Post by: bighunter on January 20, 2011, 07:01:51 PM
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Post by: ribka on January 20, 2011, 07:38:44 PM
Use a kennel to potty train and stick with it. Big temptation to let puppy sleep in bed etc. Stick with the kennel.
Give it plenty of attention positive feedback. Socialize with other dogs at a young age
Enjoy your will give you and your family many years of happiness!! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Birdguy on January 20, 2011, 10:08:49 PM
Post a few pics and let the fun begin :IBCOOL:.
Post by: halflife65 on January 20, 2011, 10:31:14 PM
Watch them closely for when they start sniffing around to find a place to pee/poop and get them outside. They'll then forget about going for a little bit so just hang out until they do and then congratulate them. If they go before you catch them you're pretty much hosed but you can scoop them up in the middle of doing their duty and get them outside (hold her at arms length :chuckle: ) and still get the point across. Of my two dogs one of them learned it in a few days and the other was more stubborn and it took a few weeks before she consistently got it.
Post by: BuckeyeMan on January 20, 2011, 10:42:36 PM
It's your friend, and your dogs. Great for housebreaking and puppy safety. Also great for owner sanity, as they won't be eating something that you don't want them to.
If pup starts to go in the house, you can sometimes disrupt with a loud clap and yelling no. Then take them out and praise the hell out of her when she goes there
Good Luck. I think that's why puppies are so cute, it keeps owners from killing them their first year when they are driving you nuts. Consistent discipline will shorten the pain.
Post by: bighunter on January 21, 2011, 07:38:56 AM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on January 21, 2011, 08:45:02 AM
Congrats!
Post by: Special T on January 21, 2011, 09:03:58 AM
Post by: Curly on January 21, 2011, 09:06:17 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on January 21, 2011, 09:27:18 AM
Post by: thinkingman on January 21, 2011, 03:06:27 PM
Where are you?
I have a small puppy sized one you can have.
Post by: bighunter on January 23, 2011, 10:21:21 PM
Post by: bighunter on January 24, 2011, 07:52:51 AM
Post by: SpringerFan on January 24, 2011, 08:56:11 AM
Why rawhide? That crap is terrible for them. And that rope knot will be gone soon too.
Get a nyla bone. Can't beat them. And they can't eat them.
And yes, use a kennel. Works great and they learn very quickly. When my Springer was first with us, he would wake up several times at night. I would carry him outside to pee / dodo and then carry him back to the kennel. He was potty training in no time.
Have fun and good luck!
Post by: bighunter on January 24, 2011, 07:09:04 PM
And thanks for all the info guys it has helped tons already and this will only be the second night.
Post by: Special T on January 24, 2011, 09:22:32 PM
Post by: huntlakewood on February 01, 2011, 06:11:05 AM
Beautiful little pup.I don't like Raw hides either but they can still chew up and swallow the nyla bone I find little white shavings all the time in my back yard. My black lab loves them. We tryed every thing but raw hides on her. Kong's, Ropes.
Why rawhide? That crap is terrible for them. And that rope knot will be gone soon too.
Get a Nola bone. Can't beat them. And they can't eat them.
And yes, use a kennel. Works great and they learn very quickly. When my Springer was first with us, he would wake up several times at night. I would carry him outside to pee / dodo and then carry him back to the kennel. He was potty training in no time.
Have fun and good luck!
I would also keep the pup in the kennel in the house. My pup loves hers now it is her little cave. She is a little over 1 now. She still stays in there while I am at work my mom goes up to the house about 2 a day lets her out to go potty and she goes back in there until I get home from work. When she gets a little older and I trust her not to chew on stuff she will be able to roam the house with the old dog. As for at night she is a spoiled little B now so she gets to sleep with mom and dad. ( I tell every buddy it is the wife that spoils her but I do to)
Post by: wildweeds on February 01, 2011, 06:08:01 PM
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Post by: Stickerbush on February 03, 2011, 11:03:44 AM
Post by: BallisticsNut on February 03, 2011, 11:15:21 AM
Kennel train for sure.
Raw hides are tough on pups digestive. Kongs are great for keeping a new pup busy. Highly recommend. We have dozens of them around the house. Even the older dogs still love them daily.
Post by: oldhunter on February 04, 2011, 08:38:03 AM
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Post by: bighunter on February 05, 2011, 01:53:55 PM