RE: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20030711-1

[Cat <cmsockol@sbcglobal.net>]

The ice cubes work well with Beau, heaven help the person who goes to the ice dispencer and forgets him!  He also has the added benifit of having Angel around, who tolerates him using HER (rather than us) as a giant chew toy.

 

Now, if he would only be consistant in his housebreaking!  He's gone back to scratch with it.  I have to keep a spray bottle of bleach water handy, to clean up and make sure there is no "aroma" left for him to sniff out.  Spritz it, wipe it up (can't tell you how many towels he's cost me ), rinse it, dry it and start all over again.  He's been vet checked and there's nothing wrong (diabetes or such), he just loves to piddle!

 

My husband is threatening (only jokingly) to buy some clothes pins or rubber bands!  I SWEAR that puppy saves up pee so he can hose down the house (no, not the furniture, just the floor and the area rugs I USED to have down)! 

 

I watch him like a hawk, feed him 3 times a day, take him out 20 minutes later and give him about a cup of water an hour, with ice cubes in between, unlimited water when outdoors.  He'll go out, do what he's SUPPOSED to do, get tons of praise & then come in and wait till I'm not watching and make a puddle!  He is NOT punished, spanked, whacked or anthing of that nature, just told "No, you do that OUTSIDE", whereupon he's taken outdoors again.  I refuse to use the crate as punishment as I want them to fell comfy in it when they need to be in there. 

 

I make sure I clean up when he's not in sight (so he won't see it as a game).  Thank GOD for tile floors!  He's never gonna see a carpet until he's gotten a bit more control of himself.  I can see it now, I'll have him in diapers when he's 5!

 

EEEEKKKKK, and I thought this was a GOOD idea??????  TWO puppies?????  Oh well, Angel has settled in and is just the best thing going.  Loved by one and all and is trying her best to help train this naughty piddler.  I believe she's just as frustrated as we are, being the fastedious young lady she is (unless, of course there happens to be a mud puddle handy).

 

Aw, well, off to check the floors, it's been a while and I'm sure Beau will not disappoint me.......

 

"Doughten Jr., Franklin H." <FDoughten@wilmingtontrust.com> wrote:

Beth,
Thanks for your feedback.  That would be my preference, too.  I find your successful experience with the positive reinforcement training encouraging. 

Frank and the rest of Beau's family

-----Original Message-----
From: Viney, Bethany [mailto:Bethany.Viney@tdstelecom.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 1:26 PM
To: 'pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org'
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20030711-1

Frank;
In regards to puppy chewing, I strongly oppose any physical discipline such
as upchucks under the jaw, holding their mouths shut,etc. I am a firm
believer (with excellent tempered dogs to prove it) in positive
reinforcement training ONLY. The best method I have found to deal with
puppies chewing and biting is as soon as they begin to bite or chew, grab a
toy or chewie and insert in their mouth.  Give many praises when they chew
on the appropriate toys! Yes, this may mean that you need to have a good
chew toy in hand at all times, but it is well worth it.  The other option is
ice cubes; especially for teething pups.  This eases the uncomfortable
feeling in his mouth as well as a textured object to chew on.  There are
also frozen teething rings for puppies which you can purchase which are
excellent as well.
I hope this helps....it will get better!  Promise!!
Beth, Czar and Raisa in Rural Wisconsin

-----Original Message-----
From: Doughten Jr., Franklin H. [mailto:FDoughten@wilmingtontrust.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 12:10 PM
To: 'pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org'
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20030711-1

Pamc,
Thanks for the links to the articles on how to deal with chomping puppies.
I printed all of them but haven't had a chance to sit down and read them
through.  I appreciate the info.
 
Frank, and the rest of Beau's family

-----Original Message-----
From: Pyralive@aol.com [mailto:Pyralive@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 6:23 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20030711-1

In a message dated 7/11/2003 2:11:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org writes:

he playfully bites them and his sharp little teeth hurt.
He seems to sense what he can get away with, and with whom.  I don't think
he is trying to hurt anyone, but we are trying to teach him to be more
gentle.  I have had people suggest chucking him under the chin, or holding
his mouth shut, etc.  I would welcome any feedback on how others have
handled this. We have toys scattered about the house to give him when he
tries to teeth on people and other household items>>>>>>>>
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Frank,
I'm not Cat, but, hope that perhaps this will help~~
Pamc  :)
   Chewing:
<http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1551&articleid=164> How
to Control & Direct Puppy Chewing Behavior  Dogs~teach NO BITE
<http://www.canismajor.com/dog/bite3.html> !  Puppy
<http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1551&articleid=163>
Biting & Nipping  Puppy Biting
<http://www.clickerlessons.com/puppybiting.html> & Chewing

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