Chickentrain's Dog Q&A

[chickentrains]

Okay, that makes sense.

Your dog will have no problems if you wait until 12 weeks and move slow. I promise. Just tote your dog around in a bag, push it around, whatever works for you. Like I said, its not about meeting everything, its just about getting used to everything

 

[black_cat]

do you use a treat pouch? what do you use?

I have this one :https://www.amazon.com/Paw-Lifestyl...ywords=dog+treat+pouch&qid=1619278651&sr=8-15

I LOVE IT!! but the mesh on the front is falling apart, the zipper on the front is busted, and its super dirty and worn! I've used it almost every day since I got it in 2019.

I was liking this one : https://www.amazon.com/RoyalCare-Si...eywords=dog+treat+pouch&qid=1619278707&sr=8-5 but I REALLY like how the one I have now holds so much food, and a extra slip lead, and his tennis balls.

This one looks like the one i have, and I am considering it because of the extras it comes with. I feel like the clicker would be great for trick training and free shaping : https://www.amazon.com/Training-Wal...ywords=dog+treat+pouch&qid=1619278707&sr=8-10

this one is cool, but I feel like i'd get hot : https://www.amazon.com/MalsiPree-Do...ywords=dog+treat+pouch&qid=1619278707&sr=8-43

but speaking of that, there is also treat SKIRTS : https://www.amazon.com/Better-Sport...ords=dog+training+skirt&qid=1619278850&sr=8-5

which will carry ALOT! But it might also get hot.

which seems the best?

I don’t use one lol

 

[black_cat]

Also dog treats.

I usually use a mixture of turkey (high value), Nulo Crunchy treats (medium value), and kibble (low value). With a reactive dog, I am ALWAYS!! training on walks. Always, I do phase out treats, but I also use them ALOT!!

I want to try freeze dried raw treats, has anybody used those? do they just fall apart in the pouch?

I use kibble, these little bacon flavor training bites, and some dog biscuit cookie things. No people food.

 

[chickentrains]

I use kibble, these little bacon flavor training bites, and some dog biscuit cookie things. No people food.

The turkey is fine because its organic with no additives. No salt, no perservitives, just plain ol turkey.. But other than that, no "human" food.

 

[black_cat]

Can anyone tell me about puppy vaccinations vs. the need for socialization with other dogs? I know many people who worry about their unvaccinated/partially vaccinated puppy getting parvo or another disease don't let them directly interact with other dogs or go on walks where the puppy could come into contact with contaminants. But I also know that that period is the socialization window in which it is so necessary to get a puppy used to new experiences, including interacting with other dogs and puppies. Any thoughts?

I’d tote bag your puppy around, or use a wagon or something, to get used to sounds and sights, and also expose them to different surfaces. Once the vet gives the ok, then you can meet other dogs.

 

[black_cat]

Okay! That was the original plan. I was mainly curious because black_cat's puppy Finn seems to be meeting and interacting with other dogs, and he is under 12 weeks old, right?

He is but he was cleared by the vet.

 

[orloffer]

The turkey is fine because its organic with no additives. No salt, no perservitives, just plain ol turkey.. But other than that, no "human" food.

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Plain cooked meats like boiled chicken and turkey are safe, healthy high-value treats. They are surprisingly easy to prepare too, and can be portioned into daily "rations" and frozen.

 

[chickentrains]

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Plain cooked meats like boiled chicken and turkey are safe, healthy high-value treats. They are surprisingly easy to prepare too, and can be portioned into daily "rations" and frozen.

I just get mine from sprouts.

 

[black_cat]

I’m not sure what @black_cat did, though.

I don’t either

 

[chickentrains]

Oh, we went outside this morning. Only worked on rollers, as he got discouraged and stopped chasing the disks.

I'll go out again in a little bit