Puppy advice.
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I've owned/fostered/rescued a couple of dogs before, but I have close to zero experience raising a puppy up.
Everything is going great so far, except the crate training. He hasn't pissed or shat in the house just yet, but man is he god-awful annoying when I put him in the crate at night, and throughout the day to ween him into it.
Any advice? I've been good about not shushing him, or things like that. I'm pretty good at ignoring annoying things by listening to music, but sometimes I feel so bad for him, and I don't know how to help speed the process along any. To top it off, through his constant whining, he's now starting to learn to bark, and I feel like I should be teaching him that barking is NOT okay, but at the same time, I don't want to acknowledge his whining.
Thanks in advance!
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get the dog trained. Whatever you do.
- if he is whining alot it sounds like he was taken away from the mom to soon.********
- yup!sea_sea
- if he is whining alot it sounds like he was taken away from the mom to soon.
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Another trick is setting up a "ticking clock" where he sleeps because it reminds puppies of their moms heart.
I am random, I need to get all this stuff in one post next time.
- the clock is good. he needs a fuzzy friend, an old furry scarf or jacket helps substitute momysea_sea
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Gratuitous use of cuteness pics to garner more help!
- he looks way young, you need to do some nurturing.********
- boston terrier?mcLeod
- Yah. He's a brindle.********
- awww cute! he needs a mommy poor baby and a fuzzy friend to sleep with.sea_sea
- i know i said that already. :Psea_sea
- i love himnessdog
- OMG that dog is so cute. He looks alot like my boston terrier.monkeyshine
- he looks way young, you need to do some nurturing.
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epete22: He's two months, is that too early? Can't really take em back :P
- I think it is....do the clock thing i mentioned then get him trained and I think 6 months or whatever they suggest********
- 8 weeks is the earliest.. supposedly, 2 months should be finekalkal
- I think it is....do the clock thing i mentioned then get him trained and I think 6 months or whatever they suggest
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Okay, I'll ask our vet on Monday on his next check-up. Strange that they didn't mention any of this to us when we talked to them about the crate training.
- mcLeod0
don't feel bad for the dog. he will learn eventually. we just adopted a 6 year old blind dog who wailed for hours at night when we put him in his crate. he slowly adjusted and now he doesnt make a peep all night.
- Thanks for that, makes me feel better. I know he's got to get used to it.********
- I guess I was just worried if he was too young for crate training @ 2 months.********
- the dog wants love.....they're loving creatures. That is really the only thing they know until they are taught different.********
- Thanks for that, makes me feel better. I know he's got to get used to it.
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I HIGHLY recommend visiting www.theloveddog.com, and buying Tamar Geller's book, "The Loved Dog" IMMEDIATELY! You won' regret it.
- P.s.: Crate training SUCKS!********
- Thanks, just ordered it.********
- Good for you, and your dog. :-)********
- P.s.: Crate training SUCKS!
- kld0
dogs are pack animals. He wants to be with the group. crate him during the day when you're not around. Let him be with you when you're there.
- DanaScully0
i love my puppy, penny!!!!
i know i already show pics of her but this thread was too hard to resist...i swear
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Oh God, Penny is adorable!
- penny is a pure breed jack russell...smooth coat irish shortie.... she has WAY too energy.DanaScully
- Oh God, Dana. You're adorable too.monospaced
- ephix0
my dog loves her crate. it's her safe little cave.
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aww that poor little puppy....do you really think they want to be dressed?
- but the real question is which one is cuter?********
- i know which one i'd rather take home.JOSF
- she likes to be dressed...and please don't take either of us home.... :)DanaScully
- Wow, you guys are REALLY smooth!Gifto
- I was so sure my delightful note would have had the young lady knocking my door down,JOSF
- TEACH us the way of the Gifto... btw some nice work at your agency.JOSF
- Haha, thanks JOSF! I, sadly have no moves to brag of...Gifto
- but the real question is which one is cuter?
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here is my puppy kitty cat.
I think she looks like marilyn monroe.
- sea_sea0
i present to you tobi-oc. :)
- D_Dot0
Just stick with it. Leave the crate door open and close to where you hang out during the day. Leave some toys and a few hidden treats in there. When he goes in on his own praise him like you've lost your mind. Eventually you won't be able to get him out of there. Patience is the key.
- scribbler0
Think about it, a few days ago he as with all his brothers and sisters and mum and now... bang... all on his own, poor little thing :-(
Hot water bottle and a ticking clock as epete22 said. When I got my pup I also made sure to get a toy she'd had whilst a pup so she had a familiar smell too.
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Introducing, SKITTLES!
- congrats on your weinerdog. they are the shit!7point34
- She's mixed with Chihuahua, so not so long. :-)********
- dyspl0
:)- Can't help but laugh at that round football head. Cool dog.falcadia
- their head is so weird I love it. they look like a big mix between a rat a dog, and pig.dyspl
- Almost looks unreal like a cartoon. Maybe just the pic. I would like to see in real life.falcadia
- I've got one off those eggheads too!Melanie
