Tips for Labrador Puppy
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Ahhh Andy the cocksprocket is back.
You seem to be confusing exaggeration with bulls
t Andy.
What seems to be your trouble with understanding that if I said I had bedded millions of women that I did not actually mean I had, but maybe quite a few? Or are you just being a dick for being a dicks sake?
You seem to be confusing exaggeration with bulls
t Andy.What seems to be your trouble with understanding that if I said I had bedded millions of women that I did not actually mean I had, but maybe quite a few? Or are you just being a dick for being a dicks sake?
becksW said:
sassthathoopie said:
When we got our pup Rory we were advised by the breeders to leave an old jumper belonging to each of us amongst the litter for the week before he left. That way he got used to our smells and associated them with safety and family. It meant he was much happier during those early days.
Also the breeders gave us his favourite stuffed toy to bring home too. 'Cat' was bigger than him to start with and they would cuddle up together at night. Rory is 2 now, and Cat is looking very tired! Occasionally we bring him out of retirement for 10 minutes and it makes his day.
(He's a Charlieweiler for those who are wondering)
That has to be one of the cutest pup pics ever Also the breeders gave us his favourite stuffed toy to bring home too. 'Cat' was bigger than him to start with and they would cuddle up together at night. Rory is 2 now, and Cat is looking very tired! Occasionally we bring him out of retirement for 10 minutes and it makes his day.
(He's a Charlieweiler for those who are wondering)
. Hope rotti was the Mum!!On the cage issue - either have it in your bedroom for a while, or set your alarm regularly to get up and let him out to toilet (rule of thumb: 1 hour for every month old).
The idea of the cage for toilet training is that a dog will try as hard as possible not to toilet in its bed, so leaving a puppy in his cage for 6-8 hours overnight without toilet breaks is unfair.
The idea of the cage for toilet training is that a dog will try as hard as possible not to toilet in its bed, so leaving a puppy in his cage for 6-8 hours overnight without toilet breaks is unfair.
rhinochopig said:
pikey said:
rhinochopig said:
pikey said:
Oh, this is a goodie for when you first bring him home.
He will make awful, sad, whining noises all night. DO NOT GO DOWN TO SEE HIM!!!
There's conflicting views on that - we did the cold turkey route, on advice of old vet, but latest thinking appears to be a couple of nights in bedroom and then cold turkey so it's not such a massive shock: loss of dog family, change of home, new smells, new human family and then bedtime so loss of family again - dogs have little sense of time don't forget.He will make awful, sad, whining noises all night. DO NOT GO DOWN TO SEE HIM!!!
- If you do, he will do that regularly, knowing that to get attention, that's the switch he needs
- If you don't, he won't do it again.
Put him in utility room- whines and howls
Put him in kitchen- whines and howls
Put him in bedroom- whines and howls
Put him on the bed- because a pain in the arse.
What we tried on a whim, was put him in the utility room and put the radio on all night, on world service IIRC, didn't make a single sound, and he is brilliant now.
The two new pups, have a quick moan then shut up, we just can't stop them from eating pot pouri, and they certainly do not like being on leads, they jump around trying to get the lead off, before lying down, can't even coax them into moving with treats
Gorgeous pup. Labs respond very well to training, if you're new then some classes wouldn't be a bad idea. Be ready for some damage to furniture and cleaning up a few puddles.
Give them attention but don't mother them too much. Rewarding good behaviour is key, punishing the bad stuff doesn't help too much, as it's still attention for an action. Be a pack leader and they'll behave for you. Ignore them when they're bad and they learn very quickly.
Give them attention but don't mother them too much. Rewarding good behaviour is key, punishing the bad stuff doesn't help too much, as it's still attention for an action. Be a pack leader and they'll behave for you. Ignore them when they're bad and they learn very quickly.
then picking up the doings. Fidgits said:
I put a deposit down on this little fella last night..
Now, we did do some research, but neither of us have had a dog before, so we would welcome any tips from the voice of experience for when we get him.
We are intending on using a cage (its been used with his mother, and with the litter, so should be okay for him) - but any guidance on what to do, what to get, and where to get things is most welcome..
Is that the breeder in the background?Now, we did do some research, but neither of us have had a dog before, so we would welcome any tips from the voice of experience for when we get him.
We are intending on using a cage (its been used with his mother, and with the litter, so should be okay for him) - but any guidance on what to do, what to get, and where to get things is most welcome..
My parents have a labradoodle (yes I know) he absolutely loves water (Labradors are water dogs after all, webbed feet too), if he is taken anywhere near water he will more than likely end up in it, so try to keep a towel handy if your going anywhere near water, he loves a bath too and once in doesnt like to get out. lol
Hes that big now he soaks pretty much the whole of my parents bathroom...
Him being socialised is a good thing, my parents dog is very friendly, very well behaved, maybe a little exciteable (but he is still a puppy), but this can count against you as he has recently ended up in a couple of scrapes with other less well socialised dogs (the more aggressive breeds) who didnt take kindly to his wanting to play and socialise. So just be warey that other dog owners might not have socialable dogs.
Im not sure if this is right or wrong but often my parent will feed him what they are having (stuff thats cooked fresh, not takeaways), not much but a little with his normal dry food, things like lasagne, spagehetti bolognaise, sunday dinner including most of the trimmings. Ive heard he loves yoghurt. They always feed him after they have finished eating too to help with hierachy. And my dad never gives him food off his plate (and neither do I), my mum can never resist him though.
Also once he gets bigger make sure you get a very strong lead, last year he broke my mums arm in 2 places, dislocated her shoulder plus various grazes, when he ran towards something and the reel lead she was using was locked because she wanted to stop him going too close to a road. She was dragged a good 5 meters along the pavement too, my mum just kept hold of the lead though as she didnt want him to go on the road.
He loves kids and will let them jump on him, tug his tail, pull his ears and never react with anything except a waging tale and a big grin (im sure he grins). On one occasion he turned around and knocked over my 2yo niece over (not hard) and Im sure i saw him looking all apologetic, then trying to help her up.
They are great with kids (never leave them alone though), couple of weeks ago we had a family get together and a few kids were around my parents house who he didnt know, he was excited as he always is when he has people to play with so I had hold of him as the kids where scared of dogs he was constant trying to pull away but eventially he got the idea and just relax, the kids one by one came upto him and stroked him and got used too him he just sat their chilled his tail waging furiously, im sure he knew that if he behaved at that moment he would be having lots of fun most of the evening. Maybe im humanising him too much.
Also he hardly ever barks, he barks once to be let out into the garden for a pee and once to be let back in, but only if knows no one has seen him. I growled at him once and bared my teeth he just looked at me like I was a bit special with his head cocked.
He has growled at me before with teeth bared, but his tail was waging furiously lol he just wanted to play and knows I like to play rougher than my parents do..
Hes that big now he soaks pretty much the whole of my parents bathroom...
Him being socialised is a good thing, my parents dog is very friendly, very well behaved, maybe a little exciteable (but he is still a puppy), but this can count against you as he has recently ended up in a couple of scrapes with other less well socialised dogs (the more aggressive breeds) who didnt take kindly to his wanting to play and socialise. So just be warey that other dog owners might not have socialable dogs.
Im not sure if this is right or wrong but often my parent will feed him what they are having (stuff thats cooked fresh, not takeaways), not much but a little with his normal dry food, things like lasagne, spagehetti bolognaise, sunday dinner including most of the trimmings. Ive heard he loves yoghurt. They always feed him after they have finished eating too to help with hierachy. And my dad never gives him food off his plate (and neither do I), my mum can never resist him though.
Also once he gets bigger make sure you get a very strong lead, last year he broke my mums arm in 2 places, dislocated her shoulder plus various grazes, when he ran towards something and the reel lead she was using was locked because she wanted to stop him going too close to a road. She was dragged a good 5 meters along the pavement too, my mum just kept hold of the lead though as she didnt want him to go on the road.
He loves kids and will let them jump on him, tug his tail, pull his ears and never react with anything except a waging tale and a big grin (im sure he grins). On one occasion he turned around and knocked over my 2yo niece over (not hard) and Im sure i saw him looking all apologetic, then trying to help her up.
They are great with kids (never leave them alone though), couple of weeks ago we had a family get together and a few kids were around my parents house who he didnt know, he was excited as he always is when he has people to play with so I had hold of him as the kids where scared of dogs he was constant trying to pull away but eventially he got the idea and just relax, the kids one by one came upto him and stroked him and got used too him he just sat their chilled his tail waging furiously, im sure he knew that if he behaved at that moment he would be having lots of fun most of the evening. Maybe im humanising him too much.
Also he hardly ever barks, he barks once to be let out into the garden for a pee and once to be let back in, but only if knows no one has seen him. I growled at him once and bared my teeth he just looked at me like I was a bit special with his head cocked.
He has growled at me before with teeth bared, but his tail was waging furiously lol he just wanted to play and knows I like to play rougher than my parents do..
Fidgits said:
I put a deposit down on this little fella last night...
And now he's probably putting deposits down all over the place. Be patient, and don't yell at him when he does this, but instead take him out every half hour or so, and then praise him like crazy when he pees or poohs where you want him to. He'll soon get the hang of it.Dogs are ace.
Edited by CommanderJameson on Wednesday 18th August 18:46
Lovely
Haven't read the whole thread - I have a Lab bh
Buy a Gun Dog Whistle.
When you feed the dog, put the dog in another roome, put the bowl down. Blow the whistle peep peep peep peeep (ier short pips)
Do this every time you feed - the dog will associate coming to the whistle - this way anyone can walk the dog of the lead and be CERTAIN that the dog will come.
On the first walks - let it off when appropriate - blow the whistle - give it a treat.
Simple recall is the most important ability you can train.
Haven't read the whole thread - I have a Lab b
h Buy a Gun Dog Whistle.
When you feed the dog, put the dog in another roome, put the bowl down. Blow the whistle peep peep peep peeep (ier short pips)
Do this every time you feed - the dog will associate coming to the whistle - this way anyone can walk the dog of the lead and be CERTAIN that the dog will come.
On the first walks - let it off when appropriate - blow the whistle - give it a treat.
Simple recall is the most important ability you can train.
CommanderJameson said:
Fidgits said:
I put a deposit down on this little fella last night...
And now he's probably putting deposits down all over the place. Be patient, and don't yell at him when he does this, but instead take him out every half hour or so, and then praise him like crazy when he pees or poohs where you want him to. He'll soon get the hang of it.Dogs are ace.
Edited by CommanderJameson on Wednesday 18th August 18:46
and yes, he's ace, i cant wait until i cant take him on proper walks and stuff!
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