Chickentrain's Dog Q&A

[Lovely Lettie]

Coming when called is easier, barking at other dogs is more complicated.
The easiest way is to say '[dog], come!' and feed the dog a high value treat. Do this several times a day for a few days. Then, take a step back before giving your cue, so the dog has to move to get the treat. Do this several times a day, for a few days. Rinse and repeat- keep adding distance until your dog is coming across the house. Once they get the hang of it, you can add distance in bigger chunks, but start with small steps.

For barking- is it inside? Is it on leash? Is it in the yard? Is it accompanied by lunging, growling, or snapping? Does your dog switch between barking and acting scared?

Thanks for the advice.
I will try that.
She barks lunges at her lead and growls and snaps at any other dog.
She is very confident and Is never really scared of anything!

 

[black_cat]

Thanks for the advice.
I will try that.
She barks lunges at her lead and growls and snaps at any other dog.
She is very confident and Is never really scared of anything!

Does she act like this when interacting with other dogs off lead as well? Or just on the lead?

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Does she act like this when interacting with other dogs off lead as well? Or just on the lead?

Well I've never really taken her near any other dogs off lead because I'm afraid she's going to bite them.
She did get out off the lead once and she was running around this dog snapping at it fortunately it didn't get bitten

 

[black_cat]

Well I've never really taken her near any other dogs off lead because I'm afraid she's going to bite them.
She did get out off the lead once and she was running around this dog snapping at it fortunately it didn't get bitten

That sounds like dog aggression, not just reactivity. I'd start muzzle training her (@themuzzlemovement on instagram has lots of information about different types of muzzles) and teaching a cue for 'leave it', as well as one to have her look at you- a lot of people use 'watch' or 'look'. You can't really 'fix' this issue, just manage it. I'd also add more structure into her life, and work on her impulse control. You can add structure by making her wait before she goes out doors, goes up stairs, eats her food, etc. You can work on impulse control by making her wait while you throw a ball, and only chase it when released. You can also get her worked up, and then put her in a stay- teach her that there are still rules even when shes 'on'.

I'd highly recommend going to a behaviorist if possible. I really like Say it Once Dog Training.

 

[Lovely Lettie]

That sounds like dog aggression, not just reactivity. I'd start muzzle training her (@themuzzlemovement on instagram has lots of information about different types of muzzles) and teaching a cue for 'leave it', as well as one to have her look at you- a lot of people use 'watch' or 'look'. You can't really 'fix' this issue, just manage it. I'd also add more structure into her life, and work on her impulse control. You can add structure by making her wait before she goes out doors, goes up stairs, eats her food, etc. You can work on impulse control by making her wait while you throw a ball, and only chase it when released. You can also get her worked up, and then put her in a stay- teach her that there are still rules even when shes 'on'.

I'd highly recommend going to a behaviorist if possible. I really like Say it Once Dog Training.

She knows lots of tricks and does them really well when not distracted.
I don't think I would put a muzzle on her.
These are the tricks she knows. Beg, sit, paw, down, crawl, high-five, jump, stay.

 

[black_cat]

I don't think I would put a muzzle on her.

Why?

These are the tricks she knows. Beg, sit, paw, down, crawl, high-five, jump, stay.

Teach her to leave it. 'Stay' works for wait- implement it into her daily life as suggested above to help improve her impulse control.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Why?

I don't know about @Lovely Lettie, but personally, I guess sometimes muzzles get a bad rep. Like, for example, if I hadn't done any research, I would probably think muzzles are cruel (even though they're not, especially if you use a comfortable one)

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I don't know about @Lovely Lettie, but personally, I guess sometimes muzzles get a bad rep. Like, for example, if I hadn't done any research, I would probably think muzzles are cruel (even though they're not, especially if you use a comfortable one)

(I personally think muzzles are fine)

 

[Lovely Lettie]

I don't know about @Lovely Lettie, but personally, I guess sometimes muzzles get a bad rep. Like, for example, if I hadn't done any research, I would probably think muzzles are cruel (even though they're not, especially if you use a comfortable one)

That is your opinion my opinion differs.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

That is your opinion my opinion differs.

Oh, ok, sorry.