He just plain ignores me now...
Also, I work from home but I can't have him by my side every minute. He has the kitchen to himself and I make sure I take him out to the toilet every hour and have a bit of playing time and some training time. He also gets lots of cuddles...he seems to have worked out this routine now and runs rings around me when I'm standing in the garden waiting for him to do his business. The books say to wait a few minutes and if he doesn't do it, go in and try again later. The end result is I've spent most of my day making toilet trips and did not get nearly enough work done! I desperately don't want to make any mistakes with him at this age which could result in him being boisterous or aggressive when he's older (and bigger) - does anyone have any suggestions how to deal with this? ps. sorry for the long post... |
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| I forgot to mention that I do try and take his attention off the leaves and stones by playing with toys, but typically of a pup, he gets very bitey and again the books say to turn your back on him and stop playing for a short while...problem is, all I seem to do is stand in the garden or stand with my back to my pup - how do you create a good relationship and bond with your dog whilst trying to train him?! |
| Take a breath, step back and enjoy your puppy. He's a baby just discovering the world. His attention span is measured in milimeters right now, it will grow.
Try creating a potty area where he is first taken. Little distractions, small and maybe even fenced off. When he does his business, then let him play with the leaves and stones or any toy you wish. No, with a puppy you get very little work done. It's like having a small child, the whole world revolves around them, not you. When you need to corral him to come back indoors, have a very special treat, call a TDF--to die for. It may be dried liver bits or whatever he delights in. Reward him for coming when called and into the house. You might also reward quiet times. Sit on the floor with him, pet him and settle him down. Let him learn snuggles time is also good. If he gets excessively rowdy, leave. Sounds he also needs some serious play time to wear him out. A tired puppy is a good puppy. |
| roo still doesn't respond to come if he's in the backyard - he does respond to my shaking the treat container! I think oes have "selective hearing" when they're in the backyard. |
| If you read back through old posts on this forum you will discover a great deal of information about crate training. Sounds like the answer to your needs. With a crate, you could even have him in the room where you work so he is not alone--puppies hate to be alone, but he is completely contained and will learn that the crate is a quiet time place. Also, when he is outside, you might try keeping him on a leash, you can use a lightweight extra long 15' or 20' leash to allow for some exploration time, and then when it is time to come, you say the command once and if he doesn't respond, reel in the leash and then praise & reward & cuddles--so he learns that "come" always means good things. |
I'm not experienced with puppies (although that will change on Nov 19!  ) - I am certain that OES "adults" (and I use that term loosely) - do have selective hearing. When I used to take my Spencer to the dog park - he would forget his name for about the first 15 minutes. I'd call him and he'd look to the other dogs as if to ask, "who's Spencer?" Dagnabbit! |
| Isn't it amazing how much they can't hear when they don't want to? Yo can yell your lungs out to try to get them back at the park, but it's been a long time since I have to be really quiet when I open a bag of chips or I'll have 2 wet noses begging for some in no time... These furry monsters are too smart! |
| CONGRATS on your new puppy!
If you'd like more control over your new joy, you need to begin obedience training and keeping him on a leash when going potty. He may take care of business faster if he isn't taken out "every" hour. If I was new to the world, I'd take advantage of a mommy who let me out THAT much.  |
| I just cleared my cookies. ^^^^^^^ joahaeyo |
Sheepies are known for hearing issues, you may want to check your puppy's hearing. Like Saulmr, I know Henry's hearing is okay since he can hear the fridge opening from a dead sleep on the other end of the house.  |
Quote: Like Saulmr, I know Henry's hearing is okay since he can hear the fridge opening from a dead sleep on the other end of the house.
I got a good laugh out of that one.
I know that both of mine can hear because they can hear their collars and leashes rattle OR the zip seal opening on their treats and they come running out of a dead sleep. Stormi and co. |
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