[mylittlebella]

Bella is 7 months and she's getting out of control. I talked to a trainer today (vet recommended) and she's coming on Monday to re potty train and see how she's behaving with me. Lately, to get my attention, she'll bite/pinch my leg. I tell her "no" but she doesn't listen. She poops every where and pees now where ever she feels.

She's charging me $95 for one day and then if I want to continue it will be another $500. I don't have $500 right now but I'll save for it if it means chilling this doggie out

 

[mylittlebella]

Lexi's mom...Bella does the same thing. It's not biting but running her teeth.

She's not being aggresive at all its just to get my attention. She did just get spayed but she was doing this before. She was trained and she knows to go on the wee wee pads but it's like she does it on purpose to get my attention. For example, today I came home for lunch and I was in the kitchen making a sandwich. When I went to the dining table, and there was Bella waiting for me right next to her pee. As soon as she saw me she ran under the table. It's like a game to her. She knows she's in trouble but she likes being in trouble for the attention.

I hope this lady can tell me what I'm doing wrong so this little girl can start listening. Ill keep you posted and let you know what she says.

 

[mylittlebella]

Originally posted by JMM@Jan 10 2005, 08:41 PM
Before you spend the $500, interview this trainer carefully. With Maltese, the best methods are positive, motivational ones. You can actually train a dog without punishment can get wonderful results. That doesn't mean you permit them to get away with anything, just that you ask them for an alternative instead of saying no. If she is using a clicker, that is fantastic. $95 for an in home consult is reasonable. I'd want to know exactly what the $500 includes.

After your consult with her, depending on what she says, I would find an obedience class with positive methods. That trainer should be able to help you outside of class for a nominal fee and the class itself is usually 6-8 weeks for around $100. The class is actually really important as you will learn a lot about how to interact with your dog by watching the others.

Congratulations for seeking help now! Little dogs are terribly manipulative and it lands them in rescue because many owners are not as committed to getting professional help like you are! Reaching out shows what a wonderful owner you are!
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Thanks for your comments...I really appreciate the information you gave me. I am going to try her for the one day training. She said she will re train Bella to potty and me how to keep training her. She will also address the issue of her pinching me to get my attention. She was highly recommended by my vet so I'm going to try the $95 first. I will look into the classes since I don't have $500.

I would never get rid of Bella but I can see how some people just loose control of their dog and don't get help and end up at the shelter. I love her too much and if I have to find the $500 I will but I will definitely try to find a cheaper class. Again, I appreciate all of you guys' comments.

BTW...I already ignore her but that's not working either...I'm telling you, she's totally out of control. :new_Eyecrazy:

 

[mylittlebella]

That's a good advice too, to put her in her play pen and not do it in a mad voice. I'll keep trying things until something works.

 

[mylittlebella]

I have the appointment on Monday with the trainer so I'll post and let you know what she says and does.

 

[mylittlebella]

Originally posted by 2happymalts@Jan 18 2005, 05:47 PM
How did the training go?????
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She was great. She gave me so many tips on the potty training as well as how to handle Bella when she gets out of control and barks at anything. She also mentioned that if I didn't have the $ for private lessons that she does a group obidence class at the "Dog Bar" (it's a little doggie boutique) and they charge $159 for 6 weeks (once a week class) so I signed up. She was really good so I figured Bella would get something out of the classes.

I started doing all the things the trainer said to do and so far she's doing better. She's listening to me more than before. She told me not to repeat myself to her to just tell her something and stare at her until she does it and it works. So now I'm not yelling, sit Bella, sit Bella, I SAID SIT BELLA. I just tell her Bella sit and stare and she does it 90% of the times. When she doesn't do it and I'm sitting then I stand up and she'll do it. I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[mylittlebella]

Glad to hear Tavish is doing so well. Bella's class had big dogs and little dogs and actually the German Shepperd kinda likes Bella. It's too funny!

I couldn't afford the private classes as the trainer was asking $575 (Something like that) but these are working for me and I was able to afford them!