Pennymom Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 With winter here, Penny and I have to walk in the dark more frequently. Recently, we encountered something that caused the biggest negative reaction I've ever seen from her - a dog wearing a blinking light on his collar. Penny is normally a confident, friendly dog, so her behavior really startled me. She began growling, then snarling and barking. Suddenly it sounded like I was walking Cujo - and this is a dog that rarely barks at all. We were about 10 feet from the dog and his owner when she noticed them. Since then, every time she sees someone with a blinking light, she has a similar reaction, even if we are 20 or 30 feet away. She has no negative reaction to the same people or dogs without the light. So I'm thinking a little desensitization is in order. Training gurus, how would you begin with a stimulus like this? I guess first I've gotta buy myself a blinking light! Any tips appreciated. Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 She may have somewhat iffy night vision--my old dog did, and before I had his eye checked, I kind of thought he was loosing his mind! If it were me, I'd just get one and use it in the yard at night until she figures out it's harmless! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn8 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Poor Penny! I don't have any advice but I'm hoping you don't have too many over zealous Christmas decorators in you neighborhood. They are liable to send her over the deep end. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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