May 13, 2011
My fiance is inconsistent with reinforcing obedience training. Do you have any suggestions?
Full Question:
Hi, I have a few questions that I hope you'll be able to answer for me. I have a small dog that is almost four years old. He is very obedient in the home unless he becomes distracted by strangers, outside noises, etc. I understand that this means he is not fully trained. I've had problems with completing his training in the past mainly because of two reasons. One being that my fiance is inconsistent with reinforcing the training (for example I correct the dog for getting on the bed and the next day he's picking the dog up and putting him in the bed). The second reason is whenever I correct him harshly he urinates. I'd like to complete his training, but at the same time I'd also like to get another dog. Would it be a mistake to try to train both dogs at the same time? I'd appreciate your input. Thank you. 
Ed's Answer:
If you can not do a good job on one dog I am not sure what makes you think that you can train 2. These problems are 100% your fault.
If your fiance' will not become part of the program - do not allow him in bed. This will motivate him to listen and help with the dog training. This is a very quick and simple solution. You may want to get my tape Basic Dog Obedience. Then ask him to watch it a few times. Maybe he can do it when he is sleeping on the couch. This tape will explain the principles of dog training. It may be that he simply does not understand how important it is to be consistent.
Once you get one dog trained then get a second. My guess is the dog pisses because it is confused and does not understand what’s going to happen next.
If your fiance' will not become part of the program - do not allow him in bed. This will motivate him to listen and help with the dog training. This is a very quick and simple solution. You may want to get my tape Basic Dog Obedience. Then ask him to watch it a few times. Maybe he can do it when he is sleeping on the couch. This tape will explain the principles of dog training. It may be that he simply does not understand how important it is to be consistent.
Once you get one dog trained then get a second. My guess is the dog pisses because it is confused and does not understand what’s going to happen next.
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