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**sunnycleveland** · 07-19-2010, 11:43 PM

Hi everyone! I am having problems with my fluff. I know its my fault and I should not have let it get so bad; first thing I should have done was hire a dog trainer..

1. Fiona is a sweet little girl and she's full of love - she's all about kisses but lately its more nibbling than kisses. I know she's so happy to see me and she's just playing but sometimes it hurts! She licks and bites at the same time. She also touches with her paws and "claws" my face or feet.

2. There is a reasonable amount of barking expected, but Fiona is out of control. She does not bark at me or my significant other and some family members, but all strangers (and guests) and dogs get an earful....

3. Potty training is also an issue. I want her to go on puppy pads in laundry room but she only goes on puppy pads in dining room (i put them there because otherwise she goes on the floor in the dining room). I think I may be at fault here - I let her sometimes go outside when we go for walks but mostly goes on puppy pads...

I am looking for dog trainers but there are very few in the area. I want a positive reinforcement trainer but one is hard to find. I found one that uses a clicker - is that method any good?

Any suggestions/books/links would be very helpful, I'm sure you can tell I'm learning the basics. I read a generic book about maltese (from a pet store book section) but it doesnt have much on "fixing" the bad behavior.

Help!

07-19-2010, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
sunnycleveland Member Name: Fiona's Mom Dog's Name: Fiona Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 85	Desparate need of training Hi everyone! I am having problems with my fluff. I know its my fault and I should not have let it get so bad; first thing I should have done was hire a dog trainer.. 1. Fiona is a sweet little girl and she's full of love - she's all about kisses but lately its more nibbling than kisses. I know she's so happy to see me and she's just playing but sometimes it hurts! She licks and bites at the same time. She also touches with her paws and "claws" my face or feet. 2. There is a reasonable amount of barking expected, but Fiona is out of control. She does not bark at me or my significant other and some family members, but all strangers (and guests) and dogs get an earful.... 3. Potty training is also an issue. I want her to go on puppy pads in laundry room but she only goes on puppy pads in dining room (i put them there because otherwise she goes on the floor in the dining room). I think I may be at fault here - I let her sometimes go outside when we go for walks but mostly goes on puppy pads... I am looking for dog trainers but there are very few in the area. I want a positive reinforcement trainer but one is hard to find. I found one that uses a clicker - is that method any good? Any suggestions/books/links would be very helpful, I'm sure you can tell I'm learning the basics. I read a generic book about maltese (from a pet store book section) but it doesnt have much on "fixing" the bad behavior. Help!