I recently purchased a Min-pin/Chihuahua (Looks awesome) and his names Clutch (I know I know, Cliche...) Description of Dog: Weight - 1-3lbs Height - 4-5 inches Character - Energetic, Loving, Loves to jump at me and bite me in the face when watching TV, Likes to play with other Dogs and Loves kids. He's still an innocent dog. This is what I have to work with. Ladies.. I'll post pics later He's about 2 months old, he's stayed with me for about two nights now, problem is that he cries everytime I leave him alone, more than likely because he is so used to playing with his brothers and sisters in a big yard. So my questions are: 1.What can I do to get him used to being alone for a while? 2.How much will it cost to train him at Mans Best Friend? 3.I work Mon-Fri 8-5 and probably get home round 7 so i cant train on Weekdays, Do they offer Weekend Only training? 4.From your experience if any, how well are the trainers? 5.Are there any other Dog Training Services that you might recommend? Any Previous Mans Best Friend Employee or Dog Training Experts that can give me some good advice, would be greatly appreciated guys/girls.
It's a "nearly every chick I know" magnet. All my friends think those little dogs are adorable and want to play dress up with the things like Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. Personally I am a Labrador fan but haven't bought one yet. I am sorry I don't know anything about dog training though.
Make sure you have time to at least walk and play with it everyday. Dogs are not toys that you can put up and take out whenever you want to. It takes a lot of responsibility.
SO..... How bout that advice on DOG TRAINING... <--- In case you missed it. Seriously though, I will definitely take care of the dog, I have set a schedule for its food, walks, play time, naps ... shopping, restroom breaks, rockets games, homework, administering minutes on phone, providing for the family, etc. Only thing I need to take care of is Obedience training. Prices Best Training (Want results) Flexible Time
give the dog something to do during they day while you're out. they have hallow bones you can put stuff inside and they try all day long to get it out.
Man's Best Friend is expensive, but well worth it. I've taken my last (3) dogs there, and they are very well behaved. Everyone always compliments them on how obedient they are. As with ANY training, you have to keep up with it, or your money will be wasted.
the most important thing is conistency. Train (or just play, let him run) the same time everyday. He'll start getting used to your schedule. that said, that's a long time each day to be away from your dog, unless they have a yard. In your situation, I would not own a dog. Training a dog that you don't see for nearly 12 hours at a time each day is going to be a crap shoot. I would have suggested adopting a much older, mature dog. you can't really train a dog to not miss you during the day. some people i know in your situation started waking up extra early to let the dog get a lot of exercise in the morning, so they are more tired when you are away. Then they immediately walk them again upon returning home from work. that still won't necessarily stop the whining.
sure thing. I wish you luck. Another thing is to ignore the dog when you get home, until it calms down (like 2-5 mins). Don't make a big production about coming through the door. Some puppies will get so excited they will immediately pee upon your arrival. Don't discipline the dog for being "bad" while you were away either. They have trouble making a connection between what they did earlier and what they are being disciplined for. Don't buy a bunch of toys for puppies. That can lead to them thinking everything on the floor is a toy, including your shoes. Get them one favorite toy. And a tip from the dog whisperer: Don't let them walk through the door before you. That's an alpha trick. The trainer who recently did the Good Citizenship certification test for my dog takes that one step further by saying don't let the dog go anywhere before you or without permission...including going from the sidewalk to the grass. Apparently, they can learn that any boundary requires permission. This is good to stop them from tugging on leashes as well as (more importantly) running away from you. patience is the key.
