what if I sell one of my 4 month year old puppies?

Question

My mom is getting tired of how unruly and how messy our 2 golden retrievers our when left alone outside. She is thinking of getting rid of one of the dogs. What would happen to the other dog? Would it be OK not having it's sister around? (One is a boy, other one a girl). Also, will there behavior get better eventually? Because if it will, maybe we won't have to sell one.

Answer 1

Your dog may mope and whine a bit, but they get over the separation quickly..ESPCIALLY if you take the time to teach him new things! he will enjoy having you all to himself, and will love learning new things and showing off..You know dogs don't train themselves, any more than children do..and to not train him is cruelty, just as neglecting a child's education would be..
You can begin with the obedience basics, Come, Sit, Stay, Down, Heel..Then move on to fun things, such as kiss, shake, roll over, and Frisbee! He will feel so loved and nurtured that he won't miss his sister at all...

Goldens are wonderful! and love to learn..Check out the first video on this page> http://video.google.com/videosearch?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=canine%20freestyle&btnG=Google+Search&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wv
and see what can be done..!!

I don't sell my pups until they are at least 13 weeks old, and many don't leave home until they are 4 months..the sisters and brother always adjust just fine, and the pups all love going to their new homes..

here is a great site to start you off on fun training> http://www.perfectpaws.com/recall.html

Answer 2

I can guarantee you that your puppies' behavior will improve if you can make it through their puppy stage. But I know that they also need tons of attention from you in the meantime. They need to be played with and walked alot in order for them to use up their boundless energy and for you to establish your dominance over them. If you really want to learn how to get control over them, and you should do that ASAP, watch "The Dog Whisperer" show on the National Geographic Channel. The dog whisperer's name Cesar Milan and he has several great books out too. He is wonderful! You will enjoy your dogs so much more if you learn how to take charge and manage them so they behave in a way that doesn't drive your mom crazy. Make sure to leave toys outside that challenge them. Ask at a pet store. They will have ideas about that. Good luck!

Answer 3

while did she promise to pay the the remainder of the money? If she does not pay on time, then you definately can ask for the canine back in case you prefer. A 21 month previous infant might cry for a "pup", yet permit's face it. in case you extra abode a distinctive canine, he'd forget approximately approximately pup very rapidly. while you're already under pressure for time, and so on, a pup isn't for you besides. in case you do not have the time and power to be sure to elevating it proper and socializing it, then you definately might finally end up with a concern grownup canine who might maximum probable finally end up on the pound quicker or later on account which you won't be able to handle her and he or she's "undesirable". Get the the remainder of the money from the shopper, and forget approximately the pup. Guilt isn't a solid reason to back out of a settlement (even verbal) and come back into the comparable difficulty that made you unhappy and under pressure interior the 1st place. in case you prefer a canine, flow on your close by take care of and get a canine who's slightly older. that is going to nevertheless have pup character, yet you will not might desire to project plenty approximately housebreaking, chewing, crying at night, and so on....

Answer 4

If you take the time to train them, it will improve their behaviour greatly. If you rehome one, the other one could start causing more trouble. Yes they do grow out of certain behaviours eventually, but you need to train them for them to learn how. You have to provide appropriate outlets for all that puppy energy and make sure they are getting human led exercise, not just left out in the yard to do as they please.

If you don't start training them now and being firm with them they may grow out of these problems but new, harder to handle problems can arise when they think they're the boss of you.

Answer 5

Their behavior will get better as they mature. You can speed this up by learning how to train them.

Answer 6

Separation anxiety is diagnosed in around 10% of the behavior cases referred to Canines of America by veterinarians in the New York City area. When left alone, most dogs find a familiar spot and go to sleep. However, a dog suffering from separation anxiety will become extremely anxious. Not understanding where you or your family has gone or if you will ever return, the dog exhibits behavior which may include chewing, barking, salivating, urinating, defecating, vomiting or escape behavior, such as chewing through walls, scratching through doors, busting out of cages or digging under fences if left outdoors. In some cases, the dog simply gets sick, perhaps due to some form of depression.

Probable Causes
Factors at the root of this disorder include species specific predispositions, genetics, early learning and owner behavior. Your dog is a social, pack animal who relies on the others for individual protection by safety in numbers. Dogs that lack confidence, due to under socialization, lack of understanding of what is expected (obedience training) or because of mistreatment in the past (abandonment, unusually long confinement and alike) are more likely to exhibit behaviors related to separation anxiety.

Treatment
Treatment for separation anxiety varies from dog to dog. Extreme cases should be referred to a qualified animal behavior consultant or board certified veterinary behaviorist. However, there are things you can do to help a dog with separation anxiety and things you should avoid doing.

Plan Your Exit
When it is time to leave, just leave. Do not say "Good bye" to your dog with hugs and kisses. In fact, ignore your dog for five minutes before you go. Paying too much attention will make your dog feel more insecure when the attention is abruptly withdrawn.


Leave a Distraction
Prepare a "Bye-Bye" bone. Purchase a sterilized; hollow bone from the pet store. Fill it with goodies such as dried liver pet treats, beef jerky, peanut butter, cheese or other things your dog really likes. Keep it hidden and take it out when you leave each day. Place it near your dog just before you close the door. When you arrive home, poke the goodies left in the bone out so your dog gets them. Then put the bone away. The bone only comes out when you leave. We are attempting to distract your dog with something that he will find interesting enough to concentrate on your leaving. Hopefully, he will appreciate the bone so much that he will look forward to it coming out in place of getting upset with your leaving.


Confine Your Dog When You Are Away
Confining your dog during your times of absence has two positive results. First, a dog who is confined to a carrier or crate cannot do damage to your home. Secondly, a crate, when properly introduced, will act as a safe, comfortable den where the dog can relax. Limiting his movement also acts as an anxiety reducer for most dogs.


Leave the Radio On
Tune a radio to a talk station, put it on in a room you are often in, the bedroom is usually a good choice, and close the door. The dog will hear the human voices from your room and may not feel so alone. I have had some clients tape record their own voices and play the recording in place of the radio program. Dogs know the sound of your voice all too well. And remember, since the dog is most anxious just after you leave, a one hour recording will most probably do.


Practice This Training Routine
With most dogs, the hardest time for them is immediately after you leave. Their anxious (and sometimes destructive) behavior occurs within the first hour after they are left alone. It will be your job to reshape your dog's behavior through reinforcement training. Leave your dog out of his crate, put your coat on, walk to the door and leave. Come back in immediately. Greet your dog calmly. Tell him to sit. When he does, reinforce this behavior with a food treat he enjoys. Wait a few minutes and then repeat the exercise, this time remaining outside a few seconds longer. Continue practicing leaving and returning over the next few weeks, always remembering to return, greet your dog calmly and command him to sit before offering a treat.


Establish Your Leadership
When a dog has a strong leader, it has a calming effect on him. He feels safe and taken care of. In the absence of a strong leader, your dog feels obligated to assume that position in the social hierarchy of the family pack. Since a leader must control all that goes on, his inability to control your leaving causes him stress and anxiety. I had a case with a male Lhasa Apso who would bite at an owner's leg each morning when she attempted to leave for work. He would exhibit dominant behavior to try to stop his owner from leaving which would then cause him stress which he wished to avoid. Obedience training is the best organized method of establishing yourself as a strong leader.


Exercise Your Dog
A dog who is lacking exercise is more likely to have stress and tension. Tiring a dog out with a long walk, run or with play goes a long way in reducing stress.


Once again, if the anxiety persists, consult a qualified animal behaviorist. Check his credentials and call some veterinary and customer references. Checking with your local Better Business Bureau is also a good idea. In some cases, a behaviorist will recommend a behavior modification program coupled with a pharmaceutical such as Prozac to help the therapy program along. This would be done together with your veterinarian.