Yay! we got a new puppy READ THIS BEFORE WTAHCING! How did we get her? My 25yr old brother decided to get a dog and then relized it wasnt aloud on the aircraft carrier so… we got her!=D What kind? Boxer/ lab we think! What age? 6 months in all of these clips Extras Dont tell me shes jumping to high! Shes under 6 inches and theres only ONE thats 1ft. and it was only once she jumped it! I just wanted to play. Its not like im making her jump over that! Besides she jumps on my parents bed which is 3ft. Max, Lucy and now Sheba have been doing this forever and there perfectlyfine! Dont tell me the effects come when there older because your wrong. Its somwething called hip displasia(Spelling) Its when pretty much ONLY pure breeds, and heavy dogs have hip problems and either get surgery or are put to sleep. I dont jump max over 2ft. anymore but mabye 2 times a month. Please do not critizise on her weight, Lucy and Maxy and both way over wieght (Lucy 10, Max 15) We are trying to keep her normal and not get so chubby. Its working! Shes not under wieght we feed her actually a tin to much. Please joy and keep rude things to yourself. =)
House breaking a puppy should start immediately, just after you bring him home. Even at only 7 or 8 weeks old, he wants to eagerly follow your lead…. it’s important to use puppy house breaking training that will help him develop the acceptable behavior. He will have no trouble deciding where to eliminate if you don’t choose for him. This, of course, is unacceptable. It is up to you to communicate what his only option is. Puppies will learn very quickly when they are clear about what they are to do
Dogs have a natural instinct not to eliminate in their den area and, because of their strong sense of smell, are drawn to go in areas where they or others have defecated or urinated before. You can exploit these natural tendencies in several ways.
Puppy crate training is undoubtedly the best way to take advantage of these natural instincts and basically involves using a plastic dog carrier ‘crate’ as the pup’s den or sanctuary. You should get him used to being secluded in the crate for short periods of time so that he comes to think of it as his refuge and is comfortable sleeping there.
The second way to use his instinctive tendencies is to read the signs that he wants to go, i.e. your puppy is circling and smelling around, and then to react immediately by taking him to the usual spot.
he will recognize the scent in the designated area and your persistence in getting him there will help him quickly understand. You will be even more successful if you are observant and pay attention to when he is most likely to go. Be ready to take him out when he wakes up, after playing or exercise, and after he eats or drinks.
If you would like more information about house breaking a puppy and what blunders and pitfalls to avoid go to House Breaking a Puppy.
If you are trying to obedience train your new puppy Go to Puppy Training.
Ira Nelson http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/natural-approaches-for-house-breaking-a-puppy-112175.html