I have an 8 month old husky who starts to whine when we try to cross the street on our usual neighborhood walk and refuses to sit stay. I am training him to sit and stay prior to crossing intesections and/or driveways. This behavior started about a month ago and I can't figure out how to assure him or even where this came from.
The introductory DVD's have work amazingly and have helped me raise what everyone says is a well trained and mannered pup. I am very proud of him and myself (this is my first dog).
Any advice on how get past this would be very helpful. Thank you in advance for your help.
Yeah, watch the videos and see if they speak to anything close to this issue.
It might be helpful to stop short of the corners and do something fun (play with his favorite toy or bring out something REALLY yummy which he doesn't normally get as a treat). Without pressure - try to make the corners the best part of his walk.
Yup, I agree with Willie.
It might be easiest to temporarily abandon your efforts for a sit/stay at intersections.
If he seems fearful, you may be creating a very negative association for him, when he might grow out of it on his own in a few weeks. Pick your battles, you know?
Trying for a different behavior, like the "touch", as Willie mentioned, or a "look" command, might go farther, in the long run.
You can always train a behavior. The dog can learn at any time.
*UN*training behaviors and associations, particularly negative ones, are far, far more difficult.
To ask a really dumb question... you are taking treats with you on your walks, yes?
Thanks for the tips. I'll try something else at the corner.
I use to bring treats, but when we started not taking them at the corner, I stopped. I didn't think that it was a good idea to give him a treat after he crossed the street after his whining.
I'll try something new, and bring along some treats!
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