Anna Hutzky Webboard User Reg: 03-08-2013
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Hi everyone!
There have been quite a few improvements with Zak and I since my last post. I've become much more consistent with my commands and how I do things with him, which has resulted in him being better behaved because he has a better idea of what I want from him. He seems a lot more submissive and accepting that I am his leader.
Alright, so my question is, when will I know Zak's ready to come out of the mental isolation stage? What types of behaviors do i look for? I feel like he's pretty much ready to start being outside of the cage in the house on a leash at my side, because he doesnt go crazy when I walk to the cage and he sits nice a polite while I open the door to clip on his colar and leash. But then there are some things that make me doubt Zak isn't ready. He still jumps and/or perks up when the cat walks or trots by, and sometimes when I bring him in from a walk or from a bathroom break and he goes back in the cage, he whines.
So, I'm not quite sure.
Thoughts?
Anna, sounds like you answered your own question. If he appears to be showing more of the behavior you expect and you're more comfortable controlling him, then, as you said, it might be time to graduate from the cage to being tethered to you. Remember, he's still pretty much a puppy and will constantly be reacting to every stimulation like, well... a puppy. Since he's still pretty young, I would still be careful about giving him too much freedom and continue your focus on engagement and obedience.
I wouldn't sweat his reactivity to things like cats walking by. Our dog is 5 now and she still perks up over other animals she sees and anything else that's new. Now is a good time to work on her "leave it" command.
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#387601 - 12/23/2013 10:56 PM 
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