Asja Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hello everyone, I got my first husky a month ago, she is 3 months now and got all of vaccines so I started going to dog parks with her. She seems to enjoy it very much and i would like to know more about socializing her with other dogs the right way. She plays roughly so some dogs don't like that and sometimes she just "don't click" with someone. I tend to let her off leash in the park so she can enjoy it to the fullest, run and play Should I interfere when she growls or being to harsh on some dogs and vice versa? Any advice is welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I've never taken my girls to a dog park, so am unable to help in that respect. I've just heard so many bad issues with them that we avoid them at all costs. Several members on here do have tremendous luck and opportunity to take advantage of them, I would presume that they will chime in shortly. I can tell you that as far as socialization, it's important to expose the sibe to various situations. People on bikes, skateboards, wheelchairs, walkers, loud persons, shy persons, fire engine sirens, livestock, young people, elderly people, the list goes on and on as you know. Each experience is a lesson that can help you have a well-rounded sibe as time goes by. The important thing is not to coddle a youngster in a frightening situation. For instance, if you are watching a parade and the sirens from the fire trucks make the pup fearful, simply don't react to the noise yourself. More importantly, don't pet and cuddle the youngster while telling them everything is ok. This type of reaction from you is sending the message that it's ok to be fearful.If you ignore the noise, they will take your lead. Don't remove them from the situation, don't coddle, and don't react to their reaction. I used this method with my now 4 year old. She now loves parades and sirens! Sits on the curb, paws crossed and just watches without any reaction at all to the noises. The thing to remember with any training and socialization is to train the pup to be the adult you desire. If you want an adult that adjusts well to any situation, then you don't react to them. If you don't want an adult that jumps on your friends, then don't allow it now. Be consistent - any missed jump is a 'vote' for the action to continue. Use simple commands - 'No jump,' 'No bite', 'Wait', 'Sit', ('Stay' if you use that command) is the easiest. You want a short command which states exactly what you want. (Let me explain that I don't use the 'stay' command. I use 'wait'. I can put my girl (one of them, anyway!) into a sit position or tell her to wait and that is exactly what she does. Wait means to do what you are doing until I tell you otherwise. So it can be used as they wait in a vehicle, as you chat with other humans, etc. The uses are countless. It can also be used in front of open doors or gates. ) You'll also want to teach 'leave it' and 'on-by' and perhaps 'drop it' or 'release' depending upon the situations that you hope to find yourself and your sibe in as it grows. And above all, never fear asking questions here. Non-judgemental members is a pre-requisite to joining! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asja Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thank you so much for quick response! She is pretty fearful so I don't have to "teach" her that lol but I don't want her to become too self confident with other dogs and get in trouble, if u know what i mean. Other thing I need help with is teach her how to stay, wait and leave it. Leave it she understands well but she doesn't always do it when I say, especially during the walks. Also any help with stay and wait command is useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 We trained our dogs the wait command by having a handful of treats and getting them to sit. Once they sat we slowly walked backwards saying wait, wait, wait, until we got a small distance away from them. Then we called them over to us and gave them a treat. Over time we started increasing the distance we walked back and length of time so that eventually we were at opposite ends of the room from each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asja Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 We are doing that already, patience patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 LOL you have found out that our furkids should really come with a bag of Patience and a bigger bag of perseverance...which is a shame but cannot be bought at any store... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Our two pups are learning the art of socialisation etc. Feel like I would have more success training them to be astronauts sometimes. We make them sit before crossing roads, recieve treats before putting there food down etc. We have two older dogs so they are learning socialisation from them (sometimes not so sure what they are teaching them). We try to incorrporate the help of other dog walkers asking if we can introduce the pups so we can teach them the right way to greet. Most people are really positive and appreciate being asked. We let them say hello first then they have to sit, if they are good they are allowed to say hello again. I do not accept growling or placing paw on the dog they are being introduced to and if the dog they are introduced is growling then they are moved away and maybe try another day if we meet. We have only let them of in the dog park once with lots of other dogs, they were quite good but Lucky decided he was going to belong and go home with people leaving the park. There is so much to teach them that I think sometimes they become a little confused, so trying to master the art of toilet=out side, leave it, sit, stay/wait and come here. And our big one at the moment is down. They like to jump on people (thank you Noah they learn't that from you and your dad ). Repetition and being consistent with commands and actions is key though. And make it fun and trying not to get cross all though it can be quite frustrating sometimes. Good Luck. I am here with you. And probaly sharing the top position of treat buyer in the stock market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asja Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I totally understand what you are saying! We have the same "trouble" here I tend to make my puppy "work" for everything positive and she is getting it slowly. We are still on leave it and wait, toilet is almost completely done, sit and down is mastered but "come" when called works only if she is into that OR you have treats. Sometimes she comes and figure you don't have anything to give her and she returns to her "previous job" In dog parks I tend to let her learn how the pack works, she very quickly get the picture who doesn't want to be touched and who wants to play like she does, if she gets growled at I try not to interfere so she can understand that she can't jump on every dog she sees. I think she gets it pretty well. Also, major trouble was jumping on people, we don't allow it in our home when guests arrive and everybody just ignores her until she calms down, but during the walks people don't cooperate too much because they don't mind so I look like freak repeating "NO" when she does it. With us she reduced jumping to a minimum but other people who find her too cute to ignore give her the award, so thats confusing for her i guess. Sometimes we make mistakes like saying different words to her although i try to be consistent with commands. As for the treats - when I don't have them I use regular granules just cut the meals a little bit, she enjoys them just like other treats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Always stop your training sessions on a positive note. A success. Never continue them to the point the pup is bored or no longer paying attention. Just a few minutes of training at a session is tops for a young pup, but do it several times a day. I began teaching the girls 'wait' by having them sit and then putting my palm up and repeating the command 'wait'. If they move, gently put them back in place and begin again. Keep in mind to stop on a positive note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asja Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 She does wait when we are at home but as soon as i open the door when we are going out this gets difficult and she switch off her ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 · Hidden Hidden She is far too young to be visiting dog parks. I would suggest a training class that focuses on behavior rather than commands for socializing in a good environment with someone knowledgeable in behavior to watch over it. Here are some good articles for new owners, especially new owner to highly sensitive breeds like Sibes. As a side note, I will never recommend Caesar Milan techniques. http://suzanneclothier.com/articles http://www.whenhoundsfly.com/well-socialized-well-traumatized/ https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/its-all-in-how-theyre-raised/ http://notesfromadogwalker.com/2013/05/10/stand-up-for-your-dogs/ One goal you can make is to take your puppy out to meet 50 new people every single week. Lots of treats, it doesn't have to be for long, even just a short hi/bye will count. You can also build a small puppy stimulation area. Lots of strange surfaces, stuff to chew, etc. Link to comment
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Em now this is where I will beg to differ a little, visiting a good Dog park I think is an essential way for your puppy (once fully vaccinated) to learn good social behaviour. Visited for short spaces of time and monitored interaction with other dogs of all ages and personalities I think benefits them immensley. The Dog Park we go to apart from the odd idiot (I won't elaborate) is populated with well mannered dogs and people and most of the people there are regulars. There are also a couple of Dog behavorists that are usually there walking the woofs they have with them in training and or part of the dog walking side of their business or their own dogs. Maybe I am Lucky to have a park like this I can visit and feel confident that my puppies will be safe and not be traumatised. In all honesty I feel both is probably ideal, as long as every one is happy, especially that the puppy whilst learning is not becoming anxious, over tired or over trained and most importantly that the puppy is having fun whilst he is taking part in the day you plan for him. If you are not sure of the local dog park have a wander down there once or twice before you take your puppy down, have a look, may be speak to some of the people down there. Edited January 9, 2015 by NOBELHOWLUC49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 · Hidden Hidden Part of the reason is age. Most places require a puppy to be much older to have completed their shots, including for rabies. Link to comment
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ahh thats where we are Lucky (so far) in the UK as we do not have to vaccinate against Rabbies our shots are generally done by 12 - 14 weeks. I won't steal the thread any longer but I am interested in outside the UK's vaccination programmes. Maybe I will start a new topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 · Hidden Hidden We go by Dr. Jean Dodds method. http://drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/post/66693331640/dodds-dog-vaccination-protocol-2013-2014 Link to comment
syne7 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Have you considered a puppy class geared towards socialization? We have lots of those in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syne7 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I am building a puppy playscape as we speak: You said: One goal you can make is to take your puppy out to meet 50 new people every single week. Lots of treats, it doesn't have to be for long, even just a short hi/bye will count. You can also build a small puppy stimulation area. Lots of strange surfaces, stuff to chew, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 That's one lucky puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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