How to train the husband?

[GregK]

LOL!!! Kinky!!

[Cassidy's Mom]

Originally Posted by GregK

You're a smart woman!!

She's a man!

[GregK]

Originally Posted by Cassidy's Mom

She's a man!

[sparra]

Originally Posted by hunterisgreat

I used my clicker on a coworker but it actually made her really angry. I think my reward wasn't high value enough

That reminds me of a BIG BANG THEORY episode where Sheldon uses chocolates to reward Penny's good behaviour and it works ......Emoore....maybe you could try that!!!!

[KZoppa]

wait.... you mean husbands can be trained? Is there a class for that because I must not be doing it right. Should I call a behaviorist?! He is kind of snappy sometimes.

he didnt appreciate the attempt at using a shock collar... perhaps I should try a prong for corrections? I did tell him to put his dirty clothes in the hamper but he still chose to leave them hanging out in the living room.


On a serious note: How we handle it here is I'm the sore provider of all things dog. I feed them, I train them and so on. He lets them out when he lets me sleep in but otherwise, they're mine. He rough houses with them and when he's done and they still think its playtime, he then gets mad and they get banished from his high and mighty presence, though they slowly sneak back in almost immediately so no big. He doesnt feel its really necessary to do more than teach them sit and down and "kennel" aka crate. The only time he would walk them is if we lived in an apartment. beyond that, a dog is meant to be seen, not heard and sit there and look pretty. It drives him crazy that I take Shasta out with me all the time. He doesnt understand how its enjoyable taking her with me places she can go because the dogs his parents had when he was growing up were house dogs. They knew Sit and Down and that was the end of it. they didnt go anywhere fun. If they left the house, it was a trip to the vet and back home. Rest of the time, they were put outside in the yard so he's slightly confused by me actually involving at least Shasta in things.

[shepherdmom]

Love the title of this thread.

I don't think it is possible but if anyone ever figures it out please let me know.

[CarrieJ]

Gar and I fortunately are pretty much on the same page, most of the time. I know people that aren't even in the same library.

But, boys will boys.....*sigh* even with a female dog. Gar has "Bank Day" I swear that dog can count....on "Bank Day" Gar goes to the bank with Alice early in the morning, lets her out of the truck, lets her run around the parking lot like an idiot, walks her off leash to the ATM, has her sit while he gets cash, then repeats the process back to the truck.
Then they go to the diner to have coffee where every old dude and old vet can worship her and tell her how pretty she is and then go get doughnuts. She likes the diner.....

When they arrive home, there is a rousing game of barking and lunging in the driveway.....*sigh*

I have learned that when I say "stand" to Alice that means in her head, "LUNGE" to which I calmly turn my back on her and remind her "I'm NOT DAD".....then she's like OH, got it.

I get him back though, I'll put on music and have a dance party which "Whips" her up.....then split for work....and leave him with an ampy barky dog.....

[DFrost]

Originally Posted by GregK

You're a smart woman!!

I have been and been called many things in this life. Woman is NOT one of them.

D(avid)Frost

[Good_Karma]

I'll chime in on the other side of things since my husband attempts to train me. I find it offensive when he suggests I am doing things wrong. I have done more reading and research, I'm the one who takes the dogs to classes and on socialization outings. I'm the one who goes online for advice and the one who has spent the most time talking to trainers and working with the dogs. So it really sticks in my craw when he gives me "tips" on how to do whatever with the dogs. Unfortunately, at least half the time he's right, although he'll never hear me say it.

I don't know how you can make your message to him any easier to digest. The proof of your words lies in Kopper's misbehavior. I think until your husband deals with his grief, you are facing an uphill battle.

[Holmeshx2]

Originally Posted by sparra

That reminds me of a BIG BANG THEORY episode where Sheldon uses chocolates to reward Penny's good behaviour and it works ......Emoore....maybe you could try that!!!!

This cracked me up because I know the episode you are talking about haha.