Barking

[Karen]

Actually, folks, any contentiousness has dissapated. Communication is sometimes difficult with the typed word, but we do try to keep things happy here. Audrey and Carrie are not angry with each other and they now understand each other better, and I think that's a good thing.

So no squabbling on their behalf, okay?

[slleipnir]

I agree, everything is settled now, and it might be best just to leave it here. I'm pleased to say that when josie went for her pee and saw her fav. little doggie friend running around, she gave off one bark then stopped instead of her usuall howl. I'm trying something kind of my way but also a little of what carrie said. So i will keep up this way for a while to see how it turns out. So far i think its starting to get to her :] it's still my way, but just a little of what carrie has said about the dog language, and understanding your dog. I watch for her behavior and whatever, if she doesn't bark she comes in to happy me and a treat (her fav thing of all time!) if not then i'm not happy and no treat ..but positvily training her.

[purrley]

Sleipnir - now that everything has cool off a bit I must say I've learned a lot by the previous postings. I do agree with Carrie's way a lot and especially with Dixie's idea of positive dog training. Like I said before I don't want my little Tess to think that my hands are to be feared or at all associated with her being bad. I choose to ignore the bad behavior or respond with a firm NO and treat the good behavior - I'll keep ya posted down the line to see if this works - right now nothing really works, she's just a baby but we'll see

[slleipnir]

Purrley, goodluck. Your dog is also little, and more fragile...lol..josie is pretty big and pure muscle (not saying your dog isn't..just small and young ) Thats why she gets a swat, she doesn't take my hand as something bad. It must just be something ppl here to, cause i dont know anyone who doesn't, and i guess its diff where you ppl live :]

[carrie]

Audrey, you go girl!!!

Fantastic! I'm so glad you've found a way that works for you both, well done.

It sounds like an ideal method, write it down somewhere - you will be writing your own book one day, that is not a joke, I'm sure of it. You have passion and compassion, love and intense interest in what you are doing.

Keep us posted!

[slleipnir]

awww thanks :]