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Originally Posted by eva247 Poohbearsmum - That was great help!!! and yes, you are right about the house training however, he just refuses to pee outside but I know with a bit of patience this should be rectified quickly.
You are also more than likely right about the fear stage as even just a moment ago Kane heard a noise outside and he barked went to the door and then flew back in between my legs. Whatever I'm doing in the house, Kanes there either laying in between my legs or on top of my feet!
Quick question for you - my boyfriend only comes up at weekends and Kane is absolutely besotted with him (piddles everytime he gets here and he strokes him) but when it comes to playing with each other - its like having 2 bloody dogs - the games never get out of hand but they both just tug of war and continuosly growl at each other. I've told my boyfriend not to do this as something tells me that problems could arise but he thinks I'm being silly |
re: toilet training. Mick Trainer wrote an excellent piece on this subject, entitled "Toilet Training Explained" (to the best of my recollection) which can be found with a simple search. I urge you to read it. ;) Toilet training takes persistance, patience and eyes in the back of your head. Raising a puppy is not dissimilar from raising a human child, and if you don't have the time to do it right, then, the way I see it, you have two choices... you can return the pup to the breeder, or you can have a 100lb dog pissing and pooping all over your home, because he hasn't learned the rules (and if it reaches THIS point, you will have no one to blame but yourself) At 10weeks, he has the ability to be nearly completely house trained, if you take the time to do it.
Tug play can be a good thing, and can in fact be incorporated into training your pup - BUT- this should be structured play, short sessions, and always initiated by the person, and ended by the person. The pup needs to learn rules. However, if this is your pup, and you do not like this type of play, then enforce your stance on this. Consistancy is the most important part of rearing a pup.
RE: hearing noises that startle him.... Please tell me how you are handling these "surprises" that come up.
Regards,