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labbylicious

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  1. Being the Breed 101 Thread, can you guys try keep it to the original questions? Chit chat makes it hard to find answers and defeats the purpose of this particular thread. Thankyou :D
  2. Is there somewhere he can sleep outside too? A nice warm spot to snuggle to and just be comfy? Are balls a no no for little labby legs? Are you feeding him chicken wings/necks small bones yet? Not sure about age? That can make going outside verrrrry exciting!
  3. If you can take her to a spot where there is likely to not have been many other dogs, that would be better. Reduces the risk of diseases etc. Yea the lead and collar might not be welcomed well, but good time to start. You don't want her trying to run away. If she doesn't go, no worries.
  4. We were due to get our lab pup a few months ago but it fell through. I'm living vicariously though everyone else until we find another a little bit down the track
  5. Ooh a really good training treat is chicken! Poach a chicken breast in some water and chicken stock then just shread it into little bits for them.. its a nice healthy yummy treat for them! Then freeze the water in little ice cubes trays for a tasty treat outside sometimes! Oh I want my puppy !
  6. If the list isn't too long, what have you tried and ruled out already?
  7. Have you done some reading on training puppies yet? I have read alot of people on here recommend this website.. http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/your-...puppy-education The "come" command generally happens a bit later down the track.. sit, down and stay are generally the easier ones to start with. Before starting with specific commands, I would be inclined to want to teach the pup the basics around the house..where it can and cannot go, how you want her to behave, concentrate on toileting (NEVER let her out of your site). Toilet training, as in being 100% reliable even when you're not around, takes more than a few days/weeks. Stay away from the petstore. I know which one it is and I can't imagine what they would have to offer you. Most vets run good ones. Choose one that comes recommended Take your puppy everywhere with you..carry her if you're in an area where there is likely to have been alot of dogs so she doesn't catch anything. Expose her to different people, noises ans sights. Always act nonchalant-if you soothe her and fuss over her she will only think there is a reson to be scared and it will make it worse..tough love! Once your puppy comes home, from the very beginning, treat her how you intend for it to be in the long run. Hopefully Huski will see this thread and give some good advice re- beagles! ETA: he may also have some advice on dog parks .. at the very least, don't take her to one until she is fully vaccinated, and preferably never with other dogs-it's a recipe for disaster. Actually, maybe so a search on the threads (top right hand corner of the page) on "dog park" and have a read
  8. I dare say he has you well trained If he is physically fine, then it really should be ignored. He is obviously very determined-and as he has achieved results once now, he will be even more determined It's a battle of wills really .. who can outlast the other! Does he whine as soon as you put him in the laundry or does it not start until later? You said he spent the night at some relatives house.. does this happen regularly? Is he the kind of dog that could be sensitive to sleeping in a place that changes often? Crates are a great idea.. putting it in the room for a while can help rectify the problem if they are lonely etc. Better option than having them in the actual bed with you, IMO.
  9. Did you take the puppy out to the toilet? Does the puppy have somewhere warm to sleep? Bed? Crate? Blanket? in a familiar place? Is the puppy in any pain? Unwell? Seems strange that it would start now after a few months of not whining. Don't put the puppy back in the bed with you unless this is something you are happy with doing for the rest of his life. He is not 8 weeks old anymore..he needs to learn.
  10. That has been mentioned before (can't for the life of me find the post on here) about all the ratings and real ingredients and contents of dry dog foods.... TIA
  11. I think he may be part Bullmastiff at least. I'm just saying that's what he looks like. http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/inform...bullmastiff.asp Breed info ^ eta: http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/inform...ull-terrier.asp to compare
  12. I think thats the point? Put larger pieces in there so they're harder to get out. Some dogs just don't like peanut butter as well.. it may be what you're putting in the kong rather than the kong itself?
  13. He he Continue with the water sprayer. That worked with our dogs years ago.. we only had to take it out and he would stop what he was doing!!! And no, he didn't end up with a fear of water ( I could anticipate that coming fom someone!)
  14. Also a loud (not yelling) "ugh ugh!!", then follow up with distraction (bone, chew toy) and then praise for doing the right thing. The aim is for him to associate chewing the carpet with your displeasure and chewing the bone with pleasing you. Oh I want another puppy!!! And don't worry..they're not like this forever
  15. How old is the pup? You can also teach your puppy that its not ok to do those.. discipline works as well as distraction I know everyone here loves kongs.. our old dog was never fussed on them because the food just got stuck in there..he was lazy and couldn't be bothered trying to get it out of one little hole. I have seen, (they ahve them at the big petshop near where I live) a different brand, but same concept, type of toy. Its the shape of an egg, but the top half of it, when sitting upright, itsn't solid, its kind of like netting-its made of rubber and very sturdy I woudl think. My sister has one for her dog and its good because there are lots of holes they can try and get the food out of..keeps them entertained for aaaaaaages! She puts chicken necks in there and her little ones take about 40 mins with it in their crates just licking and chewing She also sometimes uses big chunk of cheese, or occasionally salami squished in there. Just remember to make sure your puppy knows that not only is the chewing the bone GOOD, but that the chewing the carpet is BAD!
  16. They also have a verrrry high salt content
  17. How long have you tried each method? I would think at least a week to really show the pup you mean it and are being consistent rather than changing from one method to the other each 2 or 3 days
  18. Can you do a search in the threads on here for biting? There are many of them that contain a wealth of information for you that may help Just had a look.. if you go to the search button up the top, then select "more search options" then type "biting" in the search field and select puppy problems in the drop down menu.. it will bring up heaps of threads
  19. Did you do any research before you got 2 pups about owning and bringing up two pups at the same time? It's hard to do these things reactively rather than proactively I believe ..
  20. Oh I get you So the pup will be inside during the day on its own? Will you have pads on the floor or something? I don't know anything about that, and probably wouldn't do it myself, so I'm not too sure sorry. Oh and also, what kind of puppy is it??
  21. From what I understand with crating/toileting... You should make sure you take your pup to the toilet before putting them in the crate and shutting the door. They will probably/possible whine for 5 mins, or an hour. Since they have only just toileted, that is unlikely to be the reason why. DON'T get the pup put during this time. If, however, they wake up 4 hours later and start whining, they likely need to go to the toilet. Take them outside (carry them so they don't get stuck on the way out), and make it very matter-of-fact...no cuddles or playing, just toilet and then back in crate. They may whine again, but again, its the same as before. I've done alot of reading on it so hopefully this is on track Re-the feeding, again, this is only my opinion from the reading I have done. The kongs sound really good, but I think it would also be good to just use a bowl every now and then too.. you may not always have a kong handy to feed them. I would use the kong to feed them when they are going to be on their own for a little while..it keeps them entertained while they're there on their own. When you say "long term confined", what does this mean to you?
  22. hi fiona if you do a search on "crate" on the forums in just the puppy section it will come up with lots of results I have seen many people post piccies on here before so you hopefully they'll be in there
  23. Just curious Have you partioned the crate inside so that its not so huge? AN XL crate would be very big and empty with only a little 12 week old GR pup in there..
  24. I agree. Crate train at night- dont use absorbent bedding either-if she eliminates at all you want her to be uncomfortable. Also, take her outside as consistently as you can. After everymeal, sleep time and play time, and every hour in between. A cue word like "toilet" or "toilet time" would be great. Do it like you would an 8 week old .. you are trying to teach her the same things so that makes sense Also, my personal opinion is not to have them in with you at night. Pu them in another room where you can hear them if they cry to be let out.
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