Going through training a dog right now and it's exhausting! I was just curious how many others have done this?
Have you ever trained a puppy or dog?
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The training I've done only extended so far as crate-training and house-breaking. Those two are exhausting enough, and have pretty much cured me of any desire for another dog. Good luck with yours!
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My dog is almost 5, but Oh I remember the puppy days. He actually trained himself because we always took him out the back porch door to the same spot. Oh and we always rewarded him for going potty outside, positive reinforcement is key. So one day he just started going to that door and whining to let us know he wanted to go out.
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GirlOnGirl
Going through training a dog right now and it's exhausting! I was just curious how many others have done this?
03/12/2013
I trained my puppy when he was 4 months old. He's now 4 years old. and he is a stubborn little shit. He knows his commands but he gets overly excited and does what he wants.
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Yes, wish I knew this then. A bell hanging from the door is another trick my GF's dog uses.
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My dog is almost 5, but Oh I remember the puppy days. He actually trained himself because we always took him out the back porch door to the same spot. Oh and we always rewarded him for going potty outside, positive reinforcement is key. So one day
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My dog is almost 5, but Oh I remember the puppy days. He actually trained himself because we always took him out the back porch door to the same spot. Oh and we always rewarded him for going potty outside, positive reinforcement is key. So one day he just started going to that door and whining to let us know he wanted to go out.
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We've had dogs (who all started out as puppies) for well over 20 years.
We use Pack Hierarchy Training, similar to what Cesar Milan uses. (We discovered this method years ago, when we started bringing Malamutes into our family. They are sweet, but stubborn and powerful animals.) It combines crate training with a clear idea of who the "Alpha" (and the "Alpha Bitch") is in the family, with the puppies lower on the heirarchy than the youngest child. It is a kind, well thought out form of training and works well with any dog.
The main tenants of the method are:
`Letting Puppy know where his food comes from (The Alpha Pair)
` NO dogs in the Alpha Pairs' bed. (It confuses mating hierarchy and just "who is" the Alpha.)
`Crate training. (Dogs are Denning animals and will LOVE their crates, as not only a place to sleep, but a quiet place to be by themselves when the world gets too loud or too confusing for them.)
`Affection, mixed with strong, loving non-violent discipline. An undisciplined dog feels they need to take on the role of "Alpha" and it is too much stress for them and leads to anxiety and behavior issues.
`Gentle understanding that puppies are baby dogs. It takes a while before they learn to control their bladder and bowel. Until then, keep lots of Nature's Miracle and paper towels around.
Yes, Training a puppy is a LOT of work. They need nearly constant care and watching, and Alphas need to realize they DO think like dogs, not like people. Dogs are happier in a well organized Pack, and I highly recommend this method of working a happy dog into your family.
Congrats on your new puppy. Make sure you have lots of Nature's Miracle around. Puppies pee and barf and shit a LOT! Make sure he has a nice warm, comfy crate he can call his own. Good luck.
We use Pack Hierarchy Training, similar to what Cesar Milan uses. (We discovered this method years ago, when we started bringing Malamutes into our family. They are sweet, but stubborn and powerful animals.) It combines crate training with a clear idea of who the "Alpha" (and the "Alpha Bitch") is in the family, with the puppies lower on the heirarchy than the youngest child. It is a kind, well thought out form of training and works well with any dog.
The main tenants of the method are:
`Letting Puppy know where his food comes from (The Alpha Pair)
` NO dogs in the Alpha Pairs' bed. (It confuses mating hierarchy and just "who is" the Alpha.)
`Crate training. (Dogs are Denning animals and will LOVE their crates, as not only a place to sleep, but a quiet place to be by themselves when the world gets too loud or too confusing for them.)
`Affection, mixed with strong, loving non-violent discipline. An undisciplined dog feels they need to take on the role of "Alpha" and it is too much stress for them and leads to anxiety and behavior issues.
`Gentle understanding that puppies are baby dogs. It takes a while before they learn to control their bladder and bowel. Until then, keep lots of Nature's Miracle and paper towels around.
Yes, Training a puppy is a LOT of work. They need nearly constant care and watching, and Alphas need to realize they DO think like dogs, not like people. Dogs are happier in a well organized Pack, and I highly recommend this method of working a happy dog into your family.
Congrats on your new puppy. Make sure you have lots of Nature's Miracle around. Puppies pee and barf and shit a LOT! Make sure he has a nice warm, comfy crate he can call his own. Good luck.
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Yes
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I wanted to say one more thing:
Congrats on your new puppy. Make sure you have lots of Nature's Miracle around. (That's the enzyme stuff that you spray (or squirt) to clean up puppy mess.) Puppies pee and barf and shit a LOT!
Make sure he has a nice warm, comfy crate he can call his own. And a lot of safe things to chew on. (An other good thing about a crate is that after a few times, even puppies realize "You don't shit where you sleep." and it helps with potty training. That and taking the little guy out about every hour or so, with the same phrase. We always used, "Outside Potty?" If they start sniffing and going in a circle you may need to GRAB him and get him outside immediately. Also, dogs tend to pee in the same place over and over. Bring him to where he peed before and he'll get the idea.
Our daughter and her partner rescue and train pit bulls and boxers and these dogs especially need a LOT of safe chewing. It relieves tension and prevents them from being destructive.
I'd get a good book about puppy training. Anything by Cesar Milan is at the top of my list.
Good luck.
Congrats on your new puppy. Make sure you have lots of Nature's Miracle around. (That's the enzyme stuff that you spray (or squirt) to clean up puppy mess.) Puppies pee and barf and shit a LOT!
Make sure he has a nice warm, comfy crate he can call his own. And a lot of safe things to chew on. (An other good thing about a crate is that after a few times, even puppies realize "You don't shit where you sleep." and it helps with potty training. That and taking the little guy out about every hour or so, with the same phrase. We always used, "Outside Potty?" If they start sniffing and going in a circle you may need to GRAB him and get him outside immediately. Also, dogs tend to pee in the same place over and over. Bring him to where he peed before and he'll get the idea.
Our daughter and her partner rescue and train pit bulls and boxers and these dogs especially need a LOT of safe chewing. It relieves tension and prevents them from being destructive.
I'd get a good book about puppy training. Anything by Cesar Milan is at the top of my list.
Good luck.
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Yes, it is hard but worth it
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Yes, and it's so much fun! It's tough but so worth it. My dog can do such cute things now
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I never have and I doubt I'd have the patience for it.
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Yes, I usually try to get puppy's when they are small. It is a pain in the butt but worth it in the end.
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It's a lot of hard work but when you start when they're small you'll thank yourself for years to come.
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Yes, we trained our dogs. Dogs are very smart, and they understand a lot more than what some people give them credit for.
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I have not and would not.
Originally posted by
GirlOnGirl
Going through training a dog right now and it's exhausting! I was just curious how many others have done this?
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I haven't trained a dog.
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Definitely can be a lot of work, but it was rewarding each time.
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I have not
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I guess you could very loosely call it training. I'm not entirely sure he even knows his name after 13 years. he certainly doesn't come when he's called.
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I trained my dogs really quickly. I guess they were really smart since it took me a day to potty train them.
Originally posted by
GirlOnGirl
Going through training a dog right now and it's exhausting! I was just curious how many others have done this?
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If we talking sit and stay and house breaking yea. Lots of treats and newspapers as punishments and rewards. They know sometimes when they are doing bad! And they know when they are being good. From what I can tell small dogs are more stubborn.
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Yes, but very little. I trained him to sit.
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Only trained him to sit.
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we took one of my old dogs to puppy lessons but our current dog was trained when we got him
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I potty trained a cat once but never a dog
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I have, it wasn't easy and he is super hyper. I've also trained rats
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All my life lol had so many breeds of dogs since I was little
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I have before no fun at all
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I'm on dog number six! It's a bit of a pain but the love and companionship is worth it 1000 times over!
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did the classes. the training is an ongoing process. he almost has me fully trianed by now.
Originally posted by
GirlOnGirl
Going through training a dog right now and it's exhausting! I was just curious how many others have done this?
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