My boyfriend has a 6 year old chihuahua who has never learned to obey basic commands, so I am working on training him (the dog). I have started training him after a walk and just before meal times, and he obeys the "sit" command beautifully, but only in certain parts of the house. We have hardwood floors with carpets laid over some areas, and I noticed that the dog would obey perfectly in some parts of the house, but in others, when I'd say "sit" he would just get nervous and look away. (I know that looking away is a dog's way of letting you know he is not trying to challenge you--so I don't scold him, but of course he doesn't get a treat, either.)
Today, I realised the problem--he doesn't want to sit on the hardwood floors, but he does perfectly on carpet! How can I get him to sit on hardwood--and other surfaces, such as the front steps, sidewalk, etc.?
Thanks for any help the members of this forum can provide!
Today, I realised the problem--he doesn't want to sit on the hardwood floors, but he does perfectly on carpet! How can I get him to sit on hardwood--and other surfaces, such as the front steps, sidewalk, etc.?
Thanks for any help the members of this forum can provide!