How to discourage territorial barking at home
I have a 4yo intact 55 pound male Labradoodle. He has a great disposition. However he goes nuts when someone walks on the sidewalk in front of our house. The double window in our main room is only ...
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No, redirection is not about giving them a reward (treat) for a behavior (barking).
Redirection is taking a dog's instinctual behavior (eg, biting) and redirecting it to an acceptable outlet (eg, a toy rather than your hand).
Treats are the reward for going from the undesireable to the desired outlet.
Treating and praising for going potty outside is completely different than treating a dog to distract it from barking.
Redirection is taking a dog's instinctual behavior (eg, biting) and redirecting it to an acceptable outlet (eg, a toy rather than your hand).
Treats are the reward for going from the undesireable to the desired outlet.
Treating and praising for going potty outside is completely different than treating a dog to distract it from barking.
