View Full Version : Just took the dog for a spin
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 12:01 PM
Just been out walking my other halfs, uncles dog, a 6 month old Boxer.
He (the uncle) is a butcher so gets up very early and comes home knackered so the dog, unfortunately, has little socialising time with the owner but gets quite a nice few snacks :) . For a couple weeks now I have been looking after him, taking it for walks and playing with it giving it the attention it needs and wants.
Problem is he needs some training. The uncle bought him when he was a month old but never started training him to get used to a leash or socialise with people, so he's very energetic and excitable: loves to jump at people in a playful manner, too much excess energy. Only got put on a leash in the last two weeks which I bought lol.
Now that we goes for walks, almost everyday, he's a bit more controlable as he probably uses up his excess energy.
I was just wondering if anyone on here can give some useful tips on training a young dog, not tricks as such but just to calm him down and be comfortabe on a leash. I know there are a few dog lovers/owners on here so any tips are welcome.
In the mean time I'm scoping out some sites that give training tips but that's not exactly easy when your looking for it for free lol (so far all want subscription :( )
Here's a quick pic of him
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1769/08122009239.jpg
no offence, but why has your other halfs uncle bought a dog if he has no time to look after it properly? Cute dog btw
Start simple. Teah him to sit/stay and reward him with a little treat. Also ensure he heels when you're walking him. Tell him to get down/push him away when he jumps up etc.
Oh, and in this country we call it a lead! God damn. Y'all so Americanised dawg. lol
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 12:28 PM
He gets looked after, plays in the yard, various toys, health checks and jabs etc but in temrs of going on a lead and training is where he doesn't always have time, hence why I'm looking after it now (with his money lol) literally 1 minute walk from me.
Sorry L14MNP been reading too many American websites regarding dog training lol
Most important thing with a young boxer is setting boundaries, consistent behaviour (i.e. not letting them on the sofa one day and not the next etc) and making sure they get enough exercise. If they get bored they get very excitable and a prone to being naughty when left.
We've always had Boxer dogs, hard work (like having a toddler around permanently lol) but the rewards are huge.
p.s Rescue dogs FTW
If he is over excited when you first see him, ignore him till he calms down then say hello. Stay consistent. Its easy to let it slip but you must try and keep on top.
Its all about showing them who is boss.
When on walks try calling him back and treating him when he does it.
When mine was a puppy, we used to always use his name before commands
Jake sit, jake stay etc. :)
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 01:27 PM
Na it doesn't do none of that thankfully, just a bit energetic.
Been checking up on some sites and found what I need. When he greets people by jumping and trying to 'hug' them lol people respond to him so he's being encouraged and knows that if he does that then people will pet, stroke, talk to him. So just gotta get people to ignore the fella when he does that.
They are great dogs these Boxers, they look tough but are very firendly. Been reading up about their breed and there seems to be alot of good said about them. Hard work yes, he tends to have more energy then me lol With me I have been doing things very consistantly so he gets used to some structure, just need to train the people around him rather then him tbh lol
My wife has had a Chihuahua (long hair) for like 15 years, that is one chilled relaxed dog lol. Still a fiesty little biatch sometimes :)
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 01:30 PM
If he is over excited when you first see him, ignore him till he calms down then say hello. Stay consistent. Its easy to let it slip but you must try and keep on top.
Its all about showing them who is boss.
When on walks try calling him back and treating him when he does it.
When mine was a puppy, we used to always use his name before commands
Jake sit, jake stay etc. :)
I always use his name before telling him something and he does respond to his name well enough. Just need to get him to stop jumping. He's almost grasped that I take him for walks and not the otherway round as he used to try lead me when we went out. Almost got him to walk relaxed, just needs a bit more work.
Na it doesn't do none of that thankfully, just a bit energetic.
Been checking up on some sites and found what I need. When he greets people by jumping and trying to 'hug' them lol people respond to him so he's being encouraged and knows that if he does that then people will pet, stroke, talk to him. So just gotta get people to ignore the fella when he does that.
They are great dogs these Boxers, they look tough but are very firendly. Been reading up about their breed and there seems to be alot of good said about them. Hard work yes, he tends to have more energy then me lol With me I have been doing things very consistantly so he gets used to some structure, just need to train the people around him rather then him tbh lol
My wife has had a Chihuahua (long hair) for like 15 years, that is one chilled relaxed dog lol. Still a fiesty little biatch sometimes :)
Sounds like you've got it sorted. Standing on visitors shoulders is a favourite just for some fuss. They like to take advantage of new people who don't know the 'rules' lol
Dog behaviour is all about the people tbh, if you make them feel part of a pack and you become pack leader, jobs a good 'un (difficult bit is being extremely consistent while they learn!).
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 03:42 PM
It really is half training the dog and half training people.
The proof is in the pudding as they say, he loves jumping and hugging the wife and come to think of it she does respond to him by showing a lot of affection when he does that. He doesn't jump at me hardly ever coz I don't really go to hug him or play with him when he does that, I tend to stop walking when he does that so that would explain it.
When I walk it the wife sometimes comes along so I think it will be a good time to see if ignoring his jumping and turning our back on him will make him stop.
How much BDP does it come with as standard?
Southie
08-12-09, 03:45 PM
He looks a happy chappy awwwwwww :d
Get him on a treadmill if he's that energetic lol
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 03:49 PM
How much BDP does it come with as standard?
About 2BDP had him pedigree-chipped lol
He looks a happy chappy awwwwwww :d
Get him on a treadmill if he's that energetic lol
Yeah he's a happy chappy for sho'. No tredmill though I'm afraid lol
Does the exhaust make a nice noise?
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 04:16 PM
Yeah Boxers are known for their exhaust noise, quite raspy i.e. flatulence lol
Could be a hole in the muffler, I think you can get a new one from Dogsport exhaust systems :thumb:
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 04:29 PM
lol ok that's enough of the chesy dog jokes lmao deserve some +rep
brainsnova
08-12-09, 04:32 PM
when he jumps up grab both his paws and hold them at the same height until he gets bored and after about 5 people do this he will stop jumping up on people.
That's all I could come up with lol
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 04:37 PM
^lol
when he jumps up grab both his paws and hold them at the same height until he gets bored and after about 5 people do this he will stop jumping up on people.
Is this a tried and tested method? Wouldn't any contact with him mean that you are giving him attention when he wants it?
brainsnova
08-12-09, 04:42 PM
my mate got told at a dog training class and his dog used to be a *******.
Nova_Tek
08-12-09, 04:43 PM
Ok, will give that a shot. Cheers Brains :thumb:
kelbelle
09-12-09, 08:24 PM
Three Words: The Dog Whisperer
If that doesn't work than read up on behavioural psychology. That is what dog training is all based on.
Yeah, Cesar Milan rocks! :thumb:
Get a dog snack, break it in to small bits. Then when you are training him give him a treat and be nice to him when he does right. He'll remember it and slow start to keep doing it. Keep doing it.. phaze out the treats and give more praze for going it right and he'll lean what's right and what isnt.
Three Words: The Dog Whisperer
If that doesn't work than read up on behavioural psychology. That is what dog training is all based on.
Stopped short of mentioning him as a lot of people don't agree with his methods. Can't see what is wrong with treating/behaving with a dog as it would in the wild. Natural environment and all that. :thumb:
Nova_Tek
10-12-09, 11:38 AM
Forgot about the dog whisperer, maye have to try search for some of the episodes. Thanks for the info guys :thumb:
Richie_B
10-12-09, 01:14 PM
Was expecting a picture of a dog belted into the passenger seat of a Nova :(
Watch Cesar Millan on the Dog Whisperer!
Richie_B
10-12-09, 01:15 PM
Oh, someone's suggested the Dog Whisperer :(. Too slow
Nova_Tek
10-12-09, 02:31 PM
Was expecting a picture of a dog belted into the passenger seat of a Nova :(
lol
Richie_B
10-12-09, 03:29 PM
There's still time to do it...
Nova_Tek
10-12-09, 03:32 PM
No way will there be a dog in the Nova.
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