[PyrNet-L] Help with problem

["kdbooth" <kdbooth@mindspring.com>]

Hi,

 

I need some advice on a rather embarrassing problem.  My male pyr is really bad about sniffing us and guests (and people we meet on the street) in inappropriate places.  We've tried a very stern "no!" and now have moved on swatting him.  When he does this, he now scrunches up his eyes like he knows he's going to get swatted but it doesn't deter the behavior.  I have looked through a dozen books and searched for info on the internet about this problem but have found absolutely no literature on it.  Any advice?  He is around 3 years old and was only neutered a few months ago.  Is it hopeless?