Can an older dog benifit from training?
- Thread starter Sheehan
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I took miy 8 yo newf to a puppy class. (required before he could go to obiedience I) He loved it. He was a tupical newf, tho. When the instructor told the owners of the puppies in the class that they were slacking off on the "submission exercises," Harry was sleeping on his side. Instructor's comment? "Except for the newf."
As for potty training, it could take a while, but my husband housetrained his 6 yo lab mix.
Sue
As for potty training, it could take a while, but my husband housetrained his 6 yo lab mix.
Sue
ardeagold
New member
No dog is too old for classes. It's good for them, and they enjoy it. Just remember that a Pyr is a guard dog/protection dog/shepherd by nature, so be prepared for a totally different personality than your Newf. There are a lot of people here who also own Pyrs, and I'm sure they can give you some tips on obedience training, and behavior.
Here's a link for the Great Pyr Club of America, where you can find a lot of breed-specific information!!
http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/
You should also be able to potty train her easily. She's used to going outside, and is old enough to "hold it" for a good amount of time.
Just learn her cues, and you'll be fine.
Now you have a rescued Newf, a new Great Pyr, and you're getting a puppy too? Wow! You'll have a houseful!
[ 04-10-2006, 11:44 PM: Message edited by: Ardeagold ]
Here's a link for the Great Pyr Club of America, where you can find a lot of breed-specific information!!
http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/
You should also be able to potty train her easily. She's used to going outside, and is old enough to "hold it" for a good amount of time.
Just learn her cues, and you'll be fine.
Now you have a rescued Newf, a new Great Pyr, and you're getting a puppy too? Wow! You'll have a houseful!
[ 04-10-2006, 11:44 PM: Message edited by: Ardeagold ]
Jeannie
Super Moderator
No dog is too old. I got Panda at 6 almost 7. She didn't even know how to walk on a leash. We went through training which she learned quickly. We then trained for draft work and she got her DD title about 3 months after I got her. I got her the last Sunday in June and she earned her title the first Sunday in Oct.
Sara was about the same age as Panda when we got her. Gary took her through class. She graduated in 2nd place in her class.
Sara was about the same age as Panda when we got her. Gary took her through class. She graduated in 2nd place in her class.
Thanks everyone. We do have a houseful, with our four human kids or should I say five with my husband, and now the pup, Murrie and Misty. But we are lucky to have lots of room. I am putting a stop on aquiring anymore four legged kids, much to the dismay of my human children. I really wish people (my little sister) would research before buying a thie type of big breed dog. i mean come on, it is obivous that they need room, are hairy, and slob can be a problem. Sorry I'll hop off my soapbox. Sheehan
Annie Milliron
Alpha Goddess
I understand your frustration! I have a co-worker who on a whim, went out and got a Boxer puppy for her kids last year. She knew nothing about boxers, let alone dogs, as she had never ever had a dog before.
At first it was true love. Now every time I see her, she whines about this and that. Today it was the drool. I laughed and suggested stockpiling drool towels around. She was horrified. I then explained about Newfs and Drool. Again, she seemed horrified.
Feeling somewhat impatient, I was proud when I gently suggested that perhaps she now understood why it was so important to research a breed thoroughly before acquiring one. She concurred
She claims she loves the dog, and I believe her. But I am certain that her love for the pup won't be enough when it comes to his shedding and drooling. Plus, he's about 9 months old.... and no obedience training. Luckily, I know quite a few people in Boxer rescue.
[ 04-11-2006, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Annie Milliron ]
At first it was true love. Now every time I see her, she whines about this and that. Today it was the drool. I laughed and suggested stockpiling drool towels around. She was horrified. I then explained about Newfs and Drool. Again, she seemed horrified.
Feeling somewhat impatient, I was proud when I gently suggested that perhaps she now understood why it was so important to research a breed thoroughly before acquiring one. She concurred
She claims she loves the dog, and I believe her. But I am certain that her love for the pup won't be enough when it comes to his shedding and drooling. Plus, he's about 9 months old.... and no obedience training. Luckily, I know quite a few people in Boxer rescue.
[ 04-11-2006, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Annie Milliron ]