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[groppy32]

I would suggest that if you cant leave your dog alone in the house that YOU may have some issues with YOUR training.

I would also suggest not taking for granted that your animal will "protect" the house as (granted) we all hope our dogs would.








Pontifications,
Buffy

At under 2 years old she is the equivilant of a toddler. Do you have kids? Are you a bad parent because your toddler threw their food of their plate or spilled their drink? Are you a bad parent because you turned your head for 30 seconds and your kids decided the kitchen table was needed more color then the paper they were coloring on? Would your toddler not cause some mischief if left to themselfs? I have rescued and rehabilited. Several dogs, two of which were faught, and I'm pretty confident in my abilities to train my dog. She is still young tho. You can't change that. Don't question me on my training

[buffy340]

At under 2 years old she is the equivilant of a toddler. Do you have kids? Are you a bad parent because your toddler threw their food of their plate or spilled their drink? Are you a bad parent because you turned your head for 30 seconds and your kids decided the kitchen table was needed more color then the paper they were coloring on? Would your toddler not cause some mischief if left to themselfs? I have rescued and rehabilited. Several dogs, two of which were faught, and I'm pretty confident in my abilities to train my dog. She is still young tho. You can't change that. Don't question me on my training

Actually yes, I have four children (blended family) and three dogs (two rescues).
In regard to your other question, you are only a bad parent if your child repeats the behavior consistently and you fail to correct the problem.

You also tell me to not question you on your training. Is it not reasonable to consider other methods? Is it not possible that a technique exists that could benefit you? Hence my wording under the guise of a "suggestion"

At 2 years old your dog is (should be) smarter than any toddler. Thus, I dont think its necessarily a foregone conclusion that just because the dog "could" or "may" do something wrong that it should be crated as a proactive training method. Perhaps you should allow the dog a chance or two to decide its destiny (so to speak) then you correct the behavior.

Nasty need not apply,
Buffy

[groppy32]

At 2 years old your dog is (should be) smarter than any toddler. Thus, I dont think its necessarily a foregone conclusion that just because the dog "could" or "may" do something wrong that it should be crated as a proactive training method. Perhaps you should allow the dog a chance or two to decide its destiny (so to speak) then you correct the behavior.

Nasty need not apply,
Buffy

Ok. Agreed. Sorry if I jumped to quickly.

[gibs]

Just want to say to you guys that rescue these dogs.

[aux187]

I am not a pit bull fan at all. My brother just picked one up and he is a cool dog I don't think that I could get one but after seein the Dog Whisper on tv with Daddy and Junior it's just amazing.

[mxzeatr]

Actually yes, I have four children (blended family) and three dogs (two rescues).
In regard to your other question, you are only a bad parent if your child repeats the behavior consistently and you fail to correct the problem.

You also tell me to not question you on your training. Is it not reasonable to consider other methods? Is it not possible that a technique exists that could benefit you? Hence my wording under the guise of a "suggestion"

At 2 years old your dog is (should be) smarter than any toddler. Thus, I dont think its necessarily a foregone conclusion that just because the dog "could" or "may" do something wrong that it should be crated as a proactive training method. Perhaps you should allow the dog a chance or two to decide its destiny (so to speak) then you correct the behavior.

Nasty need not apply,
Buffy

Let us not forget the TIME that you have to put into your animals. I am not 'bashing' or 'ribbing', but to compare your animals to anyone who is gone 40+ hours per work week is un-acceptable no matter how 'good' your vs thier training methods are.

[buffy340]

Let us not forget the TIME that you have to put into your animals. I am not 'bashing' or 'ribbing', but to compare your animals to anyone who is gone 40+ hours per work week is un-acceptable no matter how 'good' your vs thier training methods are.

Considering that Ive trained animals vicariously through counsel to their owners, and that I dont spend 24/7 with my dogs I dont consider the amount of time I do happen to spend at home to be of valid concern in this discussion.

My methods have shown results regardless.

[Robbob]

I am not a pit bull fan at all. My brother just picked one up and he is a cool dog I don't think that I could get one but after seein the Dog Whisper on tv with Daddy and Junior it's just amazing.

im not a fan of them either....my old neighbor had his attack me....bad day indeed...needless to say...that dog is not around anymore...and neither is his Rottweiler...

i rescued both my dogs though and wouldnt do it any other way.

[wnybricky]

I rescued my golden as a puppy from the farm with the horses where he was born. I figure that since his parents weren't planning on having puppy's and weren't using any protection I did the right thing.

[mxzeatr]

Considering that Ive trained animals vicariously through counsel to their owners, and that I dont spend 24/7 with my dogs I dont consider the amount of time I do happen to spend at home to be of valid concern in this discussion.
My methods have shown results regardless.

Whatever.

Perhaps you should start a dog training company since your methods are the best.

[TNTFAGUY]

I use the remington plastic ones. They have a metal wire door that is pretty flimsy. I figured it out by accident that if the two points that go into the plastic get bent it will push open. It takes a little push but will open. I figure if there is ever a fire or something he will be able to push it open. He did do it once when I was having trouble unlocking the door and he was freakin out.

I too used this crate when my dog was young and transporting in the back of the truck.

I hate to say it, but if you dog it truly house broken, she probably did that damage to herself trying to get out, knowing she had to go. Awful situation. We leave our dog out and he has rarely ever had an accident, but animals doo get sick. Luckily he is smart enough that he goes to the tile floor to throw up (typically the issue). Didn't train him to do so, but it's nice that he does.

I always hated crating my dog when he was young also, but was necessary until he was broken. I like the gate idea and putting them in a room, you can also put her crate in there and just leave the door open if she's not terrified of it now. They also make mats that are used to keep dogs out of rooms/off furniture, you could try that also. Good luck.

[cooldood]

I would suggest that if you cant leave your dog alone in the house that YOU may have some issues with YOUR training.

I would also suggest not taking for granted that your animal will "protect" the house as (granted) we all hope our dogs would.








Pontifications,
Buffy

Sorry Buffy but I completely disagree. If you leave a puppy alone in the house you are asking for problems. Until they get past the chewing stage it is not the best idea to give them free reign.

[buffy340]

Sorry Buffy but I completely disagree. If you leave a puppy alone in the house you are asking for problems. Until they get past the chewing stage it is not the best idea to give them free reign.

I never advocated for a "puppy" to be left alone in the house, I did reference the two year old dog that was the basis of this discussion.