March 24, 2011
My dog seems to be 'pouting' and won't play fetch since we've started using the prong collar. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
Full Question:
CindyHI. My name is Donna and I have the Irish Setter, Lexee. Recently I purchased a few of your videos and the prong collar and a stim collar too. ( I already have a stim collar but you recommended one with more distance.)
I have been using the prong collar and immediately Lexee stopped almost all the pulling. I have made very few pop corrections and they have all been in a mild manner. So far so good. My problem is that I think Lexee is mad at me and even though this will sound corny----she is giving me the cold shoulder at home. I have been putting the collar on and off during the day. She doesn't want to play fetch and pouts (Setters are known for this). Any suggestions?
She seems fine during our walks and acts normal. Also acts normal in the car. Since I can?t ground her or take her cell phone away from her (as I would have done with my kids?.jk J)??. Your advice would be appreciated. I am hoping this will pass.
Thanks------and please don't think I am crazy
-Donna
Cindy's Answer:
Ignore the pouting behavior. I would put the collar on in the AM and leave it on all day, every day. I get the feeling that maybe you feel a bit “sorry” for your dog or apologetic for having to use it. Believe me, dogs pick up on this. The collar should mean nothing to the dog, it should not be a signal for anything. Don’t try to coax her or get her attention. Pack leaders don’t behave this way.
If you haven’t been using our groundwork program, I’d do that too. It’s kind of a “grounding” of sorts, letting her know that you call the shots. You should also check out Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Rhodes
If you haven’t been using our groundwork program, I’d do that too. It’s kind of a “grounding” of sorts, letting her know that you call the shots. You should also check out Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Rhodes
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