I am encountering a few issues with our now 2 dog family and I don't have a ton of time for details (I'm at work) but I'd like to get the dialog going
Issue #1) Training. Do I need to separate the puppy for training or can I work in basic commands with puppy while strengthening Atlas's skills. I use the NILIF method, positive reinforcement (with some correction as age increases) and shape new 'tricks' or behaviors via clicker. Since Atlas is clicker-trained, I can see him being confused when I am clicking for the puppy and vice-versa.
Issue #2) When I go to give the pups a treat, they must sit or some other command (NILIF again) to be rewarded. I will tell them both to sit - Atlas will and Loki will jump all over him to try to get the treat. Do I need to separate them with treats likeI do feeding?
Issue #3) I think Atlas is a tiny bit jealous of the new addition. He takes it in stride but some of his obedience has gone out the window. I took him solo to the park to strengthen some of his behaviors this weekend but he's still seeming to slip. He used to have a rock-solid stay - now's he's breaking it almost every time I turn my back. I am attributing this to jealousy but I could be wrong.
tips? suggestions?
Thanks!
Issue #1) Training. Do I need to separate the puppy for training or can I work in basic commands with puppy while strengthening Atlas's skills. I use the NILIF method, positive reinforcement (with some correction as age increases) and shape new 'tricks' or behaviors via clicker. Since Atlas is clicker-trained, I can see him being confused when I am clicking for the puppy and vice-versa.
Issue #2) When I go to give the pups a treat, they must sit or some other command (NILIF again) to be rewarded. I will tell them both to sit - Atlas will and Loki will jump all over him to try to get the treat. Do I need to separate them with treats likeI do feeding?
Issue #3) I think Atlas is a tiny bit jealous of the new addition. He takes it in stride but some of his obedience has gone out the window. I took him solo to the park to strengthen some of his behaviors this weekend but he's still seeming to slip. He used to have a rock-solid stay - now's he's breaking it almost every time I turn my back. I am attributing this to jealousy but I could be wrong.
tips? suggestions?
Thanks!