Citronella collars - at my wit's end..*update*

[Karen]

Just in case anyone was interested in an update -

WOW there is so much improvement! I took him out on a four hour hike to a new park. He of course barked at first but the first time you say no to him he stops! He still gets sprayed from time-to-time but I have been bringing this on every walk (including neighborhood walks & hikes) and he's just behaving so well now. He was incredible. He's a changed dog. Toward the middle of the hike, he'd just look at them and whine, but he didn't bark! I just had to say "NO" and he stopped. I am so proud. I will keep bringing it with me of course, but he's just so good now.

Excellent! Good to hear training and persistence on your part has worked so well. Keeping reinforcing, and you'll have a good dog for life!

Also, some geese came over to us on one of our breaks (probably expecting food) and Mikey is so respectful of them. Of course the wuss may be a little scared but he doesn't bark at all..so I really don't need to worry about *bigger* wildlife.

Smart dog - geese will not only go on the offensive, but those beaks are powerful and can inflict real pain! Better safe than sore!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Wow that's awesome news! Way to go Alyssa and Mikey!!

[Sowa]

Glad to hear he is improving so much! Great job with him