Welcome to Kayla’s Flock!

[HuffleClaw]

Charlie goes back for his shots next week. I’ll try to get pictures of my animals soon.

 

[KingD]

Charlie goes back for his shots next week. I’ll try to get pictures of my animals soon. View attachment 2616877

Good luck!

 

[rjohns39]

Best of luck

 

[HuffleClaw]

Can you tell he likes to run?

 

[HuffleClaw]

Is aggression normal in puppies? Charlie’s probably almost 4 (if not already) months old and is a little meanie. If he’s playing, and I pick him up for any reason, he’ll growl and bite me until I either yell at him or put him down. He also does this when I try to tell him “NO” or “STOP”. He just gets mad. :/

 

[rjohns39]

He's a toddler in human terms, think terrible twos. Deep within him is the desire to please you but right now on the surface he just wants to have fun and do what he wants to. So you need to get past that to layer and get to him where pleasing you is important.

What I do/have done... When he starts to growl at you, say his name in a soft but very stern and disappointing tone. Stretch it out Chaaaarrrrlie and find an unhappy facial expression. Practice consistency as you'll use this a lot while training him. When he tries to bite a firm No Charlie in a sharp and concise voice, followed by Chaarrrrlie. Use the Chaaarrrrlie any time he's exhibiting undesirable behavior. He's old enough to start training. I always have a pocket full of small training treats. Sit, Stay, Lay down and come are among the most important commands in my view. I also use Okay as a release to Stay.

When he does well or tries to get it right, shower with praise and give a treat. When he refuses to attempt or exhibits poor behavior use the Chaarrrlie.

Downstream, Sit and Lay down can be used to calm him down. When I train a dog, I never hit or punish, but will re-direct and help them find the position I'm asking them to get to.

Just my two cents...

 

[HuffleClaw]

Thanks Bob, I will try that.

 

[rjohns39]

Thanks Bob, I will try that.

It takes lots of practice and repetition, but in time he'll respond to your facial expressions without you needing to say a word.

 

[HuffleClaw]

I forgot to tell you guys I hatched 2 call babies! They’re a week old now. Excuse the filthy pool. I’m a bit behind on cleaning. Oops. There’s a Pastel and a Blue Fawn.

 

[rjohns39]

They're gorgeous