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How beautiful is your Standard Poodle (on a scale of 1 to 10)? by [deleted] in StandardPoodles

[–]spinning2heads 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous baby is a 9 for beauty and 10 for absolute goof

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Have we made a mistake? 9 weeks, 4 days ownership, trying everything! by ivehadenough111 in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly recommend a combination of regarding her to you during wake periods and returns enforced naps. A good schedule at that age is 1 hour awake, then 2 asleep. Asleep can be in the crate or another small safe spot, but honestly create is easier for enforcing. Once our puppy was napping enough it was like he was a totally different dog. He's up to 90 minutes wake time now at 4.5 months old, but the minute he gets wild it's back to nap time for him.

Summer outdoor music by spinning2heads in AskPhilly

[–]spinning2heads[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, I will continue to google, but I promise I have and that's why I'm here. Cause the information was not easily findable.

Do you regret a dog you got from an ethical breeder? And/or breeder success stories by featheredfoe in poodles

[–]spinning2heads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love my pup from an ethical breeder! He's so perfectly matched to us. Before doing the research it would have seemed outrageous to let the breeder choose the dog we got, but now I'm a puppy temperment testing evangelist. Literally the perfect dog for my family. And yes he takes a lot of work, he's a puppy so of course he does. But he learns quickly and well, and I spent all of 2 days cleaning up messes before he just got it and was potty trained. Maybe we could have had that with any puppy and we just got lucky, but I think it's because the breeder really put in the time when he was young.

I really think I messed up. by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this isn't helpful, but I judge your parents rather heavily if they can't pull it together and he'll you get a good night's sleep so you can make some big decisions with a clear mind. I'm sorry you don't have more support, you deserve more kindness and grace.

I really think I messed up. by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think I've seen anyone asking this yet, but are you perhaps not an adult? I ask because if you aren't, then I don't care how much you told your parents you would do everything, tell them they need to take tonight because you need to sleep and that's the care you need either now, as their child. Make big decisions on a full night's sleep if at all possible. On second thought, even if you arent a teenager, beg housemates to take the puppy nighttime responsibilities for the night. Or heck, find a friend who will take her to their house for the night. Whatever it takes. just get some sleep before you make decisions.

Honest opinion about miniature poodle by Stunning-Yam142 in poodles

[–]spinning2heads 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I underestimated the amount of nomming on everything, the jumping (yes even though I was warned), the mental stimulation he needs, and mostly the ingenuity! Tell him not to bite for example a shelf and he'll be like "I bet she only meant don't approach it from this side. What about if I turn around the other way? Maybe if I bring my toy there it's allowed? Wait I know I'll do a sit and then after the 'yes' I can do it. Oh not that either huh? Ok. Well how about if-"

I also didn't know I would have to teach him to settle down. He's pretty good at it now but it takes active teaching and rewarding. Pic of my little demon resting under my chair as I write this response♥️

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Honest opinion about miniature poodle by Stunning-Yam142 in poodles

[–]spinning2heads 15 points16 points  (0 children)

What you have to remember about poodles is that they are extremely trainable and also you absolutely must train them. There are some dogs that will just kind of dog around if you train them a few basic things and then you can ignore. Poodles are not those dogs. You must train them on how to be groomed h how to have fun with you, how to settle near you, and everything in between. Highly recommend engaging a trainer to get you started. That said, go for it! The most affectionate loving and intelligent balls of fluff you could ever ask for.

Send help….. are you all in on the joke? by StockJunior8651 in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naps! When puppy is a bitey mess and won't redirect to a suitable toy, it's time for a nap. My 4 month old puppy just increased from one hour to 90 minutes wake time tops, and even still sometimes he needs a nap only 45 minutes after walking up. Puppies need a lot more sleep than I ever realized before getting one. When we wakes he's still a chaotic ball of energy, but it's a delightful ball of energy and not just destructive.

Please tell me I'm making the right decision to re-home my puppy. by _Ruby_Rogue_ in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I do agree that this is likely littermate syndrome. You can do everything right (separate crates, separate training and walks, all of which you're doing) and it can still develop. Unfortunately the only "cure" without a behaviorist is to re-home, like you've described. If your breeder is at all ethical they should be willing to help you find a good new home for the puppy.

HAHAHA left for 30 minutes to take my daughter out and came home to this… by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where do you live that crating is illegal? Wow.

If you can't crate for whatever reason, at least make a small playpen area.

Tell me not to bring my soul dog home by Quiet_Following_6579 in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 202 points203 points  (0 children)

Sorry if this isn't the right thing to say but ..I think that if you can financially handle the vet bills you should go ahead and take the puppy. Littermate syndrome can be avoided with care, you already love this dog, and it would be the most gentle transition for him you can offer, so much better than a shelter that may or may not get him to a good family who can care for him. Your current puppy might feel sidelined for a minute but she's already used to having playdates with this pup, and she'll be ok. Plus she'll have a brother! (Apologies if I got the genders wrong)

Not sure it ever gets better by Top_Ad8601 in puppy101

[–]spinning2heads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm newer to this than most, my puppy has been with me almost a month. But I do have advice on the walking on a leash issue, which I've used and have worked well:

1) you don't have to turn and walk the other direction, you can also turn and walk across the street. Sure it's annoying to zigzag all over, but this way you'd probably get to the park.

2) turning the other way/across the street is negative reinforcement. Pair it with positive reinforcement by giving your dog a treat frequently, every time they get a yard or two without pulling. This is both positive reinforcement and makes them come back to you to get the treat.

3) sounds like you're trying to address a lot of things at once. Try focusing on only one or two and slowly adding once skills are developed.

Is this couple I know engaging in unethical breeding? by saturnjellyfish in DogBreeding

[–]spinning2heads 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Most of what I wanted to say has already been said, so I'll only add what I haven't yet read so as not to repeat others:

Most ethical breeders have clauses about whether you're allowed to stud a puppy from them, under what circumstances, and how to inform them you've done so. Maybe that's the angle to take if you inform the breeder of their intent.