Help new puppy
Jan 2nd 2009, 11:43 am
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Jan 2nd 2009, 11:55 am
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Jan 2nd 2009, 12:34 pm
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Re: Help new puppy
Re Jumping up;
Holding to the floor by the collar certainly works in some instances to correct unwanted behaviour. It's a technique I still use with Henry when he's being a teenager
But for an example this morning when I was walking Henry, he decided it was time to play Henry style. (Never got a ball when he's like this and it's only very occasional). This is a behaviour that is unwanted and happens out of the blue. It's like he gets the devil in him and he jumps and snatches at gloves (he only does it when gloves are worn). I tend to turn my back to him and ignore him and only when he has forgotten what it was all about do we move off. If he doesn't calm down quickly I will step on his lead as close to the collar as I can so he can't jump. I will release when the devil look goes out of his eyes.
Holding to the floor by the collar certainly works in some instances to correct unwanted behaviour. It's a technique I still use with Henry when he's being a teenager
But for an example this morning when I was walking Henry, he decided it was time to play Henry style. (Never got a ball when he's like this and it's only very occasional). This is a behaviour that is unwanted and happens out of the blue. It's like he gets the devil in him and he jumps and snatches at gloves (he only does it when gloves are worn). I tend to turn my back to him and ignore him and only when he has forgotten what it was all about do we move off. If he doesn't calm down quickly I will step on his lead as close to the collar as I can so he can't jump. I will release when the devil look goes out of his eyes.
He's actually just nearly killed himself- chewed through the coaxial cable to the TV. Me and my wife were sorting dinner out and only notcied when the kids were shouting the TV had gone off.
Jan 2nd 2009, 1:27 pm
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Re: Help new puppy
I've been trying to do that, and when I come home, I dont greet him etc, but that doesnt really solve the problem with him jumping at the kids, jumping on the sofa etc.
He's actually just nearly killed himself- chewed through the coaxial cable to the TV. Me and my wife were sorting dinner out and only notcied when the kids were shouting the TV had gone off.
He's actually just nearly killed himself- chewed through the coaxial cable to the TV. Me and my wife were sorting dinner out and only notcied when the kids were shouting the TV had gone off.
I would be crating him when you go out, or at least contain him to a room where he can't get into trouble.
Jan 3rd 2009, 2:01 am
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Re: Help new puppy
I've been trying to do that, and when I come home, I dont greet him etc, but that doesnt really solve the problem with him jumping at the kids, jumping on the sofa etc.
He's actually just nearly killed himself- chewed through the coaxial cable to the TV. Me and my wife were sorting dinner out and only notcied when the kids were shouting the TV had gone off.
He's actually just nearly killed himself- chewed through the coaxial cable to the TV. Me and my wife were sorting dinner out and only notcied when the kids were shouting the TV had gone off.
And remember that he's a puppy and will therefore chew everything - you need to puppy proof your home just as you would for a baby. He has no idea what is a toy and what isn't, it's all natural behaviour. You can buy things to cover your electrical wires which are great.
And as a pp has said, if he's not already crated when you go out then that's a great idea. Crated dogs are usually much happier and better behaved, and I think you said in your first post that he's already been crate trained? It's not cruel at all, he will just see it as his 'den' (which a dog would naturally have in the wild) but will at least give you some peace of mind. Alternatively, you can buy dog gates if there is a room you could leave him in where he'll be safe?
Jan 3rd 2009, 2:03 am
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Jan 3rd 2009, 8:16 am
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Re: Help new puppy
I've been trying to do that, and when I come home, I dont greet him etc, but that doesnt really solve the problem with him jumping at the kids, jumping on the sofa etc.
He's actually just nearly killed himself- chewed through the coaxial cable to the TV. Me and my wife were sorting dinner out and only notcied when the kids were shouting the TV had gone off.
He's actually just nearly killed himself- chewed through the coaxial cable to the TV. Me and my wife were sorting dinner out and only notcied when the kids were shouting the TV had gone off.
Good luck with all these suggestions everyones giving you. You'll have a great dog when your done
Honey your lovely
Jan 3rd 2009, 8:28 am
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Re: Help new puppy
Honey says "thanks for all the nice comments guys"
Honey also says she is glad she found her voice last night, after donning the silent and cute face all day - quote "those suckers really fell for it - but I showed them. I sang and woofed, and howled nearly all night long. God, I can't believe my own stamina, but I'm good, and I kept it up for hours. I even got that other fluffy pooch that seems to live here, to join me - oh, we had such fun. We've made a date to do it all again this evening. Hang on, why is my new mummy trying to gag me ...... "
Honey also says she is glad she found her voice last night, after donning the silent and cute face all day - quote "those suckers really fell for it - but I showed them. I sang and woofed, and howled nearly all night long. God, I can't believe my own stamina, but I'm good, and I kept it up for hours. I even got that other fluffy pooch that seems to live here, to join me - oh, we had such fun. We've made a date to do it all again this evening. Hang on, why is my new mummy trying to gag me ...... "
Jan 3rd 2009, 8:38 am
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Re: Help new puppy
Honey says "thanks for all the nice comments guys"
Honey also says she is glad she found her voice last night, after donning the silent and cute face all day - quote "those suckers really fell for it - but I showed them. I sang and woofed, and howled nearly all night long. God, I can't believe my own stamina, but I'm good, and I kept it up for hours. I even got that other fluffy pooch that seems to live here, to join me - oh, we had such fun. We've made a date to do it all again this evening. Hang on, why is my new mummy trying to gag me ...... "
Honey also says she is glad she found her voice last night, after donning the silent and cute face all day - quote "those suckers really fell for it - but I showed them. I sang and woofed, and howled nearly all night long. God, I can't believe my own stamina, but I'm good, and I kept it up for hours. I even got that other fluffy pooch that seems to live here, to join me - oh, we had such fun. We've made a date to do it all again this evening. Hang on, why is my new mummy trying to gag me ...... "
Jan 3rd 2009, 10:05 am
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Re: Help new puppy
Honey says "thanks for all the nice comments guys"
Honey also says she is glad she found her voice last night, after donning the silent and cute face all day - quote "those suckers really fell for it - but I showed them. I sang and woofed, and howled nearly all night long. God, I can't believe my own stamina, but I'm good, and I kept it up for hours. I even got that other fluffy pooch that seems to live here, to join me - oh, we had such fun. We've made a date to do it all again this evening. Hang on, why is my new mummy trying to gag me ...... "
Honey also says she is glad she found her voice last night, after donning the silent and cute face all day - quote "those suckers really fell for it - but I showed them. I sang and woofed, and howled nearly all night long. God, I can't believe my own stamina, but I'm good, and I kept it up for hours. I even got that other fluffy pooch that seems to live here, to join me - oh, we had such fun. We've made a date to do it all again this evening. Hang on, why is my new mummy trying to gag me ...... "
So funny
Jan 3rd 2009, 11:56 am
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Re: Help new puppy
We've definitely made strides with the house training this last couple of days. No accidents in 3 days so far.....
Jan 3rd 2009, 12:50 pm
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Re: Help new puppy
Hmmm, OK. Just an idea, how about trying to teach the dog that when the kiddies are around, he should lay down or something. Oh I have no idea, maybe someone else with kids and a dog can help with this one
Jan 3rd 2009, 1:38 pm
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