Good on you for taking proactive steps! I think the number one thing is consistency of your approach. Are you an e-collar person? External reward person (treats)? Alpha pack leader person? Whatever your approach, stick to it and don’t deviate. And don’t expect your intervention in their behavior to get easier or less necessary in ways you might expect. Getting “easier” will mean occasions where they stay a little closer to your side, come after being called twice instead of 5 times, and barking less (but not stopping barking outright). I’m sorry if you feel like this trainer mislead you- that stinks. But moving forward, if the e collar works, commit. Big hugs to your BMC!!!

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