mmbrod02
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Scarlett has been in obedience school since she was 12 weeks old with a few small breaks in between sessions. She did wonderfully for basic puppy school and did alright in the intermediate class. Her teacher wanted to pass her on to advanced but I insisted she needed more time in intermediate. Anyways she learned all the basic commands and does very well with the basics, but she has developed a new habit over the past week in addition to completely ignoring some skills she has mastered. She has stopped lunging at dogs when we see them out for a walk, but now she randomly plops herself down wherever she feels like it in the middle of a walk. I have tried to be really upbeat and encourage her to start walking again by saying, "Let's go!" I have tried luring her with treats and chicken does not even work. I have tried using a strict voice and telling her to get up. Nothing works and I look crazy standing in front of random strangers homes for anywhere from 5 mins to 1.5 hours! She is heavy to lift and rolls onto her back and paws at me if I try to pick her up. I have asked her trainer and he said to try treats or a pinch/choke collar. The treats obviously do not work and while I know many people use pinch/choke collars with success I will not use them.
She has also started ignoring me with basic commands like coming when called and she used to do this wonderfully.
I practice all her commands regularly throughout the day and I think she is young to be in her teenage rebellious phase so I am not sure what to do. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
She has also started ignoring me with basic commands like coming when called and she used to do this wonderfully.
I practice all her commands regularly throughout the day and I think she is young to be in her teenage rebellious phase so I am not sure what to do. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!