Pet Corrector????

[Ann]

I found it on Amazon, Susan. (Order through the Sheltie Nation link so we get credit!) It comes in different sizes and I got the medium can to try it. I'm going to order more to put some at different places in the house.

Be aware that the product doesn't come with directions !!! So you have to figure out how to use it so it works for you. A simple plan of spray/distract/praise and/or treat has been effective for me.

 

[Emmasmom]

I wonder if this would work with Liam's barking for no reason at Dad, other than he is standing in the kitchen. May just have to try the spray/distract method.

 

[OntarioSheltie]

Here's my experience with it:

I have tried every remedy there is for behavior modification on Barkley's reactive barking, lunging and spinning. I used this product once and it worked. After I used it for a day, judiciously, I started to see a change. I cannot believe it.

You do have to use this carefully, and as part of a program. First, you never spray it AT the dog. You spray it in the air, like you would an air freshener. The purpose is for it to make the noise. (And it is much noisier than, for instance, those cans of air you get for your computer) Then, when the dog is distracted and doesn't do the behavior, you must immediately praise. I use a target word too, like "Good boy quiet", so I can eventually just use "quiet" without the spray.

I would also suggest targeting one or two behaviors, not all of them at once. So, for instance, I've used it when Barkley runs and barks at things on the stove and the phone, but not the hairdryer, trash bags, etc etc etc. Pick your battles, and don't try to solve them all at once.

So far, this is the only thing I've tried that has actually worked with him. I'm a believer!

When I initially saw this I thought it was a pocket air horn and was horrified that anyone would try it on their shelties. That would completely traumatize my dogs.

Then I realized I was completely wrong.

If used correctly, as Ann said, it could be a good way of interrupting unwanted behaviors like barking without the dog realizing the sound comes from you.

 

[take4roll10]

It didn't work on Bailey when I tried it a few months ago.

I'll try giving it another shot.

 

[Megansmom]

I found it on Amazon, Susan. (Order through the Sheltie Nation link so we get credit!) It comes in different sizes and I got the medium can to try it. I'm going to order more to put some at different places in the house.

Be aware that the product doesn't come with directions !!! So you have to figure out how to use it so it works for you. A simple plan of spray/distract/praise and/or treat has been effective for me.

Thank you Ann, I'll look into it! Is there a particular brand or make that you and other Sheltie owners prefer to use?

 

[Ann]

Thank you Ann, I'll look into it! Is there a particular brand or make that you and other Sheltie owners prefer to use?

It's called Pet Corrector, Susan, that's the brand. If you search it on Amazon, the various sizes should come up. I don't know of any other brand. I got the 50ml size to start. That should last you a while.

 

[Megansmom]

It's called Pet Corrector, Susan, that's the brand. If you search it on Amazon, the various sizes should come up. I don't know of any other brand. I got the 50ml size to start. That should last you a while.

Okay...thank you my dear, I'll look into it!