Puppy Training Timeline?

buddydobe · 06-05-2008, 12:41 PM

So I have my 8 week old little guy Django. And he's doing great so far for the most part. As great as I could hope from a puppy. Today is his 3rd day home.

Anyway I was curious how others are approaching training at this early age. So far we've worked on "sit" and "come"....several very short sessions a day with just a few reps...He's getting pretty good at both already. Started "down" but we don't have that one yet. I'm keeping it real brief and fun. He isn't done with his shots until 4 months, so no puppy classes until then, but I do want to stay on track with his training.

I'd love to hear what you guys are doing...and maybe some suggestions on a training timeline?

Sagesmom · 06-05-2008, 12:53 PM

personaly, If I had started with a puppy (not the doberteen with issues) I would have have used this Levels.html the program seems to work really well and I have seen it do wonderful things for puppies.

there really isn't a time line to it but the steps are very logical, and easy to read.

Broheim · 06-05-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagesmom

personaly, If I had started with a puppy (not the doberteen with issues) I would have have used this Levels.html the program seems to work really well and I have seen it do wonderful things for puppies.

there really isn't a time line to it but the steps are very logical, and easy to read.

That looks great! I'm definitely going to read through that and possibly use it. Getting my new puppy next week.

buddydobe · 06-05-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagesmom

personaly, If I had started with a puppy (not the doberteen with issues) I would have have used this Levels.html the program seems to work really well and I have seen it do wonderful things for puppies.

there really isn't a time line to it but the steps are very logical, and easy to read.

Only had time to glance at that link, but it looks awesome....Thank you!!

**dobermansrule** · 06-05-2008, 01:41 PM

I kinda got laughed at once on this forum but I'll post again. In addition to the simple training sessions you are doing, you can do things to establish your position over the dog in a gentle nonaggressive way.

1. Sit on the floor. Get the pup. Place him between your legs, head in your crotch, and roll him over on his back and hold him there. He'll probably squirm and struggle to turn back over, but gently keep him there until he relaxes. Rub his belly. Rub his feet. Rub his gums and teeth. Use these sessions to teach him to submit to you in a submissive position and get him used to being handled.

2. Elevations. Stand over the pup - pup in between your legs, head forward. Bend over and cup your hands under the pups rib cage and lift him off the floor about 6" or so, letting his legs dangle. He will struggle, squirm, but eventually will relax. This reminds him that no matter how 'big' and tough he is feeling, you can do something to him that he can't do to you.

Reference for this is William Campbell, "Better Behavior in Dogs" book. We swear by it.

**triciakoontz** · 06-05-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagesmom

personaly, If I had started with a puppy (not the doberteen with issues) I would have have used this Levels.html the program seems to work really well and I have seen it do wonderful things for puppies.

there really isn't a time line to it but the steps are very logical, and easy to read.

This is an awesome program with full instructions on how to train everything and a yahoo list group for support. I LOVE Sue's levels!

Broheim · 06-05-2008, 03:43 PM

One thing I did notice was that it is clicker training which I don't like. I think I'm going to use the same exact training, and remove the use of a clicker.

buddydobe · 06-05-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Broheim

One thing I did notice was that it is clicker training which I don't like. I think I'm going to use the same exact training, and remove the use of a clicker.

I had the same thought...I'm just not the type to always have a clicker on me...I'd end up losing it or something. But, I love the levels and the training in general.

faber · 06-05-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dobiesrule

I kinda got laughed at once on this forum but I'll post again. In addition to the simple training sessions you are doing, you can do things to establish your position over the dog in a gentle nonaggressive way.

1. Sit on the floor. Get the pup. Place him between your legs, head in your crotch, and roll him over on his back and hold him there. He'll probably squirm and struggle to turn back over, but gently keep him there until he relaxes. Rub his belly. Rub his feet. Rub his gums and teeth. Use these sessions to teach him to submit to you in a submissive position and get him used to being handled.

2. Elevations. Stand over the pup - pup in between your legs, head forward. Bend over and cup your hands under the pups rib cage and lift him off the floor about 6" or so, letting his legs dangle. He will struggle, squirm, but eventually will relax. This reminds him that no matter how 'big' and tough he is feeling, you can do something to him that he can't do to you.

Reference for this is William Campbell, "Better Behavior in Dogs" book. We swear by it.

dont know why u got laughd at. -makes perfect sense from evrything i've evr heard. 1.) belly up shows submissiveness- teaching ur n charge
2.) standng at right angles and over a dog shows dominance- along w/the rest of the theory makes sense.

**errica** · 06-05-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dobiesrule

I kinda got laughed at once on this forum but I'll post again. In addition to the simple training sessions you are doing, you can do things to establish your position over the dog in a gentle nonaggressive way.

1. Sit on the floor. Get the pup. Place him between your legs, head in your crotch, and roll him over on his back and hold him there. He'll probably squirm and struggle to turn back over, but gently keep him there until he relaxes. Rub his belly. Rub his feet. Rub his gums and teeth. Use these sessions to teach him to submit to you in a submissive position and get him used to being handled.

2. Elevations. Stand over the pup - pup in between your legs, head forward. Bend over and cup your hands under the pups rib cage and lift him off the floor about 6" or so, letting his legs dangle. He will struggle, squirm, but eventually will relax. This reminds him that no matter how 'big' and tough he is feeling, you can do something to him that he can't do to you.

Reference for this is William Campbell, "Better Behavior in Dogs" book. We swear by it.

Those both sound like excellent things to start really early...pretty soon I won't be able to force this pup into those positions!