Dog Question

smitdavi · 10-18-2008, 09:53 PM

He's getting good about going out now at the end of day 1. He's gone out about 4x in a row, and I'm startin to pick up on his signals, and he's starting to go to the door when he needs to go. Not bad for only day 1. Would you guys crate him even when your home? When were home he usually follows us around the house. What would you guys suggest?

smitdavi · 10-18-2008, 09:55 PM

Also would you guys pick his food up after a certain time even though there is food in the bowl still?

replicant_argent · 10-18-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

Also would you guys pick his food up after a certain time even though there is food in the bowl still?

Self feeding vs. scheduled feedings are a personal choice, for you and the dog, when he gets older, some do very well, some don't, and get huuuuuge, in the wrong way.
With a puppy, I would schedule 3 or 4 feedings in a day, and pick it up when he slows eating. Like magic, he will need to go out within 10 or 15 minutes at the tops to take care of business.

smitdavi · 10-18-2008, 10:03 PM

Thanks guys...It's puppy bedtime.

Cenookie · 10-18-2008, 10:10 PM

Chew toys are your best bet. Dogs chew because they get bored, so give them a chew toy

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replicant_argent · 10-18-2008, 09:56 PM

yep.. nothing cuter and more irresistable than a lab pup, but try to crate him intermittently throughout the day so he is used to it, and will learn to be comfortable in it no matter the circumstance. Sounds like you are doing a great job so far!

10-18-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Dog Question He's getting good about going out now at the end of day 1. He's gone out about 4x in a row, and I'm startin to pick up on his signals, and he's starting to go to the door when he needs to go. Not bad for only day 1. Would you guys crate him even when your home? When were home he usually follows us around the house. What would you guys suggest?

10-18-2008, 09:55 PM	#2
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Dog Question Also would you guys pick his food up after a certain time even though there is food in the bowl still?

10-18-2008, 10:03 PM	#4
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Dog Question Thanks guys...It's puppy bedtime.

10-18-2008, 10:10 PM	#5
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: Dog Question Chew toys are your best bet. Dogs chew because they get bored, so give them a chew toy.

10-18-2008, 09:56 PM	#6
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Dog Question yep.. nothing cuter and more irresistable than a lab pup, but try to crate him intermittently throughout the day so he is used to it, and will learn to be comfortable in it no matter the circumstance. Sounds like you are doing a great job so far!