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Squawkers said:
Yeah they are good. I personally would just make sure it knows how to walk loose leash before implementing pressure. And please don't let it run up to every person it sees. That drives me crazy when people do that and you will regret it later. People think that is "socialization"
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If it needs to learn to walk on a loose leash before pressure is applied to correct pulling, then how would you suggest going about training it without pressure to get the dog to walk nicely on a loose leash?
I mean I kind of thought that was the point, or is it not? I of course wouldn't put the puppy on the leash and start "corrections" immediately, just so it can get used to being attached to someone, but if its pulling that's not technically loose leash, right? Then it'd need the collar..?
Most of my experience in training lies with horses, which is obviously an entirely different type of animal and training method. XD
 
SunriseChickers said:
If it needs to learn to walk on a loose leash before pressure is applied to correct pulling, then how would you suggest going about training it without pressure to get the dog to walk nicely on a loose leash?
I mean I kind of thought that was the point, or is it not? I of course wouldn't put the puppy on the leash and start "corrections" immediately, just so it can get used to being attached to someone, but if its pulling that's not technically loose leash, right? Then it'd need the collar..?
Most of my experience in training lies with horses, which is obviously an entirely different type of animal and training method. XD
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Train the puppy in your house first to understand it needs to be by your side. In the house it will be calmer and not as likely to pull, and if you have treats it won't want to anyways. Once the puppy understands that you want it to walk beside you, start making it harder. Go outside or introduce distractions in the house. But if you go outside you have to start from square one. This will teach the puppy what you want it to stay beside you, so when you are walking and it pulls you can fairly correct the behavior without confusing the puppy.
 
Squawkers said:
Train the puppy in your house first to understand it needs to be by your side. In the house it will be calmer and not as likely to pull, and if you have treats it won't want to anyways. Once the puppy understands that you want it to walk beside you, start making it harder. Go outside or introduce distractions in the house. But if you go outside you have to start from square one. This will teach the puppy what you want it to stay beside you, so when you are walking and it pulls you can fairly correct the behavior without confusing the puppy.
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Upping the distractions is a concept I've been familiarized with, that makes sense. Thanks.
Do you think the shepherd/retriever mix would be considered "large breed"? Seems some sites say the weight range is or isn't. Most commonly I see "large" as 70+, but from looking at average weights from both breeds, the top average is just barely 70, but at the same time they seem too big to be "medium" dogs!
 
SunriseChickers said:
Upping the distractions is a concept I've been familiarized with, that makes sense. Thanks.
Do you think the shepherd/retriever mix would be considered "large breed"? Seems some sites say the weight range is or isn't. Most commonly I see "large" as 70+, but from looking at average weights from both breeds, the top average is just barely 70, but at the same time they seem too big to be "medium" dogs!
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I would say large, but it really depends. My male Golden is 85 pounds while Chickey's male is 60 pounds. You'll have to look at the parents size and that will help you guess. Your vet will also have a good guess.
 
Chickers id suggest group training classes. Although both breeds are relatively "nice" shepherds and goldens are both high energy with a prey drive. A class will start them off right. I use a harness for puppies, and a slip lead just for easy outside. I generally dont use martingales as i have a way of training a good walk(leash pressure).
Technically at 9 weeks they should already be at their home and being trained, most likely in a fear stage now(Denver went through one a week and a half after bringing her home so 9 1/2 weeks and Tucker came home during a fear stage 10 weeks) socializing isnt letting the puppy meet everyone and everything. Its letting the puppy learn things are ok without having to interact.
 
Ilovemychicks08 said:
Chickers id suggest group training classes. Although both breeds are relatively "nice" shepherds and goldens are both high energy with a prey drive. A class will start them off right. I use a harness for puppies, and a slip lead just for easy outside. I generally dont use martingales as i have a way of training a good walk(leash pressure).
Technically at 9 weeks they should already be at their home and being trained, most likely in a fear stage now(Denver went through one a week and a half after bringing her home so 9 1/2 weeks and Tucker came home during a fear stage 10 weeks) socializing isnt letting the puppy meet everyone and everything. Its letting the puppy learn things are ok without having to interact.
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Yea, we had some group classes in mind. There are lots around here, and they aren't too expensive!
I'm definitely aware of the energy aspect, haha.
Didn't know about the fear stage, interesting! Our first dog when I was young was an abused 4mo street dog, so even if it's a different kind of fear, I got a good idea of how to let a dog adjust when they're afraid of everything.
That's a useful way for me to think of socializing, thanks!
 
Squawkers said:
I would say large, but it really depends. My male Golden is 85 pounds while Chickey's male is 60 pounds. You'll have to look at the parents size and that will help you guess. Your vet will also have a good guess.
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They were an "oops" from a juvenile shepherd from Canada and an adult golden, so we have half the equation. XD
 

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