How do I keep my 1 1/2 year old Golden Retriever from growling at kids when they pass her, or barking at door?
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vet tech, experience using Bark Busters, experience seeing pinch collars and shock collars misused.
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Remote dog training collars have been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for both small dogs and large dogs. Use the electronic dog collar consistently and correctly to control many misbehaviors that your pet exhibits or to teach any basic obedience commands.
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M$The spray bottle of water and the firm "No" is a good effective approach. Remember she wants to please you. With my own Lab she remembers the word "No" very well.
Dogs like people have behavior problems that need to be corrected. Pretty much when she was a puppy someone thought this was cute, now in adult hood it is no longer cute and is going to be harder to break her from the behavior. I have found "Petsmart" trainers are excellant sources of information.
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Redirecting the dog's attention is the key here - and this answer is in the right direction. Negative reinforcement will not be very effective - typically the dog is barking as a part of a ritual or excited behavior (protecting the house or you - or alerting you that someone is there) Additionally - your dog probably needs more social skills - safe and controlled positive exposure to kids, people and other dogs where they learn that they can be calm and friendly and not need to get excited and or bark at people. Please consult a certified dog trainer for proper canine socialization classes and find one that uses positive training methods (clicker training). Good luck. It's never too late to provide good dog obedience training for your pooch.