I followed a 1 year-old female dog of a year ago. I've 2 cats who was raised with dogs and like dogs. When my dog first arrived, the first couple of days she was subdued-- being in-a new surrounding - but she wished to play tough with the cats... which did not set too well together. Clicking details possibly provides aids you could use with your co-worker.

The cats work and once we try to have all of them within the sam-e room together when watching TELEVISION, etc she chases. I have been keeping them split up with child gates (canine in the kitchen a...

Dear Adam,

I followed a 1 year-old female dog in regards to a year before. I've 2 cats who grew up with dogs and like dogs. When my dog first appeared, the first couple of days she was subdued-- being in-a new surrounding - but then she wanted to play rough with all the cats... which didn't set too well together.

The cats run and once we attempt to have them all within the same room together when watching TV, and so forth she chases. I have been keeping them split up with baby gates (the dog in the kitchen and the cats in family room) and do not allow the dog over until both cats are outside. The dog eventually ends up spending too much time within the bounds of the kitchen with this technique.

Is there a method to teach her that we don't want her rough-housing with the cats so they can all be together in the exact same room when I am present? The e-collar looks good but therefore expensive. Why not a less expensive solution? Thanks. Loved the book!

Willie Mae & DeAnne

Dear Willie Mae & DeAnne:

When the cats run, they are causing your dog's prey drive. This is natural. However, it's also normal for a dog to defer judgement to his pack leader.

What this signifies is that: You have to become the group leader.

In other words, if you tell you dog to lay out, you must UTILIZE THE TECHNIQUES in the book (timing, determination) and reliability to keep the dog in a down-stay.

I personally LOVE having cats around when I'm teaching. What could be more straightforward to proof your dog around?

Remember, your pet must remain down AND soon you give him the 'Take a break'! Order. If h-e gets around chase the cats, then you'll need to improve him back in the down position.

If he gets up again, it is a sure bet that your corrections lack motivation. (Correct more strongly. Be sure you are getting slack in-the line. When the dog's body is moving when you appropriate him, then you're using muscle rather than technique... Be taught extra information on http://c-k.com.ua/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=510084 by visiting our splendid use with. Maybe not good!)

That you do not need an electronic collar. Merely a $12 prong collar and a six-foot lead.

Once you get your puppy to put up a down-stay around cats using only right moment, reliability and enthusiasm, your friends will think you're a genius. Or the missing love child of Sigmund and Roy.

Now if you can just get those disgusting cats educated!

That's all for now, folks!

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