Calm dogs don’t bark.
Ovi is a minpin mix. I was called because he is a skittish dog that would bark at people when they came to the front door or ring the bell. He also was pulling on walks, refused to come when called and was stealing items, especially their socks. We did a few small exercises today that made him slow down and think, which wore him out more than anything physical ever could.
By the end of the day his owners were able to throw treats and socks on the floor without Ovi even looking twice at them. By changing the relationship between Ovi and his owners, WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING PHYSICAL OR USING PRONG OR SHOCK COLLARS, we were able to transform the household. They still have some homework to do, but there was a huge transformation in one session.
Ovi went from barking at the front door, refusing to come when called, stealing items and being a skittish dog in general to a very calm, quiet and relaxed dog. He also stopped pulling on the leash! He and his owners did a great job today!
