I have had my puppy three days now. I downloaded a book about respect training. Teach your dog 100 words.
The book suggests teaching a dog 'No' and 'good' first. When saying No he says to lower your voice, frown and purse your lips and say no. If puppy runs off it says never chase him. Just walk purposely after him firmly and repeat. It also says that if he still won't listen, to crouch down and hold his chin, stare into his eyes and say again, a firm low No.
Amazingly this seems to be working. My puppy now goes back down the stairs and leaves things when I say No.
I was a bit worried as it all sounded very intimidating and I didn't want my puppy to be scared of me, but he seems very happy.
He is a staffy cross and I am very aware this breed can be quite wilful without correct training and lots of walking/play to burn off energy.
Does this sound okay?
Finally the book recommends for a pup that is flat out refusing to listen, to use a shock tactic, such as shaking pennies in a jar or a squirt of water on the rump. Thoughts?
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Celestria · 24/10/2014 08:19
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