Hello everyone, I just found this forum on Google, and I'm in desperaite need for dog advice. I have a apx 15 week old puppy, she is a mix breed, mostly Lab, but they think she has shepard in her. She is really fun, and very active. I'm having problems in the following feilds.
housetraining, she is going to be an indoor dog, and I've had little success with potty training. I just bought a small cage type of kennel, I've heard they are effective but I'm not sure how to utillize them effectivley. I know dogs wont go to the bathroom where they sleep, but I need some training tips that are more detailed.
Biteing, this problem isnt as severe, I know she is a puppy but I don't want her to grow up thinking she can bite anyone she wants, even if it's for play. She has lots of chew toys, and some home made stuff, (old plastic 20oz soda bottles, stuff like that) plus some stuff from the store like rope bones and thick toys like that. I try telling her no when she bites, or simulating pain on my part by yelling out. I've also heard of the meathod to push down on the bottom on the jaw.....its not working, she know when im gonna do it, and runs or backs up, and normally scratching my hand on her teeth as she does that.
The potty training is the thing I need the most help with, I know she knows that she is supposed to go out side, because when we do go outside she normally at least pees. She started hiding her poop behind my tv, i think i've scared her......I've started to not yell at her because it doesnt seem to be helping
Anyways, I really could used some good advice.
Thanks alot
housetraining, she is going to be an indoor dog, and I've had little success with potty training. I just bought a small cage type of kennel, I've heard they are effective but I'm not sure how to utillize them effectivley. I know dogs wont go to the bathroom where they sleep, but I need some training tips that are more detailed.
Biteing, this problem isnt as severe, I know she is a puppy but I don't want her to grow up thinking she can bite anyone she wants, even if it's for play. She has lots of chew toys, and some home made stuff, (old plastic 20oz soda bottles, stuff like that) plus some stuff from the store like rope bones and thick toys like that. I try telling her no when she bites, or simulating pain on my part by yelling out. I've also heard of the meathod to push down on the bottom on the jaw.....its not working, she know when im gonna do it, and runs or backs up, and normally scratching my hand on her teeth as she does that.
The potty training is the thing I need the most help with, I know she knows that she is supposed to go out side, because when we do go outside she normally at least pees. She started hiding her poop behind my tv, i think i've scared her......I've started to not yell at her because it doesnt seem to be helping
Anyways, I really could used some good advice.
Thanks alot