snoopydog
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May 19, 2003, 5:13 PM
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Re: [kwkhoo] My Lab have discipline problem (I think?)
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Hi kwkhoo, By the sounds of it, you have one very important and useful tool - FOOD!. At least your lab is motivated by food (some dogs aren't). So, try to use it to your advantage and hopefully be able to solve most of the problems you've describe. I have a very energetic and playful beagle and food is the best motivator. Together with a clicker, it works wonders especially the problem with "jumping on visitors". My beagle still jumps, but at least, she is now responding when I tell her to stop. Then I click and treat. I'm still working on it though but it's beginning to show results. . So, don't despair. Your lab is still very young. Use food as your bargaining chip to basically to tell your dog - "If you want this food, please behave". No need to shout, no need to yell...relatively stress free for you & your dog. You can gradually fade off the food after your dog knows how to behave properly. But continue to give a treat once in a while. That's the power of positive training. Btw, I'm not an expert trainer but just sharing a personal experience with you. Good luck.
(This post was edited by snoopydog on May 19, 2003, 5:14 PM)
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