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Published on: 8/1/2003
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by Bob Gutierrez
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According to an article by dog trainer Bob Gutierrez in "Dog Fancy," the first dog will just teach the second one its bad habits.
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It's a popular pastime among all kinds of animals," says Bob Gutierrez.
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Chew, chew, chew!' After a while, you'll just have to say ' Chew!' and your pet will know what to do," says Gutierrez. Spice up his life.Putting a dash of hot pepper sauce on whatever your pet is chewing will quickly quell his desire to come back for more, says Gutierrez, who sometimes uses Tabasco sauce."It wipes off furniture, walls and lots of other chewables almost as easily as it wipes on -- and it works," he says.But he adds a caution: Try a test spot first to make sure it won't permanently stain your belongings orange. Have bad scents.Most pets dislike the smell of perfumes and colognes, so Gutierrez recommends mixing one part perfume with ten parts water and spraying the solution on whatever your pet shouldn't be chewing."The cheaper the perfume, the better -- they won't even come near it," he says."Then again, it may not exactly be a sensory joyride for you, either," he adds. Quoted in a Rodale Press article on the web.
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Just aim for whatever part of your pet is handy, says Gutierrez. Another tip: Try a sticky solution.If your pet's begging repertoire includes jumping up on kitchen counters, try putting strips of double-sided tape in strategic spots.Then stand back and watch, says Gutierrez."They hate the sensation of their paws getting a little stuck," he says.
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While some people successfully train their pets at home, a formal obedience class can be very helpful, says Bob Gutierrez, animal behavior coordinator at the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.Not only will your pet learn his ABCs, but you'll get some training, too.
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When your barking pooch doesn't respond to your command to be quiet, shake the can a few times, suggest Bob Gutierrez, animal behavior coordinator at the San Francisco Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.) They don't like the sound, so they often stop what they're doing when they hear it, he says.Quoted in the web article on Home Remedies for Pets
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Copyright 1991 SF/SPCA; information provided by Bob Gutierrez
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Bob has been widely quoted on dog behavior.Here are some more tips excerpted from an article in the June 1996 issue of Dog Fancy Magazine.
Exercise him often."A couple of good walks or play sessions a day can help your dog be calm," says Bob Gutierrez, animal behavior coordinator at the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals."Instead of barking all day, he may sleep all day."
Let him chew it over.Your dog will have a hard time barking if he's busy chewing on bones or doggie toys."Chewing is a real stress-reducer and occupier of time," says Gutierrez."If you're going to be gone, give your dog his very favorite chew treat just before you leave."
Give him something to think about.If your dog often get lonely--and vocal--when you're away, try rubbing your hands all over his chew treat before leaving."The scent will remind him of your, and he may not miss you as much," Gutierrez says.
Mask outside noises."If your dog is supersensitive to noises in the environment, try blocking some of that noise so he's not as inspired to bark," says Gutierrez.White noise machines can do the trick.So can playing your stereo at a normal level.
Catch up on your cleaning.Turning on the vacuum cleaner can also block unwanted noises--the approaching steps of the mail carrier, for example--and prevent your pet from going into a barking frenzy, says Gutierrez.
Try a homemade shake.A shake can has an effect on dogs that is the canine equivalent of fingernails on a blackboard.Put some coins in an empty soda can and tape the opening shut.When your barking pooch doesn't respond to your command to be quiet, shake the can a couple of times, Gutierrez says."They don't like the sound, so they often stop what they are doing when they hear it," he says.
Dampen his enthusiasm.To remind your dog that you would appreciate some quiet time, give him a firm "No!"followed by a short blast with a squirt bottle, "If they don't like water, they will tend to stop," says Gutierrez.It's best to aim for the body and not the face, he says.
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Guests are Dr. Allen Schoen, veterinarian and author of "Kindred Spirits;" and Bob Gutierrez, professional dog trainer.
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Bob GutierrezA Better Way Dog TrainingSan Francisco, CA 94112Telephone: 415-587-dogseMail: sfdogboy@earthlink.net
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Images and text © 2003, Robert Gutierrez, San Francisco, CA.
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