we also have a nine year old staffie dog, who seems to be quite jealous he keeps trying to do things to our cushions
2006-12-25 21:02:25 · 15 answers · asked by Janet C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
start training them right away i have 4 staffs and their so obedient because i trained them right away. good luck on training them.you also have to be patient and don't expect them to get it right away it takes time. make sure you praise or give your boy/girl a sweet or something when they do it to encourage them to do more often. good luck = ) and to stop your 9 year old just give him sweets and attention at least 5 times a day .hope this helps you.
2006-12-25 21:42:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too early to start basic training, start now! House training is best started now, only use the garden until she's fully vaccinated though. When you're teaching basic commands, make sure training sessions are short and fun, puppies have the attention span of a gnat! Have a look around for good training classes, ones which teach according to the kennel club good citizens scheme are great. your puppy will also get essential socialisation as well as good manners!
As far as your older dog goes, make sure they are not left alone together for a while and make introductions gradually. As far as possible let them sort out their own heirarchy in the house. Your older dog will need to tell the puppy off occasionally as it will probably be fairly annoying while very young, if possible try not to interfere too much as you'll cause confusion. If your older dog is mounting cushions it could be frustration or a display of dominance. If he's still entire, be VERY careful when your puppy has her first season, maybe consider getting them both neutered?
2006-12-26 11:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mollymoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best time is right now. Always use a reward based method, and ignore rather than punish unwanted behaviour. You also need to start socialising with animals and people as soon as possible, as the window for experience socialisation bgins to close at about 12 weeks. It is natural for your other dog to be jealous. Do not allow the puppy to annoy him, and if he bosses her around, unless he actually injures her do not interfere- this is part of dog society and people trying to liberate dogs from the shackles of oppression just creates more problems. He is the best way for her to learn doggy discipline- growling and barking are normal. EG if she comes near his food and he growls, this is quite normal. Eventually, they will establish a pecking order, and all will be well, but there will be a period of adjustment.
2006-12-26 05:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by big_fat_goth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can train a dog from any age, the earlier the better really. As for your older dog, the hormones From your pups mum will still be in her system as pups aren't supposed to be separated until they are 8 weeks old and the smell of this will be confusing him. If you haven't already done so, it may be worth getting him neutered, especially as when she gets older and starts to come into season, he will probably get more protective and may even turn a little funny. Hope this helps?
2006-12-25 21:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by potters1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start house training straight away just take her/him out every time it looks like going or straight after its gone it'll get the idea with time,as for commands we took our staffie to puppy school at about 3 months old after she had all her shots from the vet,but we were giving her little commands using treats a bit before this,good luck
2006-12-25 21:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start training any dog as soon as you have it - but where did you get it from? Six weeks is a bit young to be away from her mother.
As for the older dog, well, he probably is jealous of the new arrival. He used to have all of your attention and now is unlikely go be getting half of it. If you show lots of love to him, believe it or not, he will teach your pup the ropes! Our old collie cross used to 'nose' a newer arrival off the pavement to do his business!
2006-12-25 21:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppy training can begin the minute you bring your pup home. for example teaching it simple words like its name and "no". It is never too early to start!
Your other dog is after attention, try not to leave it out, pay it loads of attention maybe when your pup is taking a nap, it will soon start to realise it doesnt have to be jealous!
2006-12-25 22:17:47 · answer #7 · answered by Unhinged.... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your older dog neutered to stop this behaviour.
Simple training can begin as soon as you have your puppy with short commands and lots of praise. Don't let puppy get all the attention or your older dog will suffer. Take puppy. after vaccinations, to puppy socialisation classes.
2006-12-27 10:10:22 · answer #8 · answered by Shaky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing stopping you now but with a staff you need to instill love and affection from the word go so that your dog does not get labelled like a lot of the so called dog owners get due to the breed start now and plat with your dog but remember your the boss not the dog
2006-12-25 21:07:11 · answer #9 · answered by The tagg master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start training now we did with ours, but our other dog helped because the pup followed her outside and within a week was house trained.
Good choice and good luck
2006-12-26 10:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋