kimy27
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So we took Dylan to a trainer today to try and help with his anxiety problems. We found the advice very helpful and are looking forward to putting everything in motion. The only problem is we can't seem to get past the first hurdle.
The trainer suggested that we start using a clicker while we're training Dylan. She showed us how to do it and tried it with him a few times but he was really nervous and unsure so she suggested we tried it when we were at home when he was more comfortable.
Well he just doesn't like it at all. He usually loves treats and will jump all over you to get them but as soon as i click the clicker he freezes up, runs away and won't come back. I even tried using the clicker when we are playing fetch. He LOVES playing fetch and would do it all day if you let him but as soon as I introduced the clicker her refused to bring the ball back. It's like he now associates the clicker with being at the trainer which he didn't enjoy at all.
I really don't know what to do. Should I try to persevere and hope that he comes around or should I just forget about it altogether and try something new?
I really don't understand him sometimes I've also been doing it with Bailey and she isn't fazed at all. Infact she really enjoys the attention.
The trainer suggested that we start using a clicker while we're training Dylan. She showed us how to do it and tried it with him a few times but he was really nervous and unsure so she suggested we tried it when we were at home when he was more comfortable.
Well he just doesn't like it at all. He usually loves treats and will jump all over you to get them but as soon as i click the clicker he freezes up, runs away and won't come back. I even tried using the clicker when we are playing fetch. He LOVES playing fetch and would do it all day if you let him but as soon as I introduced the clicker her refused to bring the ball back. It's like he now associates the clicker with being at the trainer which he didn't enjoy at all.
I really don't know what to do. Should I try to persevere and hope that he comes around or should I just forget about it altogether and try something new?
I really don't understand him sometimes I've also been doing it with Bailey and she isn't fazed at all. Infact she really enjoys the attention.