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This is excellent advice and I fully agree. Also, sometimes changing your terminology works. I find that my dog is more apt to “wait” while I hold one finger up. I’ll also say “stay”, but I alternate the words since it seems she understands “wait” better. I suppose because she knows with “wait”, she’ll be “recalled” and therefore is more likely to listen. After all, isn’t where you are where they love to be? : )
You must be dominate..but not in a harsh way. I agree with “Coltdrey” about your mindset. They can sense your hesitation..hence that proud terrier defiance. There was a time when I wanted my dog to come have her bath. She flat out refused to budge off of the couch no matter the bribe. I literally picked her butt up and brought her into the tub. I suppose she knows now that I’m going to have my way because since then, she willingly steps into the bathtub..knowing she will get a treat for doing so..of course, AND a few after she fully cooperates. She is amazing..she listens to every word I say! And she so enjoys being toweled off. She cracks me up. Anyway..I have found that these dogs are like 2 year old children…really. If I give Ruby a command and she doesn’t obey at first, I simply add the word NOW and she listens. I swear I can WHISPER a command to her and she listens. I fully believe that you get a lot more with sugar. Speak kindly to your dog. She will listen. I’ll never understand people who yell or speak harshly while commanding their dogs. Why on Earth would they listen to you if you’re just scaring the crap out of them? I don’t get it. Be patient with your pup : ) She loves you.
These dogs think they’re human. HAHHAHAHA…they’re the BEST. We have to remember that they are terriers..they have minds of their own. My dog pretty much listens to every word I say and I attribute that simply to treating her with love and respect. She is most willing to please me. “Superlative” has hit the nail on the head. Talk to your dog…I believe that positive reinforcement reaps GREAT rewards. When Ruby is behaving…(which is pretty much always…just happily chillin’ lol), I tell her she’s a GOOD DOG. I reinforce ANY behavior I like and I do my best not to set her up for failure. All dogs will have their limitations and we must accept them for who they are..just like people ; ) I do believe in correction, but not force. And with pit bulls..it usually just takes putting your hands on your hips to let them know you’re unhappy with their behavior. LOL.
As for diet…”djobling” is right on! : ) And don’t waste your cash on rawhide..it’s dangerous and costly. Marrow bones from you butcher are great..and cheap. Just get rid of them when they’re emptied : )
