Handy Device For Dog Training - A Pop Can

Peggy Oliver

January 11, 20050 found this helpful

Yes, but then my dog would only think that it was another toy and play with the can. As it is, she loves to play with empty Coke cans and roll them across the floor just to hear the noise.

Most dogs however are afraid of them. But make sure you reward them when you get their attention. Yes! They stopped the annoying behavior. Always reward a correct behavior.

I don't think I would use this method. To me, a noise device such as this will startle the dog and in effect will replace you yelling or raising your voice to them, neither of which I would wish. Babies have short attention spans and you have to allow for that and keep the sessions short. I don't believe in food rewards, either, though it works really well. I train horses and you just can't have 1200 lbs. of animal butting into you and trying to search your pockets when you are trying to teach them something. I agree with the reward method..and do it fast and complete, the very second that the animal even hints at making the right move and build from there. I have a sound that I make to show my displeasure and tell them that they made the wrong decision then patiently try again.

These cans work very nicely for distracting. Sometime you dont have to shake it loud, you just make a small distracting noise to get their attention and redirect. As in all training, don't ask for someting that you know the dog not likely be able to do. In other words, assure compliance by only asking for things at first that the dog is ready to do.

remember making the bigger noise is part of being alpha. If you are not the bigger noisemaker, the one who steps in the way of the other dog, and the one who eats first and decides when to do things, you are not the pack leader. All done with love though!