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by funk man on 13 December 2006 - 18:12
I would suggest getting rid of the family.
by Bob-O on 13 December 2006 - 18:12
Ah, I've been lucky and owned one like that. In addition to the long sleeves that Hodie suggested, you may want to wear some cotton gloves to protect your hands.
The needle-sharp teeth will be replaced by more blunt teeth. I am sure that you cannot wait!
Bob-O
by ColeHausGSD on 13 December 2006 - 18:12
can't get rid of the family funkman, my daughter is 7 and almost my height (4'11") and is a hell of a handler already. She just doesn't like being bitten. My husbands gotta stay too. Someone has to do all the heavy lifting;). This litter has given me a hernia literally.
by funk man on 13 December 2006 - 18:12
OK then, bottom line. If you will be using this dog for sport/protection, you need to let her be a little monster. It is natural to her. The crate & the outside kennel should be utilized so the puppy isnt made to conform. DOnt put her into situations where you must correct her. Prevent it from happening. IF it happens, you ignnore it. No scholding. When she is older, 10 - 12 months, you can start with your formalized training and corrections. YES. it is hard.
But if you want to maximize the potential of what coudl be a great sport dog, let her be a little demon for now. If you just want a house pet, do all the correcting you need to do to teach and enforce boundaries. :)
by funk man on 13 December 2006 - 18:12
OK then, bottom line. If you will be using this dog for sport/protection, you need to let her be a little monster. It is natural to her. The crate & the outside kennel should be utilized so the puppy isnt made to conform. DOnt put her into situations where you must correct her. Prevent it from happening. IF it happens, you ignnore it. No scholding. When she is older, 10 - 12 months, you can start with your formalized training and corrections. YES. it is hard.
But if you want to maximize the potential of what coudl be a great sport dog, let her be a little demon for now. If you just want a house pet, do all the correcting you need to do to teach and enforce boundaries. :)
by ColeHausGSD on 13 December 2006 - 18:12
thanks funkman
i do intend to use a slightly modified version of what you just told me
by Shelley Strohl on 15 December 2006 - 05:12
Get rid of the family. Keep the dog.
...just kidding.
;)
Sounds like a great sport prospect.
SS
by cledford on 15 December 2006 - 15:12
Also, keep in mind that once teething starts the biting will drop off... Or so I'm told ;) (waiting for that point myself)
-Calvin
by animules on 15 December 2006 - 19:12
Calvin-
Not always!!!! LOL Our one-year old girlie dog cannot walk by either of us without chewing on a hand, arm, leg, foot, whatever is closest. And she still has these sharp BIG teeth. She is fun on the field though!! And my 17-month old has building drive and has ripped three shirts in the last two weeks as well as leaving bruises up and down my arm.
ColeHaus- Keep those allowed chew toys handy. Any time the mouth opens stick a toy in it.
by 4pack on 15 December 2006 - 20:12
Same here. He is getting too painfull. His little butt is relocated out on a kennel now, so I can keep my appendages. He doesn't come out unless I have something for him to bite or eat while doing some OB. He is quite the food driven little pig. Thank God he doesn't chew my fingertips for his hot dogs.
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