New puppy questions

[Happy Hippo]

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Here's something you don't want to do with your new puppy:

Guilty of DWC ? driving while canine

Who could have expected it? Car crashes when woman lets dog take wheel

BEIJING - You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

A woman in Hohhot, the capital of north China's Inner Mongolia region, crashed her car while giving her dog a driving lesson, the official Xinhua News Agency said Monday.

No injuries were reported, although the vehicles involved were slightly damaged, it said.

The woman, identified only be her surname, Li, said her dog "was fond of crouching on the steering wheel and often watched her drive," according to Xinhua.

"She thought she would let the dog 'have a try' while she operated the accelerator and brake," the report said. "They did not make it far before crashing into an oncoming car."

Xinhua did not say what kind of dog or vehicles were involved, but Li paid for repairs.

 

[chuckdman]

have not seen it , but my wife raves about the "dog whisperer" i guess he can tell you how to train any dog, or break them of bad habits !!!

He came out with a book. Its Called Cesar's Way by Ceasar Millan. I read it and it has a lot of filler celebrity stuff but it is a OK read for $20

The best take away I got from the book (actually the girlfriend) - Treat the dog like a dog. It is not a child, it is an animal, do not let it go where a human goes like a couch or a bed. When going through door ways always lead and then let him follow... Teach him to walk beside you and never in front. Use a choke chain or prong collar if required. Leaders lead, followers follow.
Consistency is the key both in teaching him new tricks and when you need to correct him.

Enjoy the pup!

 

[Agent 0659]

Treat the dog like a dog. It is not a child, it is an animal, do not let it go where a human goes like a couch or a bed. When going through door ways always lead and then let him follow... Teach him to walk beside you and never in front. Use a choke chain or prong collar if required. Leaders lead, followers follow.

If that nonsense is what you got out of that book, it can kiss my arse!!

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[DeadPrez]

She is a crazy crazy bitch...

You know how they say, dogs look and act like their owners :iagree:

you hit the nail right on the head my friend :yup

my sister's dog absolutely LOVES getting sprayed by the hose :shrug:

its fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhh:jump: :mj23:

 

[Old School]

great advise SIXFIVE..

had 3 big labs for a long time...oldest lived 16 years...

will just add a few suggestions,,

NEVER EVER FEED DOG HUMAN FOOD..

TOP QUALITY FOOD ...PRO PLAN or others..
expensive....but will add years to dogs life.

establish place in the house w/blanket that dog is to be when told to lay down.dog will learn that is his seat at the games and be happy just to hang out with ya.

keep dog off of all furniture..instill that now...don't wait...major part of master/dog relationship..

DO NOT ALLOW anyone[ANYONE TO feed table scraps of any kind to dog..nohow noway no place...NEVER ..NEVER .NEVER

the healthier you raise the dog the longer it will be alive...sounds simple but to many dog owners treat their dogs like humans...

they ARE NOT HUMANS..they are dogs...diet,exercise and love and especially obedience are crucial to having the pet that you can take w/ you to hang out..

my labs went just about everywhere w/me...the 3 of them were 350 pounds of best buddies at picnics,softball games and even on dates..BUT...THEY LEARNED TO KNOW THEIR PLACE..."sit".."lay down" and my favorite "find a seat in the stands"[back of my F150 while I was playing softball up and down the East Coast]are commands are to be adhered to ...there are no if ands or buts...

Patience....Lab and lab/mix do not grow out of puppyville quickly...chewing will drive ya nuts for a while...especially shoes and socks...bed posts..table legs etc...chewable synthetic bones that SIXFIVE suggested are crucial...GO TO COSTCO and get the EXTRA LARGE BOX.:mj07: ..MONEY:scared BACK GUARENTEE

SIXFIVE said it best......................"Have fun with your puppy, and make sure you are the master and not him."

IF I EVER LEARN HOW TO POST A PIC...I WILL SHOW YOU FOLKS A PIC OF A 110 POUND LAB SITTING IN THE BACK OF MY F150 w/the tailgate backed up to the chain-link fence along the left field line.I'm pitching ...dog watching...happened a 1,000 times....MAN OH MAN ...the good lookin babes that dog could pickup:toast:

 

[Penguinfan]

How much should this thing be eating? Everywhere I look on the internet it says 1-2 cups a day spread out over three feedings, but he sure want to eat more than that???????????

Am I starving the little guy?

 

[SixFive]

How much should this thing be eating? Everywhere I look on the internet it says 1-2 cups a day spread out over three feedings, but he sure want to eat more than that???????????

Am I starving the little guy?

some breeds will overeat; I've never had a dog that would. I always just left the food out and the dog ate as he saw fit. I also never fed wet food, just good old dry puppy chow and dog chow. I've heard of "bird dogs" overeating and really suffering/dying from it.

 

[Penguinfan]

Thanks SixFive, you seem to have quite the knowledge on dogs.

I'll be honest, I have never really been a dog lover in the past, but the kids wanted this thing more than Christmas, he's kinda growing on me already, we'll see.

 

[Chadman]

As for the never up on furniture thing, that is kind of up to the owner, and depending on the breed, it can be altered a bit. We allow our Golden up on some furniture - we all like to lay with the dog and pet him while we watch tv and be lazy...that kind of thing. And he sleeps on the boys bed sometimes. But I stood firm on not allowing him up on our bed...he is too big. He never even tries to get up there after being stern and strong with him about that bed. He senses what is ok and what is not...and as a golden he really wants to please. I think the lab part will be a bit more stubborn, but they are very trainable, for sure.

He is quick to do whatever we tell him to, as we worked hard on being firm early on. At least I did.

 

[SixFive]

Thanks SixFive, you seem to have quite the knowledge on dogs.

I'll be honest, I have never really been a dog lover in the past, but the kids wanted this thing more than Christmas, he's kinda growing on me already, we'll see.

you bet, brudda!! I've never had a fat dog, so leaving the food out worked for me. If you have concerns, ask your vet to be sure.

Also, my posts all concern house dogs. I've always been of the school that if you're going to have dogs as pets and not just pure working dogs, they should live inside. Unlike some other guys, I always allowed mine up on the bed no matter how big they were, and I also always had "biscuit dogs". Nothing like letting the dog clean your plate, lol!! Good way to teach them tricks too. Like Chad said, though, that's owner preference.

 

[Penguinfan]

 

[kneifl]

Great looking dog, he looks playful. Now you just need to get him some good chew toys. Otherwise, Penguinfan's furniture could be in for quite a treat.

kneifl

 

[Agent 0659]

Turns out the wife is scared to death of dogs, who knew?

I would still love to know how you can marry a woman, and have children with her and NOT know about this???


That is truly remarkable..

Did you bother to catch her name?

:com:

 

[Penguinfan]

I would still love to know how you can marry a woman, and have children with her and NOT know about this???


That is truly remarkable..

Did you bother to catch her name?

:com:

You get hung up on the stupidest things (and apparenty so does your fiance).

I already said I was never a dog person, so the converstaion never came up, when the kids decided they wanted a puppy, and I mentioned a German Shephard, go figure, the converstion came up.

 

[Agent 0659]

You get hung up on the stupidest things (and apparenty so does your fiance).

I already said I was never a dog person, so the converstaion never came up, when the kids decided they wanted a puppy, and I mentioned a German Shephard, go figure, the converstion came up.

Its FianceE, but I will give you credit for not pushing the E hard enough the second time.

And I'm not really hung up, it is just ludicrous that's all. What in all the days you 2 dated before you got married and settled down, you never encountered a dog?



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