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09-05-2005, 08:45 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 114
| Doggie Boot Camp? Greetings! I have a wallpaper stripping, wood eating, hand nibbling, cat riding, house soiling, front door darting 6 month old puppy! I LOVE BeanSprout, but he is super wild. I know it is more about me than him.... But, I suddenly landed a HUGE account at work, got pregnant, and hubby opened a new restaurant! I simply can't spend the time required to make him a well mannered Yorkie. Is it okay to send him to a 4 week boarding doggie boot camp??? Any other suggestions? I am desparate!! Thanks, |
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09-05-2005, 08:59 AM | #2 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,424
| hmmmm, i dont know. Does this place have a website that we can check out and see what its like? have you tried taking him to puppy classes at petsmart or somewhere like that. I put my Wookie in puppy class, and its only been two weeks, but it has really helped me trmendously. The only bad thing about a boot camp i think is that you wont be there, because they are pack animals, they need to know who is boss.. and if your not the boss?? i dont know, hard question |
09-05-2005, 02:24 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 19
| My parents have two 3 1/2 month old miniature schnauzer puppies (they were litter mates, sooooo cute). They are sending them to Rover Oaks in Houston, where I live. They come HIGHLY recommended in Texas. You should really look around and get a feel for how previous customers feel about them. Also, the trainer at Rover Oaks (which is a 2 week "resort experience" with lots of training) gave us some good tips about what you should look for in a place that offers board & training. I had asked questions about their policies, but he gives some good advice for what to look for. I'll post the email he sent me for your reference & good luck finding the right place! "Rebecca, Thanks for considering us for your pup's trainng. You should be as concerned about the trainer of your puppies as you are the teacher of your children. Here is hopefully, some useful information: 1. Always make sure you meet the trainer who is going to handle and train your dogs. 2. Always tour the facility and inspect where your dog(s) will be staying - not just a peek in the room from the doorway but walk through and look at the other dogs who are staying there and their condition. 3. All dogs need to be at least 4 months of age before boarding and have had all their shots. (I would seriously re-think taking my dog anywhere that would take them before they have had all their vaccinations - regardless of what the trainer says) I usually take dogs for board and train at 5 months of age. 4. We work dogs here 3-20 minute sessions a day - sometimes a little more. I invite you to come by unannounced anytime during business hours and ask for a complete tour. Let your eyes, nose and ears approve us as your choice. Thanks again......" |
09-06-2005, 09:54 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Victoria
Posts: 218
| You can send him to Boot Camp but that is not likely to solve your entire problem. He'll learn some commands such as sit, stay, no etc. However it sounds as if your life is just way too busy for you to devote time to the dog. With a new baby on the way this isn't likely to improve. Even if the dog is trained at Boot Camp once the baby comes along he is likely to act out and all the boot camps in the world can't fix that problem. The only thing that can fix that is spending time with the dog. Yorkies are high maintenance pets, they aren't like a family lab where you can send them out to the back yard to amuse themselves chewing down the apple tree or fence. They need to be with people, the always want to be the center of attention and then of course there is the time required for grooming every day. You may want to consider finding a more suitable home for BeanSprout (love the name). |
09-06-2005, 11:24 AM | #5 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 114
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Please let me clarify. I am home every day of the week, I don't socialize on the weekends. I take Beanie for walks atleast once per day, and he loves me. He plays with many dogs in the neighborhood, and I play "soccer" with him. To be sure, he gets a TON of attention. I am having trouble with housetraining specifically. He will use puppy pads during the day. I use to crate him, but in the last month, I have not been able to let him out during the day. I think it would be mean to make him hold it that long. I tried keeping him in one room, but he started eating the wall paper. He now has reign of the house.... I am fine with that except he has been eating anything wooden in my house, and cat poop I was hoping that the bootcamp could help with the destructive chewing and crate training. I also want him to learn commands other than sit. Once he learns the basics or is exposed to them, I will "drill" him on them. I look at bootcamp as a starting point not a solution!! After doggie boot camp, Beanie and I can attend classes at Petsmart for reinforcement. Thanks, jen | |
09-06-2005, 11:51 AM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Victoria
Posts: 218
| I meant no disrespect. Your initial post sounded as if you were overwhelmed. I did not imply that you didn't love your dog or have his best interests at heart. If you are home all day with the dog then I have no idea why he'd now start chewing. Most dogs don't do that unless they are bored or left alone too long. Almost all dogs given the chance will eat cat poop, your solution to that problem may be a different type of litter box, one that automatically scoops as soon as they poop. |
09-06-2005, 12:06 PM | #7 |
Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida
Posts: 2,339
| This is part of being a puppy. My Bell did all those nasty things too, maybe even worse. Not the cat poop thing (but that is because I don't have a cat,LOL) She ate my wooden fireplace mantle, chewed holes in the walls,(had to put wainscoating over the whole laundry room walls) furniture, and anything and everything else. Its has been 2 1/2 years ago, I can't remember all the stuff she use to get into. She is almost a complete doll now, except for the running away thing. But I had my backyard fenced in, so hopefully that will take care of that problem. Now I have lilly, she is the cutiest little bugger, but she runs around stealing my slippers, shoes, my sons dirty socks, anything she can carry away.. SO its a puppy thing, it will get better, I know that is not the answer to your question, but I thought you should know. Good luck..
__________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3 |
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