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Puppies love to bite.
The do it naturally but it is something that they must be taught not to do.
This needs to be addressed while they are young because dog bites can lead to all sorts of problems including legal action.
It may seem fun and funny to have a puppy biting but a full-grown dog can do a lot of damage, particularly to children if they are in the habit of biting.
Dogs have immense strength in their jaws and even a playful nip can do permanent damage to a child.
Generally, puppies are taught to control their biting from their mothers but in most cases we get puppies as pets that have been taken from their mothers at a very young age and it is up to us to teach them as puppies not to bite.
By letting your dog socialize with other dogs from a young age they will quickly learn from their elders, provided they have been taught well, that the desire to bite needs to be curbed to avoid retaliation and an ensuing fight.
The sooner the puppy is taught not to bite by the owner or by interaction with other dogs, the less aggressive they will become as they grow older and the more pleasant they will be to live with.
Taking a puppy to a dog training school will allow it to interact with other dogs where it will quickly be corrected for any misbehavior.
Puppies should generally learn to interact with other dogs within the first three months of their life.
The longer this is left the more difficult it becomes for your dog to socialize correctly and they can become dangerous later in life.
As with children, the sooner your puppy can learn correct behavior patterns the better they will be in the long term.
It is also wise to get the puppy to behave correctly in the presence of other animals including cats and any other pets that they might come in contact with over their life.
There are many items that are available from the pet stores and vets that can give your puppy suitable satisfaction to chew and bite upon.
This will allow your puppy to learn what is right and what is not right to bite.
Michael Silvester
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/puppies-and-biting-my-secrets-to-getting-puppies-to-stop-116170.html
May 17, 2010 | | puppy school
Well, how old does the ‘pre-school’ in question suggest when a puppy enroll? There should be somewhere where the trainer lists the appropriate age
May 11, 2010 | | puppy school
My puppy whines whenever he’s alone, nd I’m goin school tomarow, what am I suppose to do? Help please
wrong area… but give him a stuffed animal leave your tv on or let him have a clock noises help
May 03, 2010 | | puppy school
When is a good time to bring my shih tzu puppy to puppy school? The vet said he shouldn’t be around other dogs until he has had all his shots. He is a really good puppy but I want him to learn some basic comands.
There needs to be a balance between health concerns and socializing.
Let’s look at the importance of each.
Socializing is EXTREMELY important for your puppy especially if he is under 4 months old. This is the time when he can go up to things without fear. You will be glad for the next 12 years that your dog will not injure anyone, babies, children, adults, dogs, puppies.
However, health is equally important. BUT the chances that he’ll catch something is tiny. As long as if you make sure he doesn’t eat poop or garbage, you will PROBABLY be fine.
Try teaching him some basic commands, like sit and down right now. Also, shake is an easy trick to learn and show off to your friends.
Personal experience: I took out my puppy (2 months old) even before she got all her shots. She is PERFECTLY healthy. Except maybe a bit on the skinny side because she doesn’t like Purina Puppy Chow, which I made a HUGE mistake buying. So there ya go. Your puppy will probably be fine. 95% chance nothing will go wrong.
While I’m at it, there are other tips as well. Don’t buy dog food with "corn" as the number one ingredient. At least 2 of the top 5 ingredients has to be meat, like chicken meal, beef meal, lamb meal. Don’t go for things that say "meat meal" or "poutry meal". Those categories are so general. Also, don’t go for ones that says "by product." That simply means all the bones and feathers. NO REAL MEAT.
HAVE FUN!!!!
Apr 26, 2010 | | puppy school
i have just got a dalmatian pup and she is 10 weeks old now. How old should she be to begin obedience classes and training for shows?
About 2 weeks after the second set of shots but you can begin with the basics at home anytime.
Apr 19, 2010 | | puppy school
As Work at Home Moms, we talk about our “Why” as a positive thing. Our “Why” is our purpose, our reason, our muse. We refer to our ‘Why’ when we need inspiration or motivation to reach outside our comfort zone, to try a little harder, to keep going even when it’s hard. Our ‘Why’ helps us to succeed.
Today I was asking “Why work from home” in a slightly different tone. Today, I am home with a sick puppy and am up to my eyeballs in puppy puke.
I’m new to this puppy thing. I was warned up and down about how much work a puppy is, and I thought “I have two children. How hard can a puppy possibly be?!” Well, one difference is that newborn babies aren’t born with fangs — at least mine weren’t. So, in between changing the gauze patches on my shredded arms (those teeth are sharp!), and hours of puppy school, I fell in love with this furry beast. He was added to my list of “Why’s”.
So, today, while I was composing my work at home mom newsletter, in the background I hear my furr-ball start to vomit — again. The thought that ran through my mind initially was not a happy “Why”. It was more like:
* “WHY in the world am I home to deal with this while my husband gets to sit in a quiet office all day?”
* “WHY isn’t HE dealing with cleaning up the 8th pile of yucky stuff?”
* “WHY don’t I get any peace and quiet while I work?!”
After I cleaned up the puppy, rubbed his head and got him clean blankets, threw in another load of laundry, and climbed into bed with my sick 7 year old and my 3 year old to read stories, I had time to collect my thoughts. A little bit (ok, a LOT) of puppy puke was sure worth it
And, later, when I made my phone call to my husband to tell him about our day, it wasn’t the puppy-puke I was telling him about….
I told him how our daughter said that she wanted to plant some jelly beans to grow a jelly bean tree. And, how the kids were playing the game of Life and I overheard their rules. They decided that the person who got the most parents into the car won. That’s why I stay at home.
And, if a furry little tail starts wagging when I walk into the room? Well, that’s sure an added bonus.
So, the next time your warm and loving “Why” turns into a plea for help, take a deep breath and think of all the memories you would be missing — both good and not-so-good, if you weren’t a work at home mom.
Henning Parr
http://www.articlesbase.com/online-business-articles/working-from-home-make-money-online-717792.html
Apr 18, 2010 | | puppy school
The only training I recommend is the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program. You can contact your local CGC evaluator or local breed club for more info. Here is the email for the CGC evaluator: West Orange Joni Primas trekker375@aol.com
Enjoy!
Apr 12, 2010 | | puppy school
Standing outside school gates deep in conversation with other parent. Grade 6 boys begs to hold puppy I go inside school gates to get my 5 yr old son. Female principal has is dragging the puppy and telling me off and said,"in my office now". I told her not to drag the puppy by neck. What would you do. I have a son in the school like the school and teachers. I told her I was not one of her students. No point writing a letter to her. Lots of kids and parents. How would you handle it? Everyone adores the mini fox terrier.
The very next day a mother brought her meduim sized dog to school in the middle of the playground and was walking him up and down the principal did not show her face and was in her office. I pointed out to the vice principal there is a dog on the school grounds and she just pulled a face because I picked her up on that. They did me a favour.
I think you handled it right. I’d have done the same thing. You were polite and didn’t let her bully you. Ask her why would your dog not be allowed on school grounds but another dog was. That’s interesting.
Apr 05, 2010 | | puppy school
When I write of a “well-rounded” black Labrador puppy, you may immediately picture a round, roly-poly black puppy. That is not what we normally mean by the term, of course.
Understanding black Labrador puppies begins by grasping the fact that a well-rounded black Labrador puppy is one that has learned to get along with other dogs and with family members (including other pets). It is a puppy that has bonded with his “pack” and fits in well. It has been socialized – but how do you socialize a black Labrador puppy?
Socializing the Black Labrador Puppy
All dogs are social creatures, but few are as social as a black Labrador puppy. A black Labrador puppy loves attention, and wants to get it from everyone and everything. A black Labrador puppy does not want to share, however, and must learn that every member of the “pack” shares. He must learn how to respond to both human and animal members of his new pack.
Understanding black Labrador puppies involves 7 simple steps that help puppies become well-rounded.
1. Puppy Pats
Your black Labrador puppy needs to be patted, touched, and caressed. Most people do this instinctively from the time they get the puppy. Children, especially, touch the puppy in every possible place they can. The more children there are, the more puppy pats your black Labrador puppy will receive. Even if yours is a gun dog, and children are not playing with it, it still needs puppy pats. Let it feel your hand on its ears, its nose, and its paw pads. Get your black Labrador puppy accustomed to being touched and patted. It will help him fit into his new life. While you’re at it, teach children how to treat the puppy.
2. Puppy Playtime
It is important that you and your black Labrador puppy have several playtimes each day. If possible, give him at least one in the morning and one in the evening, as this will establish a pattern for future exercise times. Teach your black Labrador puppy that you are his friend. Play fetch. Take a toy away, teaching the importance of sharing. Do not let him take it back in an aggressive manner. Hide a toy and let him hunt it.
3. Puppy Rolling Game
Every black Labrador puppy needs to be involved in frequent bouts of the puppy rolling game. This game shows the puppy that his position in your pack is one of submission. When playing with your black Labrador puppy, roll him on his side now and then. Hold him there as you silently count to 10. When you reach 10, remove your hand and let the puppy get up. If he struggles while you’re holding him, do not let go. You must not let your black Labrador puppy overpower you, or he will believe he is the pack’s dominant member.
4. Share-a-Puppy
A big part of understanding black Labrador puppies is recognizing that they need a wide circle of acquaintances. When you get your pup, note his age in a notebook. Subtract it from 24 weeks. If your puppy is 8 weeks old, you would subtract 24 – 8 = 16. In those weeks (whatever number you wrote), you need to share your puppy with at least 100 new people. If you wrote 16 weeks, set a goal of having your puppy meet 6-7 new people each week. Keep track so you know it is happening. Simply have strangers hold your black Labrador puppy, and touch it. Hand it back and forth carefully so it does not fall.
5. Share-a-Meal
A black Labrador puppy can quickly learn to be protective of his food dish. If left to natural instincts, he may become hostile when others come near his bowl. To avoid this, share a meal by sitting or standing close to the bowl when the pup is eating. Have other family members do the same. Teach your black Labrador puppy that his food is safe even when someone is very near.
6. Puppy Home School
From the time you get your black Labrador puppy, teach him every day. He is old enough to learn basic commands such as come; down; drop it; leave it; and sit. Avoid yelling at the puppy or punishing it. There are good Labrador training courses available on the Internet. Order one and use it faithfully.
7. Puppy Support Group
Please understand that a black Labrador puppy needs the constant support of everyone in his home. Life is full of exciting things, as well as frightening things. When a garbage truck comes banging down the street, he will tuck his little tail between his legs and run for cover. What do you do. You – and everyone else present – act as though nothing happened. Your black Labrador puppy will notice that he is the only one running. He will soon decide that, if no one else is afraid, the sound of garbage trucks is not important.
Understanding black Labrador puppies is an ongoing process, but these 7 steps will give you a good start.
Anna Hart
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/understanding-black-labrador-puppies-126949.html
Apr 04, 2010 | | puppy school
I am getting a puppy soon. Can I leave my puppy home while I go to school. I’d leave my house at about 7:00, and get home at about 3:00. I don’t ever have something going on after school, I just ride the bus home. If I get my puppy a BIG cage to play with, lots of toys, a little bit of food and water, and some other fun things just until I get home, will it be okay?
No. A puppy shouldn’t have a big crate, that’s not what crates are for.
Mar 29, 2010 | | puppy school
