Automan2164 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Well guys, I figured I would pop on here now that I have some presents wrapped and a sleeping puppy at my feet. On Saturday, Angela and I picked up a new puppy, an 8 week old purebred Standard Schnauzer. This is the father, Grand Champion Heartland's Count Basie. Our pup. I haven't been on because I failed to realize what a handful a new puppy is. I've always grown up with all sorts of animals, but my mom usually rescued other pets in need, rather than young ones. I've had little experience with small pups as such, and I'm really feeling it. This is a level of tired I haven't felt in awhile. I think I may have been getting sick, and the potty breaks/vomit sessions were not helping. The constant attention and potty breaks every few hours are really draining on me, but I have to admit that I've only had to clean up a couple piddles from not moving fast enough. I am taking solace in the puppy naps... Oh how I love thee. He had a bit of a rough first night in the crate, and was a bit loud. After a tap on the crate and a firm no a few times, he figured out that he's alright, and that it's a safe place. We've named him Bear, and he looks like a little Ewok. We hope to get him to the point where we can bring him along to the car shows and cruise nights with us... Looks like I am going to have to put a bench seat in the diesel. Haha. Any of you guys have any tips for puppies that you have under your cap? I'm crate training him to start. Merry Christmas also! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 patience! haha. just remember that he is a baby so accidents are bound happen. it took our dog just a few nights to get used to the crate. i know it can be hard, but it seems to work when you just ignore the whining/barking. cute looking pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Congrats Rob, wow that looks like a giant not standard?? My only advise is to keep a regimented schedule, take him out after each feeding until he goes this will help greatly in house training. And have fun!! Merry Christmas to you also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I'm crate training him to start. Why? Did you perchance happen to actually LOOK at the photo you posted of the father? What's the point of crate training a puppy when they don't make crates large enough to hold said puppy's adult size? I'm being half facetious, bit not entirely. The serious side of me says "I HATE crate training dogs." I never even heard of anyone doing it until I hit about 50 years of age. Maybe by then I was the old dog who couldn't learn new tricks, but I grew up with dogs -- lots of dogs -- and the concept behind crate training (assuming there is one) escapes me entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Crate training is a way to get them to settle down at night, and also house train them. They don't want to poop/pee where they sleep, so they hold it, then you let them outside first thing in the morning to go on the lawn, and they learn quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 ...and the concept behind crate training (assuming there is one) escapes me entirely. Crate training uses a dog's natural instincts as a den animal. A wild dog's den is his home, a place to sleep, hide from danger, and raise a family. The crate becomes your dog's den, an ideal spot to snooze or take refuge during a thunderstorm. The primary use for a crate is housetraining. Dogs don't like to soil their dens. The crate can limit access to the rest of the house while he learns other rules, like not to chew on furniture or electrical cords. Crates are a safe way to transport your dog in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Crate training is necessary now. if we didnt crate our dogs, they would tare apart the house overnight. My mother coddled them, and while otherwise well trained, they can't deal with seperation or being unsupervised. Kennel training is important because the dog learns it's normal and doesn't learn to associate it with it's "parents" leaving for an extended period of time. I put down a dog because it would literally try and destroy it's kennel, causing great self harm. It would get out no matter what the kennel, then destroy everything in sight, while bleeding everywhere, and would not shut up. It was a rescue that obviously had mental illness....but it's original owners screwed the dog up, leading to this. After over $1500 in damage, and what the vet bill would be, he was of no metaphorical, physical, or emotional value. The days where you could leave your dog out when you leave are gone. Too much chance of law suit for any number of reasons. Rob, just be patient. Make sure you don't use the kennel in a negative light at first....accidents will happen when they're young. Once they know better, them you can "punish" them with "go to your kennel" etc. just make sure he feels like the kennel is his own house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerJY Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 They make a crate big enough for our adult Irish Wolfhound, there's crates out there big enough lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 They make a crate big enough for our adult Irish Wolfhound, there's crates out there big enough lol. Those are big a$$ animals. A woman at my work shows them and has several champions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Even Carly was crate-trained early on. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Congrats Rob! Enjoy the new pup :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Congrats on the pup. I know how you feel with the time issues. The fiance got 2 pups (brother and sister) about 5 months ago and whenever I'm with her, no time at all for the MJ or computer :( but then again, how can you be mad at these for taking time from the truck: Image Not Found Just hang in there, as they get bigger, so do their bladders, which means fewer trips outside. And they will become more independent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I was just looking at some Wolamute pups (Alaskan Malamute/Timber wolf breed) and then some pure bred 2nd generation champion german shepards. Just sucks that I don't have any place for one yet =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 oh, and I have a 3'x5' crate in the basement if you want it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 We have our Boxer in a 3x5 crate. He knows that is his place in the house. When we are getting ready to serve dinner at night, a quick tap on top and saying 'kennel' and he runs in. One thing to note with puppies.. if they are having a hard time sleeping at night. Take an old fashioned ticking clock, wrap it in a blanket you don't want back and put it in the kennel. the rhythmic noise helps them sleep. If that doesn't quite do the trick, you can add a heat source to it. A water bottle works well, but have fun trying to find one these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Routine. Make sure you get into a routine with the pup. Best of luck. Your patience will be tested :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 ...We've named him Bear... Weird. Although not her real name, Robyn's cat has been called Bear for years now. ... spooky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Weird. Although not her real name, Robyn's cat has been called Bear for years now. ... spooky... I can't believe i watched that whole thing! I was drunk in the garage a few weeks ago and "Fred Bear" by Ted Nugent came on the radio. One of my mini dashshunds is named Fred. So for the last few weeks, Brittany and I have been calling him Fred Bear..... :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Rob, just be patient. Make sure you don't use the kennel in a negative light at first....accidents will happen when they're young. Once they know better, them you can "punish" them with "go to your kennel" etc. just make sure he feels like the kennel is his own house Good advice. Once the dog is "use to" it's crate you have won 1/2 the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 A bench seat in an MJ is a MUST for a dog of this size (or at least the size he will become). Otherwise he will squirm, fidget and eventually sleep in an awkward position such as this: Can't be comfortable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 hahaha! :rotf: awesome pose there! :D I fill up the floor for carly so she has a bit more space for long journeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 He still fits quite well in the XJ... Hard to believe he's going to be close to 50 lbs. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I've been anti-crate since I first saw a guy with a Great Pyrenees in a campground with a ginormous crate. My friend has a German Shepherd that was crazy protective, he could not control her. Introduce the crate. After a couple nonths of crating tghe dog knew where her "safe" place was, or something like that. She mellowed out and is one of the coolest dogs I know. Still protective if necessary, completely peaceful otherwise. In or out of the crate, the doors is usually wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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