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[Re: Aaron Myracle ]
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Do you work his obedience under distraction? I'm assuming he is not obedient at the door, aka jumping/biting, rather than siting or downing?
If that is the case, you may want to start adding distractions into his training. A crate is a great idea, and if you want him to be able to be out when people come over and come in the door, a crate is great tool while you're working to strengthen his obedeience.
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Re: Shi tzu jumping
[Re: Angela Burrell ]
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I know what You mean about it possibly making him more exhited. Havnt tried it on him yet at the door. I have only so far stood in front the door and told him to go back. I had also tried to make him sit by pushing his but down which did not work. Ill see which of the corrections I will use with him. I have used today the prong collar all day taking him by the leash, correcting any bad behavior. It really works. I really think Ill be able to shape up his manners in no time. Thanks
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Re: Shi tzu jumping
[Re: Aaron Myracle ]
#230278 - 03/04/2009 06:04 PM |
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When he is crated is that not sort of a punishment. One usually hears that one should not use a crate as a punishment. Ill have to try several ways of getting him to learn what is acceptible.
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Re: Shi tzu jumping
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Do you work his obedience under distraction? I'm assuming he is not obedient at the door, aka jumping/biting, rather than siting or downing?
If that is the case, you may want to start adding distractions into his training. A crate is a great idea, and if you want him to be able to be out when people come over and come in the door, a crate is great tool while you're working to strengthen his obedeience.
Ditto.
I would so much rather teach the behavior that you want than correct for the one you don't want, giving no alternative to the dog.
To the O.P., do you know marker training? For example, how did you teach sit? If you taught it with compulsion (you mentioned pushing his butt down), we can give you a much better way. And you can then teach door behavior that you want, resulting in happy dog, happy you, and happy guests.
And meanwhile, crate! 
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[Re: Jennifer Schnegg ]
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Ill see which of the corrections I will use with him. I have used today the prong collar all day taking him by the leash, correcting any bad behavior. It really works. I really think Ill be able to shape up his manners in no time. Thanks
I would make sure he knows what behaviour is expected of him at the door before you correct him; it's only fair. I would start by setting out expectations and teaching him those first.
When he is crated is that not sort of a punishment. One usually hears that one should not use a crate as a punishment. Ill have to try several ways of getting him to learn what is acceptible.
Nope, crates are not punishment at all! They are a great simulation of a den, actually. Make the crate your guy's safe haven, and in times where you can't yet trust his behaviour (i.e., people coming in the door) settle him in there with a chew toy or a treat-stuffed kong and let him enjoy his time. My dogs go happily into their crates either at my bidding or on their own.
Teagan!
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Re: Shi tzu jumping
[Re: Jennifer Mullen ]
#230284 - 03/04/2009 06:16 PM |
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Crating should not be a punishment, no. Crating before someone comes over and then taking him out when he is calm is going to make unnecessary a lot of corrections that you are now doing at the door.
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Re: Shi tzu jumping
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#230286 - 03/04/2009 06:19 PM |
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I am incorperating all of these training expectations, showing what is acceptibe and not. I only correct my dog if he knows the command. It is all so new. I am just now learning all the options that are available in teaching door manners. I do not know marker training, or clicker training.
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Re: Shi tzu jumping
[Re: Jennifer Schnegg ]
#230288 - 03/04/2009 06:27 PM |
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I do not know marker training, or clicker training.
Then you have come to the right place. 
I have to do some of the kind of computer work that pays the bills, but I promise that I will get you started later on if no one else does sooner.
You will be so happy to learn marker training! 
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well, is ok to use all these methods, or is this just going to confuse him?
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