Guest hyperion Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAIN MAN 277 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect just let someone of here have him and give the fella some work, he will be happy and so will you!! get a turtle or something ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leannelurcher 0 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect just let someone of here have him and give the fella some work, he will be happy and so will you!! get a turtle or something ? i am gona crate train him propley and start taking him out on the morings before my son goes to school and at night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect just let someone of here have him and give the fella some work, he will be happy and so will you!! get a turtle or something ? i am gona crate train him propley and start taking him out on the morings before my son goes to school and at night dont give up on him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect just let someone of here have him and give the fella some work, he will be happy and so will you!! get a turtle or something ? i am gona crate train him propley and start taking him out on the morings before my son goes to school and at night dont give up on him! 6 months time this dog will be fecked and no good to anyone .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect just let someone of here have him and give the fella some work, he will be happy and so will you!! get a turtle or something ? i am gona crate train him propley and start taking him out on the morings before my son goes to school and at night dont give up on him! 6 months time this dog will be fecked and no good to anyone .. does it really matter if he turns out not to be a worker so long as hes still got a good home and doesnt join the ranks of homeless hounds being passed pillar to post all its life?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect just let someone of here have him and give the fella some work, he will be happy and so will you!! get a turtle or something ? i am gona crate train him propley and start taking him out on the morings before my son goes to school and at night dont give up on him! 6 months time this dog will be fecked and no good to anyone .. does it really matter if he turns out not to be a worker so long as hes still got a good home and doesnt join the ranks of homeless hounds being passed pillar to post all its life?? not really no - but will he turn out to be a good pet ? imo wrong dog wrong owner wrong family .. i hope it does work out for all concerned .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leannelurcher 0 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 In hindsight perhaps a puppy wasn't such a good plan for you . . . . .. . however if you have your mind set on keeping him, you NEED to get some rules and routine started. * Increase training sessions, buy a book and spend time with home alone, without the kids. Even 10 mins will be enough, a few times a day. *Give him his own space, a crate/kennel that is completely out of bounds to the kids. Put him in there to rest and just get him out the way after a walk. *Give him a good quailty diet, anything with coloured biscuits is like giving kids smarties. *Go to the butcher and buy him fresh raw bones, they are pence but worth their wait in gold. Chewing will tire him out and help teeth etc etc. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BOTHER HIM WHEN HE'S GOT BONES, ITS HIS TIME, IN HIS CAGE. * And him looking for you when you leave, following you around is not always a good thing. It can mean he's getting seperation anxiety. You need to make him less dependent on you. More time in a seperate room with bones/toys. * Give him set boudaries, where he can and can't go, stick to them and be firm. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TEMPER WITH HIM. I hope the above is of some use, IMO the dog is completely un suitable for your life style right now from what you've described. However its your choice, just don't make the same mistake as many and allow the dog to become a complete nightmare, and then dump in the for sale/ home wanted section at 10/12 months when he's "bitten a child". A puppy will only turn into the dog you make it, and if you don't feel fully committed to putting the time in then find someone that can. listen to what Hannah says! it really does work! another thing if youve not got time to walk him at certain times get a dog walker!, lots of people will moan for even thinking it but even if its just a hour a day it will take the pressure off you for that hour and go a long way to socialising your dog as well! get the kids involved training the dog as well! it will wear the kids and the dog out and make them feel better about having the dog around if they can tell it to sit, stay ect just let someone of here have him and give the fella some work, he will be happy and so will you!! get a turtle or something ? i am gona crate train him propley and start taking him out on the morings before my son goes to school and at night dont give up on him! 6 months time this dog will be fecked and no good to anyone .. does it really matter if he turns out not to be a worker so long as hes still got a good home and doesnt join the ranks of homeless hounds being passed pillar to post all its life?? not really no - but will he turn out to be a good pet ? imo wrong dog wrong owner wrong family .. i hope it does work out for all concerned .. he wont be fecked if my dad helps me .my dad is one of the best people i no to train dogs but he was the last person i wanted to go running to with my problems about my dog .but my dad even said it takes time and effort and he said he knows for a fact i can do it .i will get bailey good and trained and i will get him working i bet in 6 months if i stick to it i have a fecking fab dog i will prove my self wrong and others .the only thing why i have problems is people taking the piss out of me thinking i cant train him like my family laughing at me behind my back saying bailey is shit .when its only jelousy becuse i have one heck of a lurcher and they have nout .sorted a routine out now .and will prove that i wil not FAIL my pup !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,646 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Have you a garden? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 584 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Is anyone else fed up with reading this crap week in -week out? It sounds like the last thing this girl needed was a dog. Do everyone a favour and give it to a good home and buy your kids some stuffed cuddly toys - best solution to your problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leannelurcher 0 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Have you a garden? yeah wilf i do have a garden its canny big aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest penny Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Have you a garden? yeah wilf i do have a garden its canny big aswell build a good pen when u want to have time for other things put him in it .plenty of exercise hell b glad to see the pen . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leannelurcher 0 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Have you a garden? yeah wilf i do have a garden its canny big aswell build a good pen when u want to have time for other things put him in it .plenty of exercise hell b glad to see the pen . thank you i want to start buling a pen x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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