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IF you could start over What would you do? I was reading a different thread which inspired me to ask this question. In terms of setting rules for yourself, and way to discipline/reward your puppy, knowing what you know now, what would you do. Or maybe you did everything right the first time, share your strategy too! I think this could turn into a really helpful guideline for new puppy owners. I'll start: I wouldn't encourage a new pups 'cute' barks. I would focus on socialization much more and not show my fears of other dogs to my puppy. I would work on recall and trust as a young pup (he still won't come if he sneaks out of the front door) I wouldn't make a big deal about leaving him (I don't know if this contributed to his separation anxiety) My list could go on... Let's build a helpful list, people can maybe learn from others mistakes and learn from good advice! |
These are mistakes that I made with my Chi&I am making sure that I won't make them with my Yorkie: 1. Discourage barking&aggression. I wish I had taught her the "Enough" command. 2. Not getting her spayed. Perhaps her aggression would be much less if I had gotten her spayed before her first time in heat. 3. Not sticking with crate/potty training. Oh how I wish I had done this! So stupid of me to think that she'd figure it out on her own!!! 4. Not giving her table scraps. Now she begs for them like crazy&gets really upset if I don't share my food. -Amy |
Oh yeah, table scraps...I forgot to put that one on my list too! Thanks for sharing Amy! |
i would have clicker trained from the start! I did with Dixie but not Dougal, it makes for a much better relationship with training and between you and your dog. |
I'd put them in the bath tub with a little water and gradually increase the amount of water, and also put them in a kiddie pool as soon as I got them at 3 months. :D Mine won't go in the kiddie pool yet!! |
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I would train outdoors I think with pee pads tey never learn to hold it for any length of time and they are more prone to accidents in the house. Not tolerate barking Not give them so many treats Not give in to them getting me up every day at 4 am |
I would have to say not encourage people food. And I wished I would have taught him more discipliine commands such as wait. He does sometimes but still tries to run out the door. I wish I would have not offered so many different foods at one time. Now he is so picky and particular. I am sure there is a ton of other things but these are the major ones. |
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Kennel train and bell train from the beginning. I have a bell hanging from the front door that no one has any idea what it is for, but the cats have a grand time batting it around! |
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I would not have made a big deal about leaving because both of mine have separation anxiety. They get really upset if I leave or if they even see me getting ready to leave. I really believe that it's never too late to correct bad habits. You just have to always be consistent and firm. I'm pretty happy with my boys' behavior, but I am always working with them. Yorkies are so smart and they love praise. So, they are usually pretty eager to please. I love working with them and training them, it's a great way to strengthen the bond we have.:) |
What is the clicker thing?:aimeeyork |
I would not encourage him to beg (it was so cute when he was a puppy...now it drives us insane). I would have been stricter about housebreaking. Not encouraged barking. Never would have given him table scraps. He's a pretty good dog...but some things he does are all our fault and I wish we could go back in time. |
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Sebastian is my first dog, and boy do I wish I could go back in time! He is getting much better now that he's in training, and I love him dearly...but here's what I would do differently... 1)Strongly discourage barking 2)Never allow play biting 3)Watch him much closer while housebreaking to prevent accidents, and be able to correct (and clean) the accidents that do occur. 4)Enroll him in puppy kindergarten. 5)Start Obedience Training at a much earlier age. I think that's it for now, but I'm sure there's more! |
I think I may do clicker training next time. It just seems to make things so clear! |
I have had Taz about a month and we started clicker training within 2 weeks. He is 11 months old and kinda new how to sit and shake. (But wouldn't stay put for very long). In 2 weeks he sits, lays down, shakes & gives high five. He will come most of the time when called. He used to bolt out the door at my sister in laws, now he stops when I call him. We are working on heel right now. The stay command needs more work and he is not used to all distractions yet. But for 2 weeks he has changed for the better. He also is learning roll over. |
Here's a couple: I would have never started with the potty pads in his playpen because even after I switched to taking him outside he already thought it was "ok" to potty in the house. So its hard for him to learn how to tell me he has to go out. :confused: I would have started brushing his teeth everyday from word go instead of everyother day or every third day cause it's still a hellish experience everyday (as is combing his face). :eek: I would have never let anyone (friends/family) encourage the play biting or the barking. :mad: I would have taught him better manners with guests as now he gets really excited and jumps all over them. :rolleyes: In general I wish I had been in a house without carpet when I first got him, so that I would feel comfortable letting him out without a bellyband. But I'm fixing that this weekend by moving... can anyone say hardwood floors throughout? :p |
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