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Your Canine's
Sense of Smell
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Dog Training Techniques - Soda Can Distraction and
Squirt Bottle Training
If your dog gets into a barking “zone” and can’t be stopped,
there are two simple methods of distraction you might use to
break the cycle. The non-invasive version is nothing more
than a soda can with a couple of dozen pennies in it, which
has been taped shut so the coins don’t fall out. When your
dog enters the bark zone and you want to yell (you must not
yell) at her, give the can a good shake or two while saying
“hush”. The noise should distract your barker long enough to
shut her up, at which time you
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can finally say, “good dog,” and give her a treat.
Always pair the can shaking with a “hush” signal so that
eventually the dog understands the “hush” signal even
when you’ve stopped using the soda can. (Let’s face it,
you probably don’t want to carry a soda can for the rest
of your life).
If the soda can trick fails, the more intrusive
alternative is a spray bottle of water. Squirting the
barking dog (while saying “hush”) may also provide a
momentary break in the barking, while your dog tries to
figure out what just happened. Again, your cue to say,
“good dog” and break out the treat. You will hear some
people suggesting that you squirt the dog in the face.
It’s damned unpleasant to be squirted in the face, and
it’s hard to squirt someone in the face without hitting
the eyes. Dogs who have been disciplined or punished by
nose-smacking or other facial interference are more
likely to feel threatened when approached face-to-face
at other times, and are also more likely to bite. It’s
much preferable to squirt your dog’s shoulder or
backside. Keep in mind that your dog should never be
frightened or hurt by training – fear almost always
guarantees a failure to learn.
Article
Summary
Use a soda can or squirt bottle to interrupt your dog
when he’s barking.
Keep giving the “hush” command while using other
interventions, so your dog eventually learns what “hush”means.
Never squirt in the face.
Never scare or hurt your dog!
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