When working with dog training clients, trainers have witnessed some who spray their puppies for mouthing, yet their arms are covered in scratches. Spraying the dog with water was not helping. Keeps dogs from licking wounds and hot-spots, so they have a chance to heal properly. In a spray bottle, combine 2 cups of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup of regular white vinegar.
Spray it on furniture legs or other items your dog may have a habit of chewing on e. Bitter Apple is a product that can be sprayed on human hands, feet, and clothing. It is designed to discourage dogs from putting their mouths on something by leaving an unpleasant taste in their mouth.
Dogs do not like citrus scents. Does it have an expiration date? I encourage growling and barking , because that is a precursor to biting. When you pop a dog-or in this case, spray in the mouth-everytime a dog barks or growls, you develop a dog that bites with outh a warning. I taught my dog Joy to bark, and then I would tell her to hush, and she stops. Same thing with jumping.
I lure her to jump on me, the couch, the pause table, or a chair, and teach her to "off" on command. If a dog growled while the owner was pulling the dog off of another dog in the pits, the dog was brought out back and was beaten or shot to death. If' you get in the habit of spraying your dog as a correction, guess what, he'll quickly learn to only-be-good when you are standing there holding a spray bottle.
ORIGINAL: mudpuppy if you must correct your dog, you should try to do it in a way that it seems like the correction doesn't come from you This can be useful as a remote aversive technique.
I see things differently. Personally, I have a different take and approach. ORIGINAL: mudpuppy you get in the habit of spraying your dog as a correction, guess what, he'll quickly learn to only-be-good when you are standing there holding a spray bottle. I agree, and what would a person doing this be communicating anyway? At least an e-collar or a mouse trap can be "truly" remote. Might work for specific obedience commands where the owner is always going to be there when the command is issued, but sure don't work for basic manners.
All those dogs that happily lounge on the couch when owner isn't there, happily raid the garbage when the owner isn't there, happily jump up on everyone except the owner, bark non-stop when the owner isn't there, chew the furniture when the owner isn't there, dig giant craters when the owner isn't there, etc.
Owner is cause of correction. Angelique, can you elaborate on what you mean by this? Perhaps I misunderstand, but in my experience, all dogs chew, not just neurotic ones. They chew because they are puppies with changing faces and teething pain. Because it feels good. Because it reduces stress and is fun. I don't want my dog to stop chewing--that would be impossible and pointless--I don't see the "underlying issue" I am avoiding in telling my dog what is good to chew and what tastes bad.
But even dogs like mine--who are outside running around much of most days--enjoy a good chew. In a way, you're already answered your own question. It comes down to evaluating the dog's situation. Puppies chew for a reason, dogs chew naturally by nature, but also to relieve boredom, frustation, or pent up energy I always push for owners to understand that the chewing of personal items is not out of "spite".
And chewing is "natural" to a dog, as is grooming. But, have you ever seen a dog that becomes a neuritic licker or groomer? My very first rescue was a neurotic groomer - caused by combination of a flea alergy, lack of exercise, lack of leadership, and conflicting signals between the household members. Hey Angelique, Not to nitpick, but because I am genuinely curious. Aren't we saying the same thing? I mean, I get the sense in your posts that you belabor the question "why" because you want to be polemical, and I am wondering if perhaps I misunderstand you.
You don't know any more about why a dog chews than I do, or for that matter, than Jean Donaldson does. And you have the exact same thing to say about why that she does, or I do. It's a normal dog behavior that can get out of hand when a dog is otherwise understimulated.
So why focus on "why? I get frustrated when I think about "why", because no matter how many times I ask my dog, he refuses to answer the question to my satisfaction, and anything I come up with is a guess I am not a dog.
If it's not too big a question I swear I am not trying to pick a fight. I really want to know. Using apple cider vinegar too frequently may also lead to dry skin and irritation in some dogs.
If your dog has consumed white vinegar, it will likely cause gastrointestinal upset. The biggest risk to your pet under these circumstances would be the concern for dehydration during this period. Bleach can give an animal convulsions, nausea and vomiting, and can cause death. Also, do not use bleach in bedding, especially if your pet is a chewer. Place in boiling water for minutes. Turn the stove off and let the lemons and water sit overnight. Your pup also might face skin issues like dermatitis, rashes, and general irritation.
If your dog gobbles its treats or bites with such force that it can break a Greenie in half, be careful about any chew treats.
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