“Awesome podcast and advice! I have a 7-month-old husky puppy. She’s really smart, really confident, but really stubborn (huskies lol). Tom’s videos (especially on heel work and engagement) have been super helpful for her training and for wiping out bad habits before they become a problem.
Question: How do I stop demand barking? This is a new thing with her. So far this really only happens around food, and ONLY if our cats are nearby. For example, I put her on a Place while I prep her food bowl, but if the cats are within eyesight she throws a FIT and won’t stop demand barking at me. It’s like she panics that the cats are going to eat her food (they don’t try, and usually they’re blocked by a gate anyway). I have tried to counter this behavior with obedience, but she still demand barks as she sits, lays down, etc. Any time I try to correct her with leash pops while barking she couldn’t care less. I’ve worked with her a lot to encourage calmness indoors and she’s very quiet for a husky, so this is the first major hurdle I’ve had with demand barking. Would appreciate any advice on this.”
kay13171317 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/24