Any tips on puppy training?
Seeing how much happier he is with other dogs around we have decided to get a puppy, growing up I had OES dogs and their temperament and energy level seem like they will be a good fit for him (that and they my all time favorite dog). I also wanted a stable confident dog who would be good with kids and other dogs.I am just a little nervous having never trained my own puppy before, I know training an adult dog is quite different than training a puppy; especially since training The first one was Sooo easy once he trusted us. I hear some OES can be difficult to train. I was wondering if anybody had any advice, training methods that work best, things to watch out for etc. Is there anything special I should do to socialize the puppy? I know he will be limited in this regard before his Vaccinatinons are done. Oh and did I mention our adorable new ball of fur comes home in less than 3 weeks? The breeder has alreadys started calling him by the name we picked and the puppy Loves to cuddle with the breeder and to play with her Granddaughter, he sounds like he loves people already. I have read a few puppy training books but any practical or breed specific tips would be great! He will be 8 WEEKS old, not months. So any advice would be wonderful! |
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| Having adopted my OES at 8 weeks, I can say this: It's a freaking process. They're babies. Best advice I can give you is to start early, and start EASY. Basics like "Come" are easy to teach! Sit is easy as well, "Down" is a little harder. I heartily suggest a puppy kindergarten class for your pup as soon as he/she has the required vaccinations. Not only is it great for socializing your new puppy, but it helps to have someone there to guide you on HOW to teach such a little baby dog! Good luck! |
| Pat yourself on your back for bringing the first dog around (I love the mix, do post pictures!!) So now you have a puppy and puppies require patience, patience, positive training and time outs for both of you. Each dog varies but OES are not that difficult to train......it's the people who own them who are hard to train. Like all pups they are full of energy, but being a larger dog, they don't mature as fast which could explain some folks opinions on training. They are playful......and will be looking for an excuse for fun--especially the boys. Learn to laugh and plan on many obedience classes...starting with puppy kindergarten for socialization....they won't learn it all at once. |
I logged in so I can try to post some pictures of our rescue baby... not sure if they will work or not. Our vet guessed at his breed history but as he was found wandering alone in a provincial park we can only guess      |
Here is a picture of the second day we had him; before he got big!  |
puppy nap time puppy play date!  He will listen to kids read him stories for hours  Glad I figured out the posting and logging in thing! |
| Great that you've got it all sorted out. GREAT pics! Thanks for sharing. |
| Beautiful baby. Tips on puppy's. Like Susan said...patience. That little ball of puppy love has teeth...and uses them.... alot. Keep a toy handy at all times(like in your pocket) to keep them from using you as a chew toy. If you don't have a crate yet...get one. It can be a life saver. The puppy will be safe in there when you can't keep your eye on him. A larger size with a divider is good. Potty training can take anywhere from two to six months. Some puppy's are smart and train you fast and some...not so much. Energy...WOW! Tons of energy...with little catnaps interspersed. I remember tiptoeing around to not wake the ball of energy. |
| Your little coarse haired mini lab is adorable. I love the Griffon hair. Though Harry is part OES, his hair is more like the Griffon--medium and coarse. A dream to maintain. Love their "slightly" hairy faces. There's still something else in him. You might what to have a DNA check, "just to see............" |
| What a handsome guy!! |
| lovely dog |
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