"Hold something to eat above your dog's head and teach him to dance."
Dog Behaviour Training - The Problem Dog
THE DIGGER
You may not be able to stop your dog completely from dig-ging but you can discourage the habit. The next time you see him uprooting the flower bed or digging holes in the lawn, toss something at the spot and call out "NO!" Do this every time he starts to dig.
THE DOG THAT WETS IN SPITE
If your dog wets to "get even," have someone hide where the dog can't see him. Play with another dog or go away and leave him. If out of jealousy or resentfulness he leaves a "spite" puddle, the person hiding can throw something or scold him and catch him in the act.
THE THIEF
Does your dog steal things from your closet? Balance a small pie pan on the inside handle of the slightly open door. Your dog will make the correction himself when the pan falls.
THE CAVE MAN
Does your dog hide under the chair or the bed and growl when you try to get him out? Ask someone to drive him out by poking at him so he will run to you for protection. When he does, reward him with a pat.
THE DOG THAT WILL NOT STAY ALONE
Put your dog in a room by himself while you or some mem-ber of the family are at home to make the necessary correc-tion. Every time the dog barks or scratches to get out, bang on the door or throw a small pie pan so it lands with a crash. In ten or fifteen minutes, if he has been quiet, let him out. Don't make the mistake of keeping your dog with you all the time. Teach him independence!
When a dog will stay alone, owners avoid the problems of barking, chewing and wetting out of spite.
THE DOG THAT ROAMS
Don't let your dog get into the habit of roaming. Call him back every time he leaves the property. If this doesn't work, ask your friends and family to help. Let them stand outside an open gate or at the end of the driveway and when your dog starts to leave, have them block him by tossing an empty carton in front of him. At the same time they should tell him "Home!"
THE DOG THAT WILL NOT GET INTO A CAR
Put the leash on and have the dog's collar tight enough so it cannot slip over his head. Get into the car yourself. Then use a steady pull and give constant praise. After your dog climbs in, pat him.
"Use this word every time your puppy does wrong."
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