I’m not sure that gentle training like this will work on a headstrong type like the terrier...For instance, trying to wrest a sock away will turn into twenty minutes of tug-o-war, whereas giving him a firm poke can save the sock and your sanity.
You’re very right about that. There have been a few times I’ve had to grab the dreaded rolled up newspaper. No swats required, all she has to do is just see it and the game is over. And yes, she is extremely headstrong. But that’s what I like about terriers. I recently buried my wonderful Lucky, a 19-year-old terrier mix. Amazing dog.
But this new one certainly makes me realize how much older I am now. Heheheh.