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- Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:22 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Public humiliation
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6601
Park it
Hi Ocelot, I just wanted to say I really like the "park-it" plan. Dogs sometimes react when they are excited, stressed, frightened or otherwise overly aroused. This can manifest as 'handler aggression' or 're-directed aggression' (or whatever other name we invent for it). The absolute wors...
- Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:41 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: anti social
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2194
It could just be on-leash excitability. Many dogs react when on leash and are fine when off-leash, but if he is inadequately socialised and you're not sure then take it slow. Arrange for him to meet normal, stable, friendly dogs one at a time. See how he goes with that. He definitely needs to learn ...
- Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:38 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Treatless training
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2887
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:15 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Getting really nasty!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2311
Controlled Attention
You have two dogs of breeds who are likely to fight, which means you need to be an expert trainer and use management extensively. Either that or you almost certainly will have to rehome one of the dogs given the frequency and increasing severity of this problem. Matt has already given you some great...
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:02 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Similar Dog Training in Aus?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1801
Which state?
Hi Drac, which state are you in?
I'm in Tassie, but I can put you in touch with others around the country.
I'm in Tassie, but I can put you in touch with others around the country.
- Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:46 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: HELP! - My JRT Attacks Bigger Dogs!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3454
Hi Lauren, sounds pretty reasonable! I strongly recommend this article:
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/sayhi.html
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/sayhi.html
- Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:49 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: PLEASE HELP - MY GSD HAS REVERTED!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4152
- Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:06 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: My dog has attacked my cat...please HELP!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4485
- Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:18 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Help - my dog has become aggressive!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3171
- Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:50 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Fearful cesky terrier
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4523
I found this excellent article by Dee Ganley which might help:
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/546
"How the Upper Valley Humane Society Uses Targetting to Help Shy Dogs Blossom"
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/546
"How the Upper Valley Humane Society Uses Targetting to Help Shy Dogs Blossom"
- Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:11 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Resource guarding - me!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11698
Yes, it can be a bit confusing! Don't worry too much about the different theories. People like a lot of different ways to explain the same thing, so I just stick to what is tested and verified over and over again, namely Classical and Operant Conditioning. I have a reactive dog, and I can't tell you...
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:33 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Barking In the Night
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2702
If a behaviour is being maintained or increased it has been reinforced. My guess is that letting them out is reinforcing the barking. The good news is that by not letting them out, the barking will eventually stop. The bad news is that it will get worse before it gets better. But be strong, if they ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:28 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Resource guarding - me!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11698
Having your children drop a treat works at the level of associations (aka Classical Conditioning), it builds a 'good' association and sets her at ease. Each time they approach, they 'give' and not 'take away'. --I am still uncertain as to why she takes this strategy with them - I do feel that their ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:55 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Resource guarding - me!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11698
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:50 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Resource guarding - me!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11698
Hmmm, this sort of thing worries me. On the positive side, resource guarding issues have a very good prognosis. OK, stealing things to get a treat is EXCELLENT. When we reinforce a behaviour we get MORE OF IT (sorry to shout, it's a happy shout though). That is how it works. Never mind that it's onl...