RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Duane
Most (all?) terriers do not shed either. That's why we got one. Duane -Original Message- From: Ray Champagne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 12:33 PM To: CF-Community Subject: RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. I learned somethin

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Scott_A . _Stewart
To: CF-Community cc: (bcc: Scott A. Stewart/REAC/HHQ/HUD) Subject: RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 12:43 PM >

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Ray Champagne
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 12:43 PM > To: CF-Community > Subject: RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > Importance: High > >> Let him outside - he's a dog

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread G Money
On 11/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Let him outside - he's a dog, not a toddler. :) > > what's the difference...? That's easy: - Dog's are cuter - Dog's are smarter - Dog's are more fun - Dog's are easier to train - Dog's don't talk back - Dog's can be put outside when

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Scott_A . _Stewart
Scott A. Stewart/REAC/HHQ/HUD) Subject: RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. Really, I've never owned a little dog, so I don't know if they are susceptible to colds or something, but dogs are supposed to get wet, IMO. Just dry him off with an old tow

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Erika L. Walker
Definitely make him go in the rain. He's still a dog. They can get wet. Ditto on drying him afterwards. But if you let him think rain is bad, you'll never get him to like it later in life. Fromm the sounds of everything else you're doing great. :) Puppyness fun. Cheers, Erika ##| -Original

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Ray Champagne
Holy splinters! > -Original Message- > From: DRE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 11:54 AM > To: CF-Community > Subject: Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > Importance: High > > Its great if you can get an o

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread DRE
front, then > the cat runs like mad. I think the cat is used to it now, though, and > thinks it's more a toy than anything else. > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Robyn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 11:28 AM > >

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Robyn
Ha, cute. In reality, my cat is pretty bold and would most likely pounce on the Roomba when it's doing its rounds... or try to nibble on it when it wasn't moving. I'm sure she'd think it was competition for her precious. precious kibble! Ray Champagne wrote: > I learned something new today..

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Ray Champagne
it's more a toy than anything else. > -Original Message- > From: Robyn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 11:28 AM > To: CF-Community > Subject: Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > Importance: High >

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Robyn
Lots of hair that stays on the dog! Labradoodles don't shed. Well, that's only partly true. Our labradoodle sheds like mad, because she's half lab, half poodle. But the ones that are 2nd and 3rd generation with more poodle in them don't shed, or shed much more lightly. Anyway, I'd be scared

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Ray Champagne
y > Subject: Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > > You know, all this puppy talk makes me want another one! Though I > certainly don't miss the getting up at 2 and 5AM to let a dog out, and > the constant vigilance against attacks on the trash can an

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Ray Champagne
> From: Greg Morphis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 10:10 AM > To: CF-Community > Subject: Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > Importance: High > > Coolness, one other question. When it's thunderstorming outside, whats

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Robyn
You know, all this puppy talk makes me want another one! Though I certainly don't miss the getting up at 2 and 5AM to let a dog out, and the constant vigilance against attacks on the trash can and the cat, I sure do love little puppies! I'd get a chocolate labradoodle http://www.breederso

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread G Money
See I disagree there. My dog knew exactly what she was getting in trouble for, and it motivated her big time to not do it anymore. In fact, it was the negative reinforcement that potty trained my dog in just a few daysshe never got treats or anything for goin outside. But again, each situation

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Greg Morphis
> From: Greg Morphis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 9:28 AM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > > > > seems pretty simple, right? > > every few hours carry him to the door, >

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Robyn
Yup, sounds like you're doing it perfectly! With the bell, we would say "outside" and gently push our puppy's nose to ring the bell, then go outside. One thought about bell vs. scratching the door - It's definitely not too late to change, and the bell might be a less destructive habit in the

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Ray Champagne
ilto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 9:28 AM > To: CF-Community > Subject: Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions. > > seems pretty simple, right? > every few hours carry him to the door, > associate a word like "potties" or whateve

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread Greg Morphis
seems pretty simple, right? every few hours carry him to the door, associate a word like "potties" or whatever and do something like ring a bell or scratch the door. Reward him after he defecates and urinates That sound close? On 11/10/06, G Money <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Varies from dog to d

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-10 Thread G Money
Varies from dog to dog. Took my puppy 2 or 3 daystakes some weeks. If it's taking longer, yer probly doin' something wrong :) On 11/9/06, Greg Morphis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just an update, so far so good. Loki has used the bathroom outside all > lastnight and all day today. > There's

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread Greg Morphis
Just an update, so far so good. Loki has used the bathroom outside all lastnight and all day today. There's been a couple times I forgot to scratch the door with his paw, but I'm getting better too :). I know we just started, but how long does it usually take for a puppy to learn this? days? weeks?

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread G Money
I'm a good example of what happens when you DONT train them young... On 11/9/06, Mike Tangorre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: "G Money" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > He's also a yapper breed. > > Just like you! :-) > > > > ~| In

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread Mike Tangorre
From: "G Money" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > He's also a yapper breed. Just like you! :-) ~| Introducing the Fusion Authority Quarterly Update. 80 pages of hard-hitting, up-to-date ColdFusion information by your peers, delivered to yo

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread G Money
On 11/9/06, Erika L. Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Your little pup is one of the smarter breeds. Very intelligent. He'll > learn in a snap if you stick with him and be as repetitive as possible. > > Great little agility dog too. Might look into local classes. That'll > keep him very busy :)

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread Erika L. Walker
Just keeping taking him out. When he wakes up. After he eats. And Every couple of hours in between there if you think he is restless. Also after playing hard with him he might have to pee. You'll get to know his body language when he needs to go. Mine go into a cyclone. Circling around until the s

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread Robyn
Puppies need to go: * After they eat anything * After they wake up from a nap * After they play. Every. Single. Time. This might seem like all the time, and it might just be! But it will get better. You just have to be consistent and smarter than the dog (not always easy!) Also, another tip

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread Vivec
(0_0) Pet door? On 11/9/06, Mike Tangorre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Enjoy! The trips outside get less frequent before you know it > > Mike ~| Introducing the Fusion Authority Quarterly Update. 80 pages of hard-hitting,

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread Mike Tangorre
From: "Greg Morphis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Okay, so I'm trying the outside thing. He slept and when he woke > (almost 3 hours). I took him outside. He urinated but did not > deficate. How long do you let the puppy try? He urinated and then > wanted to play with the leaves. I ignored him and had him

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-09 Thread Greg Morphis
Okay, so I'm trying the outside thing. He slept and when he woke (almost 3 hours). I took him outside. He urinated but did not deficate. How long do you let the puppy try? He urinated and then wanted to play with the leaves. I ignored him and had him on a leash. I led didnt give him much slack at a

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Erika L. Walker
Why arent you guys training him to go outside? ##| -Original Message- ##| From: Greg Morphis ##| ##| Those are all good tips.. I started the crate training, he's taking ##| that pretty okay. However I have tried 3 times today to get ##| him to go ##| on the pad and he refuses. ~

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Greg Morphis
Those are all good tips.. I started the crate training, he's taking that pretty okay. However I have tried 3 times today to get him to go on the pad and he refuses. I've even changed pads, thinking maybe the other one was defective. If he doesnt go on the pad, I cannot positively reinforce it. I ha

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Scott_A . _Stewart
eaners Scott A. Stewart REAC/PASS-IT (202)-475-8875 "Erika L. Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/08/2006 03:31 PM Please respond to cf-community To: CF-Community cc: (bcc: Scott A. Stewart/REAC/HHQ/HUD) Subject: RE: puppy training pads and

RE: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Erika L. Walker
I agree with thuse of one word for "potty time" I used "go potties" for the igs and it works. When I first housetrained Spike, I stood outside for however long it took until she did something. We didn't play, I wouldn't pet her, or pay any attention to her other than to keep telling her to go pott

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Robyn
Ah, ok! I looked at these before. Sorry, didn't make the connection. He's absolutely adorable! Greg Morphis wrote: > He's a Jack Russel Terrier named Loki.. > pictures are here.. > http://www.worldindisorder.com/loki/loki_1_11-04-2006.jpg > http://www.worldindisorder.com/loki/loki_2_11-04-2006.

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread G Money
He looks like a stuffed animal! Adorable. Check out those puppy claws...and i know he's got some dagger like puppy teeth to go along with them. I remember bleeding quite alot while training/playing with my puppy. All part of the fun :) On 11/8/06, Greg Morphis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > He's

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Greg Morphis
He's a Jack Russel Terrier named Loki.. pictures are here.. http://www.worldindisorder.com/loki/loki_1_11-04-2006.jpg http://www.worldindisorder.com/loki/loki_2_11-04-2006.jpg http://www.worldindisorder.com/loki/loki_3_11-04-2006.jpg http://www.worldindisorder.com/loki/loki_4_11-04-2006.jpg <- our

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread G Money
On 11/8/06, Robyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oh, and about the biting... sounds like what you're doing is great! > I've also found that when my puppy wanted to nip, gently but firmly > grabbing her muzzle, giving it a little (gentle but firm) shake and > saying no bite, *then* presenting the to

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Robyn
What kind of dog? Any pics for us?? It's no fair that we get to talk about the puppy and not see it! Tony wrote: > oh, he is "the dog whisperer" > ~| Introducing the Fusion Authority Quarterly Update. 80 pages of hard-hitti

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Tony
oh, he is "the dog whisperer" On 11/8/06, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > watch cesar milan on TLC most weeknights... WOW > > VERY good way to learn how to do all of these things. > > On 11/8/06, Robyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oh, and I know it's different for everyone's dog and situation,

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Tony
watch cesar milan on TLC most weeknights... WOW VERY good way to learn how to do all of these things. On 11/8/06, Robyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oh, and I know it's different for everyone's dog and situation, but you > could consider looking into crate training for the nighttime yelping issue

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Robyn
Oh, and I know it's different for everyone's dog and situation, but you could consider looking into crate training for the nighttime yelping issue. Robyn wrote: > Agreed on the positive reinforcement. Along G's point, if you catch him > peeing elsewhere, a very stern "No" and finger point or ot

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread Robyn
Agreed on the positive reinforcement. Along G's point, if you catch him peeing elsewhere, a very stern "No" and finger point or other indicative body language is usually enough to convey your point. This will only work if you catch him in the act and immediately put him back on the pad (then

Re: puppy training pads and other puppy related questions.

2006-11-08 Thread G Money
I saw an awful lot of positive reinforcement, and thats good. But i'm telling ya...from experience...sometimes you've just got to be mean. It's harder than hell cuz they're so damn cute and ya love em to death, but be stern, punish, reprimand, yell, smack lightly with a paper if necessary. You ha