OT/MISC A very bright(fur baby)spot for me - UPDATE, post 78
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ioujc
MARANTHA!! Even so, come LORD JESUS!!!
Look at that face>>>>>Just waiting to be spoiled ROTTEN!!
And in return, what do you get??
Only the best friend, who will stick with you through the worst of things and loves YOU more than he does himself>>>>next to GOD, the most AWESOME creature ever created!!
And in return, what do you get??
Only the best friend, who will stick with you through the worst of things and loves YOU more than he does himself>>>>next to GOD, the most AWESOME creature ever created!!
What a sweety.
Him doesn't need that big collar tho.
Him doesn't need that big collar tho.
Border Collie Dad
Flat Earther
Awwwww!!!
Sherrynboo
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Beautiful pup! I like the temporary name, I would keep it 
coloradohermit
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Love that face. And, another vote to keep Muttly Sweetwood for the name.
CaryC
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Cute puppy for sure.
If this is your first puppy, you are right in that it takes as much time as a human baby - almost.
To help house break:
1) take it outside as soon as it wakes from a nap
2) take it outside as soon as it gets through eating/drinking.
3) last thing before going to bed go out, and walk around.
4) if you see them anywhere near a door, take them out.
Don't just set it down, walk around he will pick up what to do.
DO NOT spank when you get up in the AM and there is a wet spot. It's a baby and can't hold it all night. That will change. AND he won't connect the two.
DO NOT spank if you go somewhere and come back and there is a wet spot. Still won't connect the two.
You can give it a light spanking if caught in act, AND take outside, right then. A couple of waks on the rump and No, NO. will do.
Most puppies pick it up pretty quick. Took ours 2 weeks.
Don't start something you will have to end up breaking them from - like pee pads. Getting on sofa because cute. (If you think you might not want them on there when grown - hair) If you don't mind different story. Sleeping in bed.
Ours has his own bed. 2 actually, one in the living room, to the side, and one in the bedroom. And he knows it is his, and it's death from above if anyone gets on HIS BED.
Anyone comes to visit he goes and gets in his bed, and goes to sleep, and doesn't bother anyone. I will not allow him to jump on anyone, for petting etc. Lot's of people don't like that, having someone's dog jump on them.
Keep him up to date on all his medical stuff.
For the most part everything will work out for a good and long relationship. One of the biggest things to invest in either dogs or children, and wives, is time.
If this is your first puppy, you are right in that it takes as much time as a human baby - almost.
To help house break:
1) take it outside as soon as it wakes from a nap
2) take it outside as soon as it gets through eating/drinking.
3) last thing before going to bed go out, and walk around.
4) if you see them anywhere near a door, take them out.
Don't just set it down, walk around he will pick up what to do.
DO NOT spank when you get up in the AM and there is a wet spot. It's a baby and can't hold it all night. That will change. AND he won't connect the two.
DO NOT spank if you go somewhere and come back and there is a wet spot. Still won't connect the two.
You can give it a light spanking if caught in act, AND take outside, right then. A couple of waks on the rump and No, NO. will do.
Most puppies pick it up pretty quick. Took ours 2 weeks.
Don't start something you will have to end up breaking them from - like pee pads. Getting on sofa because cute. (If you think you might not want them on there when grown - hair) If you don't mind different story. Sleeping in bed.
Ours has his own bed. 2 actually, one in the living room, to the side, and one in the bedroom. And he knows it is his, and it's death from above if anyone gets on HIS BED.
Anyone comes to visit he goes and gets in his bed, and goes to sleep, and doesn't bother anyone. I will not allow him to jump on anyone, for petting etc. Lot's of people don't like that, having someone's dog jump on them.
Keep him up to date on all his medical stuff.
For the most part everything will work out for a good and long relationship. One of the biggest things to invest in either dogs or children, and wives, is time.
Look at that! He matches your beard. LOL!
luluwhtbrd
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Puppy! Beautiful! Have fun!
For real!! What a pretty baby!
I like the name too. However, I always have to think about how it will sound to the neighborhood if I am having to call. Then, remember, I don’t care!!
So, this is your first GSD.
On a serious note however, GSDs are not like most other breeds. You’ll have to invest 500-1000 hours with it as a young dog, in order to get a properly behaved pet. Trust me on this. They’re extraordinarily smart, and if they get bored, they’ll find something with which to occupy themselves. You won’t like what they find.
Displaced hillbilly
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Lol also applies to Karelian Bear dogs as well. Very smart, lots of energy. Will make their own brand of fun if bored.
Talking about house training? When I start my pups, every time I take them I’m like “do your business “ and then when they do, I give lavish praise.
This gives me a dog later who will go outside in the rain, pee and get back inside before they get too terribly wet. They pee pretty much on command. (I say pretty much because there is always someone who has to do turns and junk, but after that they pee and are back inside.).
That’s the easiest thing in the world to do. And the first thing they seem to understand no matter how young. Comes in very handy. It’s not instant when they are small (duh) but it’s close to it.
Then we play sit. Wait and all that. At that age I’m not looking for much but they accidentally do it and it’s TINY treat time. Always always put good treats in your pocket just in case they do something you want them to do by accident. DO NOT WASH SAID TREATS. They don’t really smell great (ask me how I know).
This gives me a dog later who will go outside in the rain, pee and get back inside before they get too terribly wet. They pee pretty much on command. (I say pretty much because there is always someone who has to do turns and junk, but after that they pee and are back inside.).
That’s the easiest thing in the world to do. And the first thing they seem to understand no matter how young. Comes in very handy. It’s not instant when they are small (duh) but it’s close to it.
Then we play sit. Wait and all that. At that age I’m not looking for much but they accidentally do it and it’s TINY treat time. Always always put good treats in your pocket just in case they do something you want them to do by accident. DO NOT WASH SAID TREATS. They don’t really smell great (ask me how I know).
CaryC
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I would just make a note that it is the same with 2 YO humans. LOL
Border Collie Dad
Flat Earther
Had shepherds for 40 years and often made the statement that there would be no other kind of dog in my house.
That is until the last shepherd and the first Border Collie.
The AKC has ruined the breed as well as others they've gotten involved with.
Next to Rin Tin Tin, my first shepherd was the best there ever was.
She was really smart because she went to college with me.
I really miss that dog.
That is until the last shepherd and the first Border Collie.
The AKC has ruined the breed as well as others they've gotten involved with.
Next to Rin Tin Tin, my first shepherd was the best there ever was.
She was really smart because she went to college with me.
I really miss that dog.
night driver
ESFP adrift in INTJ sea
500-1000 is what my brother put into his German Short Hair, NOT counting, "Go get the bird."
And "FLUSH!!" kinds of commands.
And "FLUSH!!" kinds of commands.
Raggedyman
Res ipsa loquitur
TIMES TWO!!!!!!!
Raggedyman
Res ipsa loquitur
and to Rotts . . .
Potty training. The only two puppies I've had were Hermione and Hairy. Hermione potty trained in about 10 days, with only a handful of accidents. Hairy trained in ONE DAY. He's never had an accident inside. (I have no idea how that happened.)
Now, that being said, neither of my pups was ever crated at night. They slept on the bed next to me. I'm a very light sleeper, and if they started getting restless I was instantly awake. Also, a puppy can only hold its eliminations for one hour per month of age (+ 1 hour). So a two month old pup can hold it a maximum of 3 hours.
When they were young, I set my alarm to go off about every 2.5 hours. I'd get up and take them outside. Rinse and repeat. It was fantastic when they hit 6 months old. I got to sleep through the night!
Now, that being said, neither of my pups was ever crated at night. They slept on the bed next to me. I'm a very light sleeper, and if they started getting restless I was instantly awake. Also, a puppy can only hold its eliminations for one hour per month of age (+ 1 hour). So a two month old pup can hold it a maximum of 3 hours.
When they were young, I set my alarm to go off about every 2.5 hours. I'd get up and take them outside. Rinse and repeat. It was fantastic when they hit 6 months old. I got to sleep through the night!
And to labs .... and pugs. Who would have thought that regardless of size they could get into sooooo much trouble. The cat is still considering taking a mafia hit out on the pug.
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Tristan
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There is nothing in the world quite like a good dog.
Lots of good advice on the thread, CaryC knocked it out of the stadium.
Only thing I can add is if the pup is real attuned to you (many, maybe most are) then paddling may never be necessary. Just a stern look and "Bad Puppy!" can be enough - they pick up on your voice pretty quickly. Helps keep the bond intact as well.
I've heard the two most important things to teach are "Drop it!" and "Come here!". Small treats, given at the moment of compliance, are fantastic ways to train those behaviors.
I once had a dog, er best friend, who loved to run more than anything, even treats. It was a real problem teaching her to come back, until I figured out she liked going for a ride even more. LOL. She could cover the distance from the back of the neighborhood in 2 seconds flat if I opened the gate on the Ride.
Hope you're as blessed with that magnificent creature, as I have been with mine.
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CaryC
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LOL all of that is so true.
You can tell a dog in a low gruff voice "I love you very much, you big baby." And they will go to their bed with their tail between their legs.
You can also say. "you're the scum of the earth, and need to be vanished from the earth." in a normal or high voice and they think it is the greatest thing they have ever heard.
And the Jeep it is no longer mine. It belongs to the dog. He's like Mine, mine, and this Jeep is definitely mine. So where it goes, he goes.
Thanks for the compliment too.
Seeker22
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Wait a minute and blink a couple of times, and he'll need a bigger one. And a bigger food bowl and a bigger bed, like you put water on one of those carnival toys in a jug. POOF! And look at dem paws! He gonna be a big boy. With such a sweet face. Congrats, and spoil him some for me. Puppy breath is the best. Almost cancels out those needle teeth. Almost. LOL.
Adding onto CaryC's advice: I taught my 'Houlas to sit automatically when they came to a curb. It saved Dottie's life one day. Even country pups may eventually venture into town.
Seeker22
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Per Don Abney: A bored Catahoula will eat your house. BTDT
I think GSD's being scary smart would do the same.
Interactive chewtoys work. Something they can entertain themselves with when you are there and something for when you are not. Furniture or your Great Grandma's China hutch is not a preferred chewtoy. And that funny pic somebody posted on the Funny Pet Memes thread of the chewed up bottle of anti chew spray: Smoky. The reason he became an outside dog. Not all of that spray stuff works. He thought Tea Tree was yummy. The more bitter, the better in his pup mind. A German Shedder is bad enough without ending up with a German Shredder. Attention and guidance in the puppy months will correct this.