mattgsd

You're not alone, ive felt exactly like you do now many many times. Just try to keep your cool, be consistant with the rules and remember that she's only a puppy. My girl just turned 11 months, and she's just starting to mellow out and lose some of her hyper-puppiness now. Zoey was an absolute land shark, mouthing like crazy and showing no respect for us whatsoever, so I enrolled in training and got a behaviourist in to show me how to deal with the types things you mentioned. Without the help of my trainer/behaviourist there is no way she'd be anywhere near as well behaved as she is today. RE the poo eating: Pineapple worked well for my little poo eater, however i just switched her dry food brand and she's started again So, ill be back to adding the pineapple . Its disgusting, but VERY common (esp in bitches). Andi cant recommend crate training highly enough.

Hi guys, Thanks for the replies. Zoey (10weeks) will have her first full day home alone tomorrow. She has had several half days alone and seems to just slept most of the time (some whimpering, a few scratches at the door, but she soon "gives up"). We have made sure that she spends the majority of the day outside (with us), to get her comfortable in the backyard. She has an outdoor bed, which is under the carport area, with plenty of shade. We take her to GSDCV training as well as a local all breed puppy class. She is left with a rope toy, indestruble ball, coke bottle (her favorite), chew tyre, and a rubber stick thing. We also leave the radio on for her when we leave. Unfortunatly she's not a huge fan of the Kong, I think she sees it as more of a nuisance than a challenge! Hopefully that will change. Anyway, fingers crossed for tomorrow.

Thanks guys. Matt.

Hi guys, After picking up my GSD puppy 2 weeks ago, I can already tell she is going to be a handful. Shes my first GSD and I want to ensure i have the tools necessary to nurture her into a great part of our family and social network et, so im looking for a good trainer in my area. Initially we had issues with biting, but we appear to have it under control. However, there are a few issues we would like to sort out before she gets any bigger (shes going to be a large bitch). She appears to be a dominant bitch, who during her 7pm hyper spell is very aggressive, sometimes scaring my mother and sister. We also struggle getting her into a "calm state" (if that makes sense). I know shes extremely young (10weeks), and most of the "issues" are just normal puppy behavior, however I really want to get it under control asap. Can any of you recommend a good dog trainer (1 on 1) which operates in the Berwick area? PS - She is enrolled in puppy school and GSD club obedience, however I don't feel that its structured or specific enough for what she needs. Thanks in advance guys.

Hi guys, After picking up my beautiful GSD puppy from her breeder last week, she's sleeping well, takes herself outside for the toilet, however as a first time shepherd owner there are a couple of things that are stressing me out. Firstly, I decided to take a couple weeks off work whilst she settles in, with the intention of slowly getting her used to being alone outside during the working day. The last 3 days we've left her outside alone for 2hr/2hr/3hr, in which she goes between sitting at the back door, sleeping at the step, scratching at the door and whimpering/crying. I know shes only a puppy, but how long will it take for her to adjust and be more comfortable being left alone during the day? Before leaving her alone i throw the ball around the yard with her, have a little training session, have my shower etc, then leave without making any fuss (shes very calm when i leave). She has chew toys etc with her, but has no interest in them when shes alone. Am I doing the right thing? I'm assume I'm just being a worry wart, and she'll get used to it soon, but hearing her howl and whimper is hard to take. Thanks guys. Any tips etc would be appreciated.