My 7 month old GSP has decided to watch our kitchen counters for food. Bread, brownies and a cup of flour have all fallen victim to her. She absolutely knows better but still makes the leap when nobidy is watching. Any hints to a cure? Booby trap? Shock collar? 
Shock collar, but….you have to catch her as she is jumping or about to jump. Can’t do it after she has already ate. It was the only thing that kept my dog from jumping. But like I said, timing was everything.
Shock collar, but….you have to catch her as she is jumping or about to jump. Can’t do it after she has already ate. It was the only thing that kept my dog from jumping. But like I said, timing was everything.
I agree with preiser…it may be hard to catch her so you may have to tempt her in order to make it happen when you have time to “spy” on her so put something out she loves the smell of…venison sticks smell makes my dof go nuts even though shes never had any(that i know of)…good luck…jay
I agree with preiser…it may be hard to catch her so you may have to tempt her in order to make it happen when you have time to “spy” on her so put something out she loves the smell of…venison sticks smell makes my dof go nuts even though shes never had any(that i know of)…good luck…jay
I was confused how your GPS was getting the food, then I realized it was a GSP!!! If you don’t have a shock collar, take on old soup can, fill it with rocks and cover. Give it a hard shake to scare him just before the act. Like they said, you have to catch them. Good luck!
I was confused how your GPS was getting the food, then I realized it was a GSP!!! If you don’t have a shock collar, take on old soup can, fill it with rocks and cover. Give it a hard shake to scare him just before the act. Like they said, you have to catch them. Good luck!
With my chessie, I used a couple mousetraps set up on the counter…..one time is all it took…didn’t “get” him, but scared the crap out of him…
I have an even better story how I cured him from drinking out of the toilet… 
With my chessie, I used a couple mousetraps set up on the counter…..one time is all it took…didn’t “get” him, but scared the crap out of him…
I have an even better story how I cured him from drinking out of the toilet…
This is a dominance issue, he’s taking the food because he is thinking it is his kitchen and it’s OK for him to do so. Think back to all the nature specials you have ever watched about wolves. Only the leader of the pack eats first, then the sub level pack members.
The real fix for this is to set up you’re “pack” status. How do you do that? Well it’s a pretty easy but very monotonous process. When you walk thru a door – make sure you walk thru first, and make a show of cutting him off. When the door bell rings and he goes running to bark at the door and get out to maul the visitor correct him and make him sit quietly. When you walk him his head is to be at you’re knee – so he always has you in the corner of his eye, watching to see when you stop or turn.
When it comes to the food on the table, setup the situation where there is food on the table then let him start to get up on the table. As soon as he makes his move grab him by the scruff of the neck pull him off and roll him onto his belly.
This is sending a very clear message in dog body language that the food on the table is your’s because you are the alpha. Only after you are done will you let him eat.
This can be a little hairy at first, and you may want to have a dog trainer show you how to put a dog in a submissive position with no risk of getting anyone hurt. If you’re trainer cannot or will not show you this, walk away, because they are not experienced with setting up a pack status which is the basis for all dog behavior and obedience.
Stick with it & good luck!
This is a dominance issue, he’s taking the food because he is thinking it is his kitchen and it’s OK for him to do so. Think back to all the nature specials you have ever watched about wolves. Only the leader of the pack eats first, then the sub level pack members.
The real fix for this is to set up you’re “pack” status. How do you do that? Well it’s a pretty easy but very monotonous process. When you walk thru a door – make sure you walk thru first, and make a show of cutting him off. When the door bell rings and he goes running to bark at the door and get out to maul the visitor correct him and make him sit quietly. When you walk him his head is to be at you’re knee – so he always has you in the corner of his eye, watching to see when you stop or turn.
When it comes to the food on the table, setup the situation where there is food on the table then let him start to get up on the table. As soon as he makes his move grab him by the scruff of the neck pull him off and roll him onto his belly.
This is sending a very clear message in dog body language that the food on the table is your’s because you are the alpha. Only after you are done will you let him eat.
This can be a little hairy at first, and you may want to have a dog trainer show you how to put a dog in a submissive position with no risk of getting anyone hurt. If you’re trainer cannot or will not show you this, walk away, because they are not experienced with setting up a pack status which is the basis for all dog behavior and obedience.
Stick with it & good luck!
So true Renedy. This is the only way to train a dog.
I have trained several and I never needed a shock collar after the dog realized I was the “Alfa Male” in the pack.
Read and learn men, this system is the best there is. No need to shock a dog or beat them. Just teach them you are top dog.
Remember you can learn to be a dog, but the dog can NEVER learn to be a human. That is why we crawl on fours first then graduate to walking on two legs and the dog never can.
Beat them at their own game, never let them be the alpha male or Alfa female. After you have established this order to them, they will listen to you naturally on all commands taught to them
Take that AKC. 
I will be happy to show or teach anyone this technique, just leave me a message.
So true Renedy. This is the only way to train a dog.
I have trained several and I never needed a shock collar after the dog realized I was the “Alfa Male” in the pack.
Read and learn men, this system is the best there is. No need to shock a dog or beat them. Just teach them you are top dog.
Remember you can learn to be a dog, but the dog can NEVER learn to be a human. That is why we crawl on fours first then graduate to walking on two legs and the dog never can.
Beat them at their own game, never let them be the alpha male or Alfa female. After you have established this order to them, they will listen to you naturally on all commands taught to them
Take that AKC.
I will be happy to show or teach anyone this technique, just leave me a message.
If you’re south of the metro I would be glad to help too..
It’s not cruel – it’s the best thing you can do for you’re dog’s mental health. They can relax ’cause they know you are in charge.
Shoot me an email – I am usally at the preserve or training someone’s dog at home most nights. Remember – tranining dogs is about being as consistant as you possibily can, and leave you’re emotions at the door.
If you’re south of the metro I would be glad to help too..
It’s not cruel – it’s the best thing you can do for you’re dog’s mental health. They can relax ’cause they know you are in charge.
Shoot me an email – I am usally at the preserve or training someone’s dog at home most nights. Remember – tranining dogs is about being as consistant as you possibily can, and leave you’re emotions at the door.
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