2007-05-21 15:31:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Okay can you speak in a way that we can actually understand? I think from your other questions that you are getting two new puppies and you have an out of control older dog? If that is the case, pass on the pups and work on obedience with your current dog. Puppies learn alot by watching older dogs and they will learn your current dog's bad habits. Then you will have three out of control dogs which is a recipe for disaster and dangerous not only to the dogs but to humans and other animals as well. There will be other puppies. Right now you need to focus on the dog you already have. If you cannot control one adult then you are not ready for two young puppies who require even more attention and training. I recommend you and Yeller go through obedience classes which will help you learn how to train a dog properly as well as help him get under control. If you can successfully train him then you can consider a puppy. I would only get one at a time though. You don't sound like you're ready for the challenges of two puppies at once. I highly recommend you read the books "How to be Your Dog's Best Friend" and "The Art of Raising a Puppy" both by the Monks of New Skete. They are simple to understand and will help you to not only train your dog but also to understand him and why he does certain things.
BTW Neuter this dog as well as the puppies you get. You really don't want a brother/sister pair intact together anyway and you are obviously not ready for the challenges that come with living with two intact males and an intact female. That can be a lethal combination.
2007-05-21 15:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by Erica Lynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is possible, avoid getting the puppies until you can solve the issues your current dog is facing. I would recommend the book "The Loved Dog" by Tamar Geller, it's a great training guide.
First, you should exercise Yeller (name?color?) more often. Destructive behavior often comes from lack of exercise. You should also get him neutered, especially if either of the puppies you will be getting are female. In addition to not having puppies, neutering will sometimes calm a dog down a bit, reduce wandering, and prevent testiculiar cancer. Also, get Yeller sturdier toys such as Nylabones or Kong (the black kind is the strongest).
If you cannot hold off getting the puppies (please only do this if it's an emergency, as the older dog's behavior will probably worsen with the addition of two pups), try to arrange for Yeller to stay at a friend's or a humane boarding facility for a week while the puppies settle into a routine. Then bring Yeller home and exercise him throughly, then introduce him to the puppies.
2007-05-21 22:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ariel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neuter him and train him to behave. And until you do, I suggest you hold off on getting the pups.
2007-05-21 22:41:46 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
um if your talking about your dog Yeller then get him neutered fast.
2007-05-21 22:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anna, 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe another pup is what he needs to play with,,,you should get him neutered though & the new pup
2007-05-21 22:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What? Can you translate that into English? Get him neutered...
2007-05-21 22:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋