More Doggone Dog Training Questions

[Jdarg]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! I agree the the crate is a great thing. Lexie is still learning that everything is not a chew as well. A sharp no and taking it away seems to be working and crating her at night. Best of luck.

Yup. Crate crate crate.

And baby proof your house like you have a 6 foot tall toddler who likes to mouth anything in reach. I have heard and seen labs snatch things from the most amazing places and heights. A little vigilance in this area could save you thousands in vet bills.

Just like toddlers, it will be better in a couple of years.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

 

[scooterbug44]

My brother learned the hard way to make sure there is nothing near/on top of the crate the dog can chew either - he had the crate in the entry off the garage and the dog ate his wallet, ski goggles, and part of the rug!

A big ol' bone worked quite well for keeping him away from other non-chew items when he wasn't crated. Sometimes both dogs would be chewing on it at the same time.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Dogs do what dogs do. It is the humans whom you have to train.

 

[bluemtnrunner]

Dogs do what dogs do. It is the humans whom you have to train.

I thought I had been trained to JUST SAY NO TO PUPPIES!!!!!

 

[bluemtnrunner]

HE ATE ONE OF MY KEENS THIS MORNING!! Now that is just bad manners. He was crated all night, went outside this morning, had breakfast and at some point between 6-8 he ate one pinata and one Keen.

Two Havianas $20
Keen sandals $80
Puppy shots and checkup $150

Three weeks of kisses from puppy happy to have a home...well, looks like $250 to me.