Thursday, August 1, 2013

German Shepherd Whines When Left Behind In Kennel

By Tiffanie Tootle


Dear Mr. Katz:

I have a six month old German Shepherd named Thor. Possessing study your book, I applied your strategies to him and he responded very swiftly, to my surprise!

He's really good at a sit-stay and down-stay now, which is very, quite valuable. I do have one dilemma that I could not repair with him though.

Listed here are the situations along with the problem:

Thor lives outdoors inside a dog kennel/pen point, I walk him each day and play ball with him and often ensure he has meals and water, I brush him and I commit plenty of time with him. But anytime I leave him, he sits and whines for half an hour! He just will not be quiet! And if I go back out to make him cease, as soon as he sees me, he's quiet... but as quickly as I leave, he starts whining and barking once more, so I just ignore him, nevertheless it has gotten to be such a problem that the neighbors have began to complain about it. I do not make a big deal out of leaving him or something. I just say 'Bye Thor' and leave.

Are you able to assist? Christina Hathaway

Dear Christina:

Welcome to the wonderful world of German Shepherd ownership.

Here's what you are able to attempt:

1. Wait till he genuinely starts whining and barking loudly. Then use the Bridging approach as described within the book (No, NO, No) and go back and appropriate him using the collar. Leave the pinch collar on, but keep the tab with you. Hook the tab around the collar, correct the dog, then take the tab off and walk away. Please note that you'll also wish to later practice putting the tab around the dog, feeding him a cookie, then taking the tab off, in order that the dog will not come to associate wearing a tab using a correction.

2. If Tip #1 doesn't perform, choose a time when your neighbors are away. Ignore the dog. Wait until he finally settles down and is quiet... then wait another two minutes. Go back towards the dog and let him out. Your objective is usually to teach the dog that becoming quiet will get him what he wants.

3. Merely ignore him. At some point he will learn that this behavior doesn't product the outcomes he desires, however it might take a few weeks. Also, enhance his every day exercise regimen, substantially. You may also experiment with altering his dog food.

Distinct factors work for distinct dogs in relation to this behavior. However, there's no fast cure-all.

That's all for now, people! Adam.




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