tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61222278562647844.post8763679688635992494..comments2023-10-01T03:46:49.862-05:00Comments on Sassy & Ginger Chronicles (and Chili Too!): Freaky FridayBarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02312207507936646771noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61222278562647844.post-62929682577364916082010-10-30T11:52:41.949-05:002010-10-30T11:52:41.949-05:00Ace was doing the same thing and the way we fixed ...Ace was doing the same thing and the way we fixed it was kinda crazy but it worked. A trainer told me about this method.<br />I had a couple neighbors help. One to hold Ace on his leach at the edge of the yard, one to walk (or bike -in our case) by. I had to throw water filled ziplock bags at him and scream as angry as I could when he acted up. (sound crazy?)<br />The guy went by on a bike and Ace started barking and spinning on his leach. I threw the water bag at his feet and screamed. Ace stopped immediately.<br />The next time the guy went by Ace growled but didn't bark. I threw it again and screamed.<br />It took 5 water bags and he sat perfectly still with no reaction.<br />For the next few weeks I would just give him the "leave it" command when I saw someone coming. <br />Now I don't need to do anything. He just sits and watches everyone go by. <br />I don't like to use the scare tactic with the dog unless it's something that can be dangerous to the dog or another human...<br />You kid throwing up brought back memories...we saved our crib matress just for this reason. Once one of our kids threw up during the night time they automatically earned a "camp out" in the bathroom on the old crib matress. I had pics of my kids sleeping there next to the toilet!! :)torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366799846606991571noreply@blogger.com