help with new dog
#1
Posted 25 October 2009 - 12:22 AM
Felix is a recently neutered, two year old, male. He is a really affectionate and we love him already, but he has some issues. Since he was living in a kennel for so long, he has forgotten a lot of things. We are working on most of the problems and he is improving. The only thing that still isn't working out is his potty training. He doesn't pee in the house anymore, but he still poops. He is really quiet and I would like to teach him a way that he can let me know when he has to go out. I have heard about using a bell on the door, but how exactly do you go about that? How will he tell the difference between just going out to potty or going for a walk? I don't want him to just ring the bell to be able to go outside and stare at stuff. I don't blame him for wanting to do that, but I can't do that all the time.
#2
Posted 25 October 2009 - 10:17 AM
Susie Q
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SCD's Liddle Diddles - CGC
Forever in our hearts:
SCD's One Cool Dude (7/05-4/10)
Ralph (SCD) (10/99-6/05)
Rex (SCD) (6/93-9/99)
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#3
Posted 25 October 2009 - 06:38 PM
You might want to think twice about the door bell....I taught my dog that trick and I heard bells nonstop . She rung the bell to go out every 5 minutes! I just let mine out periodically throughout the day and have never had any issues....except that they never want to go out in the rain or snow
-M. Acklam
#4
Posted 25 October 2009 - 07:19 PM
It matters to the one you save.
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SCD's Stone Soup
SCD's Sixpence in my shoe
SCD's Hurricane Alley CGC (August 12, 2007- September 11, 2014)
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#5
Posted 26 October 2009 - 08:03 AM
Currently part of my treasured family and helping to make life fun and busy:
Hunter, the chocolate Labradeagle (or Beaglador)
Terra, the tall, gorgeous red Doberwoman
Waiting at the Bridge and forever in my heart...... Igor, Max, Savanna, Logan, and Tasha
#6
Posted 26 October 2009 - 08:37 AM
Good point Karen, I had forgotten that one. The only one we've done that with was Liddy. She was leashed to one of us, whenever she wasn't in her crate, for about the first 2-3 weeks she was here. How could I forget that?!If he doesn't poop, you can keep him tied to your belt loop with a leash so he can't get out of your site and do the deed.
Susie Q
SCD's Darlin' Darcy - CGC
SCD's Mr. McBump - CGC
SCD's Liddle Diddles - CGC
Forever in our hearts:
SCD's One Cool Dude (7/05-4/10)
Ralph (SCD) (10/99-6/05)
Rex (SCD) (6/93-9/99)
Sheeba (BYB) (11/82-4/93)
#7
Posted 26 October 2009 - 07:15 PM
Thanks for the advice, I will keep you updated.
#8
Posted 26 October 2009 - 07:44 PM
Susie Q
SCD's Darlin' Darcy - CGC
SCD's Mr. McBump - CGC
SCD's Liddle Diddles - CGC
Forever in our hearts:
SCD's One Cool Dude (7/05-4/10)
Ralph (SCD) (10/99-6/05)
Rex (SCD) (6/93-9/99)
Sheeba (BYB) (11/82-4/93)
#9
Posted 26 October 2009 - 08:41 PM
#10
Posted 26 October 2009 - 10:09 PM
An obedience class is always a good idea with a new dog. Even if the dog is already trained, an obedience class will help establish you as the boss, and you bond so much doing obedience. I swear Alley is as proud as me when she learns something new.
It matters to the one you save.
SCD's Out on Bail CGC (December 17, 2008- April 27, 2018)
SCD's Stone Soup
SCD's Sixpence in my shoe
SCD's Hurricane Alley CGC (August 12, 2007- September 11, 2014)
SCD's Easter Buddy CGC (August 12, 2007- July 5, 2012)
Page, Princess Extraordinaire - (July 9, 2000- July 31, 2007)
#11
Posted 27 October 2009 - 09:26 AM
#12
Posted 27 October 2009 - 10:03 AM
Thanks for the advice, I will keep you updated.
HE IS GORGEOUS!!!!
#13
Posted 27 October 2009 - 11:57 AM
One thing you can start with is teaching name recognition and the "Watch" command. When you call his name, he should look at you. If he's not doing that already, you can practice with some treats. Say his name, if he immediately looks at you, reward with a treat. Don't reward him if you have to call him repeatedly. From there, when you are getting his attention, tell him "Watch" or "Watch Me," and try to hold his attention for just a few seconds at first. Reward with a treat. Build the time up gradually, getting him to watch you for longer and longer periods of time. Reward him only when you have his complete attention. If he gets good at it, then you can add some distractions like someone walking by or dropping an object on the floor near him. You can work up to using this when you are on walks, to get his attention back on you and off of whatever he's fixated on.
I would be happy to give you more information about the two training places I recommended. Just send me a PM via this board.
Currently part of my treasured family and helping to make life fun and busy:
Hunter, the chocolate Labradeagle (or Beaglador)
Terra, the tall, gorgeous red Doberwoman
Waiting at the Bridge and forever in my heart...... Igor, Max, Savanna, Logan, and Tasha
#14
Posted 27 October 2009 - 02:36 PM
I will try the "watch me" command, I bet he will catch on quick. I make him sit before I give him his food, so now whenever I go to feed him he sits before I even ask.
#15
Posted 28 October 2009 - 08:43 AM
I have nothing to add except that he is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
#16
Posted 28 October 2009 - 08:50 AM
#17
Posted 28 October 2009 - 09:24 AM
#18
Posted 28 October 2009 - 09:32 AM
-Arda Barber
#19
Posted 28 October 2009 - 09:36 AM
#20
Posted 28 October 2009 - 09:47 AM
1. They give the public the wrong opinion of the Dobermann.
2. They are too heavy on their necks.
3. When your dog lunges away from you for some stupid reason as they do from time to time, and you grab the collar to stop him, you will remember that it hurt.
4. They are not appropriate for Danes, Greyhounds, Dobes, Dalmatians, or other thin necked dogs.
Too much weight over a long period of time on the neck of these dogs can and does cause severe problems in the neck. Just because something costs a lot does not mean it is better. A Dobermann does not need one of those to be recognized as a Dobermann.
Just my humble and uneducated opinion.
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