| Re: Proper upbringing of a working pup. Thanks Poohbearsmon. Iblax and Hcelsa(great article), I have hitherto followed your rearing plan. I have steered clear of any obedience except "go potty","come", and "Yuck." It was my understanding to focus on drive for the first 13-14 weeks. He does go bananas sometimes with the nipping; when it does happen it is a great time to exercise patience and I let him be. He has a very heavy mouth for his age. I have the privledge to work from home so I spend all waking moments with Ace. I have for the last 2 weeks been taking him to different environments without fail. All unsupervised time is spent in his kennel which he readily accepts. Thanks everyone I really mean it. |