Possible Topics for Puppy Training.

[CorgiMum]

Puppy Training Topics:

* Controlled Walking
* Sit
* Down
* Sit Stay
* Down Stay
* Come When Called Games
* Jumping on People
* Biting
* Chewing
* Nail Clipping
* Housebreaking
* Crate Training
* Go to your Place
* People and Puppy Socialization
* Puppy Obstacle Course for fun and confidence

[MrsGrace]

That is a great list! All of us that have or are getting puppies soon, it's good to have a clear picture of off-the-bat training to get started with. Thank you!

About "stay" as a command. Is it necessary? Just curious what everyones take on that is. Shouldn't the dog hold a command until given the release word? Making "stay" null? Or is it good to have stay trained seperately? I know with Corona, we made him "sit" or "down" until he was released, however long that was. We never used a stay really.

Opinions?

[Fluffypants]

That is a good point Grace. I usually use "stay" to let Jackie know that it might be awhile before she is released, but that I still expect her to stay put, even if I were to walk away from her.

Another one to add to that great list, Barbara - tooth & hair brushing! :D

[Jespah]

I personally think think the training of the difference of "off" and "down" are a good thing for newbies to understand. A lot of people tell their dogs to get "down" from people or whenever they put their two front paws on something. I use "off" for that.

Just a thought.

[CorgiMum]

I tend to use "sit". If I just say 'off", it does not give them an alternative.

Saying "sit' tells them what I want, rather than just what I don't want.

And I taught "stay", which lets them know that it will be....up to 3 minutes or more on the "sit" .....& maybe 30 min on the down, so get ready, you will not be given another command for a while.;)

[Fluffypants]

I personally think think the training of the difference of "off" and "down" are a good thing for newbies to understand. A lot of people tell their dogs to get "down" from people or whenever they put their two front paws on something. I use "off" for that.

Just a thought.

That's a good point Deb! I am constantly reminding Keith to say OFF, not DOWN. Training the dog is SOOO much easier than training the husband! :D

[bunnybutts]

along with the grooming section with the brush and teeth how about bath products? really not just a puppy issue - which forum should that go in?

[corgimom]

That's a good point Deb! I am constantly reminding Keith to say OFF, not DOWN. Training the dog is SOOO much easier than training the husband! :D


You are right Jessica, we are married to the same man:rolleyes: "It's off honey, NOT down":- sigh!

[C2BCAdmin]

There is a particular post from another forum I USED to go to that I would love to use here. It covers all the basics from someone who has raised many many champion pit bulls... all of which are used in some form of therapy program with young kids and elderly. This lady is amazing what she does with her pups and the article in question is one of the best I have seen for puppy socialization and raising info. I just sent her an email asking if she would mind letting me use the post here. If so, I'll add it into the puppy area as a sticky post for reference.

[CorgiMum]

That sounds like wonderful information, looking forward to reading it.

[taflar]

About "stay" as a command. Is it necessary? Just curious what everyones take on that is. Shouldn't the dog hold a command until given the release word? Making "stay" null? Or is it good to have stay trained seperately? I know with Corona, we made him "sit" or "down" until he was released, however long that was. We never used a stay really.


Technically, yes, a dog should hold a command until released, however, stay is a good back up. Stay in my book means "don't move!". Wait means you can move some, not as soild as stay.

I think that a puppy should go to puppy kindergarten if you can. It's a very good basic course.

The more commands and words your dog learns the easier they are to live with. (Says the owner with several "untrained dogs".) Do as I say not as I do on this one ok?

Peggy

[taflar]

I personally think think the training of the difference of "off" and "down" are a good thing for newbies to understand. A lot of people tell their dogs to get "down" from people or whenever they put their two front paws on something. I use "off" for that.

I do too. Off means to get "off" the couch, bed or whatever or get your paws off me if they've jumped up on me. Down means to lie down.

I don't mind my dogs jumping up, but they need to know when it's ok and when it's not.

Peggy

[Dillydoodle]

I use "off" to mean get off the couch ( like when i am eating and dillon is on the couch drooling all over the place, a firm OFF while pointing to the floor is his signal that he has to go...) I also use "off" for stop jumping on me, but i do like the idea of giving him something to do (sit) rather than something NOT to do, thanks barbara for that suggestion. I use "down" to mean lay down, i do use "stay" to reinforce the fact that i dont want to be followed if i leave the room.

Gus is not trained yet . His former home did not train him to do anything other than walk on a leash in a ring, stand nicely, and come to you if you say his name...however i have (after working with him daily for a month) finally taught him to sit.... he must have been so discouraged from sitting in his previous home that he would fight you by pushing up with his body if you pressed on his butt to try to get him to actually sit... With a lot of treats and encouragement, and a dog that really just wants to make me happy, he finally realized that sitting is what i want him to do and nothing bad will happen if he does sit! I am now working on down ( sigh) this one is turning out to be just as difficult as sit for some reason. Coming when called is no problem, walking on a loose leash he is a gem... so we start our family dog basic obedience class may 8th and this should be interesting...either way, i would just like him to learn stay...he has this thing about following me EVERYWHERE...it is really cute, but sometimes i need him to stay put and he just doesnt grasp the concept. He is a very easy dog to live with even untrained, he has basic manners and a very calm demenor that Dillon just doesnt have ( Dillon is very in your face loving everyone, Gus is calmer about his excitement).

[Jespah]

Dillon has been trained by his gypsy Mom to give you lots of kisses and love and just when you think it's all about you - he steals your earings with a little love nibble on the ear!!!!:p

[ZdogZ]

Hmmm, I wonder if Dillon has also been trained to take those earrings to his mom? We will need to check Emilie's ears!
Not long after we got Zia, she stole one of my earrings, too! I thought she had swallowed it. Luckily, I found it on the floor.

[corgimom]

Emilie, How sweet that Gus loves to follow you around - he sure has become attached to you and you have been very good to him; he probably never had this much attention before.

[Abbykat]

The 'Down' command is not used where Abby went for training - They use the 'Drop' command.

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

Weeeeellll - Chip is a people's dog - he loves everybody even if they don't like him - he loves them and he will jump on people to say hello and get their attention so I would tell him down and he learned down meant put all four feet on the floor (this was before obedience class) so when we went to obedience class, I taught Chip "lay down" when I wanted him in that position. It works but it isn't correct.:o Anyway, along comes Dale who is not a people's dog. He has a wait and see attitude and does not normally jump on people but I still am teaching him lie down when I work with him and Chip because I started off on the wrong foot and don't want to confuse Chip.

[Penutsma]

I'll have to try to remember to take the video camera with me when we get out of the truck. Maybe I can get some good shots of Delilah as she sees other drivers. She LOVES everyone! Her little nub wiggles like crazy and her ears go back and she just vibrates with wanting them to love on her! LOL She has become very affectionate to me too. She even tells me when it is time to go to bed. She sleeps with me - usually curled up behind my knees. Helps keep Mom warm on these cold nights out here. I sure look forward to warmer weather.

[Dillydoodle]

Too funny Deb! Yes Dillon is an ear licker! you wear earings around him at your own risk...this is one of the reasons i rarely wear earings... He just loves to give lots of kisses to everyone.. Gus is my little shadow and I think you are right ,linda, he must not have had so much attention before as he is a little love sponge! soaks it ALL up!

Em

[corgimom]

Emilie,

My Betsy was that way, she always had to be by me, but she wasn't a dog that suffered from seperation anxiety when I went somewhere. Even though at times, I would almost stumble over her, I sure missed that when she was no longer there.

[Dillydoodle]

I know it is tough when you lose one that you are used to having as your constant shadow... my clinton cat was that for me, he was constantly in the same room with me, where ever i was there he was... in nearly every photo of me in my home, you could see him somewhere , even if it was just glowing eyes in the background... when he passed it felt so empty in my home ( and heart of course) eventhough i still had the three other kitties... truthfully it wasnt until 6 months later when i got Dillon that that feeling finally subsided...though even now, two plus years later i still miss my special little guy.