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[k9mania]

Knowing how to properly socialize and train puppies may mean the difference between dogs that end up in a shelter, on the street, being put down and those that become bonafide members of the family. There may be general principles but the more one knows about different training methods the better prepared one will be to adapt those methods to their puppy.

[Unregistered]

I have a question about a 5 wk old chihuahua. Sorry if I am in the wrong thread.. this is the closest one I could find about a puppy. Anyway my puppy has a pretty good size white bump on his head... I have never seen anything like it.. any ideas on what this could be? I have a pic if someone thinks they might know...I can't take them to get shots til' right at 6 weeks old. But I am kind of worried about him.. She is a black chi. I am not sure if that has anything to do with it or not... Any help... would be appreciated at this time..

[9pups]

Knowing how to properly socialize and train puppies may mean the difference between dogs that end up in a shelter, on the street, being put down and those that become bonafide members of the family. There may be general principles but the more one knows about different training methods the better prepared one will be to adapt those methods to their puppy.

Hello, I'm new to this board.

[9pups]

Hello, I'm new to this board.

Do you have any ideas on training puppies?

[toppers]

toilet training, obedience training - what kind of training do you want info on?

[Carol]

With my two adopted older dogs, I had the chore of rehousetraining both of them. They are doing wonderfully. Casey stands in front of the back door and if I do not respond, she will scratch.
Jake is a prolific pee machine and drinks a lot which I will investigate with the vet but the only accident was when he first arrived. The 2 of them go out together and I have been successful at getting them to stay in a certain section of my yard and come right back in when done.

The great success that I have achieved this week is a biggie in this house!

I have taught them to "stay" while I answer the door or any time I am about to open the door for any reason.
I am successful over 95% of the time. Casey sometimes breaks the stay because she is so excited if someone is on the other side of the door.
But lots of praises when they do it right.
I find this is such an important thing for dogs to be able to do because it was absolute chaos at the door everytime the doorbell rang.

Casey is 6 and Jake is 10

Who says you cannot teach an older dog new tricks? NONSENSE

[May209]

Puppie training is essential to having a happy family. Find a good puppy training and socializing class. 5 weeks is a bit young to have out and about yet. Worry about disease. But after a couple set of puppy shots would be a good time. How come soooo young????

[shell]

I have a question about my 8-month-old miniature dachshund cross; he has been well socialized with big dogs- he plays great with my white shepherd cross and with my dad's shepherd pup. The problem is that he now plays too rough with the pups his size. He's not vicious or anything- he's just used to the bigger dogs. I would appreciate any and all advice on how to get him to settle down with the smaller dogs before one of them decides to take a chunk out of him.

[May209]

I don't think that they will take a chunck out of him but if he is playing too rough usually the other pup will let them know and they do that with their mouths just like mom does with them. Dogs get to know limits with each other through their mouths. We spank or ground our kids dogs bite each other. glad I'm not a dog!!!!:rolleyes:

[6dogmom]

It could be an absess. It is like a giant infectous zit. Antibiotics are probably required. I would be at the vets.

[crazydays]

Hi Carol. That is a huge accomplishment! Wow I dream of being able to clear out the front door. Cagney(Standard Schnauzer) barks at visitors (she is a guard-dog). I have a 4 month english Springer and she is so happy to greet everyone...she has started springing very high. So, it is chaos whenever I have visitors. I am working on all techniques to stop them from running to the front door. My stay hasn't as of yet been successful! Anyway, this message is in response to your success. It gives me some hope!

[bulldogger95]

I know and have dealt with pits, but never a chow.

Is my puppy a BAD breed?

He's starting to be a real lover. And my other dog isn't trying to bite him as often.

Thanks,
Sharon

[gage]

i have a puppy border terrier and he keeps trying to bite my hamster what can i do (i cant stop them from seeing each other ther isnt enough room any wher else.
p.s. i no it is in there nature to hunt small mamals but i dont want him to start chasing mice , rats, squirles, hedgehogs and birds whist out on walks coz he might get hurt

[dogforever]

Knowing how to properly socialize and train puppies may mean the difference between dogs that end up in a shelter, on the street, being put down and those that become bonafide members of the family. There may be general principles but the more one knows about different training methods the better prepared one will be to adapt those methods to their puppy.

Hello thanks for doing great job I need some help can u give any idea about for good health of my puppies he is so poor healthy have u any tips for it:confused:

[Labman]

Good health starts with good breeding. From there, it is largely a matter of limiting exposure to problems and good vet care.

Getting back to the title of this thread, see http://www.apdt.com/po/news/docs/Messer_Nov06.pdf

Some great how to on safely giving a young puppy what it needs.