Puppy question

Has anyone got any advice on puppy training? I'm specifically after advice re crates and whether an exercise pen is also required? Thanks

 

Hi Ellen...i understand the crate method works well for the pups ..but me being me i can't bare that sad little face staring out at me so i just run myself wragged pandering to their every whim....i'd never make a dog trainer but my two lads are gud uns and haven't given me any problems thus far...someone with more practical advice will be along to give you proper advice...i'm too much of a push over...

You getting that puppy?

 

@Loli we're getting a border terrier pup. The fella we were originally looking at would have been difficult to get out of bad habits... A puppy will be a lot of work but we can get him to be as well-trained as we can he's ready booked onto his Puppy Foundation course!

 

I have never used a crate for any of my dogs. I just train by reward.
Do get us some pics of your new baby please.

 

@Ellen....i just love BT's...have you got a name yet?....i'd love one

 

He's still with mum, we'll be bringing him home early October I'll post a pic or two then

 

Reggie

 

For the first few nights did you put the crate in your bedroom? Our kitchen, where we plan to train him early on etc, is the other end of the house and we won't be able to hear him if he needs a nighttime wee!

 

I'm too much of a sap for that

 

That's what my fear is start as you mean to go on!

 

Dogs and children, praise them when they`re good , correct them when they`re naughty, tone of voice works for me, if like Marley you are going to keep your dog in a crate as his sleeping area, sheets of newspapers until he can go through, but he will still be a baby and missing his family.

 

Newspaper is a must! The vets have also recommended puppy pads, as they're scented??