Dominant dog collar huh? maybe an electric collar would be better- he really acts like a puppy himself.
I am torn because I did find a stray so now I have 2 puppies- I am really working hard on all the tips given on seperation of them etc.. but it is difficult with a 4 year old and my husband.
If I was single this would be easier as I am motivated but life sometimes gets in the way.
If your pup is chewing on pant legs and sofa, etc., and redirecting for whatever reason does not work, you can try bitter apple. Spray it on your furniture, pant legs, etc., and the pup may lick it, but quickly learn to dislike it. The problem though, I have found, is you sort of have to keep up with the spraying as the taste apparently does not last long. My pup used to love to chew on the leash she dragged around the house, so I soaked it in bitter apple and she stopped for good after a few months.
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Flat collar for 4 month old puppy. No need to correct, simply don't give him the opportunity. Look up the last 10 posts I made on puppy threads, so I don't have to type it all out again.
Then later when the dog is older and understands what is expected from him, prong collar. No choke crap. Certainly no dominant dog collar unless there is some severe issue that warrants it, which is unlikely unless you screw up the puppyhood pretty badly, or really have a dog that tough.
Thank you for the info- I am starting to understand the concepts-
Older dog should have a prong collar- is this at all times or just certain times?
I am not giving these puppies any chances to do much wrong now with what I am doing ( crate training, supervision, etc..)
DH seems to think it is ok to let them out when they cry.
This morning I took them out for potty, and play time, then back in the crate for feeding, Fenway (hound/spaniel 4mo) cried and cried and knocked his food all over the place- I ignored him.
DH said I was being cruel as he had been in the crate all night and now he was back in. I had him out for at least 30 minutes to play and go potty- I didn't think that was a bad idea.
I would prefer to have the 2 dogs - I can do it I just need some support.
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The puppy would still have to be separated from other dogs during puppyhood anyway.
Prong collar: Only at a point in time when the dog understands 100% what the command means that they are given, and not neccesarily an "all the time" thing either. My dogs haven't worn prong collars in over a year.
Prong collar: Only at a point in time when the dog understands 100% what the command means that they are given, and not neccesarily an "all the time" thing either. My dogs haven't worn prong collars in over a year.
At what age did you feel the dogs were when they understood 100% what the command means? This will help me a lot if I have a general idea. Right now I am clueless as to the answer.
Meaning- that a 4 month old can not possibly fall into that category but a 1 year old should? ( just an example)
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10-12 months... but age doesn't have everything to do with it. How good you are at teaching the command is more important. I am in no hurry personally. I start obedience around 10 months old and it takes as long as it takes. Alot of people mis-read the dog and feel the dog understands what they are being asked, when in reality, the dog doesn't get it 100%, but maybe 80% and ends up getting corrected for it the 20% of the time when he doesn't get what you mean.
I am working on some commands- I think fenway knows what Sit means- if he does it he gets a reward- if not- no big deal- I am trying to teach and redirect- not reprimand him- is this the right idea for his age? 4mo
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