Dogsfevr

All things here are done seperate .Good old basic way

What people forget is for 2 yrs this goldie has had it all to himself,he has had a daily routine where all that mattered was him,puppy comes along & the dynmaics change,older dog suddenly has to share & puppy just wants to be a pup. Its important to allow them to sorts things out but you can also do things to minize unneeded happenings. We dont feed our dogs together ,whilst we dont have food issues,we sepearte because its easier ,we now who has eaten what & you dont allow bad behaviour to happen. As to the grumle at sleep time ,besides putting it in its place i dare say it just didnt want to have that cosy feeling.the dog has been to the park ,run around & most probaly just wanted to rest,its normal routine & the pup most likely didnt want to & the older dog just had enough. You also need to remember the older dog could start to resent the pup if its always getting in trouble,whilst you dont want issues,you need to give the older dog a chance to have the changes to its routine aswell & accepting the pup in all aspects.

Our GH where never destructive but i belive the problem is you not treating him like a dog . We all luv our dogs but they are dogs & feel secure when treated as such.I would also say hes getting mixed messages about whats right/wrong/\. For example running around with flower pot(cute) was the dog given the flower pot or did he pitch. As to chewing the furniture i dare say pup is teething badly & they will chew anything without releasing for the soothing action so its important to have variety without quanitity & obove all its time for training

Also remember a humping dog is also a higher risk for back injury. I agree with poodlefan though its not something to laugh at but to address asap espeicailly in a giant breed.It isnt funny when there older /stronger & more set on what they want.I personally have scars from dogs in boarding that have tried humping especially if they have dew claws & i can guarantee you the kids wont stand a chance. I agree also with teaching dog to sit ,then rewarding in a quiet calm fashion,if everyones reacts by laughing/excitement the dog will see it as something fun & still get hyped up.Its important to to be quiet calm & non reactive to what the dog is doing. Also be aware off the signs prior to the dog humping,you can generally see the starting of the humping action & its important to use the "method"there & then & its important the kids are told aswell.Remember if your kiddies friends come around the last find you want is for a giant breed to be humping them & some are very determined .

Whilst your boy may have been great when you got him he didnt have company to do the same things so it isnt fair to compare her to him when the whole scenario isnt the same. She is doing exactly what littermates do play rough & hard.She has left her littermates & now has a new friend,she doesnt understand that he older just someone new to play with,give them time the novelty will wear off soon & harmony will come but be patient . If he is happily accepting her behaviour dont get involved,she doesnt understand why your tapping her bum & if your always clapping,calling she will switch off,just like humans after hearing your name get called so many times you get ticked off or just ignore . Shes been there a week,probaly doesnt now her name fully & is getting use to the whole new routine

Dachshunds are very much people dogs & will use there voice to any advantage after all to do there job properly they must bark non stop to alert the handler to the badger. Dachies can happily enjoy the outside & in all the years of being around dachies most frollick around to the hearts contact but they are also very devoted to there owners & can become way to clingy if allowed. Dachies are certainly one breed that you must set the rules & the key is dont spoil them,yes there little but there a very hardy breed & a breed tha needs outside life to keep the body in good condition especially there back. As with any pup you introduce things in small doses but unless this dog is making so much noise the whole neighbourhood is disturd then your neighbours cant cause that much hassle & infact if you speak to them emphasis that the little noise mad now is training in process for whens its older ,im sure your neighbours do things that annoy you. Does the dog have a doggy door & its own access in & out.We fined dogs that can enter in/out on there own dont panic as much as those dogs where the door is completely shut

We dont ecommend beef mince as it can cause all sorts of skin issues ,the runs. As the dog has been health checked my theory would be. *feeding to much. *too many treats * leaving the food down for too long allowing it to graze & take its time to eat. If it was mine i would cut out a meal ,make sure the bowl isnt left down longer than 5 mins & no treats at all.

In our house all main meals are done ins epearte areas,no ne fights but some eat quicker so its easier to give each dog there peace whilst eating so they feel relaxed & not threatened,all get treats together . It sounds like maybe somone has made an attempt for her food & now she is sticking up for herself when she has it

You said'I have only had her one day & my patience is already wearing thin" That is frustrated. Okay not house sitting but your puppy sitting & its still the risk you take when voluteering to watch a pup. Helpful maybe not but just remember the pup is just as confused .

Your frustrated just think of the pup its home routine has changed new house lay out & someone who gets frustrated when it wees. This what happens when people house sit you have to take the good with the bad

Compatable comes in many forms.The first question w say to people is how is the first dog with other dogs??Does it have social manners,does it now its boundries with other dogs ??Is the second dog going to be a companain for it due to boredom or is the second dog wanted by all family members. How old is the first dog,how active,do you go for walks,play ball or is it a couch potatoe

As a breeder we do like our people to discuss these matters with us & you will often find the breeder will be a great help in making a decision or if you do decide to wait be happy to keep you inmind if they have something latter on. As to your illness at present only you now how quick or slow it will be before your back to normal.In my view whether the dog be a pup,tad older or mature rescue whatever there all still time consuming. Pups require the crucial training but older dogs still need to to adjust to the new routine & can be just as time consuming as a pup.

If i was to go by the first post my reaction would be to say your not a parent but a dog owner. Dog owners treat the dog as a dog,let them understand the pack order & have a secure pet because it nows what it is . Parents generally have spoilt dogs that dont respect there owners or feel secure in being a dog as the owners give confusing commands reactions. We all luv our dogs but we dont loss sight of the fact there a dog,where a human. You probaly wont like my advice but i agree with others limit the dogs boundries, the dog only chews underwear if left laying around so instead of telling the dog off tell the humans but the most important thing "treat her like a dog" make her secure in what she is & gain her respect back . It sounds like a dog having a toddler tantrum because it is confused

I would get it done 6-8 months. Also in some large breeds they come into season latter on,i have had bitches not come in till 2 yrs plus. Lets face it the larger the dog the more it costs We have never had issues with spayig at that age in over 20 plus yrs & all our pups by contract have to be spayed at 6 months or if in season first then they wait but generally all are done before they come as people dont want the bitch bleeding all through the house or those that have an outside dog only dont want to bring the dog in for the time of the season so keeping it outside can be a risk

Unfortunately this is a common problem when people get to breeds that arent ideal & dont have the facilities to cater for the differences. All our big dogs are taught how to interact with our small dogs & the small dogs are taught the same but we also have the facilities to give each one there time out without crating or having them forgo there daily routine. Was the shletie baby that way before you got it & did you tell the breeder you had a goldie??Just curious as most breders will tplace the right up for the right scenario. Putting the shletie in the crate to yap at the other dog will only create a new set of problems.If you do need to crate do so out of view of the other dog .Allowing it to go offthat way doesnt lessen the problem

It can be a killer & is something that must be taken very seriously by all family members. The genearl cause is diet ,being feed something high in fat & the general start point is BBQ,s where everyone gives the dog the fat but any other continues inappropraite foods can lead to this outcome. For some dogs schmackos & those types of treats can be all too much.

Monster there doesnt need to be any weird circumstances for the tail to break it does happen & very easily & once damage has started the tail is weakend. You may well find in time when your young pup spilits the end of its tail how easy it is to have a problem but hard it is to solve it. Ours greys would dislocate & snap back in the tails tails doing zoomies on the back lawn. The constant hard banging is often the starting point for injuries to occur,teh tail gets more bruised ,gair starts to thin out & all of a sudden you get tail damage. Swank i believe Steves photo is what happened when the tail suffered damaged on apreviously dog dog & there for surgery had to be done

I would be getting it removed,we have had a dog with partial removal & also now of many dogs that have required amputations(weis,cockers,yanks,GSP)some dogs can suffer phanton tail but in the end the dogs Where much happier. The vets who performed these had no qualms at all about ,paperwork .If your vet isnt willing to give you the person paying honest vet advice then i would be looking elsewhere & would certainly ask the breeder who they use or would recommend.

I would suggest you get the hair cut done ASAP & get it done regular,6 months if it hasnt beened trimmed is leaving it late. What breed exactly??

personally the eating from the bowl stuff is just useless. You have giving the dog the command "sit" the dog has done this so what reward does she get,you stand there pretending to eat her food by which time her moment of listening & focus has gone & you have lost the crucial moment for reward.The dog starts to perform ,jumps up so breaks the command,i doubt she is growling as such but is humgry for her food.The end result hasnt listened to anything you have said because you took so long to reward a PUP . I think you have missed the whole point of the exercise & are so focused on leadership that your creating a monster by confusion. The pup is being a pup & i think you want perfection at a young age,Sammies are spitz breeds & like to push the boundries but over training with out rewarding at the moment leads the dog not to listen & not to respect exactly what is happening with the food.The dog has done whats asked but whilst you stood there pretending to eat the dog has lost the point of the exercise & performed for its food ,natural for a pup that is hungry.

I agree be a pooper scooper freak.You can train but it ups to you to be diligent from day 1 & it isnt going to happen over night it will take time to train but you certainly cant be negative.Dogs are only as good as the training

Ask any peke breeder out there how many dogs they have in full quotes all the ones i now clip them off & also encourgae there pet owners to clip.Yes there not clipped when they leave but in adult coat there is no reason why they should be in full coat. We also board many pekes which are clipped off & they are dogs to the fulliest. Peke breeders who have dogs in full show coat generally band the coats around the face & tail to keep tidy & the dags from clinging. People who have pekes as pets are very aware of the heat issue but pekes make great pets & clipped off are true dogs & live a great life rollicking about.Commonsense tells you that pekes arent the norm being so low to the ground & they collect everything in there coats even on the best manicured lawns. I have been associated with many BIS pekes who on retirement had a haircut party FruFru dpending on the coat we use either the clip ons or a 4.The heads we leave full but balance to the body.If the body is done regular you can maintain the dog in a good fluffy clip which is practical but still gives you that classy peke look.

We clip alot of pekes off & our friends who bred pekes clip any retirees or non showing dogs off from day 1. Its one breed that i as a groomer would have no issues clipping off .Done correctly they look very cute clipped off

Poocow there is no way i would be grooming them for free. With our kennels dogs are expected to come in clean & in good coat condition if not they sign that the dogs coat is so bad it needs to be groomed at set price or the dog leaves the same free,all they achieve is a free groom & some will board the dog for a few days as it works out cheaper

Feeding wise we dont worry ,everyone goes to there place & waits. As to your daughter i would simply tell her its time to train ,dogs are the families responsability & its obvious the dog has no respect for her at this time & it wont change until she takes a more active part in training. Remember things dont always get better,your daughter must be able to control the dog latter on & this age is crucial for trust,respect & involvement I can roll around the floor with my dogs but the minute i say the "word" they all back off & the game is ended & all go off happily ever after