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Wysiwyg
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17-10-2011, 05:14 PM
Learn about dog behaviour - try some good books, such as The Culture Clash for example.

Learn how they can be trained, using kind and modern methods and be prepared to put in the work. Dog training should be fun and enjoyable. You can train for 5 minutes a day, twice a day, and will see an improvement

Seek out articles and books by good authors, such as:

Gwen Bailey
Chirag Patel
Jean Donaldson
Karen Pryor
James O Heare
Pam Dennison
Pat McConnell
Dr Ian Dunbar

If you are struggling find a kind, reputable trainer or behaviourist earlier rather than later:

www.apdt.co.uk
www.capbt.co.uk
www.apbc.org.uk

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17-10-2011, 05:17 PM
Socialisation is really important - make a huge effort and dont skimp on this. Keep socialising proactively

Take it steady - don't overdo it as you can "overface" a pup.

Don't let lots of people all at once touch the pup on the top of its head - that way is a way to disaster as it can be overwhelming and thus the experience turn to a horrible one for the puppy!

Ask people to gently stroke underneath the head on the chest area and not to overwhelm the puppy. Sensible people may stroke on the head if they are calm and gentle and if the puppy is ok with it.

Remain in control - if the people do not do as you say, remove your puppy and keep him/her safe
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19-10-2011, 09:33 AM
SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE
SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE
SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE
SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE
SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE, SOCIALISE


I mean your puppy, not you in the pub.

And as well as that, socialise your pup a bit more.

And from day one, practise taking things and food from your puppy and giving them back. It builds trust and will avoid having a rescource guarding/food aggressive dog.
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19-10-2011, 10:53 AM
Patience and perseverance
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20-10-2011, 06:08 PM
Spend lots of time observing your dog to understand what makes it "tick".

Learning your dog's body language, it's personality, the way it eats it's food, the things or people it barks at .... etc, etc, etc .... will provide a wealth of information on which to base your training, your future relationship with your dog and any potential behavioural problems you might have.

Mine are two years old and I never stop observing and learning about them, from them and about myself!
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20-10-2011, 06:10 PM
Dont assume it will train itself.
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20-10-2011, 06:12 PM
Research the breed before you buy and ask more questions than you really should then research some more !
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20-10-2011, 07:09 PM
Make friends with your puppy, it's come from a home and a parent to your house until it regards your home as its home, and you as the font of all things good. Rest while it sleeps, train with consistency and kindness and give it every chance to get things right. Take photos of all those "firsts" because puppy-hood lasts such a short time.
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22-10-2011, 12:10 AM
Don't be embarrassed making the "happy silly voice" in public!
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22-10-2011, 11:04 AM
Originally Posted by Rolosmum View Post
Dont assume it will train itself.
Especially if it's a breed that's associated with being obedient like a GSD or border collie. If you don't harness their working abilities and give them direction, they will be more mental than most breeds that you don't associate with being well trained.

Originally Posted by samson13 View Post
Research the breed before you buy and ask more questions than you really should then research some more !
Because although you may think that breed is aesthetically pleasing to you, it does not follow that the breed temperament and history are something that is going to suit you or your lifestyle.

Both of those are definitely in the puppy buyer's top ten essentials.
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