Memphis Skyline Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Who here has a dog? As of October, I will be a dog owner and I can't wait. What kind of dog have you got? Any advice about training a puppy?We are getting a Cairn Terrier puppy.dogs > cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Who here has a dog? As of October, I will be a dog owner and I can't wait. What kind of dog have you got? Any advice about training a puppy?We are getting a Cairn Terrier puppy.dogs > catsHi there MCJI have a 2 and a half year old german shep. I got her when she was about 3 months old. My advice would be having lots of patience and seriously "puppy proof your house " I had lots of experience with door facings being chewed and a hallway carpet torn up when I left her on her own for a few hours!!Its a normal phase tho and they learn quick. Theres lots of info out there and really good training books. I would deffo recommend training school when they are 6 months old as it does them the world of good. They become accustomed to other dogs and people and learn behaviour skills. Also I would recommend the toilet training pads you can get for house training (you can pick them up from pets home down at the beach).Put plenty newspaper round as puppy bladders are quite weak when they are excited and playful!! lolDon't put your pup straight on foods like pedigree chum and all that. You are best to use puppy foods that you can get at places like pets at home. Gives them the foundations of a healthy diet at an early age.One last thing I would recommend is insuring your pup. Its an extra cost but its worth it if your pup develops any skin, diet or even at worst case hip displacement as some dog breeds are vunerable to have at an early age even if they are hip scored. Trust me, vet bills can be expensive if your dog is not insured.Thats my advice anyway, gimme a shout if you need puppy food brand names or anything else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Leave the radio on when you leave them alone at home, keeps them calmer and reduces the chances of furniture being ruined. Also ensure any shoes that you care about is kept well out of reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Leave the radio on when you leave them alone at home, keeps them calmer and reduces the chances of furniture being ruined. Also ensure any shoes that you care about is kept well out of reach.Lol yeah totally agree with the shoe thing!Its always one shoe as well they chew, not the pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Don't kiss it on the mouth, whatever you do. Gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Give them weetabix. Puppies love weetabix....and cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 and chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottST Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 and chocolate.i'm sure, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 chocolateIf you are going to give your dog choccy,give it doggy chocks.DON'T give it normal choccy as they can't digest it properly...it's a bit of a poison for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 ...and cigarettes. Dogs love cigarettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 A tipple of 10 year old Whisky each day helps them grow big and strong according to Dog Weekly magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Your God Now Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 They don't mind a bit of fillet steak either.. medium-rare, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Watch the dog whisperer on nat geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Put them in the washing machine once a month. Dry them in the tumble dryer, or a microwave if the tumble dryer isn't available.Works wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I had a cairn terrier when I was dead little. But then when my step-mum at the time moved in, she told us it had conveniently "run away" so her shit skinny greyhound thing could take the reigns. Whack.My mum used to breed Rottweilers. Rottys are mint. I would like to have one when I am older and have a house with a garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sloth Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm an irresponsible dog owner... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Skyline Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thanks for the advice. I love the Dog Whisperer! Ever see the once where he went around New Orleans collecting all the pets left abandoned after Hurrican Katriona? So sad. That program often makes me cry. The man is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 This is Button our Lhasa Apso. She's 4 months old now. Give your dog plenty of attention but also give him/her space. Set the ground rules so it knows that you're the boss.I ignore Button for the first 5 minutes in the morning so she knows that she's not the centre of attention.I would get some training mats. They really help establish a pattern for toilet training. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Skyline Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Oh my god look at that wee face! She is so cute!I hadn't actually thought about using the training pads - we were going to do crate training. How do you train using the mats then? How do they tell the difference between the mats and the carpet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 that dog is well cute!My sis has a one year old golden-doodle, she took him to puppy school and even tho he's the most chilled puppy ever...he would just lie down sprawled while the other dogs shagged each other..Thennow at 1 - he's such a dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Skyline Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 That is one cool dog. He looks like he could sing the blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 You know how they say owners look like their pets? If Leona Lewis owned one of these dugs that would be well true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Because it's black? You fucking racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Eh? Get a grip and stop looking to start controversy that isn't there. She has always reminded me of an Afghan hound or some such, I dunno why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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