Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Training your new puppy - All Breeds
Spring and summer is always the time when most people get new puppies. In my opinion, it is the best time because the weather is warm thus the water temps are warm, and we can get that all important early water introductions in.
I want to incourage all new puppy owners of all breeds to take part in my blog. While my personal, primary breed is Boykin Spaniels, these methods very much apply to Labs, Goldens, Tollers, Chessies as well as any other breed including those for pets/family companions, and the "Go Anywhere" companion dog. These methods are time proven methods that apply to all breeds.
Should you have an issue with house breaking, crate training, early puppy retrieves, obedience, or any other phase within the first 8 months of the pups' life, then this blog is for you. I welcome your questions and will gladly answer them for you in a timely manner. I want to help you make your new pup the best he can be and what you do now is the key element in his training.
Should your issue fall within the confines of an article you see on here, just post the question in the comment for that article. If you cannot find the topic, just email it to me at: info@yoconariverboykins.com and I will post the question and answer for you.
Again, welcome to my blog and I wish you the best in your quest for the finest trained companion and hunting dog possible.
I want to incourage all new puppy owners of all breeds to take part in my blog. While my personal, primary breed is Boykin Spaniels, these methods very much apply to Labs, Goldens, Tollers, Chessies as well as any other breed including those for pets/family companions, and the "Go Anywhere" companion dog. These methods are time proven methods that apply to all breeds.
Should you have an issue with house breaking, crate training, early puppy retrieves, obedience, or any other phase within the first 8 months of the pups' life, then this blog is for you. I welcome your questions and will gladly answer them for you in a timely manner. I want to help you make your new pup the best he can be and what you do now is the key element in his training.
Should your issue fall within the confines of an article you see on here, just post the question in the comment for that article. If you cannot find the topic, just email it to me at: info@yoconariverboykins.com and I will post the question and answer for you.
Again, welcome to my blog and I wish you the best in your quest for the finest trained companion and hunting dog possible.
# posted by Clay Black @ 6:55 AM 
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I am the new owner of a boykin spaniel puppy. She is a 10 week old female named Brown Gravy. She is doing relatively well with sit commands, retrieveing, recall and is pretty good with housetraining. But she absolutely hates the crate. She seems to suffer terribly from seperation anxiety when crated or if one of the family walks into a room that is gated off and she cannot follow. Is this a typical Boykin trait, I have started offering small treats as incentive to enter the crate, but the crying once in the crate is incessant. Have you experienced the same with your Boykins,
Thanks alot
EH
Thanks alot
EH
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: January 13, 2010 2:45 PM
: January 13, 2010 2:45 PM
This happens all too often with puppies and is not breed specific. I classify this under socialization issue.
In socialization, you have primary and secondary socialization. Primary is from birth to six weeks of age. During this time not only should the breeder be starting acclimation to sites and sounds, but also should start splitting the pups up into groups and eventually allowing pups to spend short periods by themselves. I even put crates into the whelping box at night without a door, which allows the pups to freely go in and out. By five weeks of age they are totally comfortable with the crate.
Now that we know the probable source of the issue, let's talk about eliminating the issue. Pup needs to spend time in the crate to get used to it. Anytime that you cannot give the pup 150% of your undivided attention, put him in the crate. Feed the pup in the crate. There is no overnite cure, but you will need to be patient and consistent with it. At nite, when you are sitting around watching TV, do not let the pup lay there and sleep. Keep the pup awake. Your objective here is to make sure that the Pup is tired and ready to sleep at bedtime.
So in conclusion, make pup spend more time in the crate, feed the pup in the crate, and make sure pup is tired and ready to sleep come bedtime.
Hope this helps.
Clay
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In socialization, you have primary and secondary socialization. Primary is from birth to six weeks of age. During this time not only should the breeder be starting acclimation to sites and sounds, but also should start splitting the pups up into groups and eventually allowing pups to spend short periods by themselves. I even put crates into the whelping box at night without a door, which allows the pups to freely go in and out. By five weeks of age they are totally comfortable with the crate.
Now that we know the probable source of the issue, let's talk about eliminating the issue. Pup needs to spend time in the crate to get used to it. Anytime that you cannot give the pup 150% of your undivided attention, put him in the crate. Feed the pup in the crate. There is no overnite cure, but you will need to be patient and consistent with it. At nite, when you are sitting around watching TV, do not let the pup lay there and sleep. Keep the pup awake. Your objective here is to make sure that the Pup is tired and ready to sleep at bedtime.
So in conclusion, make pup spend more time in the crate, feed the pup in the crate, and make sure pup is tired and ready to sleep come bedtime.
Hope this helps.
Clay
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