SouthernBlue
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I need some help. I was very active and fit when I got my puppy. I was also pregnant. His training was going great until I had to be put on bedrest for preterm labor. I had a traumatic labor (this is my 3rd) and have had a very slow recovery. He was pretty much just loved on and fed for 3 months. I am 5 wks post postpartum and am starting to feel more like my old self.
I think my pup has forgotten everything! All he will do now is show respect at (his) mealtime and sit half the time.
I am really discouraged.
I shouldn't have got a puppy when I did. {I had been wanting one ever since I got married (almost 7 years ago) and followed/talked to his breeder for 2 1/2 years and this was his Mama's last litter (he was the cream of the crop). So I am committed.}
I am no quitter.
My husband was working both of our jobs during my bedrest and taking care of our other 2 kiddos. So he didn't have time to train my pup.
How do I get my teenager under control again??
I bought a prong collar but am not positive on how it is supposed to work? I am trying to introduce it slowly and positively with food and praise. But he acts stupid and won't sit still to put it on.
Obviously, I need to start with basics but he is so big!
Can someone point me to some tried and true resources for adult dogs?
~Thanks!, N.
I think my pup has forgotten everything! All he will do now is show respect at (his) mealtime and sit half the time.
I am really discouraged.
I shouldn't have got a puppy when I did. {I had been wanting one ever since I got married (almost 7 years ago) and followed/talked to his breeder for 2 1/2 years and this was his Mama's last litter (he was the cream of the crop). So I am committed.}
I am no quitter.
My husband was working both of our jobs during my bedrest and taking care of our other 2 kiddos. So he didn't have time to train my pup.
- So my pup is now about 60+ lbs. And is uncontrollable.
- My kids can't play with him now because he jumps on them and knocks them down.
- He tries to nip my ankles.
- He drags me around on the leash.
- He doesn't care where he poops.
- He tries to dominate by throwing himself down on his back on my feet.
How do I get my teenager under control again??
I bought a prong collar but am not positive on how it is supposed to work? I am trying to introduce it slowly and positively with food and praise. But he acts stupid and won't sit still to put it on.
- I want a walking/jogging buddy.
- I want a dog that loves my kids and their kisses.
- I want a dog that is protective of my kids (there was 3 people arrested next door this year).
Obviously, I need to start with basics but he is so big!
Can someone point me to some tried and true resources for adult dogs?
~Thanks!, N.
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