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| KlavierBauer | Jan 10 2011, 12:51 PM Post #26 |
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Great advice Kincaid. Izzy doesn't need the bell, as she instinctively just scrapes on the sliding door with her paw when she wants to go out. We didn't "train" her to do that though. LsD: Crate training, or kenneling a dog is also a great exercise for a few reasons. From the potty training standpoint it makes things a lot easier, as dogs tend to not want to "go" in their den - so if they're kenneled, they will *have* to go out when you let them out. Every time you do let them out of the crate, you go straight outside, and they go to the bathroom. You praise/reward, and they get it in no time. Any working, food-motivated dog is a cinch to train in terms of tasks. Kennels are also a good way for the dog to not feel so nervous when home alone (if you have issues with chewing, that's exactly what's being demonstrated - anxiety). It give them a secure den, where they can cuddle up and let down their guard a bit. Dogs love lying under the piano for the same reason - feels like a den. Izzy's always lying down under the piano. So excited for you guys - this is awesome! Luke will have fond memories of this dog for the rest of his life. |
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| Luke's Dad | Jan 10 2011, 12:53 PM Post #27 |
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Yeah. Just wish it was a few months older. 3 months [resents challenges you don't have with 6 months or older. |
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| KlavierBauer | Jan 10 2011, 12:55 PM Post #28 |
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True - but getting a dog at 6 months has its own set of challenges, in that you've missed an opportunity for socialization, and have a harder time training some things. I guess they're a lot of work no matter how you slice it!
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| Mark | Jan 10 2011, 01:52 PM Post #29 |
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Awesome pup! Gratz! |
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| Luke's Dad | Jan 10 2011, 01:54 PM Post #30 |
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The dog's already put on 3 pounds just over the weekend. |
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| Kincaid | Jan 10 2011, 01:56 PM Post #31 |
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+1 on kenneling (also known as crate training). We were told that the rule of thumb to take how many months a puppy is old and add one to it in order to determine how long a dog can hold their bladder. So, three-month old puppy can hold it for about four hours. When we got our dog she was six months old. We crated her at night and then would take her out once in the middle of the night until she was a bit older. Now she has just turned two and we rarely crate her at night and she hasn't had any accidents since I can't recall. She usually moves from whoever's bed to her crate late at night. Sometimes she wakes up and decides to get frisky and playful. |
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| Improviso | Jan 10 2011, 02:07 PM Post #32 |
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Identifying narcissists isn't difficult. Just look for the person who is constantly fishing for compliments and admiration while breaking down over even the slightest bit of criticism. We have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. | |
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| Mikhailoh | Jan 10 2011, 03:00 PM Post #33 |
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Hie thee to a dog training class, with Luke and M&Ms you will all bond with your dog and he will learn his place in the pack. Then you will have a secure, happy dog. |
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| KlavierBauer | Jan 10 2011, 04:04 PM Post #34 |
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Mik has great advice here. Training is also a great place for socialization with other pups and dogs. I'm sure there are lots of training options, and I know there are tons of ideologies - I have my own biases, so I'll just be up front about that. I'm fan of "clicker training" or positive reinforcement, and am not a fan of older schools of thought employing agressive leash-jerks and other negative reinforcement for correction. Talk to a few people, and find someone you're comfortable with, and speak with them a bit about how they train. Someone who will work with all of you is great - I agree that it's important for the pup to know that all three of you are "alpha" - it establishes a good pecking order - and if Luke's working often with the pup in a more "serious" manner (training, working) the pup will begin to see him as a master, and not just a playmate. This can make things more comfortable for everyone. |
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| George K | Jan 10 2011, 04:15 PM Post #35 |
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Yep. I "clicker trained" my horse. It's amazing. The clicker, the animal learns, is a way for him to understand "You did good, that's what I wanted." Since I usually had both hands full with the horse, I changed from using a mechanical "clicker" to a "click" I'd make with my mouth. The sound has to be unique and mean NOTHING else. Horses, being prey animals, have different ways of responding to the "alpha" concept. It's my understanding that horses really don't vie for leadership in a herd. They just want to know where they are in the hierarchy. If no one becomes the leader, they'll step up to the plate and assume the role. In a human-animal relationship, the burden is on you to become that leader. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| KlavierBauer | Jan 10 2011, 04:21 PM Post #36 |
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George: That's exactly what I've always done - always clicked twice with my mouth. It's really just whatever noise you've already associated with the reward (treat). I used to help a trainer who trained service animals, and she always just mouth clicked. She was able to train dogs to do amazing things though, all with a clicker (open/close doors, turn on/off lights, bring a drink from the fridge). |
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| George K | Jan 10 2011, 04:22 PM Post #37 |
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Could they put ice into a glass and fill it with Scotch? |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| KlavierBauer | Jan 10 2011, 04:22 PM Post #38 |
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I don't know if you'd want that ice... but they could probably bring you the scotch, and the glass.
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| Mikhailoh | Jan 10 2011, 04:27 PM Post #39 |
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I guess a corkscrew is out of the question. Dang. 'Mojo! Zinfandel!' ... what a nice dream. |
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| PattyP | Jan 11 2011, 06:19 AM Post #40 |
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Just send the puppy to me for training. It's my "thing". I love training dogs. However, be warned that you most likely will not get the puppy back. Lewie the Border collie got bored with clicker training real fast. He preferred skipping that step and going right to the reward. He knew he'd done it right even without hearing the clicker.
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A tired dog is a good dog. "Dogs' lives are too short...their only fault, really." A.S. Turnbull | |
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| Luke's Dad | Jan 11 2011, 06:28 AM Post #41 |
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3 days and only one accident! It's the small things in life that bring me pleasure. |
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| somebody else's sock | Jan 11 2011, 06:47 AM Post #42 |
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This means you're doing a good job as an owner. Oh, and the dog is doing OK, too!
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| Improviso | Jan 11 2011, 07:49 AM Post #43 |
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They have pumps to enlarge that, you know.
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Identifying narcissists isn't difficult. Just look for the person who is constantly fishing for compliments and admiration while breaking down over even the slightest bit of criticism. We have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. | |
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