Melissa in St Louis Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Yay! We are the proud new family of an adorable lab-mix puppy. :D She is so supercute and very sweet, too.... I've had many dogs in my life, but none where I was "the mom" and in charge of housetraining. :001_huh: What is the hive wisdom on this topic? Also, she is very much a puppy and loves to CHEW...what are some good things I should get for her so she's not chewing on everything that she sees (especially my pants and shoes -- while I'm wearing them!!!). Thanks so much. We're excited about our puppy, and so far she has been very, very good. I just want to get her off to a good start. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GoldenMolly Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) We used ALOT of Bitter Apple to keep our puppy from chewing on just about everything. When she chewed on something she shouldn't we corrected her and redirected to one of her toys. Constant supervision is needed and when we could not watch her it was time for her crate. When it was bedtime, in her crate, she always gets a treat and now she loves bedtime! If you don't want a certain behavior as an adult don't let your puppy do it, like sitting on the furniture, jumping up on people, licking you (adult dog breath is alot different from that sweet puppy breath), etc. Don't bother with soft fuzzy toys because they will be shredded by the time your puppy is 6 months old. Be patient, it is alot of work for the first year!! Enjoy:D Molly Edited September 14, 2009 by GoldenMolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in WA Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I've had many dogs in my life, but none where I was "the mom" and in charge of housetraining. I haven't had this wisdom in the past, but the next time we have to house train a puppy, we will use a crate. I'm sure some here will be able to give you tips on crate training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.z.ichigo Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 For general dog-rearing, please check out "How to be Your Dog's Best Friend" by the monks of New Skete. It's a fantastic book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reneemom Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I know what the initial reaction usually is to who Im about to refer you too but I worked with dogs for many years and read a lot about dog training and psych of dogs...that Cesar M*lan guy on cable has it right, his training suggestions are superb. Remember he isnt saying not to be loving or affectionate to your pet he is just teaching not to do it when a dog is excited or stressed etc...they dont process things like humans and his dog psychology is right on by my past experiences. (I did a lot wrong back then, but saw it after watching his shows). He teaches you to be the pack leader and that is the central goal for a happy healthy dog and parent. Anyway good luck and enjoy the pup ;O) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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