Training Dogness

Dogness thinks she's a rottweiler. Every time the doorbell rings, she goes into full alert mode and is phenomenally loud. Finally, I snapped and ordered a training collar--one that sprays a citronella mist instead of giving a shock. It's organic, harmless, works by distraction instead of pain. I had to give it a try.

It arrived today--in a storm of hideous barking, once again waking me up. (Yes, the dinner last night was all kinds of fun.) The first thing I did once I was coherent enough to open the box was to assemble and attach the collar. I was going to be home for a while, and several deliveries were due.

Well. The first time she started barking, she sort of choked it off, restarted, stopped again, looked confused. As soon as she shushed, I expressed my sincere admiration of her quiet with gushing compliments and a treat. The next time the bell rang, there were a couple of bark attempts, and renewed quiet. Bliss! I again shared my enthusiastic appreciation with Dogness.

The last time the bell rang, there was one rather soft bark and that was it. Hurrah!!

Also, we have run out of dog poop bags. I'm thrilled with the demise of the plastic bag, and the uptick in the use of canvas or other reusable bags, but cleaning up after Dogness must be done. So I was very happy to learn about these bags, but I have to find a cheaper source. Ow.

Comments

[Longroad]

Hmmm, we have a problem when we leave. G just barks like crazy. I might have to try the citronella ... Does it smell funny?

And I got my bags at Soggy Paws. (That's where we get her groomed) It's at 19th and State.

[E. McPan]

I need a collar like that to keep the cats from scratching furniture.

[Mike Law]

LOL...

BTW, I heard that dogs can learn how to use litter boxes.. here's a link:

http://www.kturby.com/litter/litter.htm