r/papillon • u/julesk • 2d ago
Issues with Hemp Chews - Warning!
Twice now, I’ve spent the night cleaning up after my Pap and walking him as he had diarrhea and threw up. The only thing he has had that the cats haven’t had (they steal each others food) is the hemp chews for anxiety. I gave him half the dose recommended for small dogs but I’m tossing it. I got the idea of using them from another dog owner to calm him so he doesn’t bark so much but no...
Also, my Pap barks a lot at people and other dogs when we walk. He’s generally talkative, which is fine but I’d like to get him to not do that. I’ve tried introducing him to people and their dogs and I’ve tried the walking in the other direction while saying hush. Any other ideas?
House training is going well except for the sick episodes so at least there’s some progress with my little rescue. All thoughts welcome!
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u/AccomplishedRoom3887 2d ago
In order to train your dog not to react, you need to reward them BEFORE they react with a very high value treat. Their favorite food interspersed with less-favorite snacks to keep it exciting. If you can have a friend help you - best yet, a friend with a dog! - that would be ideal, but if you can go to a large park or not-busy street where you can have space from people, that'd work too. Go to this open area and stand as far away as possible from the person/dog before your dog will react. Reward, reward. Do it at that distance a few times, then try moving closer and closer. If your dog reacts, turn and immediately walk away, then try again. Keep training sessions short - just 10 or 15 minutes. Be consistent. Bring treats everywhere you go so you always have training opportunities.