JudoMom Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I'm attaching another picture, just because he's so darn cute. We're picking him up this weekend. We have Chewy, but he's 12, so it's been quite awhile since we've done the puppy thing. And, well, he's not very well trained (he accidentally sits about half the time when I tell him to). I'd like to do a better job with HideousTychicusSparkyJedediah that I did with Maggie or Chewy, and my ds12 & ds9 (and ds10, though he might never actually admit it) are interested in training him. Any good books on training? What else do I need to remember and/or purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) It seems like more work than when you were younger:lol: Exercise, discipline, and affection in that order. Don't forget this is a different dog that will behave differently and it doesn't know the same things as your other dog. A carrot and a stick work great together for training and no I don't beat my dog with a stick. I like the the dog whisperer in general but I wasn't impressed with his puppy training book. Have fun and enjoy having a puppy. Edited August 17, 2011 by Mama Geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 They need to go out during the night so they don't per in their crate. They get up at 5am full of puppy energy and want to play. Enjoy your new puppy. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Strict boundaries, you must be alpha without question, don't allow ANY mouthing of your body or clothes...puppy or no puppy. If he grabs with his teeth, firmly grip his muzzle shut and tell him "NO!" From the beginning you and your family must be firmly established dominant, including your kid(s). I suggest each of you roll him over often, and rub his belly; even if he struggles to get up, hold him in that position for a few moments and pet him...even if he resists lying down and rolling over. This is the beginning of a battle of the wills and if you don't win it, you're not the boss. Consistency at all costs. Even if you're headed out the door, if he needs to be corrected, you have to drop everything and correct him. I've had dogs all my life, including several over a hundred pounds in weight, and regardless of their size, their behavior is in their mind, not their physical strength. You must be dominant. I also agree with the poster above about crate training. It's a Godsend. Get a crate that will fit him as an adult, that has a partition that's moveable. He should have ONLY enough room to comfortably lay down, stand up, and turn around. If he has more than that, he will find a corner and make it "the bathroom" which will make housetraining much more difficult. He will not pee where he sleeps so he'll learn to hold it if there's no extra space to set aside for weewee. FWIW Edited August 17, 2011 by bbkaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks for the reminders and suggestions...any more from the evening crowd? ETA: We have a crate coming for him tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 1. Take him out every 20 min. 2. No nipping on hands. 3. Make him let you go through doors first and wait for permission to eat. 4. Take to puppy school. 5. Lots of exercise and interaction. All those helped our pup grow into a well-mannered adult. Enjoy your new addition! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I know this sounds a little crazy, but with my pups, I hand feed their breakfast a piece or two of kibble at a time. I throw a piece for them to chase after while saying the pup's name. Very quickly, the pup has to look at me when I say the name, then I toss the kibble. I may toss 1-4 pieces, then mix in giving pieces directly from my hand. When feeding out of the hand, I may ask for sit or down before giving the food. The pup has to take the kibble gently from my fingertips or gently work it out of my closed hand. If I feel teeth, I close my hand around the food, say no, and redo. A few from the hand, a few throws, back and forth. The pup gets training in responding to his name, recall, sit, down, stay, etc, and soft mouth/no biting, as well as a little running around. I did let my older son help a little with our current dog, and he was just 3 at the time. Something I'd forgotten when we got our current girl was that very young pups can't go for long walks right away. She had so much energy, so I tried taking her for a long walk and ended up carrying her home. :lol: She loved this and decided I ought to carry her around to look at Christmas lights every night. He really is too adorable! Bury your nose in his neck and enjoy the puppy smell. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Very cute puppy! Good book: Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog, by Dr. Ian Dunbar http://www.amazon.com/Before-After-Getting-Your-Puppy/dp/1577314557/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313634014&sr=1-1 Or read it here (most of it, anyway): http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/digital-dog-training-textbook Good forum: http://www.dogforums.com/ Good sanity-saving idea: Get an exercise pen; put crate in it. Example: http://www.amazon.com/Iris-Plastic-Pet-Exercise-Pen/dp/B003E7A1KA/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1313634136&sr=1-2 Good Food: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/ and http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ Edited August 18, 2011 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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