds like doggy adolescence. Do you have time during the day for several short walks, using the techniques described by Susan? They're similar to what a trainer taught me to use with a German shepherd that had a lot of drive. Walk (three or four steps), sit, walk, walk, sit... Keep doing that until pooch resigns himself to walking beside you. Then work on abrupt about-faces, turning into him, turns in both directions, and changes of pace. If you can manage this several times a day, over time it does help.
Outside is quite the distraction, isn't it?
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Permalink Reply by susan on
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Well, I had a chance to try out the front clip harness. I'm such a paranoid mom that I also clipped the leash hook to a martingale just in case she could wiggle out of it. Having such short legs, corgs can slip harnesses a little more easily than log legged dogs, unless its fitted pretty snug. But all the parts stayed in place and we went for a nice long walk. She forged ahead to the end of the leash but at least she wasn't choking herself the whole way. I rewarded when she looked at me and thought about walking beside me - which wasn't often, but that was ok. I just wanted to see how the harness would work and try not to control her too much. So, I can see that we can get our excersize in. And I'll train the actual loose leash walking on a martingale in shorter intervals. I hope the two don't confuse each other, but I'll give it a go.
@ Anna, thank you for the advise and encouragement. I've been told I train to long by others as well. With the exception of the walking tho, Jeli loves training. She just thinks its all a big fun game and pesters me for more!
@ Autumn and Johnathon, sorry for hijacking your thread. Maybe the walking advise and harness idea would work for you too? Best of luck!
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@ susan. You're welcome. As for training too long, within reason of course, it's not really about training too long because, as you say, if you do it well, you both enjoy it. The thing is not to train too long on the same thing. 10 minutes of formal training for heeling, for example, doesn't mean you can't then work on down, or stay, then do another session later. The point is that, if you do too much at one time, the dog begins to resent it and now you're pushing boulders up hill. As for confusion because of the two modes of walking her, dogs are pretty smart and can figure it out. When doing more formal work, I like to always start with a sit in heel position. That becomes a cue for the dog. If we're just walking, I don't do that. You'll see, it will come together nicely for both of you. You have the right attitude and that makes all the difference.
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Permalink Reply by Autumn and Jonathan on
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Thank you everyone for your input and advice. He's actually gotten better when it comes to being on a leash now. We recently switched to a British slip leash and he's really taken a liking to it. The main problem we've been having lately is when it comes to the cat. Half the time it's the cat asking for it by doing playful surprises on him, but he gets a little too carried away with his strength. I was wondering if there's any methods that you all did to just have your corgi just ignore any cats or smaller animals in your household?
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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I leashed mine until they learned to stop when I said "knock it off". They dragged the leash around and it was easier for me to grab it. I also have a cat that seems to enjoy a chase and I let it happen until it seems to be getting out of hand and then the dog stops as soon as I tell him to. My current corgi, Izzy, has no interest in chasing. I miss watching them enjoy this.
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