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Post by Waggy on Oct 10, 2019 17:31:20 GMT
Had a dog yesterday and let it sleep with me. A colleague at work says this is a bad thing to do as it should sleep away from you and not let the dog get used to sleeping on the bed. I wanted the dog not to be scared on his first night in the house but think ground rules should apply.
Anyone any tips for first time dog owners?
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Post by wagsastokie on Oct 10, 2019 17:37:58 GMT
I would take your mates advice I fell for the first night whining with my spaniel
Thirteen and a half years and she’s still sleeping on the bed
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Post by Waggy on Oct 10, 2019 17:44:11 GMT
I would take your mates I fell for the first night whining with my spaniel Thirteen and a half years and she’s still sleeping on the bed Thanks. Tough to give in eg give them a treat when they look at you with their feel sorry for me eyes. |
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Post by elystokie on Oct 10, 2019 17:45:54 GMT
Had a dog yesterday and let it sleep with me. A colleague at work says this is a bad thing to do as it should sleep away from you and not let the dog get used to sleeping on the bed. I wanted the dog not to be scared on his first night in the house but think ground rules should apply. Anyone any tips for first time dog owners? Training it to go in a cage of an evening is the best way imo, if it knows it has its own, safe space it's more likely to relax. When you start off encouraging it to go in there (with treats and toys etc.) put a t-shirt you've worn for a day or so in as well, it'll get reassurance from your scent, if you're patient you should be able to train it to go in there of its own accord and be happy enough to be shut in if necessary. Some breeds can be fussy as far as treats go but the vast majority go nuts for liver cake, loads of recipes online. I'd take it to socialisation classes as well, can be a pain in the arse to walk otherwise, as my sister would testify, her collie is always kicking off with other dogs, usually when they sniff his arse, I can see his point, I wouldn't be too pleased myself, but dogs are supposed to tolerate that sort of thing  |
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Post by Waggy on Oct 10, 2019 17:54:12 GMT
Had a dog yesterday and let it sleep with me. A colleague at work says this is a bad thing to do as it should sleep away from you and not let the dog get used to sleeping on the bed. I wanted the dog not to be scared on his first night in the house but think ground rules should apply. Anyone any tips for first time dog owners? Training it to go in a cage of an evening is the best way imo, if it knows it has its own, safe space it's more likely to relax. When you start off encouraging it to go in there (with treats and toys etc.) put a t-shirt you've worn for a day or so in as well, it'll get reassurance from your scent, if you're patient you should be able to train it to go in there of its own accord and be happy enough to be shut in if necessary. Some breeds can be fussy as far as treats go but the vast majority go nuts for liver cake, loads of recipes online. I'd take it to socialisation classes as well, can be a pain in the arse to walk otherwise, as my sister would testify, her collie is always kicking off with other dogs, usually when they sniff his arse, I can see his point, I wouldn't be too pleased myself, but dogs are supposed to tolerate that sort of thing Thanks for the great advice. Will get it trained and get it socialised as soon a possible. |
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Post by elystokie on Oct 10, 2019 18:21:29 GMT
Training it to go in a cage of an evening is the best way imo, if it knows it has its own, safe space it's more likely to relax. When you start off encouraging it to go in there (with treats and toys etc.) put a t-shirt you've worn for a day or so in as well, it'll get reassurance from your scent, if you're patient you should be able to train it to go in there of its own accord and be happy enough to be shut in if necessary. Some breeds can be fussy as far as treats go but the vast majority go nuts for liver cake, loads of recipes online. I'd take it to socialisation classes as well, can be a pain in the arse to walk otherwise, as my sister would testify, her collie is always kicking off with other dogs, usually when they sniff his arse, I can see his point, I wouldn't be too pleased myself, but dogs are supposed to tolerate that sort of thing Thanks for the great advice. Will get it trained and get it socialised as soon a possible. You're very welcome. Something I forgot - there's a thing called a 'clicker' that helps with training, you click and give a treat as a reward, then you click and give a treat sometimes, eventually as you reduce the treats but keep the clicks, the dog sees the click as the reward. |
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Post by harryburrows on Oct 10, 2019 18:31:53 GMT
I thought this was a thread about waggy and Wendy 😉
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Post by elystokie on Oct 10, 2019 18:37:40 GMT
I thought this was a thread about waggy and Wendy 😉 If she brings her friend and waggy hasn't managed to train the pooch it could get quite crowded in that bed. |
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Post by Waggy on Oct 10, 2019 18:50:48 GMT
Thanks for the great advice. Will get it trained and get it socialised as soon a possible. You're very welcome. Something I forgot - there's a thing called a 'clicker' that helps with training, you click and give a treat as a reward, then you click and give a treat sometimes, eventually as you reduce the treats but keep the clicks, the dog sees the click as the reward. Great idea |
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Post by Waggy on Oct 10, 2019 18:52:07 GMT
I thought this was a thread about waggy and Wendy 😉 [ That Wendy is not coming any where near my pooch. |
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Post by harryburrows on Oct 10, 2019 18:53:15 GMT
I thought this was a thread about waggy and Wendy 😉 If she brings her friend and waggy hasn't managed to train the pooch it could get quite crowded in that bed. My advice would be have a few more beers , they say what's the difference between a dog and a fox is about 6 pints |
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Post by Waggy on Oct 10, 2019 18:53:16 GMT
I thought this was a thread about waggy and Wendy 😉 If she brings her friend and waggy hasn't managed to train the pooch it could get quite crowded in that bed. Wendy is too busy stroking Sharon. Long story |
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Post by harryburrows on Oct 10, 2019 19:32:18 GMT
If she brings her friend and waggy hasn't managed to train the pooch it could get quite crowded in that bed. Wendy is too busy stroking Sharon. Long story Did you get involved in the awful situation waggy ? 🤔 |
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Post by borat on Oct 10, 2019 21:03:15 GMT
We've had a puppy German shepherd, whined for 3 full nights, fine now, a dogs upbringing is vital to how they turn out, a bit like humans really. Don't let him stay in your bed trust me.
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Oct 10, 2019 21:56:50 GMT
When did people stop having dogs sleeping in a kennel outside?
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Post by maninasuitcase on Oct 10, 2019 22:40:28 GMT
My dog had his own memory foam bed which was by the wardrobe in my bedroom.
I put an old t shirt on it and he would lie on it and drift off.
When he got up in the morning, his bed went under my bed out of the way.
Sadly it remains there now my boy has passed away 😢
They bring a lot of joy Waggy.
Enjoy every minute.
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Post by GrahamHyde on Oct 10, 2019 22:52:10 GMT
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Post by Waggy on Oct 11, 2019 7:14:59 GMT
Wendy is too busy stroking Sharon. Long story Did you get involved in the awful situation waggy ? 🤔 Certainly not. I was offered to participate but as they say three is a crowd. |
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Post by lawrieleslie on Oct 11, 2019 7:20:11 GMT
Top tip........get a cage for your dog, it will see it as it’s own little retreat. You will soon train it to go to its cage. We had a dog that we did this with and she never ventured up stairs ever and was happy to stay in the cage during the day when we were at work sometimes up to 8 hours. She was fine and never chewed or tried to destroy anything provided we interacted with her and walked her twice daily. Get a cage is a an absolute must if you want a well behaved dog. Sleeping in your bed is just yuk.
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Post by foster on Oct 11, 2019 7:42:56 GMT
Don't get why people allow an animal that licks it own arse, it's genitals and other dogs arses to sleep with them. Even worse the people who let their dogs lick their faces.
Letting Jo Brand sit on your face after she's just ran a marathon would be more hygienic.
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Post by serpico on Oct 11, 2019 7:51:42 GMT
Depends if you’re happy for it to sleep in your bed for the rest of its life, if not then you should get a cage for it and put it in the kitchen or another downstairs room, you’ll have to put up with a night or two of yelping but eventually the dog should get used to it. Gets some ear plugs or noise cancelling headphones.
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Post by elystokie on Oct 11, 2019 8:03:49 GMT
Depends if you’re happy for it to sleep in your bed for the rest of its life, if not then you should get a cage for it and put it in the kitchen or another downstairs room, you’ll have to put up with a night or two of yelping but eventually the dog should get used to it. Gets some ear plugs or noise cancelling headphones. And warn your neighbours to get some earplugs if you want to carry on speaking to them in the future. |
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Post by rockthecity on Oct 11, 2019 8:20:37 GMT
Our 10 year old border terrier has slept on our bed last 2 years, no issues
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Oct 11, 2019 10:15:05 GMT
Why not start putting your kids in a cage?
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Post by hamptonpig on Oct 11, 2019 10:34:19 GMT
Agree with the cage/pen thing. Our 14 week old Miniature Schnauzer happily trots off to his "cage" in the dining room every night. We had one night of whining - started off sleeping in the room with him for reassurance but after 3 nights left him to it no probs. He also goes in there if we go out during the day - it's his safe place. Don't ever put them in there for a punishment either - that just confuses them.
As for going in bed - we've put a child's stairgate at the top of the stairs - he doesn't even go up there , let alone on the bedrooms!
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Post by lawrieleslie on Oct 11, 2019 15:46:24 GMT
Our 10 year old border terrier has slept on our bed last 2 years, no issues Of course not until you try getting your mutt to sleep downstairs on its own bed. |
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Post by harryburrows on Oct 11, 2019 17:12:26 GMT
Our 10 year old border terrier has slept on our bed last 2 years, no issues Of course not until you try getting your mutt to sleep downstairs on its own bed. That's no way to speak about his wife lawry |
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Oct 11, 2019 17:46:12 GMT
I've been sleeping with dogs for years.
I find that if you buy them some fish and chips once a week, keep them stocked up with wine (or any fruit based beverage, obviously) and take them to the pictures every now and again, they tend to be fine.
Hope it helps
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Post by Billybigbollox on Oct 11, 2019 18:54:55 GMT
Had a dog yesterday and let it sleep with me. A colleague at work says this is a bad thing to do as it should sleep away from you and not let the dog get used to sleeping on the bed. I wanted the dog not to be scared on his first night in the house but think ground rules should apply. Anyone any tips for first time dog owners? Staffy X Pit Bull , or Chihuahua Colin ? |
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Post by rockthecity on Oct 11, 2019 20:34:24 GMT
Our 10 year old border terrier has slept on our bed last 2 years, no issues Of course not until you try getting your mutt to sleep downstairs on its own bed. But we have no intention of making him sleep back down stairs |
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