Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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For a really young pup, I think the mental picture you want of yourself as his "leader" is of a very enthusiastic and encouraging kindergarten teacher. Every experience is fun--and everything is designed to set the pup up to succeed. Exuberant praise for every tiny good thing...and redirection for behaviors you want to go away.
It's still possible to have lots of structure (kindergarten classes are highly structured)---but it's the tone of the structure, and the realization that everything is new to a tiny mind.
You guys are great! And I'm grateful for all of the suggestions. I've chilled out over the last couple days. I've taken him out for potty time and then after that it's free play after that with some training mixed in as opportunity allows.
If you haven't already, look into marker training for your pup - there are some good articles on this site.
You can start now with super short sessions, he'll probably love it and think learning with you is the greatest game ever. You should be able to do 1-2 minute training sessions with him for now, then go back to your play. You should be able to fit 4-5 of these in your day right now and can gradually increase in length as he gets older. Before you know it you should have a dog that is begging to train.
Example - I did a session with my 1 y/o dog tonight. She is relatively new to marker training. It was the first time working on this particular skill. Within 5 minutes she had the concept of "go to your mat" and was very eager to do so
Hi John,
Just work on bonding and housebreaking and have fun with the pup! No need for corrections or anything yet. I love letting puppies kick my ass, it's the fun part, relax and enjoy a little,
Katie O'Connor Webboard User Reg: 01-09-2007
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Quote: tracy collins
Every experience is fun--and everything is designed to set the pup up to succeed.
Hi John,
I took this approach when raising my dog as a puppy -- if there was a failure (need for a correction at this age), it was a failure on my part give clarity or control the situation/environment to ensure success.
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