[nagdu] using a tie down

[Raven Tolliver]

Julie,
When Jetta starts barking, what do you do when she doesn't stop or
you've just had enough?
Goldens are notorious for being watch dogs, so anytime there are
animals outside, someone pulls into the driveway, or a dog's barking
nearby, it sets the Golden Guy off growling, howling, and barking.
Usually, dogs will stop after a bit. But if my dog feels the need to
keep "rambling on" I call him to me. When he comes, I reward him, just
praise, petting, something like that, and I have him lay down so he
can't run back to the window to see what's going on. There of course
are times when he jumps up and goes back to the window, so I will  go
stand between him and the window, or distract him with a toy.
And you've tried rewarding silence?
You've probably already tried this stuff being an experienced trainer,
but we do sometimes forget the basics every once in a while.

I do think the tie-down is a good idea for Jetta when your ol' boy
needs a break from that energetic youngen. :)
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Raven
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On 6/21/15, Kaye Kipp via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I used to use tie downs more than I do now.  I use a crate because I think
> it's a safer choice.  I would use a tie down any time I need to have my dog
> under control and I can't sit with her on a leash, and if I'm in the room.
> The length of time depends on what I'm doing.  My preference though is the
> crate, but it's not always possible to carry a crate around.  When I first
> come home with a dog, if I can't have access to a crate, I'll put my dog on
> tie down right beside me at night.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via
> nagdu
> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 9:01 AM
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> Cc: Julie J.
> Subject: [nagdu] using a tie down
>
> Hello all!
>
> I’m thinking of implementing the use of a tie down with Jetta.  I have tried
> them with other dogs, but have not  used a tie down for more than once in a
> great while.   I get what a tie down is, how to use it in the sense of what
> it looks like, how it connects, what sort of collar to use and those
> aspects.  What I’m interested in learning more about is how you use tie
> downs in your daily routine.  Do you use it only at specific times, like
> meals or when people come to your home? If you also use a crate, when do you
> use each?  Do you have multiple tie down places throughout your home?  How
> long do you keep your dog on tie down?
>
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this!
> Julie
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