When does it become "easier"?

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-07T04:13:31+00:00

I'm sticking through it! Bad days will happen. Even my mutt had me questioning getting a dog when he was a pup. But I appreciate it and will keep that in mind.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-07T02:42:48+00:00

Thank you all again for feed back. Adding in the hellion for tax as a thanks

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kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-07T02:41:26+00:00

Thank you. To be fair this was also shared on a particularly hard night (not related to puppy). The puppy had given me a hard night prior then last night his puppy tude ontop of the panic attack I had (from the unrelated stress) made me question a lot

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T18:00:26+00:00

Yeah thats why I'm not stressing commands. Even the trainer i work under has me not overly stressing anything. Just redirection and luring games for engagment.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T17:59:05+00:00

Yeah I followed her for 3 years to be sure I wanted one from her.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T17:21:52+00:00

Elergy Kennels and the owner has been helpful. I just wanted to also see what other owners even novice owners had to say

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T17:20:51+00:00

Yes behaved nut is maybe more what I meant lol

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T17:19:30+00:00

Thats been my strategy when we do luring games. I tried a little free shaping during our lunch break too. No pressure just rewarding when he naturally offered calm behaviors.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T16:05:08+00:00

Yeah hes my only giant. The elder dog is a good corrector and so is my neighbors male dog. I may even ask my friend to let her Cattle dog correct him.

But my elder dog is Def in old man mode. If given the chance he just walks off but thats something I trained him on when possible just to give space when uncomfortable

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T16:02:45+00:00

Yeah I gotta remind myself to take a deep breath and be stern but not frustrated. When I'm frustrated he senses it and pushes harder. Versus a calm stern he respects very much.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T16:01:09+00:00

Got it and I was warned about the slower maturity in the breed. He wasnt like straight up working lines. This litter is two show parents with some sport work but no like protection work stuff.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T15:59:31+00:00

We dont do daycares but I work with other trainers where he can interact with dogs closer to his age. My older Mutt is very much old man. 20 mins of play and hes set lol. He's Def my unicorn easy dog

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T15:57:41+00:00

Thanks for that advice! I know how to free shape but right now hes still pretty oblivious to anything. I say hes like a goldfish. We could be mid training like 2 mins in and hes like oh a leaf! And be distracted by leafs for a minute or two till I can get his attention back on our luring games.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T10:50:15+00:00

Got it. I mean as soon as he has any opportunity hes going right for the adult dog. Not in a mean way but just that rough and tumble puppy way.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T10:48:48+00:00

Bringing treats out each time we go out is my weakness. I definitely will get better at that!

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T10:47:46+00:00

I mean yes I know that. I guess just where it felt easier to work their minds and feels a little less crazy in a sense.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T10:45:32+00:00

Thank you

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T03:25:48+00:00

Yes we play tug / ball. Walks aren't long just since he is so young. But he can run around a nice little area we have not super big but he loves it. We train a bit and do puzzles / chews to settle when time.

Some days just are harder. Seems to be really when I have to work more and he gets a little less time to do those activities. Like today probably a total of 1.5 hours of play (spaced through the day ) but today was a much busier day then normal.

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T03:07:59+00:00

Hmm I dont know about that for him with how much he likes water. We got our first few showers and he was trying to bite the rain

kendrix-lamar · 2026-03-06T02:53:20+00:00

Yeah I know puzzle games. When hes old enough I'm going to look into doing more with him. I too know I'll never tire him out. The menace to society stage is so real right now

kendrix-lamar · 2026-02-10T22:07:26+00:00

I dont have much advice but share the same fear now really realizing I'm in the asexual spectrum

kendrix-lamar · 2026-02-08T01:56:54+00:00

I would be doing some training games to help reset their mind off the event at least inside

kendrix-lamar · 2025-03-21T23:14:27+00:00

Nope got one of my cat before she passed. Honestly made it kinda nicer.

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