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I don't disagree, and, if you have 100% support from the owner, then this will work. I know. When I'm training my own dogs, this is achieved very quickly. I have tended to find that, unfortunately, I don't get the same amount of cooperation from the owner, so I make it more gradual.

Is the dog trained to do a sit? Do you walk him? Are you planning on castrating? (I often have nothing against not castrating; I'm just intrigued especially considering the setup the dog is in) This sounds like a dog with no direction and longing for attention.. Try this:- 1. Enter pen 2. If he jump...

I'm not quite sure I explained myself well enough or for that matter how to explain myself now. Loose leash training is ideal; however, a slip lead (the thick and soft variety) is a much better alternative to the gentle leader. As I stated, this just manages the behaviour while the loose leash train...

The stay training and positive association should do the trick. Don't introduce to the situation too soon. There is managing the behaviour, and there is avoiding it completely. Make sure you don't fall into the latter category because this doesn't solve the problem. Have you tried letting guests lea...

Dogs often fear the clicker at first. It's normal. I find that the best way to start clicker training these dogs is by purchasing a clicker with volume control or making a clicker noise with your mouth at first. Slowly increasing the volume of the clicker whilst charging it (with plenty of treats!) ...

I have had great success with slip leads looped into figure of eights, one loop around the nose and the other around the head. This is more effective than the halti or gentle leader for short muzzled dogs. These are a very kind solution, but it is not an instant solution to pulling even though it in...

Hello DinosaurHolly, I suggest you try teaching a strong stay. Get her into a sit position, give the command 'stay', walk toward the bathroom door, then return to her, praise and treat. Next try entering the bathroom but don't close the door and repeat a few times. Next close the door and open immed...

Hello vs_carlie Have you tried a distraction technique such as offering a brain game or challenging treat? I would try introducing a KONG or similar toy just prior to the guests leaving; positive association, distraction, and ultimately habituation should result in the dog learning a more acceptable...