Wheaten / Shepard Rescue

• Wheaten / Shepard Rescue Debra C. Posted : 6/8/2006 6:43:29 AM I am curious about the opinion of others with Wheatens and Shepards regarding training. We rescued HoneyBear 12 weeks ago.  She came from a humane society after 2 different owner turn-ins. She is stubborn.  She is Alpha (especially with me - a lady). I've been on the Behavior portion of this forum , and have gotten a lot of good advice about her aggressive behaviour. But, as stated, I am curious as to other owners of these breeds and their thoughts in training her. (Based on their experiences) Thanks to all! LIKE 3 REPLIES 321 VIEWS LAST POST DEBRA C. Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jones Posted : 6/8/2006 2:56:02 PM My friends have a Wheaten... Wheatens, like most terriers, are independent and can be a little stubborn (as compared to the more doting sporting dogs for eg). You should definitely take a firm, confident leadership role with such a dog. However, as to the specific training techniques I'd say use the same ones you'd use for any breed and tailor them to your individual dog as you go - have you tried clicker training? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Debra C. Posted : 6/8/2006 3:55:43 PM Jones- yes, we are in obedience school and we are using the clicker.  She is quite obedient "when she wants to be".   I'm convinced she is a smart girl. But, to be honest, she has been getting better and more obedient as I have become more and more firm about the results.  Mic has taught me to 'stop hoping she will do it and start expecting her to do it". 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Debra C. Posted : 6/8/2006 5:48:45 PM Please excuse my spelling error.  I've just realized after 50 years on this planet how to spell German SHEPHERD. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login