Hello all, long time - no post. We've had our first weekend away at our fave site in St Briavels, and now we are looking forward to our Easter Break at Nicholaston Farm, in the Gower Peninsular ... even more exciting is that we've just collected our 11 week old ball of fluff called Dusty ... a black Border Poo. He's adorable. I intend to sit in the van with him on the drive so that it is not a complete shock in a week's time and let him become familiar with the scents and layout of the van. We have a travel crate so he should be OK at night, and in the awning if he wants to escape to his safe haven. He is going to be coming with us away on our weekends and holidays so watch this space for more adventures of Dusty Dog in the caravan. Any tips from fellow puppy owners on how to keep them safe/amused/not chewing the van to pieces much appreciated!
Dusty Dog
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Did you ask Sir Dusty Dog if you could name a puppy after him? 
If you are at the Woosiefest and call 'Dusty Dog' who will come running?
If you are at the Woosiefest and call 'Dusty Dog' who will come running?
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Running hmy:
No more like hobbling
So we have another Dusty Dog :cheer: Mirror mirror on the wall who's the handsomest dog of all :evil:
Our Dusty was a Springer Spaniel a play on names ie Dusty Springer for Springfield.
Lisa,
If you can get hold of a copy of Joy Stranger's book " Training Puppies". It covers the first six months of the dog's life and will help instill all the commands you will ever need. Then comes adolescence . That's another story in 6 to 9 months time. Get a whistle , an ACME 210.5 or 211.
Patience patience and patience plus regular repetitions and no smacking.
hmy:No more like hobbling
So we have another Dusty Dog :cheer: Mirror mirror on the wall who's the handsomest dog of all :evil:
Our Dusty was a Springer Spaniel a play on names ie Dusty Springer for Springfield.
Lisa,
If you can get hold of a copy of Joy Stranger's book " Training Puppies". It covers the first six months of the dog's life and will help instill all the commands you will ever need. Then comes adolescence . That's another story in 6 to 9 months time. Get a whistle , an ACME 210.5 or 211.
Patience patience and patience plus regular repetitions and no smacking.
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Thank you! Aw another Dusty Dog, he's jet black with a tiny bit of white on the tips of a patch of fur on his chest, and a tiny bit of white on the bottom of his paws ... Dusty suits! I am utterly in love with him, and vice versa. He won't leave me alone. I will def get hold of the book as it's my first ever experience of owning a dog, OH has had 2. I'm off to Puppy class with him from next week. I believe in positive reinforcement and wouldn't smack. He poo'd on my bedroom carpet and I just said oh dear in a bright voice!
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soldlisa04 said:
Bedroom carpet; hope you had your slippers on :lol:
Perhaps you could leave him in the kitchen with news paper down all over the floor and gradually reduce the area of paper over a period of time, he will cry for a few nights but will soon get used to it. Then when he's trained let him have free range of the house, then he can join you in the bedroom, good luck.
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Our dogs sleep in the utility room on sleeping bags. .Leave hin downstairs 3rd night with a comfy bed, cuddly toy and hide one of those old alarm clocks underhis bed. The tick toto know will help him sleep. As Kevin says he'll howl and cry for a new nights but then you will have him for years.
They also grow. A purply on your bed tonight will be a giant in six months. B)
They also grow. A purply on your bed tonight will be a giant in six months. B)
Great that you have got a puppy Lisa well done!
You are right, a new puppy needs a modicum of training, but make sure it's in small "doses" and perhaps more important that its fun....
When it comes to the training required for a new owner, then very much more is required,( as a rule they don't often learn as quickly as a puppy!)
So well done on getting into the puppy classes that's a great start for both of you.
All good wishes and hopes that you will all enjoy your new friend and be able to experience Happy Caravanning
Regards
paws
You are right, a new puppy needs a modicum of training, but make sure it's in small "doses" and perhaps more important that its fun....
When it comes to the training required for a new owner, then very much more is required,( as a rule they don't often learn as quickly as a puppy!)
So well done on getting into the puppy classes that's a great start for both of you.
All good wishes and hopes that you will all enjoy your new friend and be able to experience Happy Caravanning
Regards
paws
Mel
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Hi Lisa. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. Totally agree with the plosives rewards, patience and repitition approach. No smacking, but do remember to be in charge. Dogs need a clear leader and that should be you. If my dog is out of order I tell her firmly in a growly voice and make her lie down next to me. As soon as she "apologies" by some submissive behaviour then lots of praise and move on.
Also I never call her name unless I have an instruction, praise or treat for her. I was walking in the park and there was a person there with a dog called Bobby. She constantly called him, "Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby" but didn't have any instruction for him. I was sick of hearing it after 10mins as was Bobby who ploughed on totally ignoring her.
Our Sir DD on this forum helped me sort our must wandering tendency with a hide and seek game. Cracking piece of advice.
Enjoy
Mel
Also I never call her name unless I have an instruction, praise or treat for her. I was walking in the park and there was a person there with a dog called Bobby. She constantly called him, "Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby" but didn't have any instruction for him. I was sick of hearing it after 10mins as was Bobby who ploughed on totally ignoring her.
Our Sir DD on this forum helped me sort our must wandering tendency with a hide and seek game. Cracking piece of advice.
Enjoy
Mel
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Our Labradoodle, F1, ( now 7 1/2) has been a pain to train , as he is not a greedy dog and does not always respond to treats, , we have two whistles, on the same pitch, which work well, but once he is on a mission. !!!! Fully agree with reward training, love and attention. But firm commands. Good luck, At the moment away in Switzerland with both dogs.
Hi all latest on Dusty's new adventure ... we took him to The Gower last week. He took to caravanning like a proverbial duck to water. We had some piddling accidents as was to be expected but he loved cuddling up on his blanket on the seats (after a running jump to get up) and slept really well in a large cat cage with a blanket over him. Never heard a peep apart from one terribly windy night and we moved him closer to our bed, and curled up and slept soundly. He loved the beach (OH is Cornish so he wore his Kernow bandana on his inaugral walk). Wasn't too keen on the sea but it was cold! Thrilled we have got him and started Puppy Training classes last night - he enjoyed himself meeting new pals.
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Hi Soldlisa, they are a specific pitch dog whistle that you pup will learn to associate to to return to you, if you use a sports whistle your dog may run off after the referee in a playing field,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acme-210-5-Working-Dog-Whistle/dp/B004DYIOI4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460639159&sr=8-1&keywords=acme+dog+whistle
Hutch.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acme-210-5-Working-Dog-Whistle/dp/B004DYIOI4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460639159&sr=8-1&keywords=acme+dog+whistle
Hutch.
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http://www.innerwolf.co.uk/acme-210-5-gundog-whistle.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw_7y4BRDykp3Hjqyt_y0SJACome3T9Tc2NrUbCaEmjFMA8ZB9Ae8EA6kufqcDY9RD_jI2hBoCa3rw_wcB
Hi Lisa.
They come in various colours with lanyards to match.
So on calling the dog to return.
Make him sit and stay and walk away.
Then call him by name eg come Dusty.At the same time raise and lower one of your arms up and down onto the side of you leg. And in between each call give two short sharp peeps on the whistle.
Over a few weeks of repeating this exercise Dusty will be learning three command signals for returning. Make him cone and walk around your back and sit by your side. Choice of side is yours but stick to it always.
The 210.5 pitch is best for Spaniels.
Labs seem to do better on a 211 or 212.
Be patient. In the early days use treats as well. We used grilled sausage squares from Iceland.
About the size of a slice of bread once cooked and cooled you cut them up into small squares. 12 X 12 will give you 144 bits!
Let me know how you get on over the next four weeks.
Also when doing this try and wear the same jacket and jeans or skirt.
It gives continuity In the training. B)
Hi Lisa.
They come in various colours with lanyards to match.
So on calling the dog to return.
Make him sit and stay and walk away.
Then call him by name eg come Dusty.At the same time raise and lower one of your arms up and down onto the side of you leg. And in between each call give two short sharp peeps on the whistle.
Over a few weeks of repeating this exercise Dusty will be learning three command signals for returning. Make him cone and walk around your back and sit by your side. Choice of side is yours but stick to it always.
The 210.5 pitch is best for Spaniels.
Labs seem to do better on a 211 or 212.
Be patient. In the early days use treats as well. We used grilled sausage squares from Iceland.
About the size of a slice of bread once cooked and cooled you cut them up into small squares. 12 X 12 will give you 144 bits!
Let me know how you get on over the next four weeks.
Also when doing this try and wear the same jacket and jeans or skirt.
It gives continuity In the training. B)
Hi there, well Dusty is now nearing 17 weeks old and weighs in at 10 and 3/4 lbs ... he was 7lb when we first got him ... he's discovered he likes eating our cats' cat food pouches :S and I think that combined with his treats (training) we will be cutting down on his kibble, although he is getting 3 good walks a days and we have a garden we run him about in. Training (3rd week in) and he will sit and lie down ... when he feels like it lol and I am working on a stay. We are also trying to discourage the jumping up and puppy nipping ... oh and the weeing with excitement, particularly if a stranger pets him whilst out!!!
We've just bought a brand new Kia Sportage which had 10 miles on the clock.. Didn't realise you need to get to 1200 before towing so we are actively engaged in mileage adding so that we can tow on 10th June. Got a trip to Cornwall planned so that will put on some miles. Lovely car - thought I'd miss the height of the old Sorrento but not so - it's a joy to drive, I love it!
Will keep you informed of the furry ones' progress, cannot wait to get him back out in the van as he loved it so much and was as good as gold.
We've just bought a brand new Kia Sportage which had 10 miles on the clock.. Didn't realise you need to get to 1200 before towing so we are actively engaged in mileage adding so that we can tow on 10th June. Got a trip to Cornwall planned so that will put on some miles. Lovely car - thought I'd miss the height of the old Sorrento but not so - it's a joy to drive, I love it!
Will keep you informed of the furry ones' progress, cannot wait to get him back out in the van as he loved it so much and was as good as gold.
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We had to do the same with our Santa Fe, first day 200 miles, then straight down to Looe in Cornwall, St Ives next day for lunch, home on the monday with 25 hot pasties and a drooling dog in the back, (got rid of the new smell). Ready to tow the next weekend.1200 miles done.
Ooh love the sound of the pasties, OH is Cornish! I've put Black Coconut car scent things in ours as the new smell made me feel sick!
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