I live with a couple who have a large, 6 month old black lab puppy that they are crate-training. The dog sometimes obeys, but usually only when a treat is used.
The dog jumps up on ppl, steals/eats shoes, jumps up on to the kitchen counters (AND steals food right out from under our noses!), jumps on the dining room table, takes things from people, and bites!
The couple doesn't seem to effectively discipline him (if at all) when he behaves badly; he sometimes wears a collar that delivers a very mild shock and they advise a knee to the chest when he jumps on ppl but they don't do it.
I love animals and believe rewarding good behaviour and punishing bad behaviour *consistently*. I don't see that happening here... yet this dog's behaviour is totally unacceptable!
How can I initiate or participate in effective training since it isn't MY dog?
How do I handle this diplomatically?
What are some good tools/tips for training the puppy?
What should I do?!?
I am going bonkers!!
2006-09-07
16:40:27
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Gryphon
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