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Conanthe Brabarian
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posted April 07, 2004 02:31 PM
Thanks again Nate! I have to laugh at myself, nothing like an overbearing mother ![[Wink]](wink.gif) I just couldnt belive what I was reading, but better safe than sorry. Nothing is too good for my puppy, but cooking for him........ ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
Posts: 61 | From: St. Louis | Registered: Apr 2004
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posted April 07, 2004 05:40 PM
I'm glad you are so "overbearing" You are the best! Your puppy is in great hands ![[Smile]](smile.gif) . If you have anymore questions, just ask. I'll check everyday for messages or you can e-mail me at :
fearthisboy@yahoo.com . God Bless! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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posted April 07, 2004 05:43 PM
I cooked for my first rotti cross and sometimes still do. It is not unusal nor funny but time consuming. Bull Mastiffs are very similar to rotts in their size & temper. If you boyfriend still objects to a crate you can share this with him. I have a new puppy and we have had her for just over a month. She is completely clean. She does nothing in the house any longer. I started by walking her in the am before I went to work - putting her in the crate and returning at lunch when I walked her again for 15 min or so. After work I walked her again and then during the evening when I played with her I would take her out every 50 min or so. I would use "GO PEE" everything time I took her out and praise her when she complied. She started to "Hold it" within the first week. You can then expand their territory so pretty soon they are completely clean. Ask yourself whether you want to spend time cleaning up after them or playing with them. The first two weeks was extremely taxing but now things are great. Also, there are some really good books out there. I was amazed about how much stuff I was doing right and learned some new tricks as well. If you can believe it, this 3 month old sits on command everytime - lies down and will walk on a lead within reason. She comes when called and looks to becoming an excellent watchdog. She still "nips" especially to get my attention but controls herself most of the time.
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posted April 08, 2004 07:24 AM
Thanks for the response doglover. I am on the same "schedule" as you, I take Conan out before work, at lunch time, and then several times after work. We are still coming home to messes unfortunately ![[Frown]](frown.gif) . When he goes outside we use the same words "go pee" and he gets plenty of praise for this, belive me. But the messes are still pretty consistant.I feel fustrated at times, because I cant catch him in the act if Im at work, so I feel like maybe he dosent understand that he needs to hold it. I really wish I could go home more often (don't we all) but thats just not an option. I put paper down on the floor one day, and he peed on it, but the #2 missed. Should I try the paper on the floor again, or is that a bad idea? I just want to be as consistant as possible. I try to keep telling myself "hes only 9 weeks, hes only 9 weeks". Any more advice you have is greatly appreciated.
P.S. I wouldnt mind makeing him a yummy home made treat, any recipe ideas for me?
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posted April 08, 2004 07:31 AM
Maybe you should try Putting him in a kennel during the day. This would probably prevent messes. They don't like to poo in their own private space. It works for all 4 of mine!
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Posts: 33 | From: Jeffersonville, Indiana | Registered: Apr 2004
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posted April 08, 2004 08:09 AM
If you never want your giant to go in the house, then no place (paper included) is acceptable.
The big dogs usually house break faster (I know it doesn't seem like it) and until they are clean you need to watch them EVERY second. So if you want a shower - get a crate I think the whole kitchen is too big to teach him control. What's he weight now - 30 to 40 lbs? He must poop about 2 lbs a day as well.
It might seem cruel but if you think about how a wolf or wild dog treat their pups - they live in a den and within 6 weeks mommy gets tired of eating their poop so they learn quick.
All the literature says the more "accidents" the slower the process and we need to watch them or lock them in an area they don't want to go.
I always forget - do you have a backyard for him? I put in a doggie door when my shepard was ill and couldn't hold it 8 hours anymore. It was the best thing I ever did and I live in a climate where minus 40 is quite common in the winter. I certainly feel better at work all day knowing my two babies can go outside when the want - go back inside to where its safe, warm and quiet.
I also live on an off the leash area where I have about 5 miles where my dogs can run free right outside my door.
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posted April 08, 2004 08:41 AM
Yes, doglover, I have a great, big, fenced in back yard for Conan. Only problem is that when it rains, it turns into a swamp, so he hasnt been able to play out there until recently. I would love to keep him outside all day, that would deffinately help with the messes. But do you think he is too young to be outside all day? Would this turn him into an "outside" dog? I would guess the correct thing to do would be to put him on a lead, and get him a dog house, Super-sized ! As for a doggie door, I was concerned about how big it would have to be, for safety reasons. As for his weight...I dont actually know...we dont have a scale, belive it or not! I dont think hes 40 lbs...yet. He probably will be tomorrow though ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
I quess my real question is this : will we ever be able to potty train him ?! Keeping him in the kitchen I mean. I hope so, but outside is an option. Thanks!!!
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posted April 08, 2004 10:23 AM
Eventually he will be house broken but it takes time and consistency on your part. The first month is the worst. Can you block off more of the kitchen so he only about 6'x4'.
Again, a crate works wonders for piece of mind as well (if you need a break you can put him in) and you won't need to worry about shoes becoming chew toys.
My rotti cross is 104lbs and I can fit in her dog door. (I'm 140lbs & 5'6" female) I pity the punk that tries to come in the house thru that door.
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posted April 08, 2004 11:04 AM
HEHE! I PITTY THE FOOL TOO! JUST TRY MEETING MY DOG IN THE DARK...CONANS FATHER WEIGHED 180 LBS!
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