I have rescued this beautiful yellow lab that is approximately 7-9 months old. He was picked up in the beautiful countryside of North Carolina roaming freely, placed in a shelter and then I found him two days later. He was at the shelter for a total of 7-8 days.
Everything about Brodie is perfect. However - my challenge is that we live in a Condo Community and every time I take him out for a walk - he barks continuously at other dogs - while pulling on his leash and pulling me. His tail is still wagging and the hair isn't up on his back. But the tone and loudness of his bark have the nieghbors fearful.
Brodie also barks and behaves the same way towards people/children.
I am not seeing any true aggression. But the Condo Community has given me a month to get his behavior under control.
I am new to clicker training - just starting. Manners classes to not begin for three more weeks.
Can anyone give me some immediate help?
Thank you.
Ms. Alex & Brodie
Help!
I'm new to this site. I posted a comment on the user blog called" barking at people" could someone please help I'll try anything. First I want to try things on my own before I have to go to trainers. Thanks.
Other classes?
Look around and see if you can find any other classes sooner or schedule private lesson/s with the instructor you were planning on using. Three weeks is a long time to wait when you have a time limit of a month.
You can do this! You have
You can do this! You have a young dog, which is in your favor.
I would immediately order a copy of "Click To Calm" by Emma Parsons. You can get it right here on this site. It is a great first step, it is easy to read, easy to understand, and most importantly, easy to implement. It has everything I could tell you but better! :)
Now, do not panic when it says it is for "aggressive" dogs. Emma has a great explanation of how she defines aggression. I have used this book for every emotion that has the dog too excited. It would be better sub-titled "Healing the overemotional dog" but that sounds kind of fruity!
In the meantime, try to plan walks at quieter times because the more he practices a behavior, the stronger it gets.
Good luck and make sure to update!
Jessica Janowski
www.puppyplease.com
"I Don't Whisper, I Translate!"