Problem Solving:

There is always more than one way to train our dogs and to correct problems. The best method is the one that works best for you and your dog. Not to be a wise guy, but we are all different and one particular method won't always work for everyone. Keep in mind that nobody knows your dog better than you.
CONSISTENCY AND REPETITION IS MOST IMPORTANT.
My best advise is to try and keep one step ahead of your dog and to correct bad behaviors right away, before they develop into habits.


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Barking at the wrong time:
Barking comes natural to most breeds. Even extreme barking in certain situations. We should pick and choose the exact times we wish to correct our dogs barking. For instance, we may not wish to correct our dogs for barking at strange sounds in the night or strangers approaching us in our vehicles. On the other hand, we probably don't want our dogs barking at everyone they see either, so........
Let's see if we can teach Fido what the word "quiet" means. When Fido starts barking (start this exercise with a easier situation and increase the difficulty) repeat the word "quiet" in a deep, calm voice. When Fido is quiet for even a couple of seconds..reward him "good quiet", and maybe a treat. Repeat this exercise expecting a longer quiet time as he learns to whole idea. The way he sees it is his being quiet makes you, his master, happy, he gets pets and maybe a treat too! Teaching with motivation might be the best way to teach this lesson. Being quiet when asked should become more fun and rewarding with success. Then before long he will be listening more, which is where all good obedience comes from "attention".

Thank you for your attention and enjoy your training.