I'm getting a puppyyyyyyyyy!

Caro said:
From a previous discussion, you mentioned about puppy books. I really dislike the techniques the Monks use. So if you are still looking for books on raising puppies, a couple of I recommend to my classes (and you can get them for free) are

[*]Dr Ian Dunbar's free ebook After you get your puppy http://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads. Dr Dunbar is a world renowned behavioural expert.
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Have fun with Bonnie.
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Just wanted to say that I really like the Ian Dunbar book and website as well. I admit it's been a very long time since I last read the monks books (as in 1993 with my first sheltie), but I recall ( alpha rolls, choke collars and other dominance training methods that perhaps are necessary with a shepherd, but I'm convinced not at all suitable for a sensitive breed like a sheltie). In puppy class the trainer had us hold our puppies belly up until they settled, and I was very uncomfortable doing that, and should have just said no. Hanna resisted for much longer than some of the other pups but eventually she settled and even fell asleep like that. The trainer called that a "success" but to me it was more like she gave up and shut down. I have no idea if it's related or not but to this day she has never slept belly up and all my previous shelties did. Everything else about that class was positive, so no idea why she included that. Lots of people on this list who know way more about training than me - this is just my very limited understanding, but for sensitive shelties I really like an all positive approach.
 
The Monk book on training might be as mentioned, but the puppy monk book is about psychological development of puppies and evaluating a litter's characteristics. Not really training.
 
How often is everyone else trimming their pup's paw fur? I've had Bonnie 3 weeks and I've only just trimmed her back paws. I really should have done it sooner :o I'll do her front paws tomorrow. She was extremely good letting me trim, although I pounced on her when she was tired and just laying down for a nap, lol. But her patience with me ran out so the rest tomorrow.

http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Skysong87/library/Bonnie

The last two are her feet. How do you think I went? Is it ok or should I be trimming it even closer? It was my first time so I don't think I did too bad, the second one I did was better than the first so at least I'm improving ...
 
Caro said:
Welcome Cousin Bonnie! I've been off line for a bit so missed her home coming. One of those photos - with the crooked mouth - Deska does that exact same look, must be in the genes! You'll have to PM me who Bonnie's great, great grandparents are - see if we have a connection.

Next time you buy more grooming products I really recommend the Plush Puppy range. Absolutely fantastic, show quality and Australian made. The owners are great too with any advice you need. I brought the Ice on Ice and I have to say, pales in comparison to the Plush Puppy Seabreeze Oil. It's all concentrate too so lasts years.

From a previous discussion, you mentioned about puppy books. I really dislike the techniques the Monks use. So if you are still looking for books on raising puppies, a couple of I recommend to my classes (and you can get them for free) are

  • Sarah Hodgson's Puppies for Dummies. She is a great positive trainer and you can usually borrow a copy from you local library. If your library has Overdrive (ebook borrowing) there is another book of hers called Puppy Perfect you can borrow.
  • Dr Ian Dunbar's free ebook After you get your puppy http://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads. Dr Dunbar is a world renowned behavioural expert.
Have fun with Bonnie.
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Hi Caro!

I've sent you a pm. Thank you for the welcome and the book recommendations! I've already downloaded Dr Dunbar's books, both the before and after. I tried looking up both of Sarah Hodgson's books but none of the libraries near me had them at all :/
 
Skysong said:
How often is everyone else trimming their pup's paw fur? I've had Bonnie 3 weeks and I've only just trimmed her back paws. I really should have done it sooner :o I'll do her front paws tomorrow. She was extremely good letting me trim, although I pounced on her when she was tired and just laying down for a nap, lol. But her patience with me ran out so the rest tomorrow.

http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Skysong87/library/Bonnie

The last two are her feet. How do you think I went? Is it ok or should I be trimming it even closer? It was my first time so I don't think I did too bad, the second one I did was better than the first so at least I'm improving ...
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They look good to me! I'm afraid I often go a couple of months before I get around to doing Hanna's - someone mentioned grinch feet - that's my sign it needs doing, and I don't get quite as close as you did.
 
Bonnie is 13 weeks old today and turns 3 months old tomorrow! Two birthdays in two days, lol.

Not much else to report. We had puppy preschool again and she is getting better with other dogs in a strange environment. Last week she would hide under a chair but this week she was out and about, just very cautious of all the others. What was funny was one of the border collies! He was pretty much the biggest dog there (except for the other BC) but he kept trying to hide behind everyone's chair. He was a big sook and since mine and my partner's chairs created a nice little nook in the corner he came and sat by us for a pat :winkgrin:

Bonnie can now sit, down, look and fetch, some more reliably than others. And we are currently working on come and stay. Although I have been a bit lax the last few days so we are going to have to really work on them for next class :sadsmile:

http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Skysong87/library/Bonnie
 
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