So I have a two part question in need of some tips.
Part 1: I need suggestions on places to take Jack (8 months) where he could run. We're still working on heel and recall, as he can still be a stubborn puppy. In no way do we want him off leash yet. I don't know how I feel about dog parks, and I know tennis courts are a bad idea. He can be slightly reactive, not aggressive, just wants to run to every other dog to say hi and play. So if he sees a dog, he's running. Any one have suggestions? I have a 50 foot make shift lead that I use, but don't feel that's very sufficient. I was brainstorming, outdoor basketball courts? Something preferably gated. Thanks.
Part two: Does anyone's dobe ever force themselves to stay awake, when you know they're tired and in need of a nap? Jack will lay down or put his head on our laps for scratches, start to fall asleep and then get up to continue to play. It can be after playing and training in the yard, 3 long walks, and more training in the house, he'll still force himself to stay awake. Like an infant. After so long we'll put him in his crate, and he's sound asleep in seconds. Any ways to get him to understand that he can nap in his bed, on the couch with us, etc.?
Thanks in advance for tips and advice. And here's a pic of our handsome boy at 8 months and 76 lbs.
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Part 1: I need suggestions on places to take Jack (8 months) where he could run. We're still working on heel and recall, as he can still be a stubborn puppy. In no way do we want him off leash yet. I don't know how I feel about dog parks, and I know tennis courts are a bad idea. He can be slightly reactive, not aggressive, just wants to run to every other dog to say hi and play. So if he sees a dog, he's running. Any one have suggestions? I have a 50 foot make shift lead that I use, but don't feel that's very sufficient. I was brainstorming, outdoor basketball courts? Something preferably gated. Thanks.
Part two: Does anyone's dobe ever force themselves to stay awake, when you know they're tired and in need of a nap? Jack will lay down or put his head on our laps for scratches, start to fall asleep and then get up to continue to play. It can be after playing and training in the yard, 3 long walks, and more training in the house, he'll still force himself to stay awake. Like an infant. After so long we'll put him in his crate, and he's sound asleep in seconds. Any ways to get him to understand that he can nap in his bed, on the couch with us, etc.?
Thanks in advance for tips and advice. And here's a pic of our handsome boy at 8 months and 76 lbs.
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