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#18637 - 08/06/2003 01:24 AM |
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I am having a problem trying to decide where to place my 6 month old GSD's kennel within my home. It is currently in my home office where either myself or my wife spend most of our day and when we're not in the office we are outside with the dog. Does anyone know if it is important that there be an extended amount of time where he is out of our sight (in the kennel)? I'm pretty new at this and I may be thinking into this too much but it seems like any time apart would make a stronger bond between us when we were together. As it is now, he seems kinda bored at times when we take him out to play and I think the fact that he always has eyes on us may have something to do with it.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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#18638 - 08/06/2003 02:21 AM |
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I'm not an expert on that either put I'll put in my two cents. I think it's a good idea that he be crated away from you at times as well, or atleast where he can't see you. Otherwise, later on he may become insecure when left alone, as he's too use to being around you all the time. But the more time you spend with him, the stronger the bond, NOT the other way around. Isolation for long periods of time would only bore him to death. When out of his crate, give him a reason to be excited. Play ball with him every time you get him out or whatever he likes to do. Sometimes, just a walk in not enough.
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#18639 - 08/06/2003 12:44 PM |
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I am a true believer of keeping a dog either in a crate (large-enough for him to be comfortable) or in a kennel.
Keeping them away from you, during the day, and night time builds their frustration, drive, and when you take them out, they are all out willing to please you, as well as work harder.
Keeping them outside, also builds character and tougness in my opinion.
It's a working dog after-all, and it should be used to any climate or weather.
You can even built their drives while they are in a crate or kennel, by whipping the tug-toy, and moving it in front of them, and then just go back home: it drives them nuts that they cannot get to the "prey"
Anyone disagrees with my opinion???
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#18640 - 08/06/2003 01:36 PM |
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Actually, yes, I disagree with the extent of your isolation. I do like a dog to have an outside kennel and to have time on his own, for sure. But he gets plenty enough of that when I'm at work and sleeping. The rest of the time, they're with me. If they've been out all day Saturday and Sunday and I have club at nite and I know they're a little tired from going all day, then I'll crate them for a few hours before training. That's all it takes for them to nap and recharge their batteries. IMHO, they're dogs - not cars. If you only want them around to please you for a few minutes of high powered activity and then you want to put them away, go buy a Ferrari.
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#18641 - 08/06/2003 02:05 PM |
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Originally posted by LEON SHRAIBMAN:
Anyone disagrees with my opinion??? Yes. See above.
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#18642 - 08/06/2003 02:07 PM |
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I've got to agree with Lee. Spending casual time strengthens the bond with your dog. How bout all those pats on the head he can get when you're watching TV or that peice of rotisserie chicken you would've never offered him if he was in his kennel. All these little things take account. Coming home and satisfying the social drives of the dog. People who live with their dogs have a much better bond if done properly. There's also no reason they can't be isolated a bit before training.
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#18643 - 08/06/2003 02:44 PM |
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Originally posted by Lee Baragona - Sch3FH2:
Actually, yes, I disagree with the extent of your isolation. I do like a dog to have an outside kennel and to have time on his own, for sure. - SNIP -IMHO, they're dogs - not cars. If you only want them around to please you for a few minutes of high powered activity and then you want to put them away, go buy a Ferrari. Exactly!!!!! I have been accused of not being "serious" about schutzhund because my dogs are companions first and competition objects second. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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#18644 - 08/06/2003 03:06 PM |
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Thanks for the input folks. Like I said,I'm pretty new to this and I wanted to make sure that I wasnt doing something that would diminish his drive in any way.
I guess the ol' "Absense makes the heart grow fonder" doesn't apply to dog training that much and I should stop being so paranoid.
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