Correcting the behavor?
Once again .... beware Newbie puppy owner.... Everything I read says you need to correct the puppy quickly when he is doing something wrong ... but never says how to 'correct' the puppy. So say my new...
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Take him for nice long walks where he gets to meet lots of other dogs and is able to have friendly relationships with them. Don't rush him, as he is still growing (I assume!) but he still needs lots...
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correct my saying NO! and maybe a light tap in the rear,,,if he is crying in his crate. Is best to leave them cry it out. THis is a Must if you wish to have them be happy in their crate. Dogs in the...
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Dogbone, I respectfully disagree on the crate thing. I would never force a dog to stay if it was that unhappy. I don't think that it helps to let them "cry it out" Rather on the contrary, I think you...
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Okay my turn.. he he On crate training, many young pups are not crying because the crate but rather the seperation and isolation. Leting them 'cry out' the first few times at night and such is fine....
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You can also create a distraction with a noise maker, cap gun, can with pennies, etc. to distract the pup, then redirect with bait or a favorite toy... You get the idea. Key is keep an eagle eye as...
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We have had Dharma for just over a week now. The only correction we use is positive reenforcement and a firm "UH UH" (dunno why, she responds to that better than to no). Dharma does not have a crate,...
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Sorry, but I am going to have to be blunt here - it is never alright to leave a puppy on its own. DOGS ARE PACK ANIMALS! Depriving a dog of the pack is the very worst thing you can do to it. Letting a...
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To return the bluntness... I am not trying to argue but rather share opinions and philosophies. By studing wolves you can come to the conclusion that sleeping habits are part of the pack. Such as...
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In reply to Byre. Byre, we're talking the first few days to a week here. I for one have loved many, many dogs and started each new pup the same way. From Chihuahuas to Danes and many breeds in...
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wow, now you guys have me scared. We have had our puppy for 5 days now, and crate him at night and when we aren't home ... but never more than 4 hours at a time. He doesn't fuss as much as he did the...
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@Jasgrs: Dont be paranoid or fearful. You have not gotten in over your head. LOL: think of all the dump people that have had dogs you know... see, you are already a step up. ha ha. We with opinions...
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I worked with wolves for two years, the only time I ever saw them laying right next to eachother was in disneys a jungle book lol, other than that there was always at least 2-3 feet at the least but...
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