[nagdu] Defiant poodles running away from corrections

[Kerri Stovall]

Hi all,  Danielle, thank you for your reply. I do have 2 crates, one for each dog, mine and my hubby's poodle too, but they are the metal wire ones. And yes, they do quiet down if we bang the top peoplenoortion of the grate, the thing is though, the crates are in our bedroom because we have furniture lining every wall of the living area, so there's not a convenient place to put them in the open living room that we know of at this time. However, I could  put her in the crate for a few moments when she does bark, and yes, I have thought also about going back to being on leash with her by my side 100 percent of the time, or 99 at least. lol. I also have a tie down in the livingroom where we have a 36 inch dog bed, just enough for the two dogs to lie comfortably on the bed together, and the tie downs are far enough apart not to tangle, and we'd never leave them unattended there, we'd leave them in the crates if we ever had to go anywhere alone without them, but we'd try not to do that either. lol. So I think the best approach is what you all have suggested, distract her with obedience exercises or a game of some sort to occupy her mind and focus it somewhere else other than the doorbell or the air conditioner coming on, lol. I think all of you had a good angle on how to approach it and they are all worth the good college try. Thank you all for posting.  Kerri and Sadie 

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> On Jun 25, 2015, at 11:02 AM, Danielle Ledet via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Try getting a crate for your dog. Keep her in it for a while and that
> way when she barks, you have the added benefit of banging on the crate
> should the "Quiet!" not get her attention. They don't like the noise
> and will quiet. Make sure you get one sized for her where she has just
> enough room to turn around and lie down. Plastic ones work best for
> this. That's what I did with my barker though her "Come" was pretty
> reliable. I didn't want to totally eliminate her barking because it
> was a help when I was alone to let me know to perk up and pay
> attention. I can't imagine life with two barkers though. Also, you
> could go back to the leash with her constantly at your side and should
> she start up barking, distract her with a round of obedience or puppy
> pushups. Roxe, I realy like your approach. Kerri, that's a smart dog.
> They're just like children, aren't they? Both children and dogs need
> to mind and receive correction from time to time, eh? Tammy your
> poodles are a funny handful. Raven, good post.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 6/25/15, Tracy Carcione via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I am having good success reinforcing Come with random treats.  Sometimes he
>> gets one, and sometimes not; he never knows.  Now, even if sometimes I call
>> him with a stern voice, he will come running, unless he's totally engaged
>> in
>> something, in which case I can go and get him.  It's a work in progress,
>> but
>> so far it's going well.
>> Tracy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debby Phillips
>> via nagdu
>> Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 9:27 AM
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>> Cc: Debby Phillips; spedangel84 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Defiant poodles running away from corrections
>> 
>> Just wondering, when you give the command to come when she's in trouble,
>> does your tone change? Dogs do pick up on our tones.
>> Come is a tricky thing.  Sometimes we need them to come because we have to
>> give them a pill, or stop some behavior, or whatever.
>> But at the same time, come needs to be positive.  If you call a dog to come
>> in a harsh voice, the dog for sure won't come.  So even though you may be
>> annoyed, make your tone light and playful.
>> There has to be something good in it for the dog.    Peace,
>> Debby and Nova
>> 
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