Lisa Ewan wrote 02/28/2006 05:02 PM Teething! #99499 - 02/28/2006 05:02 PM
Lisa Ewan Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2005 Posts: 232 Loc: Manchester, U.K. Offline	Bit of a silly question, but here goes.. Towards the end of teething, (when adult teeth are through but perhaps not fully) is this the worst time for a pup? The reason I'm asking is my pup who's nearly 6 months has suddenly started to nip/grab me and he's not done it before. Also he lets out this moany/groany noise as if to say 'these teeth coming through are doing my head in' <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> But he is still so gentle when taking food from my hand. Another thing (just remembered) is he's starting to grab at me and grab his lead when we're out walking. Could this be him testing the boundaries and/or adolescence? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Candi Campbell wrote 02/28/2006 05:13 PM IMHO, your pup is giving you corrections... [Re: Lisa Ewan ] #99500 - 02/28/2006 05:13 PM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 02-06-2006 Posts: 696 Loc: San Francisco, CA Offline	I don't allow either of the two misbehaviors you mentioned -- If you haven't read up on Ed Frawley's puppy raising & basic obedience training articles yet, that would be a good start (then you may want to move on to his Dominant & Aggressive Dogs video, if need be). How anyone can live without a dog is beyond me...
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Lisa Ewan wrote 02/28/2006 05:27 PM Re: IMHO, your pup is giving you corrections... [Re: Candi Campbell ] #99501 - 02/28/2006 05:27 PM
Lisa Ewan Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2005 Posts: 232 Loc: Manchester, U.K. Offline	OMG No! I don't allow it, whatsoever! He seems to realise too when I correct him and immediately stops. Sorry if I misled you. I just thought with it suddenly appearing, the explanation could be the final stage of teething or could it be adolescence/testing me stage?
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Candi Campbell wrote 02/28/2006 06:00 PM No, it has... [Re: Lisa Ewan ] #99502 - 02/28/2006 06:00 PM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 02-06-2006 Posts: 696 Loc: San Francisco, CA Offline	Nothing to do with teething -- IMHO, he is challenging your leadership (higher ranked dogs correct behavior they don't appreciate from lower ranked pack members with their teeth, and the leash is simply an extension of YOU)... Have you seen Ed's "Puppies 8 Weeks to 8 Months" ? How anyone can live without a dog is beyond me...
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Lisa Ewan wrote 02/28/2006 06:38 PM Re: No, it has... [Re: Candi Campbell ] #99503 - 02/28/2006 06:38 PM
Lisa Ewan Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2005 Posts: 232 Loc: Manchester, U.K. Offline	No, I haven't. I have the 'Basic OB' and just received the 'Training a competition heeling Dog'. I really value your opinion on this but it seems to be more of a play thing rather than dominance (I know I could be very wrong) There is no aggression in it whatsoever and as I said he does stop immediately when I tell him. When out walking he does it whilst he's heeling at my side with the lead loose as if to play. I did all the GW with him and he's never tried to overrule it (could this be next?)i.e. never attempts to get on furniture or go through a door first or fails to do a basic command, he's a really well behaved pup in that respect. But I will keep on my toes with him and not allow it to develop further. Thankyou Candi <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Anne Vaini wrote 02/28/2006 06:51 PM Re: No, it has... [Re: Candi Campbell ] #99504 - 02/28/2006 06:51 PM
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005 Posts: 775 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	Lisa, I would tell you to use a short leash for a while, and consider bringing along a toy or treats to redirect your pup's attention - being very careful that you are not rewarding the misbehavior. I think that as you work through the competition heeling DVD, this problem is going to correct itself completely. I want to compliment you on the work you have been doing with your dogs, and all that you have learned.
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Lisa Ewan wrote 02/28/2006 07:03 PM Re: No, it has... [Re: Anne Vaini ] #99505 - 02/28/2006 07:03 PM
Lisa Ewan Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2005 Posts: 232 Loc: Manchester, U.K. Offline	Quote: I want to compliment you on the work you have been doing with your dogs, and all that you have learned. Thankyou Anne and I intend to keep it up too. This forum and members have been invaluable, not only with training aspects but feeding too. Thankyou All <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Candi Campbell wrote 03/01/2006 11:42 AM Pack-drive or prey-drive... [Re: Lisa Ewan ] #99506 - 03/01/2006 11:42 AM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 02-06-2006 Posts: 696 Loc: San Francisco, CA Offline	Guess I'm just used to my hard, dominant, alpha Akita bitch, ha-ha -- What BREED is your pup (does he like to carry everything around in his mouth all the time, like a retriever?)... But you said he has started to NIP/GRAB you now that he's 6 months old as well & to me, this sounds more like he's testing your leadership (is he still intact?) -- Whether it's just prey-drive, or he's actually jostling for rank, you still need to handle these behaviors properly, so check out this article of Ed's: http://www.leerburg.com/qabiting.htm I think you've got a terrific pup & are doing great work with him, so keep it up & enjoy the little beastie <:-) How anyone can live without a dog is beyond me...
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Lisa Ewan wrote 03/01/2006 06:03 PM Re: Pack-drive or prey-drive... [Re: Candi Campbell ] #99507 - 03/01/2006 06:03 PM
Lisa Ewan Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2005 Posts: 232 Loc: Manchester, U.K. Offline	Thanks Candi, He's a big 'ole clumsy Great Dane pup. He doesn't carry things around like a Retriever, he LOVES to play tug and has such a grip I could possibly lift him off the ground (about 86 lb at the moment) and he wouldn't let go. I do use a 'give' command and he instantly lets go. He's still intact (vet and breeder both said to hold on until he's around 18 months unless I have any problems). Thanks for the article , going to read it now. Lisa
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Candi Campbell wrote 03/02/2006 01:06 PM Good idea ! [Re: Lisa Ewan ] #99508 - 03/02/2006 01:06 PM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 02-06-2006 Posts: 696 Loc: San Francisco, CA Offline	Last thing you want is an intact "teenaged" Dane using his TEETH to boss people around <:-O Take Ed's advice on puppy training & you won't go wrong ! How anyone can live without a dog is beyond me...
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