Klaus.
We started a new class and another new trainer. He doesn't care. He isn't food motivated. Never has been and it doesn't matter what the treat is or if he's been fed or not. He's WAY more interested in the other dogs and people. It doesn't matter if he's tired or not either. We tried wearing him out before class this week because he had too much energy last week so last night we took him for a walk and played in the yard before class. It didn't matter.
Female trainers can't seem to control him, though I can... The trainer last night gave up on him, really?! The male trainer that is an understudy that was there to observe took over and Klaus obeyed. Come on ladies, let's put on our big girl pants! God knows I have to everyday with Klaus or I'd have an unruly dog!
So I'm so frustrated. This is partly a rant and partly a cry for help. This is the second trainer in two weeks, both at the same facility. Both trainers have been women that seem very gentle natured (ignore every unwanted behavior - even if he's jumping on you, which I very much disagree with!) could it be that klaus responds better to male trainers? Or is it that you just have to be more forceful and firm with him and they will not stand up to him enough? He is obstinate. I DO NOT back down to my dog. EVER. Is it just Klaus' age since he just turned one? He's getting neutered and pexied soon, will that help? Is it just that these training techniques are so different?
We're practicing NILF and he's been doing so good, but you'd never know it in class
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We started a new class and another new trainer. He doesn't care. He isn't food motivated. Never has been and it doesn't matter what the treat is or if he's been fed or not. He's WAY more interested in the other dogs and people. It doesn't matter if he's tired or not either. We tried wearing him out before class this week because he had too much energy last week so last night we took him for a walk and played in the yard before class. It didn't matter.
Female trainers can't seem to control him, though I can... The trainer last night gave up on him, really?! The male trainer that is an understudy that was there to observe took over and Klaus obeyed. Come on ladies, let's put on our big girl pants! God knows I have to everyday with Klaus or I'd have an unruly dog!
So I'm so frustrated. This is partly a rant and partly a cry for help. This is the second trainer in two weeks, both at the same facility. Both trainers have been women that seem very gentle natured (ignore every unwanted behavior - even if he's jumping on you, which I very much disagree with!) could it be that klaus responds better to male trainers? Or is it that you just have to be more forceful and firm with him and they will not stand up to him enough? He is obstinate. I DO NOT back down to my dog. EVER. Is it just Klaus' age since he just turned one? He's getting neutered and pexied soon, will that help? Is it just that these training techniques are so different?
We're practicing NILF and he's been doing so good, but you'd never know it in class

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