Ever notice how when you say 'never' or let a decision be known in public that God seems to cock His head, grin and then make you eat yor words? Uh, yeah.
Sooooo, due to a completely unforseen happening, we're getting a dog next wknd. A pug to be precise. (This after I swore left right and centre that I'd never get another after Harely died on Hallowe'en...see what I mean?) I know the current owner, so I'm confident on her read on his temperment and suitability for our family. He's 10 mths old. (I also said I'd only get a puppy 8 -10 wks, or wait on a dog from the Service Agency I know of. Yum, yum, are eating your own words fattening?)
Anyways, looking back I can so clearly see the screwups we made in Harley's training. Huge. And I will be following the crating advice I've seen over and over again when bringing a new dog into the house (either with me or hubs, or in the crate) That being said, I need to haul my butt to the bank and get a money order so that I can purchase the Obedience DVD from this site (I don't have a credit card, and no paypal option here ) Since he's already 10 mths old, crate trained, housebroken, I'm thinking that the 8wks-8mths dvd might not be applicable...but looking for some advice on that.
I'm kicking myself right now...cause if I'd gone ahead and ordered the DVDs when I first found this site, they'd be well on their way by now. Now, they'll arrive after the new dog. Sometimes though...things have a way of happening and you'd be a fool to ignore it just cause the timing isn't what you planned. Another good thing is that since I was hurt at work and the prognosis is a bit murky (nerve damage in my rt arm, no guarantee on recovery, either time or 100%)I can handle a Pug better than a Golden or similar sized dog.
Any advice on bringing in a 10 mth old that will tide me over until the DVD? Any DVD other than obedience you'd recommend?
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I love pugs. Congrats on the new family member!
You know, long before I ever had the training DVDs, I spent a lot of time just reading this site. Ed's articles, the emails he received and answered, the forum...all of that (which is free BTW) adds up to a ton of helpful information for a new puppy/dog owner. So re-read the info here and you'll be in good shape when your pup arrives.
Personally, I liked the Basic OB DVD. I have 6 training videos...all were good and all were helpful...but the Basic OB really helped me the most with training.
Pack Structure wasn't out, so I haven't seen that one yet, but everyone has said it's a "must have". Might be a good one for you, with a older pup coming into a new home.
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Quote: Sarah Morris
Personally, I liked the Basic OB DVD. I have 6 training videos...all were good and all were helpful...but the Basic OB really helped me the most with training.
I consider that one to be the must-have for a pet dog. The hub of the DVD collection.
I'd also do what Sarah says and listen to podcasts now. And read eBooks and articles.
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I would read the articles on children and dogs, and recommend the video if you have children or have them visiting from friends, relatives.
Knowing what is appropriate and what is NOT is really important, even if you don't have children.
When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
I was in the same boat with Molly. Went out to go to work and there she was. Looked for her owner and eventually figured out she was dumped so we kept her. Regretted it a time or two. I'm still trying to start my own business so I've been pressed for time here and there but I'm still glad we made the decision to keep her even when she chewed the satellite cable in two.
Basic Obedience and Pack Structure are the #1 most important especially with an older pup. You'll want to start the pack structure ground work from day one and in a week or so start using the info in Basic Obedience.
I've been reading everything in bits and pieces as a kind of 'prep' before we settled on a more solid time and buying the DVD, so I've at least got some of that under my belt. Now I feel like I'll be cramming for the next week, lol!
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Training Recommneds Please!
) Since he's already 10 mths old, crate trained, housebroken, I'm thinking that the 8wks-8mths dvd might not be applicable...but looking for some advice on that. 
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Congrats on the new family member!
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