Willowsmommy
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With Willow only being 15 weeks old, I have to say I've spoiled her something rotten. I'm getting a bit nervous in regards to my actions. Our family is large, both people and pets. Willow spends most of her time with me as I work a part time job. I've noticed that I have a tendency to get defensive when my fiancee reprimands her. Sometimes she has a tendency to be directly underfoot when he's cooking dinner, other times she refuses to leave the kitties alone, things that I feel are normal puppy behaviors. Sometimes I can admit that she's acting just like a stubborn child that doesnt want to listen lol. My concern is that my lack of discipline and my coddling is going to result in a spoiled little girl that won't listen nor respect me and with her doggie daddy weighing in at 200lbs and her doggie mommy being 180lbs, Willow is most definitely going to be on the larger side of the mastiff spectrum lol. I've purchased a How to train your puppy book and have also done tons of research online but it all seems so black and white, if that makes sense. There are so many suggestions for a lot of the same trainings, its confusing on trying to decide which one is right, which one will work and which one is just crap or a waste of time. Willow has been "potty trained" since the day we brought her home. She's been one of the fastest taught puppies I've ever owned thats for sure. It amazes me at how much she did that first week home. She has potty accidents on occasion but its human error, not noticing her cues. I have so many worries lol. My biggest concern is training her the "wrong way." Is there a wrong way? I type this post with Willow curled up in my lap, napping. I've owned several dogs in the past, most when I was just a kid and wasn't responsible enough to bother training a dog so I've never really had the whole training a puppy experience. There is just something about this little girl that means so much to me. To express the love I feel for her is impossible. I cried when she got her first shots, I cried the first time I had to leave her a few hours at the vet. I love this incredible feeling she has made me feel. I just want to do right by her, to the best of my abilities