Christi's Dog Training

23/07/2024

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08/07/2024

19/06/2024

Skye is doing so well with her training 🥰

02/04/2024

I’ve seen all of these happen! Plus, it nearly impossible to train a dog to walk with you correctly on one of these.

02/04/2024

27/01/2024

**great information**

Puppies should not leave their mom and litter mates before ten weeks of age. The mother dog has so much to teach the new puppy; lessons that will affect him all his life, and his litter mates teach important lessons as well. If the mother dog has passed away, the litter mates need to remain together.

puppies removed from the litter too early are prone to be nervous with a tendency to bark and bite. They are also less likely to accept discipline and may also be aggressive to other dogs. ... Singleton puppies and puppies removed too early may also have a hard time tolerating frustration.

Did you know that it’s illegal to sell a puppy who has been weaned too early in some states? This is for a good reason too. A dog that has been weaned too early from their litter can develop behavioral problems into adulthood. Some of the signs that your dog has been weaned too early are:

Aggression
Possession
Destruction
Separation anxiety (more likely when weaned too early)
Excessive play or biting (from taking home before 10 weeks)

You may also see a slower development when learning and potty training. Apart from behavioral problems, some studies show that your dog can develop health problems as well. These health problems include weight loss and a weakened immune system.

The Biggest Issue With Weaning Too Early
There are several issues with weaning too early, but the biggest by far is the refusal to eat. Newborn puppies don’t want to eat anything except their mother’s milk. When weaned too early, they may refuse to eat the replacement you have for them.

If the puppy refuses to eat, it’s important to try various puppy milk replacements until you find one they’ll consume. Stores like Petsmart and Petco now sell replacement that has actual mother’s milk in it.

If the puppy still refuses to eat, you may have to force-feed them with a syringe until they’re old enough to eat solid food.

Is There a Solution For These Behavioral Problems?

Behavioral problems instilled from birth can be hard to reverse or change. It is important to notice these signs sooner than later. If you see that your puppy is developing some unwanted behaviors that could stem from being weaned too early, we suggest acting as soon as possible.

The training process will take a lot of patience, dedication, and effort. You will essentially take their mother’s place, as the mother will teach her puppies how to be submissive at a young age. Lots of socialization and management will be necessary.

You will have to expose and socialize your dog with other dogs. Though it may be delayed (this should start at 3 weeks and continue to 12 week’s minimum), this is crucial to their social health as it will teach them how to interact with other pups that they missed out on with their litter mates.

The biggest problem most dogs have is that they bite too hard. When newborn puppies play with each other, they let each other know how hard an acceptable “play bite” is. Since your dog didn’t have the opportunity to learn that from other puppies, it’s now your job.

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14/01/2024

I wanted to make a post on my top 10 cutest puppies! I like all dogs, and some of these puppies aren’t necessarily my favorite picks for adult dog cuteness, but, anyway cute puppies!

06/01/2024

06/01/2024

Let’s talk about potty training! Teaching your doggo to go potty where you want them to, can be one of the most difficult tasks in puppyhood! But don’t fret! There’s hope! This can have many steps and take some time, but with consistency, your pupper should be trained in 2-4 weeks.
1. Decide where you want your dog to go- forever
This means, outside, on a pad, litter box, p**ping, and p*eing. If you want them to go outside, find a spot for p*eing and a spot for pooing. If you want it on a pad, decide where you want the pad to go (and stay) and keep in mind most dogs like to p**p and p*e in different locations.
2. Know how long your pup can “hold it”
Dogs can hold their p*e roughly 1 hour for every month of age they are up to 10 months. So in other words, a 3 month old puppy can only hold it up to 3 hours during the day (if they get enough exercise they can sleep and hold it for 8 hours at night), and a 5 month old, only for 5 hours etc. Please try to take your baby out accordingly. ** keep in mind this could vary with food and water schedules and availability
3. Dogs are denning animals
Denning animals like to keep their homes clean and tidy. So it helps dramatically to use this to our advantage! Using a crate to help with potty training can help get them used to a crate, it will help them understand when and where to go, and it can help build bladder muscles so they can learn to hold it for longer! ** make sure your crate is a “den size” or this will prove to be unsuccessful. This means only room to turn around. They will feel more secure this way and won’t have room to potty on one side and lay on the other.
4. Use play and walks as a reward!
When you take fluffy to their “spot”, make sure you stand there on leash all boring (no talking or moving around, petting etc) for as long as you can tolerate. If fluffy doesn’t go, fluffy goes back to the crate for about 10-15 minutes. Then repeat ( by the way, exactly the same for potty pads unless you want them to “miss” the pad). Once fluffy DOES go, then he gets to run around the fenced in yard and play and explore, or we can then start our walks! ** Be careful of using treats as a reward for potty as sometimes they will earn their treat then “finish” once they go back inside. Hope this helps! Good luck!

06/01/2024

We all want our dogs to respond to us the first time, and fast, in any location, and generalization is how we get there! Using Jean Donaldson’s Push, Stick, ...

29/12/2023

I don’t agree with everything that Tom says or does (although like all the others, he’s leaning more and more towards positive based methods)- but THIS is right on the money!

25/11/2023

Just a reminder if you’re looking for a puppy for Christmas !

Do not purchase a dog online! Always meet the parents, look for DNA and health testing and AKC certification ! Allergies, shyness, and aggression can be passed onto offspring so ensure parents are healthy and friendly !

Do NOT give anyone money until you see them in person!!! Scams are a thing! People will gladly take your money for a puppy they don’t actually have!

The shelters are fuller than they have ever been! Many have even had to close to intakes because they simply cannot hold any more! Please consider adopting! Many are pure bred and designer breeds!

22/11/2023

I've heard it a thousand times. Someone wants to adopt a puppy because they want a "blank slate." They will not consider adopting an older dog, or even a dog from a breeder who is being retired from a program, because they are not interested in "fixing" any issues that dog might have. They are convinced a puppy will have be like a piece of clay they can shape and mold into whatever image they would like.

This is not reality. This is not truth. The reality is that a puppy is an individual. He has individual thoughts, experiences and feelings about everything he experiences in his life. He has a genetic make up that influences some of his behaviors. And there is mounting research that a pregnant mama's experiences influence puppy development, personality and psychological make up in the womb! No puppy, no matter their breeding or origins is a "blank slate."

Your puppy will have thoughts and feelings throughout his life starting the very moment he is born. Lets put it this way, perhaps you dream of your child growing up to be a ballet dancer. You enroll them in ballet classes as soon as you can, you talk about which ballet schools you're going to send them to , and all that sacrifices you're willing to make to ensure your child becomes the best ballet dancer in the world. But your child comes to you and says they want to do Little League, they do not love ballet , they do not enjoy ballet. But they are very keen on learning to play T-Ball. What do you do ? As a parent what choice would you make? To continue to spend the next years pushing and badgering and harassing your child to practice a sport they are not interested in? Do you continue to throw money, time and effort into ballet classes your kid just shows up for but does not enjoy? Or do you abandon the ballet dreams and start learning the rules of T-Ball?

Dogs are masters at compromise with humans. Dogs are unbelievably willing to meet you halfway, and by in large will try to do the things you want of them to the best of their ability to maximize their comfort and yours. They are incredible creatures that way, their eagerness and willingness to work WITH humans is unparalleled. But you've got to do your part. If your dream is to have a dog who is a couch cuddler, who enjoys full body now-I-am-Your-Dog-Shaped-Blanket cuddles...what happens when the dog you bring home does not enjoy that? Do you force the issue? Do you keep pushing yourself and your "love" onto a dog who does not enjoy it? Or do you come to a compromise. Perhaps it's not the full body melding you anticipated but perhaps your dog lays at your feet or the opposite end of the couch to meet both of your needs.

No puppy you bring home will be exactly the dog you expected or wanted. They will have their quirks, their individual needs and desires. Working with a reputable rescue to talk to foster parents, and those who know the puppy you're looking at adopting goes a long way. Working with a reputable breeder who can help select a puppy based on their years of experience, and knowing each pup in their care, to best meet your desires is also helpful. But there are no promises, no guarantees. Love the dog you're with, love the dog in front of you and embrace their individuality. Your puppy is a delightful, once in a life time companion, whether they want to snuggle with you or not.

26/08/2023

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25/07/2023

It’s been a long time coming! But FINALLY we found a good trainer who got her CGC certification! So now, on Axel’s 7th birthday, Axel is officially a Canine Good Citizen!! Congrats bud!

17/07/2023

Happy graduation to Ginger! Ginger is probably the most independent Cavalier King Charles Spaniel I’ve ever met! Lol. She doesn’t disappoint when it comes to intelligence either! She’s sweet, and playful and just an all around good girl! Congratulations my dear.

16/07/2023