Casey - 1 week :)
 )! We are doing well and have settled into a good routine. There are still some key things we are working on and we will be getting a trainer/behaviorist in to help out but overall I am so impressed with him.
Last night my wonderful husband fell asleep on the sofa downstairs and didn't wake up till 3. He went to find Casey and found him asleep in his crate. I'm guessing Casey decided that since sleepy head on the couch wasn't going to follow the schedule he would just have to put himself to bed. It was very sweet. I had one little question though, when Casey greets me he goes a little crazy running around and jumping up (he's actually learned for the most part not to jump on us directly but instead just jumps up and stands on his back legs about a foot a way from us) I'd love to know what the best way to get around that is. If I ignore him he will eventually sit and then I pet him but now he's switched it on me and basically trained me to feel compelled to pet him when he sits. It's still new behavior so I want to encourage it but it has definitely turned into Casey feeling entitled to attention once he's sitting. (he now bats at me with his great big front paws. Just a little side note, I have to say when I come home and see his little tale bump wiggling at full wiggle (even when he's jumping all over the place) my heart melts. I ignore him till he settles down but boy does my heart melt. |
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| He sounds ADORABLE!
I don't know how old the dog is, but I would recommend using treats for training rather than only the petting. If possible leave treats in the car/jacket pocket or somewhere reachable right when you get home. The wonderful guy gets no attention. I would usually say, put him on ignore if he is doing his 'dance,' but you have already tried. If it is the 'dance' that you don't like, come into the house. When he starts, place a firm hand on his hindcorners to push him into sit position. Praise using treats. Soon he will sit, but he will want something in return... You don't get something for nothing! |
| if he sits for attention - try telling him to sit before he does it - then treat him (orpet) when he does what he is told - however I would think with a young dog rewarding a default sit with pets will only have greater benefits in the long run. |
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