(Ps. no training classes i am 15 i cant pay for those xD )
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haha sounds just like my lab when she was a puppy .. it's just a phase that he will grow out of ...
in the mean time, make sure he doesn't get bored (dogs tend to get into more trouble when they're bored / under-exercised) .. make sure to take him for a couple walks every day (e.g. after breakfast and after dinner) and since he's a puppy he's got a TON of energy (so these walks should include some running / fetch ---> enclosed areas only!) as for the chewing, that too is normal, puppies chew on things b/c their adult teeth are growing in, and chewing helps their gums feel better (human babies do the same). if he isn't interested in chewing on his designated chew toys, then try getting him a kong (a hollowed out cone of thick rubber that come in different sizes for different breeds) and you can fill it with some peanut butter or cheese whiz and that should hold his attention for a while
it's also important to set aside some time every day to work on training. you don't want to overdo it, otherwise your dog will lose focus and you'll lose patience, keep it to ~20min sessions. work on commands like "sit" "lie down" etc. this will get him thinking and it's a great way to bond and establish your role as alpha in the family
good luck :)
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- Good grief, he is a 5 month old puppy, he is like a human toddler, the only way he can explore and learn is to examine things. He doesn't have hands so he uses his mouth, just like a toddler. You and your parents need to puppy proof his environment. Remove the garden ornaments (to him they look like toys) put the hose away out of reach, fence off any treasured plants or garden beds and you must give him an area that is his to dig in and buy his stuff like a doggy sandpit. DO NOT muzzle your puppy this will only make this worse, if he has lots of toys change them around regularly put some away for a week or so and then change them over, he will think he has new toys. Obedience training classes are a must as you are not experienced in training an active, large puppy. Group lessons are quite affordable, do some research around the obedience clubs in your area. Some breed clubs also offer obedience training for owners of their breeds so check with the local GSD club. Training classes are part of the cost of raising a happy healthy family pet, if you spend 6 months now training him correctly you will have a wonderful companion for the rest of his life. Don't end up like some of the idiots who put questions on here, make an investment in your families and you dogs happiness and enrol in obedience classes now. I am sure your breeder will have recommended this as well. Good luck and happy training.
- He is a puppy! He needs to have plenty of exercise and lots of interaction with you & the family!! All puppies chew things they are teething & they hurt!! Take your puppy for walks, run & play catch in your yard, teach him simple commands, a puppy needs to be occupied, and taught how to behave correctly... NO you do not need to buy him a muzzle, that would be the worse thing you could possibly do!!! Your puppy should go to obedience classes, all dogs should go, it not only is good for your pup but also good for you!! You can learn A LOT!!!!! It is part of being a responsible owner, ask your parents to pay, it is the right thing to do!! Hope this helps good luck!!!
- He sounds like a normal GSD puppy doing exactly what young puppies do.
If you can't afford obedience classes this is not a suitable breed for you. GSD's are very intelligent and need to be physically and mentally stimulated or they get up to mischief. The breed is quick to learn but the owner needs some training knowledge or the dog will find things to do to amuse himself. That is exactly what's happening here.
Do not muzzle a puppy. Especially for behaving like a normal puppy. Muzziling a puppy is not a subsitute for proper training. You will cause the pup to become frustrated which will lead to behaviour problems.
Ask your parents to pay for you to take the dog to training at your local obedience classes. They're not very expensive. - This is normal puppy behavior. He needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and some safe chew toys. My dogs love Nylabones, which you can get at any pet store and some grocery stores. He also needs a crate where he can stay when you can't supervise him.
It would be good if you could take a set of classes with a trainer. It's not terribly expensive if you take a class--maybe $100 or so for six lessons that cover a lot of ground. Some pet stores, e.g. Petsmart, offer classes. Look for a positive, clicker-training class. Once you learn some basics you can keep going on your own.
If you can't afford training classes, look up "foundation obedience training" on youtube; some excellent trainers have posted videos there. Or go to the library and get a book on basic puppy training. The training will teach him how to behave, it will get him using his mind, and it will also strengthen his loyalty to you as you work together. - i have a 5 month old lab who does the same thing, and i have had 6 other dogs, 2 were GSDs, and they all did this and they all grew out of it. you will just have to wait it out. if he is ruining your plant decorations then i would teach him the "leave it" command, look it up on youtube and work on that with him. thats what i do with my pup when i dont want him to have something
- no, muzzles will just annoy him. Anywho, try, walking him away when he bites or chews up something or digs, also tell him no when he does that, then walk him away, then give him his toy.
- When the dog does something bad like chewing on things he isn't supposed to chew on, spray him with the water hose and sternly say "No" or "Bad" or something of that sort. Maybe try the muzzle approach, that would stop the biting, chewing and barking and it's a cheap, easy and relatively effective method. Or you could attach your dog to some kind of line and limit its distance of travel and you could leave items of value out of reach of the dog.
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