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by blueskyekennels on 12 December 2006 - 19:12

I can admit, I was enabling her, she is 9 weeks old, and is such a brat, and I know I am to blame, I can fully admit that...She is out of control, because of me, and because of it, and this I will also admit, I am having a very hard time bonding to her...she is such a spoiled brat, that I am having a very hard time trying to love her. I am trying to raise her for SchH, and was told by a sourse who breeds shepherds that there are certain things I must allow, I have a feeling if I raised her the way I want in her younger weeks of life, she might not be like this. She is an obsessive crier, biter, and doesn't listen to me, at all, completely ignores me...I've almost reached my breaking point, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance

by blueskyekennels on 12 December 2006 - 19:12

PLEASE don't bash me on this, I've come out, and admitted I need help, I'm being as humble as I possible can...if you have suggestions, please feel free to post them or send them to my personal email address, otherwise, please read and take what you may from this, or just ignore it, thank you.

by seriously on 12 December 2006 - 19:12

she's a 9 week old puppy for god's sake!!

judron

by judron on 12 December 2006 - 19:12

start training her.....you are missing a crucial training period. You can start puppy obedience now with alot of motivation. That seems to be what your brat is asking for:-)

by blueskyekennels on 12 December 2006 - 19:12

Hi Judron, I have started with her, some puppy obedience, she knows a few commands, but she ignores them, unless she wants something, otherwise, It's like the wind is blowing, is the equivialant to me talking to her...she completely brushes me off, and THAT I almost expect, but I don't expect her to throw these rediculus tantrums, like a spoiled little child would do! Seriously: This is not how I allow my puppies or dogs to act, it is NOT okay by me. I don't expect a perfect puppy, or one that listens to every word I say, just expect a puppy that doesn't throw a tantrum when I so much as pick her up, make her come to me when called, or when, GOD FORBID, I try to examine her teeth, ears, feet, ect...

Trailrider

by Trailrider on 12 December 2006 - 19:12

Try channeling her biting to something else besides you, keep a toy or ball or something always handy. I don't think it will take her drive to do the work away if you teach her your not a sleeve as long as your firm but not abusive. Sometimes a good EEHHHHTT will make them quit, then praise her and give her a toy to bite. Motivational obedience and lay her some short tracks. All of this will help you to bond and give her a job which sounds like the little 'gator needs.LOL!

animules

by animules on 12 December 2006 - 19:12

Nine weeks old seems pretty young to worry too much yet. Time and more time. Some higher drive models just take more time and patience, been there..... A few times! Picture playing "This little piggy went to market..." to teach a puppy it's okay to have toes handle to get nails trimmed. It worked but took time. Small steps and more time. The other thing is you must be the center of her universe, not any other other dog in your house. Don't let her "pack" with the other dogs, only you. Made that mistake once, we caught it early and it took time to overcome but we have. We are the center of all of their universes, well except may the cats rule. :)

by Melissa on 12 December 2006 - 20:12

blueskye, My puppy at that age was a little bastard! If it were not for my husband, I would have driven him the 6 hours right back to the breeder and left him on their door step! He cried all the time and bit us till we bled! You can search my early posts on that! I'm telling you, I thought I was going to kill the little brat. HOWEVER - It gets better!! Now, he's 8 months old and I love him SO much, I couldn't imagine my life without him! Stick it out and you'll be falling in love in no time! Just be diligent and remember - one day at a time.

by blueskyekennels on 12 December 2006 - 20:12

I guess she is "buddying" up with my other dogs...None of my dogs are kenneled, is there a way I could become the center of her universe without kenneling my other dogs? Thanks, and Melissa, thanks for admitting you thought your's was a bastard too! You said what I am thinking!

by vomveiderheiss on 12 December 2006 - 20:12

Put a leash on her, and take her everywhere, even to the bathroom with you, never allow her to leave your side. Praise her heavily when she is good and a good firm NO when needed. I too have a pup that was that way, she was a vicious biter, high drive after anything that moved she attacked, she was never a whiner though, just a vocalist, she would growl, bark and etc, she is now 5 months old and is the joy of my life, and I expect she will be a great Schutzhund dog when the time comes. I still have to watch the vicious teeth when she gets bored, so lots of knuckle bones and chew toys. Lots of Patience on your part, even when your ready to throw in the towel, remember patience! Give your MONSTER a hug and a kiss and remember it does get better. Kari





 


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