Another good book is The Invisible Leash written by a woman vet whose name I cannot remember at the moment. She says you want to catch their attention when misbehaving and suggests putting a couple of pennies in an aluminium soda can, then tape over the opening. When they get out of hand, shake it at them and use your voice command. IF he gets to tearing around and really not listening, she says you can even toss it at their hind legs, as it is so light-weight it will not harm them and really does get their attention. The main thing is to get their attention to disrupt the bad behaviour.

She also advocates, in some instances, turning an undesirable trait into something they do on cue, such as barking. I did this with our border collie who was very grumbly when it was not needed, i.e. no intruders, etc. By teaching him to "Grumble!" on cue, I gained control, so that 1) he gets rewarded for doing it when told to, with a pat on the head and praise and 2) I have more control over him when there is a reason for him to do it on his own.

It really is a good book. Short, practical chapters; good quick reference.

kat

BTW, what kind is he and what did you name him? Good luck!

kat