Don't wanna jinx it... When did your puppy become manageable?

JWM1022 · 10-28-2012, 11:42 PM

Our puppy turned 6 months yesterday and it's like a switch turned on. He went from being a monster who chewed everything, chased cats and bit to becoming my little shadow who while still a bit mischievous suddenly is a pet/companion who plays with his own toys or lays at my feet instead of a walking (adorable) nuisance that gets into everything. He's been so great the last two days I'm almost concerned something is wrong with him (only partially joking). Is this normal?

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KZoppa · 10-28-2012, 11:46 PM

Sounds about right for most. Shasta has always been manageable.

doggiedad · 10-29-2012, 12:22 AM

with the use of a leash, crate, watching closely,
long line he was always manageable. with training
and socializing he became more manageable.

BlackthornGSD · 10-29-2012, 12:49 AM

8-12 months are usually the highest energy, highest activity times--they start to have big-dog bodies but their brains are still developing. Kinda like a 16 year old human...

JWM1022 · 10-29-2012, 10:29 AM

I misspoke when I used the word manageable. I just mean is 6 months a normal age for him to be more of a companion and less a monster?

Out of no where he stopped trying to eat our indoor plants / couch cushions, chase the cats, and seems a bit calmer overall... We've truly never seen him sleep until this weekend, lol. Just thought this was pretty young to be behaving so well.

Kyleigh · 10-29-2012, 10:40 AM

It'll come back with a vengeance LMAO ... and then you'll realize just EXACTLY where the cracks in the foundation of training are ... but, with consistency, patience and training, you'll be back on the road to ... wherever!

Wild Wolf · 10-29-2012, 10:46 AM

Hunter was always manageable for me. Yeah, he was a landshark - but he was an easy, fun puppy. My only issue was the first week of crate training - the brattiness and loudness was unbearable. Haha.

SewSleepy · 10-29-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyleigh

It'll come back with a vengeance LMAO ... and then you'll realize just EXACTLY where the cracks in the foundation of training are ... but, with consistency, patience and training, you'll be back on the road to ... wherever!

Gee thanks.
Seven is now 6 1/2 months and she definitely gotten easier, but I was afraid this was just a tease.

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Kyleigh · 10-29-2012, 11:27 AM

SewSleepy ... LOL ... I knew it was going to "come back" ... it's normal for puppies to "outgrow" what you've taught them and of course, they are becoming A LOT more confident about their abilities.

Ky was a landshark from heck, and I finally got that stopped about 6 months old, and then at 8 months, it seemed like all the training went out the window for a week or so, and then back to listening, but got bored REALLY fast so I had to amp up the training and mental stimulation! So I had about 2 months of wow, what a cutie little puppy I have ... and then WHAM ... nope, you have a GSD, don't forget, and in case you forgot, the puppy will remind you!

Have fun!

Sunflowers · 10-29-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JWM1022

I misspoke when I used the word manageable. I just mean is 6 months a normal age for him to be more of a companion and less a monster?

Out of no where he stopped trying to eat our indoor plants / couch cushions, chase the cats, and seems a bit calmer overall... We've truly never seen him sleep until this weekend, lol. Just thought this was pretty young to be behaving so well.

Absolutely normal.

He will hit the butthead stage at around 8 or 9 months, but he will be able to understand what you want, and if you are consistent with the training, all will be good.

10-28-2012, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
JWM1022 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	Don't wanna jinx it... When did your puppy become manageable? Our puppy turned 6 months yesterday and it's like a switch turned on. He went from being a monster who chewed everything, chased cats and bit to becoming my little shadow who while still a bit mischievous suddenly is a pet/companion who plays with his own toys or lays at my feet instead of a walking (adorable) nuisance that gets into everything. He's been so great the last two days I'm almost concerned something is wrong with him (only partially joking). Is this normal? Sent from my iPad using PG Free

10-28-2012, 11:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 16,170	Sounds about right for most. Shasta has always been manageable. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10 "Dax" Thor z vom Weberhaus GSD 3/18/2013 Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05-2/1/2013

10-29-2012, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,694	with the use of a leash, crate, watching closely, long line he was always manageable. with training and socializing he became more manageable. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

10-29-2012, 12:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
BlackthornGSD Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 1,426	8-12 months are usually the highest energy, highest activity times--they start to have big-dog bodies but their brains are still developing. Kinda like a 16 year old human... __________________ Christine Blackthorn Working German Shepherds

10-29-2012, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	It'll come back with a vengeance LMAO ... and then you'll realize just EXACTLY where the cracks in the foundation of training are ... but, with consistency, patience and training, you'll be back on the road to ... wherever! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

10-29-2012, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
JWM1022 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	I misspoke when I used the word manageable. I just mean is 6 months a normal age for him to be more of a companion and less a monster? Out of no where he stopped trying to eat our indoor plants / couch cushions, chase the cats, and seems a bit calmer overall... We've truly never seen him sleep until this weekend, lol. Just thought this was pretty young to be behaving so well.

10-29-2012, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wild Wolf Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,932	Hunter was always manageable for me. Yeah, he was a landshark - but he was an easy, fun puppy. My only issue was the first week of crate training - the brattiness and loudness was unbearable. Haha. __________________ ~ Angel SG S-Hunter vom Geistwasser CGN TT (DM Clear) AIRPORT WILDLIFE & BIRD CONTROL K9 http://www.k9instinct.com

10-29-2012, 11:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	SewSleepy ... LOL ... I knew it was going to "come back" ... it's normal for puppies to "outgrow" what you've taught them and of course, they are becoming A LOT more confident about their abilities. Ky was a landshark from heck, and I finally got that stopped about 6 months old, and then at 8 months, it seemed like all the training went out the window for a week or so, and then back to listening, but got bored REALLY fast so I had to amp up the training and mental stimulation! So I had about 2 months of wow, what a cutie little puppy I have ... and then WHAM ... nope, you have a GSD, don't forget, and in case you forgot, the puppy will remind you! Have fun! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

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