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Post by Gem on Sept 9, 2018 16:05:22 GMT
Yesterday we got a new puppy, Remy who is a beagle/border collie cross and is absolutely adorable.
He is pretty much house trained and he is already starting to answer to his name and to sit but was just wondering if anyone knew any good tricks to use for teaching other commands and for stopping him wanting to sleep in our bed, he's very needy and clingy to me and just cries until we get him on the bed!
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Post by Dawn on Sept 9, 2018 19:41:49 GMT
First thing I will say Gem is to join a Dog Training Group if you haven't already because they can give you all the Tips that you need … There is different Toys and Training Aids that you can use
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Post by Sophie on Sept 15, 2018 4:47:06 GMT
First thing I will say Gem is to join a Dog Training Group if you haven't already because they can give you all the Tips that you need … There is different Toys and Training Aids that you can use That is a good idea, only problem is with sticking to it. The commitment required to always attend is can be frustrating and especially for Gem with her kids etc.
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Post by tea4me on Sept 18, 2018 3:04:45 GMT
I have brought in puppies directly from breeders, so the first thing I would recommend is to crate train your puppy. Bring it out when you are able to be available to it. Make sure that when it needs to go potty that you have appropriate floor material for it to pee on. Otherwise, you will be cleaning carpets and floors forever. You can find some puppy training pads at many stores. Keep taking puppy to that pad when it starts peeing in the house. Keep that pad near the door to outside. Over time, the puppy will realize that the door is equal to potty time. Then start taking puppy outside (either on a leash or not) and it will relate potty time to outside.
If puppy likes to chew, please give it something to chew on (not shoes, shirts, furniture). I don't know where you live, but Nylabone puts out a tremendous product (several, actually), that lets puppy chew on things to get that chew factor in. Also, depending on chew factor (or boredom factor), is KONG toys. You can put treats inside the KONG that will allow puppy/dog to spend hours trying to get the thing out. It can be peanut butter or little treats. Doggie/puppy will love it.
I would also do some research on your puppy's breed (even if mixed) to find out about its behavior. This will help you in training and how to relate to it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 16:32:15 GMT
I have brought in puppies directly from breeders, so the first thing I would recommend is to crate train your puppy. Bring it out when you are able to be available to it. Make sure that when it needs to go potty that you have appropriate floor material for it to pee on. Otherwise, you will be cleaning carpets and floors forever. You can find some puppy training pads at many stores. Keep taking puppy to that pad when it starts peeing in the house. Keep that pad near the door to outside. Over time, the puppy will realize that the door is equal to potty time. Then start taking puppy outside (either on a leash or not) and it will relate potty time to outside. If puppy likes to chew, please give it something to chew on (not shoes, shirts, furniture). I don't know where you live, but Nylabone puts out a tremendous product (several, actually), that lets puppy chew on things to get that chew factor in. Also, depending on chew factor (or boredom factor), is KONG toys. You can put treats inside the KONG that will allow puppy/dog to spend hours trying to get the thing out. It can be peanut butter or little treats. Doggie/puppy will love it. I would also do some research on your puppy's breed (even if mixed) to find out about its behavior. This will help you in training and how to relate to it. Excellant tip, tea4me as are the other tips given My site is animal info only infact the info is open to the public , so if you need help with your pet ie dog/puppy, etc it might be there and if it isn't feel free to ask me here or Dawn or someone may know the answer to your question and one of us will try to be of help. No people, I'm not asking for members in fact just the opposite. If my site can help just one person with their pet/animal, etc, I feel I have done my job. Animals are special and our pets are great companions in their own way. Like I said, this is info mainly for the public and definately not an advertisement, so I'm not breaking any rules LOL The url is in my sig so again, don't wanna break any rules ,or you might rather just post your question here as we have many animal lovers here to help with your pet.
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Post by Gem on Sept 20, 2018 10:31:54 GMT
Thankyou guys, unfortunately finding it hard to get to the dog training classes with the kids BUT he is very quickly picking up commands, he can do sit, down, fetch and paw. He also lets us know when he needs to go outside. The only thing we are struggling with is the crate training, we put his food and water in there and a bed to try show him it's a good place but as soon as the door shuts he is crying and howling, just need to get him over this separation anxiety
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Post by vivi on Sept 20, 2018 13:09:53 GMT
I wish i could help, but ours is mad and just outright crazy Not in a dangerous way though
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2018 15:48:02 GMT
Thankyou guys, unfortunately finding it hard to get to the dog training classes with the kids BUT he is very quickly picking up commands, he can do sit, down, fetch and paw. He also lets us know when he needs to go outside. The only thing we are struggling with is the crate training, we put his food and water in there and a bed to try show him it's a good place but as soon as the door shuts he is crying and howling, just need to get him over this separation anxiety Young puppies tend to have short attention spans and are very 'needy' (at least most are). The commands you taught him are just about the things that he can tolerate at his young age. The time for crate training, is best when he is in the juvenile stage (about 6 mo or a few months younger), though it's best not to wait too long as he will be harder to train when he is a young adult, They tend to be set in their ways, then. O, I'm not saying it is impossible, just harder. Hope this helps even just a little
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2018 23:41:59 GMT
gem, how is that puppy doing these days?
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Post by Gem on Nov 9, 2018 19:13:36 GMT
Can still be quite bitey when he wans attention but otherwise he's a very friendly, loving dog.
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