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Linda & Fred	Apr 28 2009, 06:52 AM
Chatterbox Posts: 703 Group: Full Members Member #571 Joined: November 28, 2007	The 'proper' way of going about these things is complete behaviour modification where you work out why she's doing it and teach her an alternative behaviour in a kind and gentle manner. But I don't know how you go about these things as I've still not started my studies properly, am just quietly working my way through the reading list. With Fred barking I have to 'investigate' and then tell him it is 'all clear' and he shuts up, but it hasn't actually stopped the behaviour - he still barks and I still have to respond. Ideally he'd learn to stop barking unless there is a prowler, or someone knocks at the door (just a couple of barks then be quiet without being told). I've got no problems with aversives since I've left Brainwashing Pages. Dogs are always coming up against things they don't like and so not doing that again - like walking on thistles or sniffing a cat. I've got rattle cans around the house for Fred's jumping up (which also helped to stop his attacks on Beauty) and a squirty water bottle for my daycare pup when he starts harassing Fred.


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