[nagdu] using a tie down

[S L Johnson]

  Hi,

I do not use a tie-down on a regular basis.  However, I have used one or put 
the dog on leash in order to control undesirable behavior.  As a temporary 
training tool a tie-down can help you teach your dog what you expect of her. 
If trying to play too much and not listening to your command to stop, then 
put her on the tie-down.  After a while, let her off and see how she 
behaves.  If she gets too out of control again, put her back on tie-down. 
Start with short periods of freedom so you can give plenty of praise for the 
good behavior off the tie-down.  She will learn that freedom comes with a 
price.  If she wants to remain free, then she has to behave properly  When 
she does get too crazy scold her and pull her away from your older dog, then 
put her on the tie-down.  The same might work for the barking.  If she isn't 
near the windows and doors, she might not bark as much.  When she barks you 
might have to grab the collar and give a correction if your verbal command 
to be quiet doesn't work.  Again, any time you see improvement, reward her 
for staying quiet.  Be sure to reward the good behavior with lots of praise 
and positive attention.  Hopefully in time, she will be able to remain free 
in the house without any use of the tie-down.  Good luck,, I hope this 
helps.

Sandra and Eva

-----Original Message----- 
From: Julie J. via nagdu
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 1:56 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Julie J.
Subject: Re: [nagdu] using a tie down

Thanks to all of you!  I use a crate for Jetta, when I'm not at home, or
overnight or when she needs a break from the rest of us.  She is completely
trustworthy in the house.  She does not steal food or get into things, so no
worries on that front.  There are two issues I'm having with her, both
related to Monty.

First my boy has taught Jetta the fine art of barking, except she really
took the lessons to heart.  Monty only barks a few times and then quits,
coming to me as I taught him.  That's fine, I don't mind a small bit of
barking.  Jetta is getting a bit carried away with it though.

The second issue is that Monty is getting older and is slowing down.  He
still likes to romp and play, but not as much as Jetta does.   He gets
tired, but Jetta still wants to play and will badger him.    I was thinking
that a tie down might work to address both of these issues.  She could have
more freedom than in a crate, be able to have her toys and interact somewhat
with the people in the house.  However the tie down would allow Monty the
ability to get away from her if he doesn't want to play.  The tie down would
also keep her from the front door and window where most of the barking
occurs.

So what do you all think?  Does this seem a reasonable solution until she
learns some higher level self control?   Any other suggestions?

Julie


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