My favorite technique to teach a dog to settle is to set up something simple (crate, exercise pen, gated area, etc.), leave the dog with a few appropriate chew items, and completely ignore the dog.
I also spontaneously reward calm behavior at times.
What you might inadvertently be doing is teaching your dog that being wild makes you reach for treats. Instead, bring out treats when your pup is naturally being calm and put her in her management space when she is being wild, or simply ignore her if she won't destroy anything inappropriate or go after you.
I also spontaneously reward calm behavior at times.
What you might inadvertently be doing is teaching your dog that being wild makes you reach for treats. Instead, bring out treats when your pup is naturally being calm and put her in her management space when she is being wild, or simply ignore her if she won't destroy anything inappropriate or go after you.
