 Meeting puppy at airport
#402314 - 10/17/2016 01:33 PM |
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I'm going to Logan airport in Boston on the 19th of this month to pick up my DDR puppy Xeus. I'll take the crate outside and find an area that is grassy with as little a distractions as possible. Then I'll reach in his crate and put a collar and leash on him. Then what would be the correct way to meet Xeus? Should I see if he comes out of his crate by himself or should I lure him out with a treat right away to make friends by saying "yes" before I give him the treat to start marker training right away Then I know he'll need to relieve himself and need some water before the 5 hr. trip home to Maine that will include a few stops on the way for him.
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I'm going to Logan airport in Boston on the 19th of this month to pick up my DDR puppy Xeus. I'll take the crate outside and find an area that is grassy with as little a distractions as possible. Then what would be the correct way to meet Xeus? Should I see if he comes out by himself or should I lure him out with a treat right away?Then I know he'll need to relieve himself and need some water before the 5 hr. trip home to Maine that will include a few stops on the way for him.
YIKES, are you talking about doing this right at Logan with aircraft going over every other minute? Not unless it's in a Small and absolutely SECURE fenced enclosure without Any chance your puppy could Escape! I've read too many Horror Stories of shipped dogs getting loose & being GONE-4-EVER at airports 
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#402316 - 10/17/2016 01:39 PM |
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I did the above in 2000 when I picked up my puppy Xena at the airport and all went well as she didn't have any problems. Maybe it was because it was at the cargo area that didn't seem to be as noisy? Like I did with my Xena I want get Xeus out of his crate asap? I guess this is really about marker training as soon as I meet him.
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#402317 - 10/17/2016 01:43 PM |
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I should add that there aren't many places around Logan airport in Boston that are quiet.
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#402318 - 10/17/2016 03:22 PM |
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I did the above in 2000 when I picked up my puppy Xena at the airport and all went well as she didn't have any problems. Maybe it was because it was at the cargo area that didn't seem to be as noisy? Like I did with my Xena I want get Xeus out of his crate asap? I guess this is really about marker training as soon as I meet him.
Maybe others here will chime-in with better advice, but this is just NOT something that I would personally Risk myself.
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#402319 - 10/17/2016 03:42 PM |
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Personally, I would just put the collar and leash on him right away and get him out of the cage and home as soon as possible. Marker training is more than luring him from the cage, marking, and treating him. There are some preliminary things you have to do to "charge the mark" before you can even begin with your marker training. With all the noise and distractions, I don't think there is anything to be gained trying to do any training until you get to a nice quiet environment at home.
Highly recommend you check out the free e-article on marker training that's available on this website. Better to start it all off on the right foot in a quiet, distraction-free environment than forcing the issue at a busy, noisy airport.
I definitely would not set up a situation where your pup could possibly bolt on you if things don't go as planned.
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#402320 - 10/17/2016 04:24 PM |
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Thank you so much Candi and Greg for your replies, I really appreciate it. I'll just stick with my original plan when I pick up Xeus and take your advice Greg and wait until I get home before I start training him. Also thanks Greg for the info on marker training. I have the article you mentioned on marker training pulled up on another page that I'll read after this post. I'll also read the e-book on marker training. I have Mr. Ellis DVD set on marker, food, and tug training in my wish list that I'll purchase asap.
If I remember correctly I read that the fear period for a puppy is between 8-12 weeks? I'll see if I can find that info here on the webboard or in an e-article or free video here.
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#402324 - 10/17/2016 10:30 PM |
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Give him a few treats through the cage front before you even open it then get a collar and leash on him immediately.
He's probably not leash trained yet so I personally would pick him up and carry him.
Who knows what came through the airport pickup area from who knows where.
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#402328 - 10/18/2016 10:21 PM |
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The cargo areas are not that bad, except for finding your cargo area(round and round (Harborside drive)and for the wait.I pull off somewhere outside of Logan. As Bob mentioned, a lot hits the ground around pick up area. You'll be heading away from the city going to Maine, many spots to pull over in just a few minutes. I wouldn't worry about training at that time.Good luck.
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#402330 - 10/18/2016 10:44 PM |
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As Tammy said many places to pull over.
One thing I avoid on highway rest stops is that many have an area for dogs to relieve them selves.
In particular with a puppy I avoid those like the plague.
Dogs from all over the country hit those and leave who knows what.
I just carry supermarket plastic bags for clean up and walk my dogs in a grassy area away from those dog "potty" areas.
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