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GoBlue
Southeast Michigan
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 05/14/2012 11:51 AM |
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Congratulations on your new puppy. There is another pup on this forum named Deiter as well. Can't wait to see more pictures.
First, just use his name and he will figure it out fast. As for the exploring, he is in a new home and the backyard is filled with all kinds of interesting stuff, so let him explore. Soon enough it will become more familiar to him. If he isn't interested in your treats, try something different and yummy. Cheese and hotdogs are usually good bets, but there are others as well. Remember too with whatever you find that works as a reward, use it only in training. As rewards, don't forget playing is also a reward and so are toys. As for learning, give him a few days to adjust and then mix the learning in with playing. Get creative, but keep the learning short, sweet and fun, fun, fun. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
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weerubbertummy
Ayrshire, Scotland
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| 05/14/2012 11:55 AM |
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Hey there, congratulations - he's absolutely gorgeous! I'm sure there will be more experienced people giving you advice soon. But in the meantime:
All i've even done to teach a pup their name is to say it in an excitable voice to get there attention and then praise them when they look up, esp if they come over to you. Teaching a dog it's name is probably one of the most important things initially.
To discourage any sort of biting or mouthing with too much pressure assuming the pup is young, it helps to yelp as his littermates would if he goes too far - yelp and withdraw from the interaction.
It may all still be quite new to him - dogs only really show interest in toys/playing when they're relaxed, and if he's only recently entered an alien environment he'll probably be more curious than anything else.
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GoBlue
Southeast Michigan
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| 05/14/2012 12:59 PM |
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Sounds great! I will try all of that. I have been just letting him explore and get used to him new home. I just don't want to miss a vital point or supply him with the wrong direction in such an important time in training. I owe it to him to give him the best so thank you for the replies  |
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 05/14/2012 1:09 PM |
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The best thing you can do right now is introduce him to allot of new things, new surfaces, new experiences, new locations, people, other dogs you know have had their shots, etc. Lot's of time with you (looks like that is already happening), etc. Have fun with him because they grow up way fast. Once he gets acclimated I would start with simple things like sit, down, stay, do some fun retrieves with balls, etc., but always keep if fun and entertaining. I also like to work on the recall early, but letting him wander off from you in the backyard and then when he is not paying attention to you call his name and run away from him, but let him catch you and then have a party. Later you can start adding in your recall word.
Also, I forgot to mention what I do for the biting and nipping. I always gently grab their lower jaw in my hand and gently press down on their tongue until they pull back, then let go. They hate having their tongue pressed, and at this early age I bet it will only take a few times before he quits the nipping.
Love, love your pictures. He is a good looking boy. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
Yellow Rose GSPs
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smatulewicz
Michigan
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| 05/14/2012 3:22 PM |
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Oh My, look at that bundle of cuteness. Congrats on your new pup! Enjoy the puppy breath time, it goes by so fast.
For training her name, we just used it (for positive things only, never when reprimanding). Having a two syllable name is a great start because he will pick up on the fact that his name is different than most of his one syllable training commands (sit, stay, down, come...etc). To train it a little more strongly, I would sit right right in front of her and say her name. If she looked, she got a treat (if your pup isn't interested in treats...cheese...Bella would retrieve the moon for cheese). She would naturally look away to enjoy her treat and the sniff the ground after which gave me the opportunity to say her name again. If she looked...treat. (you can hold the treat at nose level the first few times and he will put two and two together after). Once she learned her name, just an FYI that this is also how I taught the word "focus". Focus for us means eye contact and attention, now.
Bella was not an overly nippy pup. We never played very aggressive with her. She didn't start wanting to play a little more rough until she started playing with other dogs. When she did nip, we would "NO BITE" and end the play session. Ultimately, it lead to all we have to say now is "no bite". A lot of people will play "footsie" with the dog while wearing socks and allow puppies to chase their feet but then wonder why they cant' get pups to stop biting their feet. A great thing to remember is not to introduce any behavior you won't be allowing as a full grown dog.
Recall is great to work with a young pup because they still want to come to you. Be with him while he is exploring. He will be gaining confidence in his world, but with you by his side. If he is forced to gain confidence on his own, he'll learn not to need you. They are already a very independent breed. For instance, Bella loves to explore her world...but every so often, she needs to look up and make sure we are still near. We don't need to be right over her nose...but just eye distance.
Socialize socialize socialize Anything and everything you can right now. Have fun! |
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