ntacfreefly 0 #26 June 1, 2006 Checking it out - thanks!To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #27 June 1, 2006 Ahhh training a puppy. Rule number 1 - Never assume the dog understands anything you say or do until it is 3 years old. Till then it will always occur to the little critter that it might just be possible to get away with something. Rule number 2 - get a crate. When you go anywhere - put the dog in the crate an put the crate in the car. I know you know enough to never leave it in a closed car. Take the dog along. At home, oen the car, park it in the shade, and leaqve the dog in the crate in the car. Take it out frequently for breaks and water. Don't tie the pup on a leash and leave it - put it in a crate. Tying out the pup will make leash training much more difficult, could hurt the pup if it panics, and could trip someone. Crates are good - teach the pup to like the crate and you will enjoy the pup more. When you aren't watching the pup, crate it. If it gets into trouble it's your fault. This tip will save you a bunch of grief in the future, especially if it's a larger breed. Now while it is young restrain the pup with your body for 3-5 minutes once or twice a day. I just laid down on the little guy giving him enough freedom to breath, but not allowing him to escape or struggle much. It will help when socializing him or her later. Also, get in their face - alot - when they are puppies. That is, actually put your face right against theirs - forehead to forehead. I call it the Weimaraner mind meld. Getting in an adult dog's face is an aggressive move, but kids do it all the time. By doing it alot when it is a pup, they get used to it and see that it is not a threat. When the puppy is in a quiet mood, put you finger it its mouth. If it applies ANY pressure at all, screech OWWW!! and then praise it when it gets away from the finger. Do this alot too. The purpose is to learn that humans in no way shape or form belong it a dog's mouth. Caution - doing this when the puppy is in a frisky mood is a waste of time. Some things you don't want to know about your puppy. They have two teething stages just when you think they have grown out of the chewing stage (afound 6 months) they go though it again (at about 9 months) for their back teeth. They have two fear imprint stages don't scare them and help them through things they are afraid of gently and with lots of patience. If you don't you maight end up with an fear biter or a submissive pee'er. Wait for any training that might scare puppy till after they are 1 year old. Till then easy does it, introduce them to noises from far away, and scarey sights - like shadows, umbrellas, Frenchy, from a distance and approach slowly. The "sneaky lines" trick is a good one and isn't scary. It can be trained at 12 weeks if you are gentle. Just like kids, pups test you to see if they are big enough to be the boss. They will continue to test you till they are 2-3 years old. Till then their apparent compliance is a ruse. Think your puppy has learned a command? Lie on the floor with your arms at your sides and your eyes closed and wisper the command. If the pup performs the command it has learned it. If it doesn't keep working, it will learn. There are about a hundred other things I won't write down cause I've rambled on too much. Just this - get a book. Any book, there are a few ai like, but any will do. Then stick to it. Don't mix and experiment with other techniques. The secret is consistency, persistence, and patience. It's the best advice I can give and it's the kindest thing you can do for the puppy. Good luck and PM me if you have a question or a special problem. --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #28 June 1, 2006 Quote...Don't let him bully you... He doesn't have a problem having Karma around... Geez...blow my cover why donchya? Besides, Karma has never peed on a canopy that I know of.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #29 June 1, 2006 Quote Ahhh training a puppy. listen to this guy... he knows what he's talking about... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #30 June 1, 2006 QuoteQuote...Don't let him bully you... He doesn't have a problem having Karma around... Geez...blow my cover why donchya? Besides, Karma has never peed on a canopy that I know of.Karma's only been near open canopies on one occasion and... I learned my lesson and alowed around them anymore... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #31 June 1, 2006 Bring the puppy to the dz,also bring a big stick.If the puppy does something "wrong" and someone raises hell,hit that person with the stick.Sooner or later either the puppy with learn to behave or the people will learn to chill the fuck out. Now for anyone that wants to give me the puppies pee on canopies speech...bite me I don't want to hear it. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #32 June 1, 2006 Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #33 June 1, 2006 QuoteRule number 1 - Never assume the dog understands anything you say or do until it is 3 years old. Till then it will always occur to the little critter that it might just be possible to get away with something. Cool thanks QuoteRule number 2 - get a crate. When you go anywhere - put the dog in the crate an put the crate in the car. I know you know enough to never leave it in a closed car. Take the dog along. At home, oen the car, park it in the shade, and leaqve the dog in the crate in the car. Take it out frequently for breaks and water. Don't tie the pup on a leash and leave it - put it in a crate. Tying out the pup will make leash training much more difficult, could hurt the pup if it panics, and could trip someone. Crates are good - teach the pup to like the crate and you will enjoy the pup more. When you aren't watching the pup, crate it. If it gets into trouble it's your fault. We just got a huge crate for her. We do take her everywhere we can right now but we'd NEVER leave her in the car. I had dogs as a kid in SA and know that's really bad news. We're currently giving her food in the crate and it's her sleeping place. QuoteThis tip will save you a bunch of grief in the future, especially if it's a larger breed. Now while it is young restrain the pup with your body for 3-5 minutes once or twice a day. I just laid down on the little guy giving him enough freedom to breath, but not allowing him to escape or struggle much. It will help when socializing him or her later. Will try. QuoteWhen the puppy is in a quiet mood, put you finger it its mouth. If it applies ANY pressure at all, screech OWWW!! and then praise it when it gets away from the finger. Do this alot too. The purpose is to learn that humans in no way shape or form belong it a dog's mouth. Caution - doing this when the puppy is in a frisky mood is a waste of time. hehe - she's frisky a lot but we'll try it. Taken notes of all the rest - great post, thank you so much. Blues, IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #34 June 1, 2006 Funny stuff Chris. You guys will get to meet her this weekend! Blues.To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #35 June 1, 2006 I wasn't trying to be funny. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #36 June 1, 2006 QuoteI wasn't trying to be funny. Still haven't gotten over the bum trip to/from EC, eh? You're funny even when you're pissed.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #37 June 1, 2006 Useless trivia. Two things that have a unique smell when they're new: Cars Dogs --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
