Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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For me, an e-collar for this would be number 76 on a list of 3.
In addition to the extremely good advice you have already received, you are constantly rewarding that behavior. What happens when the dog leaps up and dashes to the door? Well, first probably some excited attention is paid, and then, TA-DA! You go where you were headed and the dog does too!
While you are doing the training, don't forget that you can't keep giving that reward and expect the dog not to notice.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: barbara schuler
.... If he'd move when I opened the door, I shut the door. Repeat as needed. At the car - same thing - sit patiently for me to open the door. If he broke the sit, no go. I'd work on this when we were NOT going anywhere so I wasn't rushed or frustrated. It helped in two ways - not only did he learn "car manners" it also took some of the excitement off because he realized very quickly just because I had keys and we were at the car - that didn't mean he was going anywhere.
Like with waiting for silence before opening the crate, you might find yourself doing some statue-standing before the dog makes the connection between his behavior and what happens next.
This is really a variation of the "I can't make my dog stop whining in the crate" dilemma.
The dog is an adult, he's not going to die if he isn't let out because he's being a spaz. He breaks his down before released, he gets to wait another 2 minutes. And so on.
If you have to, crate him while you take the calm dogs out, that way you can focus on just him, and making him hold the down until the door is open, and you release him.
Edited by Aaron Myracle (07/29/2010 03:51 PM)
Edit reason: Hey, its been awhile since Connie and I have double posted. :D
Theresa_Greene Webboard User Reg: 09-06-2008
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Points all well taken. Thank you all! Your remarks have made me sit back and rethink this. I'm going to wait on the e-collar.
Marker training and statue standing are in order. She does fine when it comes time for going for a ride, because she does not get into the car, or out, unless she is in a sit stay. Now why didn't I think of that for inside???LOL
So off to research marker training. And remembering how to NOT reward behavior I do not want her to repeat!
Thanks very much to all who replied. I may be back for some more advice, but think I have a good start in the right direction.
Thanks!
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I would watch the Michael Ellis 7 part series that he has on here. Its under streaming videos. It was brought to my attention a few days ago. It will give you a better understanding of marker training. Some good stuff.
I think you got it, Theresa! Just figuring out how to reward/not reward your pup's behavior really does fill the bill.
It's so easy it's almost obscene. Reward him for anything and everything he does that you like. Ignore or give the evil eye to anything he does that you don't want.
Everything else is just a variation of the theme. Good luck, I know you can do it.
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