There are 7 other people in my house who are conctantly wanting to play with him. I don't mind, but I want him to know that I am his "mom". I already feed him & he sleeps with me at night. I play with him as much as possible, but is there anything else I can./should do?
The puppy is a 8 week old mini australian shepherd. (Also known as a North American Shepherd)
2006-10-26 07:55:10 · 19 answers · asked by xLovexMex03 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i think you are doing the right thing. by feeding him playing with toys and letting him sleep in your room at night he already no s your the one to look up to and his best friend. walks and training centres are also important as long as hes up to date with his vaccinations before entering the outside world. if you drive also take him out in the car to parks/beaches and fun places. let him mix with the other 7 people in your house it will gain him confidence and become sociable amongst other people. on occasions give him a special meal treat. hes only eight weeks old everyone loves sweet cute puppies. as he gets older i bet people will still give him fuss but not half as much as you.
2006-10-26 08:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by ben e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 23:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always found that the dog bonds closest to the person who is his main caregiver/trainer. If you're the one who feeds, walks, grooms, plays with and trains this puppy, he is going to grow into primarily your dog. A breed like yours is not likely to ever become a "one-person" dog, but once he's an adult and past the puppy stage, he will know who's dog he is. Don't worry about everyone else wanting to play with him - you want him as socialized as possible.
2006-10-26 08:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Training and grooming are just a normal part of dog ownership(or should be), but they actually help you bond with your animal.
If you have the sole responsibility of caring for him, he will know that you're his leader.
He's only 8 weeks, so there is plenty of time for bonding.
It's actually good that he is around so many other people and is having good experiences with them because that's all a part of socialization. You'll have a better dog because of it.
2006-10-26 08:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by jaxchick23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend more alone time with him apart from the others in the house. Like taking him on a walk , or to a dog park to toss the ball around. So then he'll know that your the primary care and the others are just playmates.
2006-10-26 07:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by golden_moon_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel that way just by u feeding him and sleeping with him he is going to be the closest to u. Puppys need lots of love and that's great that theres always time for him :)
2006-10-26 08:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by CHITA LOCA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell the others what you are doing, but STROKE him over his eyes..even if he squirms, like a boy who doesn't want his face washed..just firmly stroke his face and eyes..that is the action of his mom, washing his face..Also, groom him..even if he doesn't need it, brush him daily..and handle his feet a lot..
Also, in stead of 'playing'..train him..when you assert training, that is also parenting..You can begin with very simple obeience at his age..sit, stay, come, down..etc..
Take him for walks..he will have to be reliant on you, when you are out for walks together..
If you need help with the basic training, just email me.
2006-10-26 08:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him lots of attention. My dog loves to get belly rubs and as she's matured she has also learned to enjoy being combed. If you help train him to do tricks for little bits of food, they like that too. Whenever you see him, run up and praise him for what a good puppy he is. This also helps them to be faithful as well as loving.
2006-10-26 07:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by Corinne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1stly, u shudnt let him sleep wit u, if he gets in2 this habit, ul neva b able 2 get him out of ur bed, n it cud turn in2 a behavioural problem. u shud take him out 2 the park, go out 4 walks, take him shoppin, n socialise him. look in2 goin 2 show classes, itl help him socialise with dogs n learn sum basic things, without it costin u an arm n a leg.
2006-10-26 08:01:00 · answer #9 · answered by justme_control 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feed him and he sleeps with you, he knows you're his "mom". But don't get jealous if he bonds with the other people too, it's like with a baby - he can't have too much love, no such thing as too many people loving him!
2006-10-26 07:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋