Gsp Puppy Help

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Originally Posted by jaycee

a method of following up on your "angry tone of voice"

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ROTFLMAO, how about educating a poor woman? ;)

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a method of following up on your "angry tone of voice"

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Some people are better at intimidation, than others and its level has to be matched to the dog being trained.

Intereating views. Wasn't planning on using the clicker but have watched some videos of it working on young dogs.

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Originally Posted by vom Dufenshmirtz

ROTFLMAO, how about educating a poor woman? ;)




Some people are better at intimidation, than others and its level has to be matched to the dog being trained.

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[COLOR=#333333]http://www.oodmag.com/community/imag...quote_icon.png Originally Posted by jaycee http://www.oodmag.com/community/imag...post-right.png
[COLOR=#333333]a method of following up on your "angry tone of voice"

Where did I ever say the above ? ??




[COLOR=#333333]http://www.oodmag.com/community/imag...quote_icon.png Originally Posted by jaycee http://www.oodmag.com/community/imag...post-right.png
[COLOR=#333333]a method of following up on your "angry tone of voice"

Be careful with assuming high strung and hard headed are the same as high prey drive. They are not. Great hunting dogs like great competitors have intelligence and high prey drive. They also have an off switch in the house but like most things it has to be taught.

I continue to say that strong basics must be taught and developed to form the basis for future learning and behaviour. Strong foundations are invaluable.

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Originally Posted by jaycee

We have seen this happen while fishing up at Southampton, a woman was training her Black Lab. dog along the Saugeen River, all we heard was the poor dog yelping every two to three minutes, this kept up for about 3/4 of an hour till I couldn't stand it anymore.
I pulled our boat close to shore and hollered at her that if I hear one more yelp from that dog, I would come ashore and wrap that collar around her neck and keep giving her jolts till she smartened up.
She then quit and left the area without even answering.

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Or you could of gone ashore and offered your assistance on how to use an e-collar correctly.

I'm sure that would have gone well. People are normally so receptive to stranger's views on their dog training methods and abilities. ;)

It's all in the approach. You could say, hey you son of a b**** I'm gonna wrap that collar around your neck. Oh wait that's been already offered. lol

Some great advice here already. Yes you could have choosen another breed, however, if you are set on the GSP for whatever your reasons are (fur/shedding, energy level, temperment, looks, health etc.) then stick with that breed. Specific breeds bred to do a certain job isn't always everyone's cup of tea based on a number of personal reasons, you may just wish to leave your dog out of the waterfowling equation.

As long as you are committed to exercising, training and setting the boundaries and expectations in your household, dog should be raised just fine. As others mentioned, foundation is key. And the mental and physical stimulation is crucial for sanity!

Children - you have to teach your child to respect the dog, the dogs space and be a role model. Dog is a dog, not a friken horse or proding toy. Dog needs a safe haven to escape chaos and retreat peacefully to recharge like a dog bed or crate. Teach your pup to take treats nicely, work with your pup early on and continuously on giving up/trading items like toys etc. for a treat to avoid resource gaurding, accept people walking by while eating at bowl (add in a few special morsels so dog associates good things happening around food bowl) dog raised have manners really important as is no jumping, and learning to like children.

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Originally Posted by maplevizsla

Children - you have to teach your child to respect the dog, the dogs space and be a role model. Dog is a dog, not a friken horse or proding toy. Dog needs a safe haven to escape chaos and retreat peacefully to recharge like a dog bed or crate. Teach your pup to take treats nicely, work with your pup early on and continuously on giving up/trading items like toys etc. for a treat to avoid resource gaurding, accept people walking by while eating at bowl (add in a few special morsels so dog associates good things happening around food bowl) dog raised have manners really important as is no jumping, and learning to like children.

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Well stated!