Comments on: Help With Dog Training?

By: ♥♥

♥♥ — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:58:09 +0000

The dog needs affection at this time. She is missing her owner so she whines a lot. Just take her for lots of walks and spend as much time as possible with her. As for the pulling on walks. Just hold the leash as close to her as possible(so there is no room for her to go ahead of you)…hold her tight and keep her rihgt at your side. Dont look down at herjust keep walking. She will soon realize that she cannot pull if she wants more freedom of going ahead. Good luck!

By: cvcsjgrl

cvcsjgrl — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:44:12 +0000

Establish a routine… dogs like routines. Feed, walk, and play with her at approximately the same times everyday. If she pulls while walking, stop walking until she realizes she can’t go anywhere until you move. Then walk…repeat the stop process until she realizes not to pull aka pulling stops the forward progression.
Also, the thing is she has realized whining at you gets her attention. So she has “trained” you partially already. Ignore her, cause responding to her every whine has established her as the ALPHA dog and you as a lowly follower.

By: a10cowgi

a10cowgi — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:09:24 +0000

This dog needs discipline. Disciplined dogs know their boundaries and are much happier than dogs that aren’t trained. Get a spray bottle and fill it with water. Every time she whines, spray her in the face and tell her “NO” sternly. The water doesn’t hurt them, but they don’t like it. People don’t like it either, LOL. You don’t have to tolerate this behavior and it can be stopped. Be consistent with the discipline and the dog will learn quickly. Your corrections have to be timed with the whining. If the dog is not whining, don’t spray her and tell her “NO”, this will only confuse her.
Use a choke collar when you are walking her if possible. When she pulls ahead, tell her “HEEL” and give her a pop with the leash. Keep popping her until she stays at your left side and doesn’t pull. Use positive reinforcement by patting your leg on the left and encouraging her to walk at your side. You MUST give lots of praise when the dog is not pulling. This is how they learn. Praise, praise, praise when she is doing the behavior you want, and negative reinforcement (use of the choke collar) when she is not.
If you are consistent, she will learn that being by your leg when walking is more comfortable than trying to pull on the leash. Timing is everything with obedience training. Her owners will thank you also. Good luck.

By: Help

Help — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:40:24 +0000

This pet probably misses its owner.If you accepted this job,then you must continue until friend returns.Suggest that you take care of the dogs needs,feeding,taking out to potty and bring it back in and place in a kennel cab or somthing simular and place this pet in a quite area,as no matter what you do,this pet will continue to miss its owner and whine.

By: ♥вяєαк ∂αη¢є,ησт нєαятѕ ♥

♥вяєαк ∂αη¢є,ησт нєαятѕ ♥ — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:31:46 +0000

Give her the best attention and affection you can. You have to stop her when she does what she wants or then she would be even more demanding over the week. The reason she is whining is because she is missing her owner. Good luck with Cockapoo!!

By: sara K

sara K — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:56:57 +0000

her owners must pretty much baby her. I know its bad but my dogs are pretty much the same. They like alot of attention.

By: ibbibud

ibbibud — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:35:51 +0000

My son’s dog is sitting here panting and whining as I type. He misses his family. I’ve watched him several times and he does this with each visit. After a day or so, he gets much better. Play with her, cuddle her and feel a bit sorry for her…she has no idea her family is coming back.

By: max

max — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:56:52 +0000

the dog is probably used to lots and lots of attention and love. try petting the dog and playing and talking like e or she was your own dog. just give it lots TLC until its owners return.

By: Serg

Serg — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:58:34 +0000

Watch dog shows like dog whisper. You can find them in national geographic or in the internet(like youtube.com).

By: Twinkie Thief

Twinkie Thief — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:26:10 +0000

give her love affection and attention….take her for walks and treat her well…..it is only a week, your friends pooch is obviously missing her owner…. the wimpering will pass quicker when the pooch feels safe and comfy….maybe she wants to be in your lap……