Butcher Boy:
Tips:
- If you get upset, walk away on a good note. Do a simple command, let him do it correctly, praise him and come back when you are calmer.
- Use an eCollar, I wasn't to hip on them till I saw what my guys trainer does. They are far better than a pinch collar, you have more control at greater distances and your guy thinks you can reach out to correct him at ALL times.
- Avoid saying a command more than once. Say it clearly and in a normal tone and I guarantee you the dog hears it. He gets one chance and then is corrected.
- Try to let them be a part of the family, not living outside in a kennel all the time. Far better to let them in the house and sleep in a portable kennel in your bedroom. Not on the bed, its a dominance issue.
- You go through a door first, not the dog. If he breaks and goes through, bring him back. Put him in a sit and you go through first.
- Finally, its all about being calm and repetition, repetition, repetition...
- also Wolters book aint a bible, its got some good stuff and some not so good. I am a firm believer in adapting it to your situation and using professional help...
FYI: JLPTexasHunter has used the book on his dog Copper and he turned out well, my Llewellin did okay with it, but needed more than I had to give...
Best of luck
Tips:
- If you get upset, walk away on a good note. Do a simple command, let him do it correctly, praise him and come back when you are calmer.
- Use an eCollar, I wasn't to hip on them till I saw what my guys trainer does. They are far better than a pinch collar, you have more control at greater distances and your guy thinks you can reach out to correct him at ALL times.
- Avoid saying a command more than once. Say it clearly and in a normal tone and I guarantee you the dog hears it. He gets one chance and then is corrected.
- Try to let them be a part of the family, not living outside in a kennel all the time. Far better to let them in the house and sleep in a portable kennel in your bedroom. Not on the bed, its a dominance issue.
- You go through a door first, not the dog. If he breaks and goes through, bring him back. Put him in a sit and you go through first.
- Finally, its all about being calm and repetition, repetition, repetition...
- also Wolters book aint a bible, its got some good stuff and some not so good. I am a firm believer in adapting it to your situation and using professional help...
FYI: JLPTexasHunter has used the book on his dog Copper and he turned out well, my Llewellin did okay with it, but needed more than I had to give...
Best of luck
