![]() I gradually gave the ‘click’ a name, as advised by Caroline, and we have not looked back since. ![]() With Caroline’s advice and guidance Dylan and I were soon enjoying a relatively bark free walk. We then took Dylan out, using the ‘clicker’ to distract Dylan’s attention from any approaching dogs. She showed me how to use a ‘clicker’ and within minutes Dylan was responding to it for a treat (it did help that he loves his treats!). This got to the point where neither of us were enjoying our walks so I asked Caroline Cowan from Cardiff Canine Citizens for help.Ĭaroline came to my home and suggested I use distraction to stop his barking. I gave him lots of reassurance when out and in no time he was ignoring all but other dogs which he continued to bark at. At 3 years he was still a youngster and I quickly realised he was quite insecure. Initially he barked at everything, cars, vans, cyclists, joggers and other walkers, but especially other dogs. However, although my 4th Pap, Dylan was very well trained, he was a barker. I’ve had Papillion’s as pets since 1985 and they have all been rescue dogs of varying ages.The first three came to me already well trained and well behaved around other dogs, people and cats.
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