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Old 06/19/12, 06:41 AM
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The goats keep rushing the fence when I go in and out and one keeps putting his front legs on us when treats are being handed out. Do you train them just like dogs? I assume they aren't going to respond to voice praise. Need training tips please.
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Old 06/19/12, 06:50 AM
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Take a spray bottle. Also...mine know if they jump up on me they will not get a treat. That is from me "kneeing" them when they attempt t jump up. I scold and give praise all the time.
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Old 06/19/12, 07:27 AM
 
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What she said
As for training them to not eat screws....you're on your own.
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Old 06/19/12, 10:10 AM
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Yep, spray bottle works great.

As for training not to eat screws, the next time you have screws out working on something, place a bowl of milk and Captain Crunch in another area of the pen to distract them
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Old 06/19/12, 10:24 AM
 
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Better yet, put the cereal in a paper bag! They won't even notice you, come and go at will
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