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<<Then we were watching TV and she saw some animals on the television and she let out a bark... then bark bark bark. We thought it was so funny. >> She could have found you guys laughing at her to be quite rewarding and something you guys love. So then she tried it at night... <<I finally...

Not sure if this will work or not, depending on the dog, but you could try putting a tab leash on her, then give her a bone or try an get her to play with a toy. All other advice is great as well! I had the same problem with my dog Judd. He was terrified of the collar and leash, second it was on...

One thing with the leash, I'd just put it on them and make it fun. Drop it and let them walk around with it. If they like to play, try to get them to play their favorite game. Play fetch or something. Give them treats, try an lure them to sit and such. Make it really fun. Do this for 5-10 mins...

Alright, gentle leaders aren't for every one, and I enjoy doing most my work on a regular buckle collar as well. I'd definately try setting up a ways away from dogs and such he barks at, where he sees them but is fine with them and doesn't pay much attention to them, and reward good, calm...

Yay! Congradulations! So happy to hear good news! Good job, keep up the great work. ~Amy~

If the puppy isn't showing signs of getting ready to potty, try keeping a log of when he goes. You said he went potty, then was in the house for 25 min. and then he went. 25 min. might have been too long for him. Try taking him out maybe every 15 min. or so. Puppies usually need to go out after...

She was talking about me, lol my name's Amy as well. I was in a car accident 2 days ago. We are still dong okay, but are really sore. Thanks Brattina88. I'm glad to hear everyone is doing good and training is going well. Yesterday was the last day of the pets challenge, how'd everyone do all...

Hey everyone, how'd training go for everyone today? Were you able to work on it? We had a big Ice storm here and had to go get dog food. On the way home we were in a car accident :(. I'm a little bruised, and my boyfriend has a bit of a cuncussion and a hurt shoulder, other than that we are...

First of all, I seen this on Mojozen's post: <I'd try to stop him... but nothing I tried to do would get him to stop trying to get it off. > Just wanted to say he could have found this rewarding. You probably would have been better off just ignoring him and acting like your not impressed. If you...

I believe if you do backchaining correctly, and the dog completely understands, then he'll know he can only enter at the first pole, because as you go down the poles, you'll no longer reward him for entering at any of the previous levels. You'll only reward the ones he did correctly. So after...

Alright Mordy, just wondering what your reaction was the First time you put it on him and he reacted to it? What did you do and how did you handle it? I'm just curious, I definately agree that some things don't work with some dogs. And of course it might not work for this one. I do agree...

I agree with the post above, and would like to add.... Since Max is a new dog, he doesn't know the rules of the household yet. He should ALWAYS Be supervised!!!!! If you can't supervise him, crate him! Or put him somewhere where he can't get into trouble and learn bad habbits. When he's out, you...

I know shots are an important thing, and everything, but it's much easier to cure a dog from an illness most the time than a dog that is undersocialized and missed the most important puppy imprinting stage. Deffinately socialize her as much as possible, make sure all experiences are good ones...

Tinaweena~ Clickers help tremedously in teaching dogs to enjoy whering a halti. You'd spend a week or 2 doing sessions to get the dog used to it. First session, you'd click & reward the dog for looking at the halti, sniffing the halti, leaning towards the halti, and touching the halti. You can...

Rofl, that's cute though not great for the stay lol. Glad to hear he is doing well! Maybe you could put the kitty in a bedroom or something while you work on it if you need to do it inside. Glad to see progress :). ~Amy~

Lol, back chaining is used in a lot of Clicker Trainers. Instead of starting at the begining, you start at the end and work to the begining. (I explained it better the first time, but my computer deleted the post :(). Any ways, Say like you had a set up of 6 weave poles. You'd normally start at...

Awesome Brattina88!!! You guys sound like you are doing very well and making a lot of progress! Good job! Juliefurry~ Ah I see, well then I suppose you could work on it with them there, just make sure you are by her and keep a good eye on her so you can make sure she stays successful and all...

Weave pole guides are very nice to use, that's what we used though I'm not sure we actually needed them. A great way to teach the weave poles is to back chain it. That's how I finally got my dog to do them. If your not sure what back chaining is, let me know and I'll gladly explain it :). So...

Normally I'm all about positive reinforcement and such, though I too had a dog like this. When I went to the Professional Dog Training school, they taught us all about Electric Collars. I decided to give it a try. Now I have a dog that will come the first time I call her even with out the collar...

Try putting him on a Gentel Leader or Halti (make sure you fit it properly, and take the time to train them to like it. If you need help or aren't sure how to train them to like to where it, let me know and I'll gladly explain it :).) This controls the head and will let the dog be much more...