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Hey guys I just got a puppy Him on my lap: [img]http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5948/1003466ew.jpg[/img] He fell asleep so I put him in his bed [img]http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5507/1003467d.jpg[/img] Him playing with my hat: [img]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4892/1003463.jpg[/img] Any tips on how I should toilet train him, etc? Just got him a few hours ago. [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Cute - but this is not a thread for general discussion" - verynicelady))[/highlight]

Hey I got a new case and graphics card for my computer yesterday! But I'm sure nobody cares so I won't make a thread about it. [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Why reply" - verynicelady))[/highlight]

For the love of god name him Scrambles. Scrambles the Death Dealer.

[QUOTE=RELAXiN;26599927] Any tips on how I should toilet train him, etc? [/QUOTE] Take him out every 30 minutes to an hour after he eats. If he does go to the bathroom in the house, just rub his nose in it and tell him not to do it again.

[QUOTE=poopsicle;26599938]Hey I got a new case and graphics card for my computer yesterday! But I'm sure nobody cares so I won't make a thread about it.[/QUOTE] But it's not alive.

[QUOTE=slayer20;26599951]Take him out every 30 minutes to an hour after he eats. If he does go to the bathroom in the house, just rub his nose in it and tell him not to do it again.[/QUOTE] I got told your just meant to say a firm no, then take him to where you want him to go toilet. Doesn't doing that make him not good?

[QUOTE=poopsicle;26599938]Hey I got a new case and graphics card for my computer yesterday! But I'm sure nobody cares so I won't make a thread about it.[/QUOTE] Why are you always thread-shitting? He asked for help. No reason to be an ass. On topic: If you want to establish discipline, make sure the dog knows that you are the boss, always use a stern, loud, speaking voice when you are giving commands or discipline. Do not yell, that is the wrong way to go. I would also recommend buying a book/looking up on the subject. [editline]10th December 2010[/editline] It's really all about your own will. You have to be able to keep up with the routine of training and managing your dog.

[QUOTE=Ninja_Blue;26599973]Why are you always thread-shitting? He asked for help. No reason to be an ass. On topic: If you want to establish discipline, make sure the dog knows that you are the boss, always use a stern, loud, speaking voice when you are giving commands or discipline. Do not yell, that is the wrong way to go. I would also recommend buying a book/looking up on the subject. [editline]10th December 2010[/editline] It's really all about your own will. You have to be able to keep up with the routine of training and managing your dog.[/QUOTE] My dad said if he bites to either distract him or show your the dominant one by laying him on his back and holding onto his neck (not strong just holding) until he stops resisting. Would this work or should I say a firm no and ignore him or what? Thanks for the help

it looks tasty

[QUOTE=Ninja_Blue;26599973]Why are you always thread-shitting? He asked for help. No reason to be an ass. On topic: If you want to establish discipline, make sure the dog knows that you are the boss, always use a stern, loud, speaking voice when you are giving commands or discipline. Do not yell, that is the wrong way to go. I would also recommend buying a book/looking up on the subject. [editline]10th December 2010[/editline] It's really all about your own will. You have to be able to keep up with the routine of training and managing your dog.[/QUOTE] He just wants to show off his dog, I was just giving an example. One of rules of this forum. Bad ideas for threads = Mundane crap you did today It's quite annoying that crap like this gets through, only because it's "cute".

D'aaawww congrats, OP! :D [editline]10th December 2010[/editline] He's got big paws... it's going to be a big fucker when he grows up :v:

[QUOTE=poopsicle;26600072]He just wants to show off his dog, I was just giving an example. One of rules of this forum. Bad ideas for threads = Mundane crap you did today It's quite annoying that crap like this gets through, only because it's "cute".[/QUOTE] I actually wanted to clarify somethings about training the dog. Why do you come back to a thread just to be a douche?

D'awww :3: Adorable puppy <3 I remember when my oldest dog had her puppies, we'd always say in an enthusiastic tone to them, "Wanna go find the potty?!" to potty train them. The "wanna go find the potty" thing actually started out as a joke, but all the puppies responded to it and it stuck. We still say that to the puppy we kept from her litter today.

D'awwwwww is the only response I can give.

[QUOTE=RELAXiN;26600116]I actually wanted to clarify somethings about training the dog. Why do you come back to a thread just to be a douche?[/QUOTE] Toilet training is an extremely easy thing to do.

[QUOTE=poopsicle;26600333]Toilet training is an extremely easy thing to do.[/QUOTE] So's being a douche, you're doing a sterling job showing us all

[QUOTE=poopsicle;26600333]Toilet training is an extremely easy thing to do.[/QUOTE] Not if he never done that before. Also OP, make sure to train him commands outside, as well as inside your house My dog listens to every command he knows when he is inside our house, but as soon as he sees the door open, and he is not leashed, he run away, only to come back a 30-60 min later. I have no idea what he does when he is away.

That dog is going to be an utter behemoth.

[QUOTE=Ninja_Blue;26599973]Why are you always thread-shitting? He asked for help. No reason to be an ass. On topic: If you want to establish discipline, make sure the dog knows that you are the boss, always use a stern, loud, speaking voice when you are giving commands or discipline. Do not yell, that is the wrong way to go. I would also recommend buying a book/looking up on the subject. [editline]10th December 2010[/editline] It's really all about your own will. You have to be able to keep up with the routine of training and managing your dog.[/QUOTE] This. I've met a lot of dumb people who seem to think that dogs understand that a "no" with a normal voice means no. A no for a human is something uncomfortable for a dog. If a dog does something you don't want him to then do say "no" and make it feel uncomfortable. It's the opposite when it does something good.

For early toilet training place a few news papers near the door, whenever the puppy is about to conduct its business simply lift him/her and place on the news papers. After your puppy has understood that newspapers = toilet, give it a week or two then remove the news papers. The puppy should then look for the news papers, and become anxcious when it cannot find any, and probably whimper(either that or go on the floor, if so repeat with the news papers). If your puppy whimpers then positively reinforce that behaviour(tasty treat, praise, pat on the head etc) and take it for a walk. Remember to keep your eyes on the puppy after you've removed the news papers, take it for a walk whenever it seems like it's heading out to where the papers used to be. It's cruical to not neglect your puppys needs, if you are aware it needs to go then you have to put aside everything and take it for a walk. Otherwise the puppy might learn that going inside works as well. And while scolding was involved in raising my dog, I've heard that it's not good. If a dog does wrong you should simply not say anything or do anything. Only praise when a dog does good. If you do chose to scold though never overdo it and do not do it unless the dog is catched in the act, otherwise the dog might think you're scolding it for another reason or no reason at all. [QUOTE=poopsicle;26599938]Hey I got a new case and graphics card for my computer yesterday! But I'm sure nobody cares so I won't make a thread about it.[/QUOTE] Whenever I see you post it's always something douchy, it's a wonder you're not banned yet. [img]http://deruu.com/qu/poopsicleignored.png[/img] There.

If he gets ticks, I heard Raid works well.

[QUOTE=RELAXiN;26599986]My dad said if he bites to either distract him or show your the dominant one by laying him on his back and holding onto his neck (not strong just holding) until he stops resisting. Would this work or should I say a firm no and ignore him or what? Thanks for the help[/QUOTE] Yes this is perfect. Your dad knows his stuff, just listen to him. edit: If you feed him whenever he asks for food he'll end up begging all the time. I wouldn't worry about these things so much right away since he's so young but once he's able to run you should be going on walks with him before feeding him, especially first thing in the morning. Also keep in mind that you shouldn't be angry or tense when 'scolding' him. Dogs pick up on these things and interpret them in ways that don't really help your case. Always be calm and act with caring intent if you're going to submit your dog.

Hang on, people, this might be a long one. This would be a good time to take a coffee break or to go to the bathroom. *Deep breath* D'AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Okay, done. Anyways OP, what I did to train Honey(My collie mix, she's like a miniature Golden Retriever for some reason though. gold coat, semi-floppy ears, foofy[best word to describe it] tail, etc.) was to put her in a wire cage with newspaper on the floor of the cage, with plenty of food and water. This isn't your average wire cage, its one of those ones where you connect sections of the cage into any shape or way you like, and it has an open top and a door. Once the dog starts going on the paper normally and will go to the paper if its not already in the cage, then you can get rid of the cage entirely and you have an indoor trained pet. If you want it potty trained outside, then just lead your dog on a leash outside (someone said every thirty minutes to an hour after they eat, that's good advice) after they eat and wait. You could also (If you have a fenced in back yard) skip the leash entirely and just sit somewhere and watch them until they do their business. Every time they do their business (On the paper or outside) in the right place, give them a little dog treat and/or praise. Edit: Why the fuck did I get a gaybow and a box? Sorry for trying to give advice, you bastards :saddowns:

Name him Georges von Vanderwink, in my opinion

Awwwwwwww puppies are awesome. Don't leave any clothes on the floor or he'll tear them up

Name him Stain, so you can say "come stain, here boy"

Epic, good luck on getting him toilet trained.

Call him Sir Winston the First. He will only drink tea and eat crumpets. He will also wear a top hat and, if possible, a dog monocle. [editline]10th December 2010[/editline] Maybe give him a little dog tuxedo. [editline]10th December 2010[/editline] And a moustache.

What's the dog's name?

Name him Hezzy. Then get banned for asking for a title for doing so.