CherylW

Adrienne, Thank you so much for your quick reply and the information. I didn’t mention in my email that we are retired so we are basically home all day with Odin. I don’t think he’s attention deprived but he may be bored at times. That’s one of the many reasons I purchased the program. I wanted to find games to stimulate his brain and keep him busy. As for the triggers for the unwanted behavior I asked about I think both overstimulation and frustration could be the trigger sometimes but there are several times there is no obvious trigger except it always happens in the same place on one of our walking routes. It’s always on the way back. The other oddity is that we are passing under high voltage electrical transmission lines. Is there any research or evidence they affect dogs? I am starting to work my way through the modules and I will definitely start trying the ideas/activities you sent links to for triggers over the next few days. I am so pleased and excited to have this valuable program and tools to help Odin be the best dog and companion possible. Thanks again for your great advice. Cheryl

We recently purchased braintraining4 dogs in order to train our adopted Great Pyrenees. We adopted Odin when he was about 1.5 years old. He had been chained up outside most of the time since he was bout 6 months old. The previous owner did little or no training with him. He is usually a very sweet and cuddly dog inside but he often acts out when we take him out for walks. He will be walking with no issues than he will suddenly start jumping and lunging at me and trying to bite my arm or hand. It’s not being done in a mean way but more playful. However at 85 lbs. it can hurt. He has knocked me down a few times. When he bites it’s not hard but he has scraped me up a few times. I’ve tried taking treats and telling him to sit when the behavior starts. If he listens I give him a treat. Sometimes it works but not consistently. Lately I put him in his crate for a few minutes when we get home but I’d rather find a positive way to stop this behavior. Below are a few pictures of Odin. He really is a sweetheart most of the time. Any help would be appreciated. Sincerely, Cheryl Nix