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 Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:58 am Post subject: Just got a new puppy and need a little advice. |
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Hello everyone.
I just got a new puppy Saturday which is a Boston Terrier/Black Lab mix name Myla who is 6 months old and has lived in a animal shelter all her life.
When we got home with her she made herself at home by running into the house grabbing my older dog's (which is a Black Lab/Beagle mix) toys. He went into his dog house which is in my house and stayed there not being social with anyone else. Everytime me and the puppy come his way he would walk away. Of course he would be jealous, but I didn't think to the point of barely eating his food. When she would pounce on him, he would run away or snap at her. He might just be annoyed that she is now sleeping in all his place, drinking out of his water bowl, and playing with his toys. He has gotten over that now, but still avoids her. When we take them to the park and let them run around he always want to be in the lead of run. Will he ever become close to her and love her? She really loves him and wants his attention.
I'm having a problems with the potty training. I think I'm losing my sanity over this, lol. My skin officially smells like vineger and baking soda from scubbing urine off the carpet ALL DAY! She uses the rest room outside just fine, but she still uses it on the inside. I dunno what to do to keep her from using it in the house. I've tried by letting her watch the older dog use to the restroom and let her smell the yard. When I think I got it down pack, she only proves me wrong by urinating on the carpet. I never had to potty train my older dog, because he was already housebroken. Later on in the day I got so ****** that i leaned her face in her mess to show her not to do that and tapped her on the booty as punishment. I felt so bad for doing it, that I almost cried. I run out of options for potty training, do anyone have any tips?
I have noticed her chewing problem is really bad. She chews on shoes. At 6 months I don't think she's still teething. Does anyone know how to stop the chewing?
Will her bad behavior rub off on my older dog or will his good behavior rub off on her?
Thank you to anyone who can help. I want to get her well trained before I start work August 7th.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:00 am Post subject: |
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You need to treat her like she`s a 8 week old pup Klonoa, take her outside at least every half hour, also about 15 mins after each meal, when she wakes from a nap, after she`s had a play etc, as she`s been in kennels she`s used to being able to do it whenever she feels like it.
She will learn to let you know when she needs to go, but it takes longer for some dogs to get the message than others, so you need to be patient, never ever rub her nose in it or smack her, if she does have an accident in the house just move her away from it and clean it up, don`t say anything to her at all.
Conversely when she`s outside and does it praise her highly to let her now she`s done the right thing, you may also want to use a trigger word (mine`s "do wees for mum"), she`ll get used to this after time and will eventually pee on command.
Patience and perseverance are the key words to training any pup, I`m sure others will be along with hints and tips too 
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| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:03 am Post subject: |
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Firstly - everyone has their own opinions on 'telling off' but even if you wanted to use the method for future training - do not use it on toilet training! if anything this will only teach her to hide her toilets from you or to be afraid to do so - if she mess in the house take her out of the room clean it up and say nothing to her - dont let her see you clean it up - this gives some dogs satisdaction - when she goes outside praise her lots - she is still a baby and if she has lived in a shelter all her life will not have the first clue so its much like having an 8 week old puppy - it could take weeks or months - it depends on her and the way you are training her.
Take her out every so often even before she is shwing signs although there usually are signs so keep a look out for them.
there are different opinons on having two dogs together - i dont own two but Bailey is around another most of the time one he gets along fine with and the other who dosent like him and will snap/bark when they are inside but not when outside - make sure your other dog is having its own time with himself and with you so he does not feel left out. Seperate them often to give them time apart - i dont know what others think but i wouldnt have allowed them to share beds or bowls just yet if at all - to him this girl has just come in and taken everything whih was his - he should be fed before her - allowed through doors before her (but after you) and other general pack things.
Im not an expert myself but thats my two pennies worth im sure somebody will have more advice soon
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