The first thing I would do when taking the dog outside is tie a piece of thin rope about eight feet in length to my belt so that i can gently encourage them to come when I call. Also you want to make playing with you more interesting and fun than exploring the yard. Another recommendation is to when you say come then start to run away from the pup and they will chase you. When the pup arrives give lots of praise like they just won the lottery and they will start repeating.
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Thought I would pipe up.
Its an 8/9 week old puppy
LOL in no world will you have control issues over an 8/9 week old puppy because you cannot get "control" immediately. Training in the first 7 days is sometimes just a sit in a dead quiet room .
It has just began to explore the entire world. It has been hearing its name for 7 days. It is a puppy. Why in the world would it listen and come in?
Other than getting into something dangerous, dont freak. Give it a little time. As the puppy bonds with you it will follow you. My 8 week old came in the house when I went and picked him up...You really want control tether him/her at all times.
As mine got older he got better (first was getting his name down) we finally got to the run into the house, get chased in.
Now he just follows me in at 4.5 months old.
Its an 8/9 week old puppy
LOL in no world will you have control issues over an 8/9 week old puppy because you cannot get "control" immediately. Training in the first 7 days is sometimes just a sit in a dead quiet room . It has just began to explore the entire world. It has been hearing its name for 7 days. It is a puppy. Why in the world would it listen and come in?
Other than getting into something dangerous, dont freak. Give it a little time. As the puppy bonds with you it will follow you. My 8 week old came in the house when I went and picked him up...You really want control tether him/her at all times.
As mine got older he got better (first was getting his name down) we finally got to the run into the house, get chased in.
Now he just follows me in at 4.5 months old.
one thing I learned is you shouldn't use the word "NO" on a puppy before he gets 6 months old. inhibition it's the worst thing you can do to a puppy at her age. believe me I saw the results of using the word "no" on a puppy that young so many times.
she's to young to know the "come" command, so just say her name and try to call her with something that she likes, a toy, food etc.
in my case I didn't need to use the rope, he followed me everywhere since he got home.
the biting thing shows that she's looking for work and wants to play. so do something with her when she's doing that, get some ropes or some old cloths and play with her teach her to grab the ropes and pushing them let her always win the game. you will find that very helpful latter on if you want her to learn some guard commands and bite at your command.
just be patience and enjoy every minute. good luck with her
You don't want to start off with a bad habit so I would tether the puppy to you.
First, get him used to a collar and a leash. If you get him from a good breeder then he'll already be used to a collar. A leash is no big deal. Find a lightweight one and you can let him drag it around. He'll figure out that it won't hurt him. Just make sure he doesn't eat it. Do not leave him unattended. If you can't have your eye on him then crate him. Never put him in the crate while you are frustrated. He'll learn that it's a punishment instead of a safe place for him to go.
Clicker training is definitely the way to go! He'll learn his name in no time at all. Lots of love for his ENTIRE life! Not just the first few days. Look up NILIF (Nothing In Life Is Free) as well.
First, get him used to a collar and a leash. If you get him from a good breeder then he'll already be used to a collar. A leash is no big deal. Find a lightweight one and you can let him drag it around. He'll figure out that it won't hurt him. Just make sure he doesn't eat it.
Do not leave him unattended. If you can't have your eye on him then crate him. Never put him in the crate while you are frustrated. He'll learn that it's a punishment instead of a safe place for him to go.Clicker training is definitely the way to go! He'll learn his name in no time at all. Lots of love for his ENTIRE life! Not just the first few days.
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