Puppy Discipline?

Rocky_Mayhem's_Mom · #1 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 08:51 PM

Hello everyone!

I have an 8 week old rottie and i am trying to figure out the right intensity for my corrections with my pup. For example we are working on "Drop It" for foreign objects that arent aloud to be chewed.

My strategy is to look him in the eye and say drop it in a stern voice and once it is out of his mouth i replace it with an appropriate dog toy. For the most part he is pretty good about it but somtimes when i am holding him and he wants to chew on my sleeves and wont stop when given the command.

I have gotten louder and a couple of times i have just broken his heart and he goes and lays in the corner. it makes me feel so bad and i feel like i shouldnt have done it. i feel like i am always yellin at him to quit chewin on our hands and sleeves. am i doing this right? should i just keep a toy handy all the time to replace whatever is forbidden?

I would love your help with this anyone and everyone : )

Ditsy42 · #2 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 08:55 PM

Hiya,

Suggest u have a look in the pup seciton on the forum, loads of help and advice on training tips, r u planning on taking him 2 training classes, these r excellent 4 socialising as well as u learning techniques on how best 2 train him, deffo recommend this 4 Rotties, they r very intelligent and quick at learning

Rocky_Mayhem's_Mom · #3 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 08:59 PM

Ok thank you i will i dodnt even see the whole section dedicated to it : ) I plan on doing puppy classes as soon as possible but all the vets say i shouldent even take him outside till he is finished with all his sets of shots.
He has had his first series and now after taking him to the vet and hearing all the things he could catch outside i think he is going to die like everyday. LOL are they really at that much risk right now?

Its my first young puppy i wanna learn everything i can. Im afraid to even take him out to go potty!!

Ditsy42 · #4 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 09:13 PM

I replied on your other thread regarding taking him outside

Puppy class is a great way 2 get him out once he's had all his jabs, would also suggest u look at addiitonal classes after puppy class which r more intense 4 training etc, this will ensure u have a well mannered and obedient dog, a must 4 owning a Rottie @)

If u haven't already, get a few books on Rottweilers and study their traits as they do go through phases periods, loads of info here but breed specific reading is a great way 2 learn more

tripod · #5 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 09:44 PM

Puppy class puppy class puppy class

Also get Dr Dunbar's Before and After Your Get Your Puppy for free download from here: Free Downloads | Dog Star Daily

Next, some things to think about:

first, why is an 8 week old puppy getting to practice getting lots of inappropriate items? Puppy Proofing is a priority for safety and training.

Next, you are not teaching your puppy 'drop it' you are intimidating him into carrying out this behaviour. Teach puppy about object exchanges through teaching tug properly. This involved trading items and teaching him that a 'thank you' cue means to get whatever he has out of his mouth cos something better is coming

Make sure that puppy gets lots and lots of redirection to appropriate chew toys so as to turn him into an appropriate-chew-toy-addict.

Teach puppy what you want him to do without intimidation and prevent him making mistakes with thorough management.

Also check out Socialise Your Puppy Month - daily socialisation and training plans for puppies during critical socialisation. The month is almost over but the plans will remain available.

ChatterPuss · #6 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 09:54 PM

When he bites your sleeve, don't raise your voice or shout as it will get him excitable and he will think it is a game as with playbiting. Just ignore him and turn away and he will realise by doing this he loses your attention. By shouting he is getting your full attention which makes it more fun!
You are doing the right thing by giving him a toy.

Sled dog hotel · #7 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky_Mayhem's_Mom

Hello everyone!

I have an 8 week old rottie and i am trying to figure out the right intensity for my corrections with my pup. For example we are working on "Drop It" for foreign objects that arent aloud to be chewed.

My strategy is to look him in the eye and say drop it in a stern voice and once it is out of his mouth i replace it with an appropriate dog toy. For the most part he is pretty good about it but somtimes when i am holding him and he wants to chew on my sleeves and wont stop when given the command.

I have gotten louder and a couple of times i have just broken his heart and he goes and lays in the corner. it makes me feel so bad and i feel like i shouldnt have done it. i feel like i am always yellin at him to quit chewin on our hands and sleeves. am i doing this right? should i just keep a toy handy all the time to replace whatever is forbidden?

Staring a dog in the eye can be seen as a challenge, thats what dogs do to other dogs to challenge and intimidate them, speaking sternly to him can make him nervous at this stage.
You quite rightly need to teach him that mouthing and pulling at clothes is unwanted behaviour and not acceptable. Show him a treat or a toy, and offer this instead, if he goes to drop it say drop as he is doing it and offer the toy. If he persists, then get up and just walk away and ignore him and carry on ignoring him until he is completely calm. Or you can try just folding your arms, and go to turn your body away saying off and stay that way until he has got the message.
And if that still doesnt work then try the above.

Pups can get over excited and hyper in play and forget themselves, if a game
starts to get to over the top,stop it before it escalates and starts getting into the really heavy mouthing and goes too far. You need to invite him to play and then also wind down the game and finish it.

I would love your help with this anyone and everyone : )

He is on the cusp of two developement periods now, Attraction around 5/7 weeks Puppys start to notice things around them and form attractions to people. Threatening sounds gestures scolding punishement and physical force
or even loud noises can interfere with the concept of social attraction.
Human Socialisation 7/12 weeks at this age the puppy has the brain waves of an adult and the capacity to process his experiences.

Sled dog hotel · #8 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 10:23 PM

Just realised Either my lap tops having a break down or I am, apologies just realised half my reply for some reason has got mixed in with the copy of your post i quoted and the first half is where it should be on my post above. So I hope you can make sense of it.

Ditsy42 · #9 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sled dog hotel

Just realised Either my lap tops having a break down or I am, apologies just realised half my reply for some reason has got mixed in with the copy of your post i quoted and the first half is where it should be on my post above. So I hope you can make sense of it.

Lol I was confused by that

thought i'd had 2 much vino 2nite

Sled dog hotel · #10 (**permalink**) 26-01-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditsy42

Lol I was confused by that

thought i'd had 2 much vino 2nite

I havent even got that excuse, just sitting here with a cuppa, must be me,
perhaps Im having a senior moment!!!

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