Please send good vibes that I learn some helpful info especially about nipping/biting and walking on a leash. I'm about to be driven out of my mind!
I have my doubts about this class, which I guess is not the best way to start. They use the "clicker" training method which I think is just a gimmick. They also use words such as "marker" which is new in my puppy training vocabulary. I'm not sure I could even tell you what they mean by marker. (It doesn't mean anything about where the puppy chooses to do his business!) I need to do an attitude adjustment before this evening.
Don't worry, I'm just venting a little, which happens to anyone who is frustrated with a situation. So please, no comments on how I'm a terrible person.
Latest news: The puppy class isn't held tonight even though we were confirmed for it. Turns out there is one for older dogs, but they did confirm a puppy class. I'm heartbroken, but we're looking for a different class I can get into soon, but not at the SPCA as now I don't trust them. My daughter found out only because she called them for some other reason.
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Is this puppy training or owner training??? Haha! Let us know what u learn.
ReplyDeleteI hope they cover both, but I'm sure I can use all the training they'll give me!
DeleteVenting is good and we are here to help you do that 😉 yes, keep an open mind. Puppy and you need to learn together. Lookingfkrward to your report.
ReplyDeleteIt's not our fingers, it's the computer gremlins!.
DeleteI sure hope we both learn a lot this evening and for the rest of the classes.
Darn butterfingers....”looking forward”
ReplyDeleteYou CAN do this!!! Because you need to do this to help you "civilize" your little boy. I suck at clicker training, but it does help the dog catch on faster (I think -lol). Tiny treat tid-bits help even more. Your breed of choice is both high-energy and "mouthy" as you know.So a bit more difficult to train than by Cavalier Spaniels. The trainer might suggest a different type of leash/harness (like a "halti-lead" to help you lead him better. Remember - just like with toddlers, consistency is the real basis for success. If he's smart, he will quickly realize when he can "get away" with doing something bad. The smarter the dog, the harder it is to train. Of course smart people aren't always easy to train how to train their dog either. Good luck tonight - excited for both of you! You need this if he is going to stay in your life -- but then you know that.
ReplyDelete"My" Cavalier Spaniels -- argh - stiff fingers
DeleteMy first black lab was a mix and came from the Richmond, VA shelter. He was a chewer but otherwise easy to train. Puppy class was a breeze, and I can't tell you how I housetrained him living on a 2nd floor condo, but he wasn't difficult to train (from my memory at least). This little puppy is much more dominant and wants to do things his own way. I hope I get some good advice at the class, because one of us is going to have to change1
DeleteNot only do you have to train the puppy but you need to be trained, too. Our dogs have us trained real good (grin).
ReplyDeleteI think this little puppy is doing a good job of making me jump through hoops!
DeleteOur "puppy" is 11. She does well on the doing her buisness, for the rest, I think she has the upper hand:)
ReplyDeleteOnce they get the upper hand you will never have it again!
DeleteI can hardly wait to hear about what you learn tonight. I'm sure hoping they have some good advise for you. We took Scooter to puppy train and bg and she flunked. Of course the trainer told us right off that dachshunds are not trainable so not a good start. I personally think she didn't like doxies. But Scoots eventually out grew the puppy stage. Our Beagle ate the bathroom door. So many memories.
ReplyDeleteTraining. Not train and bg
DeleteOMG, such memories, and I have some of the same. My lab ate my kitchen cabinet (wood)! But I eventually trained him pretty well - this one is hard headed and doesn't want to be bossed! Scary, but I hope there is hope, and that I'll find some of it this evening.
DeleteI can't imagine anyone telling you you are a terrible person! Good luck tonight. I hope you let us know about "marker".
ReplyDeleteI am anxious to find out about the marker and will definitely let you know. I think they just like to give a different word for tried and true concepts. I am sure "marker" replaces a perfectly fine word, but to hold younger people's attention they have to shake things up now and then.
DeleteThere are many dog & puppy training videos on You Tube if you wanted to watch while you wait for new classes. Ceasar Milan is one, not everyone agrees with him, but there are others on there. I have a 10 yr old dog, she was five when she came to us. She is very afraid of thunderstorms & fireworks so wears a thundershirt when it is storming. Good luck with the pup, he is a good looking fellow.🐾
ReplyDeleteI 've been watching the ones on Yout. tube and especially like Cesar Milan. He does mention that some dogs respond to the bearing of the person- like a hard-headed dog would respond better to Cesar than he would to me. I guess I have to learn that I'm not kidding when I give a command, but I do think women tend to be softer, and some puppies/dogs take advantage.
DeleteI was going to offer the same advice as kawarthagal. I know a friend of mine had success training her dog by watching Cesar Milan's videos.
DeleteToo bad the class for tonight was cancelled, I feel for you!
RE nipping/biting. I once got a puppy from a rescue/foster and they kept their litter of puppies until they were 12 weeks before they let them go to their homes.
ReplyDeleteThey said that those last few weeks are when puppies learn not to nip/bite so hard from their siblings because when they playfully bite each other, their siblings yelp loudly. They recommended that a person gets a pup younger than 4 months, the person should make a high pitch yelp sound when their puppy bites them. It will startle the puppy and he’ll learn pretty soon that biting too hard produces a loud, irritating sound, and then avoid doing it.
It’s called bite inhibition and here’s an article that talks about it in more detail. https://doggonesafe.com/teach_puppy_not_to_bite
I will definitely read the article you provided, and I thank you in advance. I got Rocky somewhere between 11 and 12 wks old. I'm determined it's going to work out in the long run but sometimes I could just cry!
DeleteThis age is the hardest but it will start getting better soon. He's a smart boy and soon pleasing his owner will be more important than chewing on things. While they're teething they really can't think about much else!
DeleteOh no! So sorry the class isn't being held!! Ask at a pet supply place, or even your vet's office if you don't want to try the 1 you signed up. Just so you know, most "serious" dog people and dog trainers don't like Cesar Milan and his techniques -- they might be OK for some hard-headed pit bulls, but sure not for sweet puppies and sporting breeds. A firm "NO!" in a shouting voice - said once - and then you turn or walk away might help with the biting.... oh, I for sure hated that puppy biting stage. Also try giving him a kong toy (very hard rubber) to put in his mouth when he trys to nip. Don't give up!!!
ReplyDeleteWell shoot. Hope you can find another class to take him to. Did you check with Petsmart?
ReplyDeleteYes, we are going to the Petsmart class on Monday at 7pm. At least that is what I know now.
DeleteI can imagine how frustrating this is for you. As I have said before I really stink at dog training and that's why I picked and older dog(2yrs) who was very well trained. I think maybe they used the Milan training but just don't know. Fred is a doxie and they are stubborn but he knows when I mean business. I will clap my hands hard or put my hand palm open at him and say no and he will back off or just stop what ever he is doing wrong. But your little one is very young and lots of patience is needed. But I think you want this bad enough and you will make it work
ReplyDeleteThanks for understanding why I got a puppy rather than a mature dog this time. I knew what I was in for, but it's probably more difficult than it was when I was younger. I love him and every day he shows that he's learned something good, and at the same time finds new devilment to get in to!
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