Tammy Moore Webboard User Reg: 01-14-2010
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Quote: Connie Sutherland
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I hesitate with this post. My gut says NO to this, but I am putting this out there just to see what I can learn.
You are correct. NO.
If you read Aaron's post (and several others) again, you will see how counterproductive (that word is far too mild) corrections are for any obsessive behavior.
Ditto, no corrections, ignore the behavior, any attention, including corrections, will feed it. Follow what others have said about getting the dog on a routine.
Search for stereotypies in dogs for a better understanding of the behavior.
Update: We haven't been able to get a back pack, but I have noticed a huge drop in her pacing. I just saw the clip of Micheal Ellis that was posted day pertaining to engagement. I have to say that what he was saying about keeping the dog engaged is something that we have been doing at home. He specifically talked about the obsessive behaviors of these dogs has how some of their obsessions are useless for training (as for me, it is pacing). He then began saying that you need to reward them with some other stimulation which is beneficial to training. So in other words ... get her to obsess over something that will generate a positive behavior. If they are going to obesess, make it work for you.
BTW: Thanks for being kind with your replies over that other post. And we have stepped up the activity for her.
Also ... The kids engage her a lot and she is learning to looove it so much that she has turned to the kids before turning towards pacing as her obsession. Things are really working out.
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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Hey! Congrats that things are already improving. I'm really glad. She seems like such a great dog, just needs some help focusing her nervous energy one something new. Good job!
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