New dog advice.

[jnicholes]

Got a “pupdate” for you all.

Buster seems to be getting along better. He still growls every once in a while when Charlie gets too close. I think he’s adapting. Charlie is also learning not to get in Busters face.

We found a chewed up wicker basket this morning. Charlie sure likes to chew on things.

So we got him a few dog toys he could chew on.

I’m trying to figure out how to teach him basic commands, like coming when called, recognizing his name, stay, heel, that type of stuff.

If we do adopt him, I need to teach him these things before I teach him how to be a bird hunting dog.

 

[jnicholes]

I tell you guys what, if we adopt him, we’re gonna do a DNA test. That will tell us what he is.

 

[Sally PB]

I tell you guys what, if we adopt him, we’re gonna do a DNA test. That will tell us what he is.

We did that with Freya. IIRC, it was around $65-70...?

 

[bruceha2000]

Sounds like the boys are doing fine setting their "pecking order" and "personal space" requirements.

So we got him a few dog toys he could chew on.

Has he chosen them over other objects? We once got a cat (Samantha, my avatar) from the Humane Society. For a time she would chew shoelaces if the ends were left outside the shoes. DW forgot one time, day old shoes, no usable laces the next day. She didn't make that mistake again.

I think Samantha was just stressed having gone from one home to a family member's home (don't know why the switch) then to the shelter (I bet the family members dumped her because she chewed their shoe laces) then to us. She stopped doing it relatively quickly and had no other bad habits.

 

[jnicholes]

Sounds like the boys are doing fine setting their "pecking order" and "personal space" requirements.


Has he chosen them over other objects? We once got a cat (Samantha, my avatar) from the Humane Society. For a time she would chew shoelaces if the ends were left outside the shoes. DW forgot one time, day old shoes, no usable laces the next day. She didn't make that mistake again.

I think Samantha was just stressed having gone from one home to a family member's home (don't know why the switch) then to the shelter (I bet the family members dumped her because she chewed their shoe laces) then to us. She stopped doing it relatively quickly and had no other bad habits.

Funny story about him chewing on stuff. He has been PULLING PLASTIC ORNAMENTS OFF THE CHRISTMAS TREE and chewing on them. We were able to prevent him from doing this further.

Anyway, he’s been doing good. He has been chewing on his toys. He’s asleep right now, he was pretty active this morning.

We also were able to train him to go to the bathroom outside. He learns pretty quickly.

That actually leads to a question. And I apologize in advance for the gross photo.

His urine is slightly green. That’s obviously not normal. What do you guys think?

Jared

 

[Marie2020]

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Got him to the house. So far, so good. Buster needs time to adjust.

We found out he is NOT neutered. About 7 months old.

I hope Buster, my other 12 year old dog, adjusts ok….

Omg, he's lovely I just melted seeing him with you in the car, he looks really comfortable with you

 

[Marie2020]

After a digestive emptying like that, some plain yogurt will help.

Absolutely, a low fat plain yogurt has always helped my old boy.

 

[Alagirl]

Funny story about him chewing on stuff. He has been PULLING PLASTIC ORNAMENTS OFF THE CHRISTMAS TREE and chewing on them. We were able to prevent him from doing this further.

Anyway, he’s been doing good. He has been chewing on his toys. He’s asleep right now, he was pretty active this morning.

We also were able to train him to go to the bathroom outside. He learns pretty quickly.

That actually leads to a question. And I apologize in advance for the gross photo.

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His urine is slightly green. That’s obviously not normal. What do you guys think?

Jared

kind of hard to tell, call a vet about this if it continues.

As for the chewing, if he is only 7 months old, he is still getting new teeth.
that is a huge reason why there are so many young dogs in shelters between the ages of 4 months to a year.
Having yummie treats goes a long way to teaching a dog, and lots of praise.
My Mom has 2 rescue dogs. One is smarter than a whip, the other acts as if he is dumber than a rock.
When the treats come out you can see how his mind is working, the fasted way to get his treat.
And lookie there, suddenly he knows how to sit on command.
Praise for desired actions, redirect and praise for undesired stuff.
Take him along when you can to learn what is expected from a good dog.

Once he gets more used to being around you.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Oops. Sorry, I didn’t know.

Lol, no worries!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Got a “pupdate” for you all.

Buster seems to be getting along better. He still growls every once in a while when Charlie gets too close. I think he’s adapting. Charlie is also learning not to get in Busters face.

We found a chewed up wicker basket this morning. Charlie sure likes to chew on things.

So we got him a few dog toys he could chew on.

I’m trying to figure out how to teach him basic commands, like coming when called, recognizing his name, stay, heel, that type of stuff.

If we do adopt him, I need to teach him these things before I teach him how to be a bird hunting dog.

Absolutely right! Again, Richard A. Wolters. He has a series of books. Family Dog is a good one for starting a pup on the basics. There's also Water Dog and Game Dog. I like his books because his methods are so fast and humane, and he's an excellent teacher, brief and succinct yet comprehensive. Just very practical. Doesn't waste your time.