Ana Kozlowsky Webboard User Reg: 01-21-2010
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I believe the social isolation phase in the GW is intended for adult dogs only:
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So during these first few weeks I take care of the dog by feeding him, giving him water and exercise but I don’t act all GUSSSSHY over him. When I take him for a walk I don’t play with him-- I simply walk him and put him away.
The dog senses an aloof attitude from me. Dogs know that pack leaders are aloof. You don’t see an alpha wolf run around acting like a happy puppy in front of his pack members.
Now with puppies this is obviously different. But that is all covered in my eBook on GROUND WORK FOR PUPPIES.
There are several puppy articles on this website: Housbreaking a puppy Socializing puppies Puppy groundwork - "When we are tired of dealing with the pup it goes into its crate." - it does not mention social isolation and 24/7 crating of puppies.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Sherwin, you have received some good answers here for more appropriate schedules. You've applied a social isolation protocol to a puppy. I emailed LB because it's been a while since I watched the PS video, and I can't specifically address how you went somewhat awry.
But you posted, and you have received some good answers. Please don't allow a habit of having to go in the crate get started. The dog needs to be outside when he has to go, and then you want to party with him when he goes outside.
He has already had to go inside because he was in the wrong place, so you want to get his out of that budding habit (which was an owner error ) immediately.
It's great that you posted. You want to set that guy up for success, and part of that will be to have him outside to potty so often that no accidents have to happen.
Sherwin, now that this has been cleared up for you, I'm sure you are going to be able to see some good progress as long as you make sure your pup gets the appropriate time and attention with you! Plus, YOU are going to enjoy your dog sooo much more! The schedule you've been keeping certainly hasn't been fun for your pup and I'm sure it was making you wonder "why exactly did I get a pup???"...
Keep us posted with your progress and any questions.
Nora Ferrell Webboard User Reg: 02-10-2008
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Sherwin, I just saw this thread and wanted to let you know that I did the same thing when I got my pup. She was six months old and I was confused with that same video for a few days.
As a matter of fact, I have made just about every mistake one can make with a dog. But, persevere, and you will have a great pet. Mine is terrific, now.
i thought social isolation was also part of pack structure training for pups. i guess i was wrong. anyways i'm taking him out more often now, and giveing him more attention. i'm not the gushy type of person so over-attention won't be a problem. =)
i started marker training yesterday, so far he knows his sit (as long as he knows i have a treat w/ me).
Are you maybe making the common mistake of displaying the reward like a bribe?
Because of the title of this thread, I hope you will consider opening a new thread about beginning marker training with the pup.
just an update, so far no more accidental potty in the crate. i've been letting the pup out of the crate and roam the room more often w/ the umbilical, and taking it out of the house more often.
i usually do marker training in the morning after its potty break, before its meal.
i have The Power of Training Dogs with Food with Michael Ellis, so i blazed though all 4 hours of the video in one sitting.
i did luring, the touch pad, sit, and down from stand.
as for sitting only when i have a treat, i was luring it to a sit position since it wasn't offering me a sit.
anyways, i think i need to focus more on engagement, but like you said my marker training for the pup is for another thread.
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Please don't allow a habit of having to go in the crate get started. The dog needs to be outside when he has to go, and then you want to party with him when he goes outside. 
) immediately.
You want to set that guy up for success, and part of that will be to have him outside to potty so often that no accidents have to happen.
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