English Bulldogs are known for their sassy, sometimes stubborn temperaments. That's why we love them! But sometimes, all that personality gets them in time-out for making bad decisions. For English Bulldog, Lavelle, time-outs are a gift, not a curse.
Sometimes, dogs do things that get them in trouble, but Lavelle has learned that being naughty is awesome because it means one-on-one time with his dad. Watch how happy he is for his time-out!
"My husband thinks these 'time-outs' are effective for problematic behaviors, so my Bulldog acts naughty when he wants extra snuggles," the caption says. It's obvious Lavelle is living for this special time together. Negative attention is still attention, so I guess he's got the right idea here.
This funny pup is no stranger to hamming it up, and luckily, his mom @lavelle_maslow, shares those antics with the world. My personal favorite is when he calls Mom from the home camera while she's at work, and he's always up to something. Sometimes, it goes sideways, but that's what makes him so likable despite his grumpy disposition.
"Itās a well-thought-out method," one person wrote. "Poor baby," another added, while others responded with laughing emojis because there really aren't adequate words for Lavelle's genius plan.
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Do Time-Outs Work For Dogs?
Okay, so Lavelle knows the system is rigged, and time-outs with Dad are for cuddles, but The Oregon Humane Society explains time-outs can work āif they're done right. First choose which unwanted behavior they've displayed and find the trigger. After observing what trigger is causing the behavior, it's time to train the behavior out of them.
Give a warning once you see the behavior with a simple word. For instance, if they're playing with a toy and nip at your leg once you try to engage in the play, use a word like "gentle." If they listen, follow with a lot of praise, and let them keep playing. If that doesn't work, try redirecting their attention to something else.
The next cue, if rough play continues, will tell them a time-out is coming if they don't settle. Again, use a simple word or phrase, and if they listen, more praise. When they don't listen this time, the time-out ensues, but you have to do it exactly when they're performing the unwanted behavior, or they won't understand what happened.
Time-outs can be in a crate, on a leash, or in another room and should only last a couple of minutes or less. You can also just walk away from whatever they're doing, so as not to engage them further.
Once the time-out is finished, let them return to what they were doing. If they misbehave again, go through the process until it sticks. Patience is key, and always lead with love. But if they're smart like Lavelle, they'll just enjoy the snuggles!
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