German Shorthaired Pointers-Greatdog-GSP
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I trained Simba to come without a leash indoors to start. I started with having her sit and stay. At first, I could only take one step back before she tried to follow. Before she would get up I would say come and point to my feet. She would get a small treat. As she […]
A Dog’s Separation Anxiety and Boredom Buster Simba and I have written many times about the separation anxiety that Simba suffers especially when she was younger and Gypsy’s boredom issues. Simba has exhibited separation anxiety through numerous different symptoms. These included IBS, hives, destruction, uncontrollable licking the air, etc. These are just a few pictures […]
Although the reason for pulling and what rules you must teach is the same for all dogs, some dogs are more of a challenge. My own GSP was one of those “super crazy pullers”. The thing to keep in mind is that law of learning applies to all dogs: Dogs Do What Works. In other […]
Training Dogs Afraid Of Loud Noises Hi there! I love the blog! I recently got my 8 month old female GSP “Charley” from her board and train program. She has received e-collar training for every command. The e-collar is not a punishment tool, but a communication tool. She is amazing in the house – no accidents, […]
Older Dog Potty Training Tips We just received the following letter from one of our readers. This is not the first on the subject on potty training an older dog so I decided to post it. Hello, Hello German Shorthaired Pointer Greatdog GSP, hope you can help us with a potty training issue we have […]
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BARKING-SASSING by Naomi Heck, M.Ed.,CBCC-KA,CPDT-KA When your dog starts his “back-talking” at you, just turn and leave the room without further talking. Do it immediately (at the first bark), and resist the temptation to repeat your command or “reason” with him. Go into another area and close the door behind you if possible to make […]
DEFENSIVE BEHAVIOR AROUND FOOD When your little puppy is busy eating out of his bowl, walk up with a spoonful of canned food or a cube of cheese. Quietly drop it into his bowl and walk away. This teaches him that approaching, bending, and reaching toward his food predicts wonderful things. Never harass a puppy […]
