APBT Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 APBT - as at 31st March, you wrote a post saying your pup was then 18 weeks old.Have you got a different pup now? I've been wondering the same thing...... same dog, il go chek her vet records n il know the exact age, no way she can bemore then 3 or 4 months your all confussing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 jsut looking thro vet record now, was 7 weeks on first vac, that was dated 10/1/09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 APBT, are your pups vaccinations up to date? Her worming? It's important to know your age of your pup, not only so you know the appropriate behaviour to expect and training methods to use, but also because your pup needs vaccinations and can't be out in public until after a certain vaccination. It's also good to know the important socialisation periods and when your dog will be in fear periods. Maybe try to stay up to date with your dog's age and research the different stages dogs go through every few weeks for the first few months of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) shes up to date on everything, just worked it out, nealry 6 months, everone whos asked ive sed 3 months, were did all that time go, going to take her to the vet for desexing tmorrow im shocked Edited April 28, 2009 by APBT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 haha! It is like they know hey?? SO glad that i shared and you had a similar story so i don't feel so bad. Hugo definitely knows when he's been naughty... Fletcher i *think* has just recently learned what "NO" means ... tonight he's ripped up the edge of the carpet in the hall way. I said "fletcher no!" (from the computer chair, too lazy) tail was down and he slinked away. It was just last week that me yelling "no!" resulted in a tail wag and a happy leap towards me, thinking i was playing... We've come far, my young padawan. I can't believe how horrible dog wee on the bed is though... There is *never* a good time for it. You're either sleeping, or just ready to go to sleep... It's the last thing you want to think about or do. ... like when you forget that you've stripped the bed, finally take yourself off couch or computer, drag your way to the bedroom only to find a naked bed.. NOooooo! i was just so pleased i wasn't in bed asleep. now that i don't want to wake up to!!! dogs really do read our body language. i never really need to yell at my dog because she knows the way i approach her that she has been naughty especially if i am scowling!!!!!!! we can be grateful that dogs are so forgiving!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Nearly 6 months means she could be almost getting too old to learn bite inhibition* and I do hope you've already socialised her sensibly but thoroughly by this age... *ETA my mistake, she could actually be teething! Edited April 28, 2009 by Sam&Saki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 shes up to date on everything, just worked it out, nealry 6 months, everone whos asked ive sed 3 months, were did all that time go, going to take her to the vet for desexing tmorrowim shocked here is great post on the stages of puppy development. maybe this will help you to work out what stage your pup is in. it will help you in working out the best way to manage her. i found it really helpful when my pup was going through her fear period/s. http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=117592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nearly 6 months means she could be almost getting too old to learn bite inhibition and I do hope you've already socialised her sensibly but thoroughly by this age... yes she had been socialised with dogs and humans, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) APBT - so she is nearly 6 months old, growling and nipping at you. If I were you, I'd get someone out to assess your relationship with your young dog and perhaps adjust what you do and how you do it so that this behaviour has far less likelihood of escalating. A 3.5 month old pup is vastly different to a 6 month old pup, when hormones are influencing attitude and behaviour. ETA: I'm a bit non-plussed at how you could confuse a period of 5 weeks with 15 weeks and given your earlier posts am a bit concerned that perhaps your relationship with your pup is the reason for her recent behaviour, which is why I am suggesting it might be good to have a professional outsider observe it and make the necessary suggestions. Edited April 29, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 How could someone think their pup was 3 months when it was really 6 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 APBT - so she is nearly 6 months old, growling and nipping at you. If I were you, I'd get someone out to assess your relationship with your young dog and perhaps adjust what you do and how you do it so that this behaviour has far less likelihood of escalating. A 3.5 month old pup is vastly different to a 6 month old pup, when hormones are influencing attitude and behaviour.ETA: I'm a bit non-plussed at how you could confuse a period of 5 weeks with 15 weeks and given your earlier posts am a bit concerned that perhaps your relationship with your pup is the reason for her recent behaviour, which is why I am suggesting it might be good to have a professional outsider observe it and make the necessary suggestions. Totally agree with Erny, APBT. I think you should really get someone in to assess how you are handling her and give you some pointers. How could someone think their pup was 3 months when it was really 6 months? It is beyond me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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