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Quote: Originally Posted by Poly Yes I know what you're getting at - but that isn't "self-correction" - that is just operant conditioning. The fact that a handler may not be physically present with a scat mat is irrelevant. It is still conditioning. A pinch collar is operant conditioning as well. To call those sorts of conditioning "self-correction" is a serious misuse of a term to the point of...

Those little puppy teeth are sharp and children's skin is delicate. I hope your son is okay. Was your son playing with the pup with a toy? A LONG toy (think a banana or a rope toy) is a good way to interact with the pup without having his hands in the way. Check out this link to a sticky in the first time dog owners section here on DF. http://www.dogforums.com/19-first-ti...stops-here.htm This is the best recommended method to work on...

I got Kaya doing the first part, just have to get her to lower head. I wish she wasn't afraid of my clicker. I might have to try a ball point pen or something.

Using an e-collar for this problem is like going flea hunting with an elephant gun. Your pup is either in or approaching rapidly the teen-age years.

I don't see an SA issue here. It sounds more like a crate issue and incomplete housetraining. Go back to Housetraining 101. Take him out every hour; restrict the water intake; praise and reward for pottying in the right spot. Continue with the crate training....making the crate a comfortable place to be. Go back to playing the crate games; praise for quiet and confidence. Move the crate so that it's in sight if necessary.

Quote: Originally Posted by wvasko I myself don't understand the theory behind the high, tight collar placement and since I have probably started training many years before the experts that advise that type of collar placement, I think I will stick to low and loose. In general training use, I agree. The high and snug position works really well for managing a very strong dog who's not respecting a weaker walking partner. I showed my...

I have a feeling you're right - it was just coincidence because one happened in the evening and the next time was the next morning and he had been at my house earlier in the day and there is vegetation all over my yard - trees, branches fallen down, logs, bits of wood. When dogs/puppies chew things I guess they swallow it too!

IMO e-collar training should be an absolute last resort when all other training has failed. Your boxer is getting no where NEAR enough exercise and you need to instill some manners. I would absolutely recommend a training class but PetSmart isn't really training it's programming. They use the same format across the board for every dog. The one here does offer private lessons and that is the only way I could recommend a petsmart...

I've been thinking about teaching Marge to jump into my arms. Would be useful at agility trials..

Quote: Originally Posted by Chels_girl I would suggest even just using the Direction change, to get her to pay attention on leash at first. Start out in your yard, on leash. Start walking. The instant she pulls pivot on one foot away from her, don't say a word, nothing, just ignore her and keep going. This is ineffective if the dog has a tight lead. This is ONLY effective if the turn is made BEFORE the dog is able to tighten the lead.