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Originally Posted by pepe mint  I feel the exact same way about my Maggie. and you know, all the hard work that goes into raising these babies only brings us closer to them if we let it. i have learned her inside out...i know her expressions, tendencies, moods, and sense of humor. i can look at her and almost tell you what she is thinking. and it is because i was so attentive to her during her most critical times. |
i totally agree!! same here!!
(and like everyone had already said before, it takes work in the beginning-but you should already anticipate this (somewhat) from the start, i think.. knowing its a puppy and all
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And i think, for the most part, if you are very consistent with them from the start, (with the training process) it should come naturally to them.. (not to say they dont do what they want sometimes anyways-haha. ..but for the most part!!
) oh and along with being consistent.. patience and lots of positive praises(treats, etc.) too!! basically what you said.. if you give them your love(time and attention included) they will be more inclined to WANT to learn from you and appreciate/respect you also!!
avery is only 6.5months old.. but i have learned so much from this site!! (even though it hasnt been that long.. it is sometimes hard for me to remember back to when we first got her.) so i just try and post any information i may have, in hopes it may help someone out? and i know you all agree with me(as it was said before)that the compassion is there for the newbies with questions, etc.. its just i totally agree when its the ones that are bothered by a weeks progression, etc. and dont show any compassion only negativity towards a new puppy, who shouldnt know any better than what its taught anyways.
oh and also..something else to make it easier(as a new member/some old too
-ive been guilty, im sure!! haha.) i would recommend doing a search before you post a pretty broad question-you get results faster and alot of times very thorough answers because there have already been so many responses to older threads. then it allows the other posted threads not be overlooked.(heres a funny example for instance.. the other day there were two threads one right above the other(i actually forget the topic,sorry)but they were the same exact questions.. and the titles were almost identical too!!haha. i was like no way.. seriously?! haha.)oh well whatever.. no worries. i try not to take things seriously.. life just shouldnt be that stressful.. haha. but you all catch my drift right??
ok im blabbing.. off to bed..