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To: Gaffer; CSM

Gaffer has a good point.

The dog is a hound and generations of innate intellect are hard to ‘train out’.

My Ibizans have always walked on the coffee table, the backs of the sofa, etc.

It gives them a better vantage point from which to hunt.

Always yelling ‘get off’ will eventually minimize if not stop it.

Shock collars should the last resort to any problem.

They may not actually hurt much but they’re not particularly kind.

I’ve only ever used them with dogs who didn’t return immediately on recall and only because *not* immediately returning would put their life in jeopardy.

Crate training is good for the pee problem but marking is a guy thing and he probably wasn’t neutered until after he’d reached maturity.

Try a ‘male diaper’ which is actually a belly band sort of contraption.

PetSmart and PetCo carry them.

For the jumping problem, start right now teaching him to consistently “sit” on command.

When he starts to jump, have him sit and reward him with a treat.

Replace the negative with a positive, always.

Do not be harsh with him.

Hounds are very sensitive dogs and their natural independence is something you have to work with rather than against.

He was born to hunt independently and it’s his nature.

Work with that.


78 posted on 07/02/2013 9:16:09 AM PDT by Salamander (.......Uber Alice!.......)
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To: Salamander

Thank you for the advice, I think you are spot on. I am already seeing his sensitivity, to go along with the independence. The only challenge I am having with the treats is that his nose is so good that I can’t keep them on me in any way. He immediately smells them and either tries to eat them through my pockets or he gets very excited and completely distracted from the task.

I am getting great results by simply using his sensitivity to my advantage. It is almost as if the treats are defeating the purpose, but without them he is very easy to work with...


80 posted on 07/02/2013 9:24:58 AM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the Dave Ramsey Ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: CSM; Salamander

You’ve already gotten great advice, I’m just agreeing with the crate & potty-pants.

Those hounds have an independant, stubborn streak. Truly a breed apart. Between that and the hound voice, I’ve never wanted one of my own. Takes a special nature, methinks.

This thread’s been a joy to read, CSM. Buford is a lucky fella, at last. Congratulations, and enjoy your new boy!


101 posted on 07/03/2013 2:28:55 AM PDT by Titan Magroyne (What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.)
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