jass.91

My girl Zara; (was originally going to be Zeus, but Zara suited her better)

She loves sleeping on the cement during the day and in her crate at night.

She also loves eating leaves :/ and chewing!

She's so clever, she already knows what bed means, and goes to the toilet in the right spot!

When she grabs you reach down and scruff her, growl and walk off. If she comes and wont bite offer her a toy or treat. She doesnt know any better but biting needs to stop ASAP

I actually read this in another of your posts that persephone linked, so I tried it,

it worked the first time I did it. But then after that she'd think it was a game and it would rev her up more.

I tried a different type of yelp this morning and it seems to work, she left my feet alone then. Then I gave her a nice roo bone to chew on.

I know it's normal for puppies to bite.

But my GSD puppy is biting my feet whenever I go outside.

When I go to grab a toy she can bite she follows me and keeps biting

Also she is biting our hands.

I try to walk inside and leave her alone for a couple of minutes, but then she races me to the door like it is a game?

I also tried yelping but she just thinks the game gets funner then.

I've tried saying no sharply and giving her a time out.

Is it something puppies generally grow out of? I don't know what to do.. any advise would be marvelous. I don't want to have to wear shoes whenever I go outside to be with her. :/

That is a good question! I'd like to see what people say too. Was thinking of doing the same thing with my puppy.

Congratulations by the way

Casper (our recently dearly departed 14 yo yellow lab) nudged his whole life....for some loving, food, attention or just because. He'd nudge legs, under arms, necks...no body part was safe :D I really miss the nudging

Awww. He sounds like a darling. Rest in peace sweet Casper.

Is she doing it in an affectionate way?

That guy's pretty cool, and his puppy is adorable :D

:D How exciting for you Sarah!

..Trust me.. The only question that is stupid is an un-asked one!

This site is great for info I'm soaking it up too before we get out beautiful German Shepherd on Saturday! sooo clooose

Nice to meet you!

Jas

Ahh well thats good, just angry voice hmm seems like your'e really trying hard to come up with more constructive things to occupy her clever mind. I can't think of any right now but if I do I shall let you know :D

Please don't get mad at her for being destructive when she's only bored maybe try hiding treats and toys around the yard?

More challenging things for her to do.

Absolutely giggling hardcore at Hoover and Elbie sleeping hahahah they are sooo cute! Esp the one where he is half on lap, half dangling.. at the computer! hehehe

She was doing Obedience with GSD club but she was hard to control due to high drive and her not responding to any collar we used. Since then I was able to consult with a friend who trains dogs professionally. Which has helped heaps with the lead work and we now can walk her behaving within reason. I try to walk her 3 times a week or more. We have been working hard on her being allowed in and sitting on her bed instead of running all over the place, teaching her fetch etc. Yes this week she is bored as in sydney it's been teeming with rain all week. Mind you the more exercise the more off the planet she seems to be and we also get more destruction as well.

We've always obedience trained our dogs but this one is a different kettle of fish (dog).

I've always wondered why people are so scared to walk their dogs in the rain. Personally theres nothing I love more then going for a long walk in the rain, then jumping in a nice warm shower when I get home.

Sounds like she has abit of cabin fever.

hahahaha this is the cutest thing ever! Poor sweety.. how is he going with the moon now?

her full name is Zeus Killer Kelly

Awww what an awesome name!!! 8 days? Wow lucky you! We have to wait until around the 8th of August!

Thanks! I think it's awesome too.. my OH said to me after I told him her name "That's dumb, Dogs don't have last names!" hehehe I said "you're dumb and my dogs can have whatever names I like!"

Haha I guess it's even more exciting for me because it's the first time I've had a dog really.

I mean, we've had family dogs growing up, but I've never had my own dog.

I've dreamed of this day ever since I moved out of home (about 4 years ago!)

I would die if I had to wait until August. It was going to be the 11th August, but she gets vaccinated, wormed, microchipped on the 29th.

Hi guys! I seem to be having such a hard time waiting for Zeus. Even though I get her in 8 days, it feels like the last two days have taken foreverrrrrrr.

-Must occupy mind to stop thinking about her haha.

Wait, Zeus is a girl?? You named her after a king of the gods?

YESSSS haha :D her full name is Zeus Killer Kelly. I was going to name her Killer, but my OH thought that was silly.

Hi guys! I seem to be having such a hard time waiting for Zeus. Even though I get her in 8 days, it feels like the last two days have taken foreverrrrrrr.

-Must occupy mind to stop thinking about her haha.

get an innotek static bark collar for small dogs, they work on a warning and level system. The dog will get a tiny stim and only if it keeps barking will the level go up one, then another, then another. It's a successive one that is fair on the dog and teaches it quality over quantity barking. You can always up the start level if the lowest does nothing.

That sounds really good actually

AHHHHHHDORABLE!!!!!!!!!! SOO CUTE WADZ!!!

Grumpysmurf, what type of dog is he?? He's beautiful!!

He's a Multigen Australian Labradoodle. I realise many on this site are against these designer dogs, but we are just in love with them

You might like to have a read of the rules of the site

This site was created for pure bred dog discussion

The primary purpose of this forum is to promote and discuss pure bred dogs (as recognised by the ANKC) so we ask you respect our aim when visiting here. If you own a cross breed dog, you are also welcome here, but we ask that you refer to it by it's proper name (eg a pug-x or cavalier-x instead of the designer term 'pugalier'). Please do not start threads asking what breeds people think make up your cross-bred dog or to express your outrage at the latest designer dog you saw. We prefer to concentrate our discussion on the pure bred dog (ANKC recognised).

Please don't feel unwelcome here Grumpysmurf!

DOL is packed full of advice but there are a lot of drama queens around here. Stay and chat, your puppy is lovely and there's plenty of advice to be found among these pages! :D Trust me, raising a puppy is hard, you're gonna need us! ;)

haha you can say that again.. I don't understand why people get so upset about such trivial matters?

Grumpysmurf, you have a beautiful Labrador x Poodle pup Thankyou for sharing such a gorgeous pic.

yeah? Most things are like that.. eg. ekka, sexpo etc

Thanks for the heads up probably wont go. I'll probs organize a doggy picnic for us brisbane guys :D

...Well I missed the Brisbane one but....

Woofstock is a non-stop party coming to Ipswich on Sunday 16th October 2011 at Limestone Park from 9am till 4pm

!!!!!!! I am hoping to go to that one! :D

Deffinately. You guys rock

This is my little bundle of cuteness.

Get her in 10 days.

Uhh just basics whilst she is little although I will continue on with obedience.

Awesome! Thankyou so much! I might see you there soon Puppy play group looks awesome!