https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 15:27:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1257507 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:51:34 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1257507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you should slap you co-worker as hard as you can (only half kidding). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1257492 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:45:33 +0000 MsLipGloss 1257492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: You know, there are lists that identify people who can't own guns . . . There should also be a list to identify people who shouldn't ever be allowed to own a pet! You should use his own training method on him . . . every time he effs up, you should hit him as hard as you can. Fucking asshat *ptooey* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1257478 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:38:29 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1257478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: thanks!!!!i think this is a great project to start this weekend when DH is around to help. Sorry about your lame co-worker. So so obnoxious of him (and out of line especially since he works for you - oy) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256493 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:11:35 +0000 LuLu Mom 1256493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Disgusting, I hope he does not own a dog! You are doing just fine with your way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256476 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:06:00 +0000 pui 1256476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Confetti: My advice would be to recreate the noises/events that make your dog bark, but start small, like very lightly tapping on the floor near the door. When she doesn't bark, give her a treat. After that is established, slowly work up to knocking on the door, then making noises in the hall, ect. The trick is to set her up for success, so don't progress too fast. If she barks, then go a step back. This can be done in 5 minute sessions every day for a few weeks.</p> <p>I suggest checking out Kikopup on YouTube. She's great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256446 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:50:57 +0000 mfa_lady 1256446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>UGH. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256343 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:09:24 +0000 MapleMoose 1256343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your coworker disgusts me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256342 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:09:08 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1256342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: I would love any advice for the training you are doing with your dog. Ours never barked much til LO was born and now she goes nuts every time she hears someone come in or out of our multi-unit building. We basically yell at her to stop (which she doesn't) and wait for her to just get over it. It isn't working (duh). Any advice would be appreciated :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256326 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:04:10 +0000 Adira 1256326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh! I hope your coworker NEVER owns a pet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256322 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:03:12 +0000 Cole 1256322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What a sad idea. I am glad you're taking the high road. Dogs are crazy smart and he will have it figured out in no time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256320 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:03:08 +0000 Boheme 1256320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe you should use the same principle on your coworker? ;) </p> <p>Keep doing what you're doing and prove him wrong! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256316 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:00:20 +0000 swurlygurl 1256316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This hurts my heart :(<br /> DH's coworker is the same way - they're using the shock collar and have used it SO much, that their dog doesn't even flinch. That kind of stuff just makes me so sad :'( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256220 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:31:24 +0000 littlek 1256220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: That statement irks me. You should "beat" nothing. All beating an animal teaches it is to be afraid. Your dog is adorable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256219 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:30:47 +0000 pui 1256219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: It seems to be a long-standing myth that you need to physically punish dogs for them to learn. Dogs are smart and positive reinforcement of the behaviours you like works!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256212 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:28:26 +0000 sslm 1256212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad has similar ideas, it's really irritating. My Leroy is not well behaved though, lol. Your idea actually sounds like it could work!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256211 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:28:22 +0000 jhd 1256211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>your little pup is too cute! just keep doing what you know is right and ignore that silly man! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/apparently-you-have-to-beat-a-dog-to-train-it#post-1256199 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:24:20 +0000 pui 1256199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh a coworker of mine is trying to convince me that I need to beat my dog in order to train him.</p> <p>Our 8 month year old pup has just recently started barking at clients (like literally it started yesterday) when they come through the door. We want to continue bringing him to work with us, so I have started training him not to do this. I've started by clicking him and giving him treats when he doesn't bark at myself/my coworkers when I/they come through the door (which he already doesn't do, so I'm setting him up for success) and I'm going to work my way up to him getting used to other people coming through the door.</p> <p>Well my coworker (who technically works for me, by the way) laughed in my face when he saw me practicing this with my pup. He seems to think that this method is never going to work. If I want to train my pup not to bark at clients I'd need smack him (my 8 pound puppy) as hard as I can every time he barks. Uh. what?</p> <p>I've owned dogs my whole life, thank you very much. My last pup NEVER barked at the door, how do you suppose I trained him? <i>This exact way.</i> </p>