Comments on: 8 Things No One Tells You About Training a Puppy

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:45:00 +0000

Frankie was about 10 months old when I got him and thank goodness he had his adult teeth because he was a Honey and I’ve still got faint scars on my arms as reminders! I raised quite a few Sheltie puppies, many years ago now, and in recent years have adopted dogs that are young but past puppyhood. I love puppies but have no interest in raising another one … but I’d never turn down the opportunity to savour some puppy breath. Sally looks so lovely and you’re taking wonderful photos of her 🙂

Oh and I’m so glad GLP got you to spill the beans about the brazilian or not, lol 😉

By: Diane @ To Dog With Love

Diane @ To Dog With Love — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:51:43 +0000

No one tells you…
You need to train YOURSELF before they come home because training starts immediately! Sure helps to have some idea what to do the day they come home!

Puppies love to shred pee pads and toilet paper… at least my Rocco does! Key the toilet paper under lock and key!

Puppies will carry your shoes outside when you’re not looking and you’ll wonder why you only have one shoe for every pair that used to be in your closet!

hee hee! I love having a puppy but he sure is a lot of work!
Diane

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:35:42 +0000

In reply to Georgia Little Pea.

I was wondering if anyone was going to be “brave” enough to go there–of course it’s you. 🙂

I can see the point of a Brazilian bikini wax if you’re giving a capoeira demonstration in a thong.

But any “sexy” grooming that makes it impossible for you to have sex half the time (you’re either letting the hair grow out for your next waxing or recovering from your last one) is a waste of time in my book. I guess I won’t be welcome on any Brazil beaches anytime soon, huh?

And probably not in my neighborhood either, after the other day’s display.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:27:24 +0000

In reply to Donna. Maybe we could work a deal. If I ever get another puppy of my own, I'll send her to you for the teeth part. Honey just about killed me. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:26:25 +0000

In reply to Max's Mom. And I think house training is just a little harder with a male puppy. So it is really good that Max won you over. :)

By: Max's Mom

Max's Mom — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:35:32 +0000

I think I pretty much always end up with older pups but I did get my Zaya as a baby and getting him not to pee on things…wow was that a challenge! One of the reasons I almost passed on Max…soooo happy I didn’t :)!!!

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:53:16 +0000

Sounds like such fun, yes, even the little teeth! One day I’m gonna have to break down and get a puppy. Not any time soon of course, but eventually. 🙂

By: Georgia Little Pea

Georgia Little Pea — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:50:23 +0000

Excuse me while I try to erase the vision of the short bathrobe from my head. I’m guessing you’re NOT a fan of The Great Brazilian that isn’t? I haven’t had a puppy in decades so can’t really say but I do agree with your last point.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:47:38 +0000

LOL! Here’s one. Puppies WILL walk and sleep in their own poop. I keep hearing about how great crate training is at helping to potty train a puppy because supposedly the puppy will poop on one side of the kennel and not where they sleep or eat. Not true! I don’t know how many times I’ve had to clean up a poopy puppy. Not only did they walk in it, it seemed like they danced and rolled in it without a care in the world.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:54:56 +0000

Del was our first dog and we got him from 8 weeks old. Although he was amazingly cute and fluffy, it was extremely hard work. I was quite naieve about it all, and only going through the experience will let you know how it truly is.

The potty training was interesting 😉 I’ve never been up and down so much in my life, and standing outside at 3am in the snow was bizarre! I went through so much kitchen roll and floor spray too! Luckily, Del potty trained pretty fast, but I’ll never forget those first few months. But strangely, looking back, I loved every minute and wouldn’t hesitate going though it all again.