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by LukasGS on 08 February 2009 - 01:02
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His name is Lukas! And he was a New Years puppy, born at about 1 in the morning! :] He has done so well coming here for the first two days, he had a long couple of rides, but never got sick. He's already practically understood that going outside means potty, and No means NO!
Though he doesn't keep to a feeding schedule all too well, he only eats a little at a time and so any advise on that would be helpful!
I've already gotten the "He looks more like a lab!" and "That's not a GERMAN german Shepherd!" Quite amusing.
Oh and Joey my cat understands that this is his turf! And Lukas shall stay on his mat!
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by justcurious on 08 February 2009 - 02:02
congratulations looks like a great first gsd.
by Mystere on 08 February 2009 - 02:02
by Mum of Zoe on 08 February 2009 - 02:02
by MVF on 08 February 2009 - 02:02
I would NOT emphasize the NO command at this age.
I would not worry about irregular eating as long as he is taking in at least 2 cups a day plus vitamins and bits of high quality
by LukasGS on 08 February 2009 - 03:02
by justcurious on 08 February 2009 - 03:02
by mkennels on 08 February 2009 - 03:02
by MVF on 08 February 2009 - 03:02
As justcurious points out, you can inhibit biting now but only if you want to give up on protection or protection competition. Most serious shepherd folks ENCOURAGE biting during puppyhood. I play tug of war until my hand falls off and never criticized accidental biting. (If he comes after you like a little alligator try to CHANNEL the drive into a small towel or tug toy.)
Of course, everyone loses patience now and then and they crate their puppy to keep it from chewing them up (or risking losing their temper and discouraging toughness).
Frankly, the thing that can't be taught is love/patience which solves a lot and you seem to love that pup, so I don't think you'll have any big problems.
And if you know you will be doing obedience, tracking and/or agility and not protection, you can firmly inhibit biting but just try not to sap his joie de vivre.
by LukasGS on 08 February 2009 - 04:02
Yeah, I understand. I do substitute my fingers for a toy if one happens to be in reach, it doesn't bother me so much as it does the rest of the family or my worry that their patience may run shorter than mine.
I do know we'll be doing obedience in the future, and I've always thought protection would be great to get involved in so I will keep that in mind! He mostly likes to get a firm grab of something and never let go, makes sense.
Lol, once one takes a step toward the other they back up. xD All Lukas seems to want is to play but Joey keeps him at bay.
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