It's hard to find the time everyday. Also, we noticed that the dog was getting a bit aggressive with the kids when they did the corrections and the trainer told me not to let them do it because the dog feels that he can over power them and therefore he wasn't listening but getting angry. Not a good situation especially from a dog who was not aggressive in that way. So, now it is just myself and my husband doing the corrections. How do you claim your space by the door?
You claim your space by the door by not allowing the dog to enter a certain area by the door. I do not have an enntryway, but do have a 4x6 rug by the door whereas we do not allow our dog on it whenever someone comes to the door. We claimed the rug as our area. She has learned not to even step a paw on it when someone comes to the door. However when she was learning we simply "body blocked" her and told her "back". We did not open the door until she was off.
Once our guests were in.. she was permitted to go say hi, but had to sit for petting. If you could just have one person a day come to the door...you could practice this in just a few minutes a day, several times a day. I have my husband when he is outside to occassionally come to the door and knock, so as to refresh our skills.
Your trainer is correct in that until your dog is allowing you to claim your space .. you and your husband should only be the ones to do this.
Keep practicing and please keep me posted.
I ordered a remote control device that sends out a noise that the dog that ifinds very annoying. I used it yesterday and had amazing results. After the doorbell would ring I would say "leave it" after one bark and if he continued barking I pressed the remote. He stopped barking immediately. When I let the person in the house he started to run towards him, ready to jump, I said "leave it" and pressed the remote and he stopped in his tracks and ran awy. After a few tries my dog didn't even bark when the doorbell rang and stayed away from the door entirely. You would have to see it to believe it. It completely transformed my dog. I even used it on a walk and when he barked at other dogs and started to go crazy I pressed the button and he immediately stopped. The effects have continued even without having to press the button today. I will keep you posted and see if this continues.
Wow that is excellent Lola, good job!!!!
Lola what kind of device is it?and does it do the dog any harm? I am afraid to try anymore devices after my experience with the invisible fence.
But my male (Rambo) really gets after my son every time he comes in the house, he barks and tries to nip at his heels.
This is the only person he does this to and I was wondering if he senses that my son is a hunter, he kills animals with a bow.
Yes Raggsweeze it could be the problem. Your dog smells the animals on the shoes. Has your son ever tried to pick the dog up and hold him? Try this and see if it doesn't help to calm him down. You may have to pick up the dog and give the dog to your son for the dog may run from him.
Remember folks...NEVER have the dog go in front of you when you either answer the door or go out the door yourself. You own the door, not your beloved dog. They'll love you for it, as they really don't want the job of being in charge. But it does take lots and lots of daily practice.
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