dog crate vs kennel image
Mikayla S
Alan is almost 11 weeks. He's awesome. The only trouble I've been having is potty training and some biting issues. I would just like tips, advice, normal behavior vs when I should seek professional help. Just give me your feedback!
also... what are good toys you suggest giving a large fast growing breed such as a dane. he already has a kong but shows no interest in it. Other than stuffed animals, because he really likes those. I just don't feel like he listens to my voice when I say "NO." very firmly. He'll just kind of look at me and then continue what he is doing
Answer
For my Dane we went straight to crate training. If you pup sleeps in a small kennel (by small I mean he has just enough room to lay down comfortably) then he should stop peeing. Dogs don't pee where they sleep if they can help it. Also, take him out A LOT and when he pees act like he just won the lottery for you. He'll start to realize that if he pees outside he'll be rewarded. My dog caught on to this very quickly and now that she's 2 years old I can take her outside, say "Do you job" and she happily pees :) Some people don't like crate training because the dog looks "sad", but in reality they are much more comfortable with having a place that is exclusively theirs. In my apt I have two couches, a fluffy carpet, and a full size bed, but my Dane will still chose her kennel over all those if she wants to be left alone. If your dog continues to pee in the middle of the night consider putting the water bowl out of reach an hour before you go to bed. Then he can't refuel before you go to sleep!
For a while my Dane was unaffected by "NO" as well so I started having to flick her on the nose. Obviously it didn't hurt her but it showed her I was mad and that seemed to upset her more. If you have a distinct difference between praise and scolding you shouldn't have a problem. My sister would tell my dog "NO" like she was having a casual conversation, then wonder why she didn't get a response. You have to make praise the most exciting thing in the world and scolding the loudest most uncomfortable thing. Good Luck! Danes can be clever so watch out!
For my Dane we went straight to crate training. If you pup sleeps in a small kennel (by small I mean he has just enough room to lay down comfortably) then he should stop peeing. Dogs don't pee where they sleep if they can help it. Also, take him out A LOT and when he pees act like he just won the lottery for you. He'll start to realize that if he pees outside he'll be rewarded. My dog caught on to this very quickly and now that she's 2 years old I can take her outside, say "Do you job" and she happily pees :) Some people don't like crate training because the dog looks "sad", but in reality they are much more comfortable with having a place that is exclusively theirs. In my apt I have two couches, a fluffy carpet, and a full size bed, but my Dane will still chose her kennel over all those if she wants to be left alone. If your dog continues to pee in the middle of the night consider putting the water bowl out of reach an hour before you go to bed. Then he can't refuel before you go to sleep!
For a while my Dane was unaffected by "NO" as well so I started having to flick her on the nose. Obviously it didn't hurt her but it showed her I was mad and that seemed to upset her more. If you have a distinct difference between praise and scolding you shouldn't have a problem. My sister would tell my dog "NO" like she was having a casual conversation, then wonder why she didn't get a response. You have to make praise the most exciting thing in the world and scolding the loudest most uncomfortable thing. Good Luck! Danes can be clever so watch out!
Best kind of dog for my lifestyle?
Sam Jones
I'm really excited, i plan on getting a dog for Christmas. but i still haven't been able to decided on a certain breed. Please do not leave answers saying only adopt. Adoption is not out of the question, but i may buy a certain breed.
I need a dog that:
* Does not shed much
* Small size (full grown)
* Can stay in a crate/ kennel whale i am gone during the day 8 hours
Answer
Well, I find that most small dogs are much higher maintenance. This means they need more attention. So in short, the smaller your dog is the worse it is for the dog to be locked up for long periods of time.
I for one frown at crates heavily as a means of frequent containment. Leaving a dog in a crate 8 hours a day religiously, also means your likely to do it 8 hours every night as well. Which means your putting 2/3rds of the dog's life to waste. And I extremely doubt you would be willing to devote the last 8 hours exclusively to the dog, so your gonna have a dog thats gonna likely be depressed and obese..
I strongly suggest using the crate as a training method. Ive had many breeders tell me that house breaking a dog is a month long proccess for more dogs. My newest puppy, I did so in 4 days. The crate is a great tool, for training not storage. I strongly request you house break your dog, then leave them out in a restricted area. Even if you lock them in a vacant bedroom vs a crate, it will make a huge difference on the dog's emotional state and overall health.
Now that my ranting is out of the way, to answer your original question. The Shetland Sheapdog, or Shelty for short. They top out at about 25 pounds, look like miniture collies. Sadly they do shed much, but given your other criteria this is gonna be the best match. They are small, easy to please, but once offended/abused they are not likely to forget soon.
Well, I find that most small dogs are much higher maintenance. This means they need more attention. So in short, the smaller your dog is the worse it is for the dog to be locked up for long periods of time.
I for one frown at crates heavily as a means of frequent containment. Leaving a dog in a crate 8 hours a day religiously, also means your likely to do it 8 hours every night as well. Which means your putting 2/3rds of the dog's life to waste. And I extremely doubt you would be willing to devote the last 8 hours exclusively to the dog, so your gonna have a dog thats gonna likely be depressed and obese..
I strongly suggest using the crate as a training method. Ive had many breeders tell me that house breaking a dog is a month long proccess for more dogs. My newest puppy, I did so in 4 days. The crate is a great tool, for training not storage. I strongly request you house break your dog, then leave them out in a restricted area. Even if you lock them in a vacant bedroom vs a crate, it will make a huge difference on the dog's emotional state and overall health.
Now that my ranting is out of the way, to answer your original question. The Shetland Sheapdog, or Shelty for short. They top out at about 25 pounds, look like miniture collies. Sadly they do shed much, but given your other criteria this is gonna be the best match. They are small, easy to please, but once offended/abused they are not likely to forget soon.
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