Re: Puppy time out length.

In Reply to: Puppy time out length.
Category:   Behavior Problems
Posted by:  Moses
Posted on:  August 29, 2002 at 19:26:56

: I don't no where I read this, it could be from this website or the Jack Russell for dummies book but its regarding time outs for my 11 week pup. I understood that when my puppy just won't stop a behavior such as biting hard for attention even after repeated times of trying to distract him or telling him enough he continues, I give him a time out in his crate until he calms down and stops barking.

: I do this for approximately 15 minutes and every time he comes out quiet and friendlier. Could be the treat that I give him for being so nice and quiet. BTW, I've only started giving him time outs after he 8 weeks and 3 total.

: My question is, we started puppy class at a local Petsmart and the trainer insists that 30 seconds is enough regardless of his whining or barking. Is this correct and have I been doing this wrong this whole time? Are JRT behavior training any different than other puppies or is this trainer misinformed?

: I included a link of a previous question similar.

: http://www.terrier.com/wwwboard/messages/25780.html

Response:

Hi Moses,
There is no right or wrong to time outs times, use the amount of time it take for your dog to stop the behavior. If it stops in 30 seconds or 10, 15 or 30 minutes, that is the about of time you need.

No one is wrong in this case, you just need to do what works for your dog and if it longer than 30 seconds then that is fine. It is just a matter of finding what works for you and your dogs.

Regards
Linda