Need More Info On Bang Kaew

[redbicycle]

I just got a bang kaew and wanna to know more about how to raise this dog ...... He is only 46 days and i heard from neighbours saying that bang kaew is like PIt bull, Its very dangerous especially to young and the old. My questions, what food or special attention should i give to the dogs now as i am mentioned he is too young(46 days)

IS he as dangerous as what my neighbour told me ?? if yes , anyway to stop him from being so aggressive ?? THanks all.

Rb

[elfe]

your dog is too young... give him soft food from the tin like cesar and cooked meat small cut.

look here for more info on this breed

http://www.google.de/search?hl=en&q=ba...amp;btnG=Search

[BambinA]

IS he as dangerous as what my neighbour told me ?? if yes , anyway to stop him from being so aggressive ?? THanks all.

Yes, 80% of Bangkeaw dogs are aggresive especailly in male dogs.People think BK dog is a loyalty breed and love thier owner but this breed is dangerous for stranger and kids.

I have met many owners who can't control their BK dogs.

[redbicycle]

your dog is too young... give him soft food from the tin like cesar and cooked meat small cut.

look here for more info on this breed

http://www.google.de/search?hl=en&q=ba...amp;btnG=Search

Thanks . i am giving him rice with small pc of chicken now.

[redbicycle]

IS he as dangerous as what my neighbour told me ?? if yes , anyway to stop him from being so aggressive ?? THanks all.

Yes, 80% of Bangkeaw dogs are aggresive especailly in male dogs.People think BK dog is a loyalty breed and love thier owner but this breed is dangerous for stranger and kids.

I have met many owners who can't control their BK dogs.

Oh god, what should i do now bambina ? any solutions ?

[November Rain]

IMO, you're lucky it's a pup. You can start to train him now to avoid the worst problems. I would imagine (having no experience of these breeds) that food, territory & people/other dogs are going to be the worst areas. So, you should immediately start training him not to be protective of food or territorial. Socialise him with a lot of different people & dogs from a young age, both take him on walks to meet others & bring them into his territory. Try to make the people as diverse as possible; men, women, children, different races. Ask macb & bina for specific training tips. If you start now, you might find he'll be fine. Behavioural problems are caused by owners a lot of the time. Owners get these strong "aggressive" dogs as a status symbol & don't train or look after them properly. You have the opportunity to do it right, as he's so young.

I would also get him neutered at about 6 months, if I were you. It can reduce aggression hormones & you don't want to be responsible for loads of half BK soi dogs, do you? Good luck.

[elfe]

your dog is too young... give him soft food from the tin like cesar and cooked meat small cut.

look here for more info on this breed

http://www.google.de/search?hl=en&q=ba...amp;btnG=Search

Thanks . i am giving him rice with small pc of chicken now.

leave out the rice, your dog is too young to digest it propperly. give him puppy tin food or only meat instead if you want a healthy growing.

[Jet Gorgon]

HM The King has a Ban Kaew. Thongdaeng. I think they are lovely and smart. No diff from any other Thai dog that gets a home and wants to protect it and his/her master. But agreed, strict training is best. Had my one Thai dog who was a menace until he was about five. Loved him to bits.

[November Rain]

I thought in his book about Kh. Tongdaeng, His Majesty says he believes she is Basenji (Egyptian breed) mixed?

[BambinA]

Oh god, what should i do now bambina ? any solutions ?

You have to make him know , who is the kosher dominant/boss.I don't mean you have to punish him by hitting ..But don't spoil him .. yell him sometimes(not hit.. just use a roll of news paper hit your hand for treathening the dog.)

You may take him to see a vet for nuturing when he is 6-12 months old (12 is better)

You should take him out often ,Let he know doggy's society and also Human's society.

If you have a kid, dont let your kid beat him for fun. Many dogs get mad with kids because of 1)jeleousity 2)kids bothers them by improperly playing (kick ,sqeeze and slap)

HM The King has a Ban Kaew. Thongdaeng.

You're wrong

I thought in his book about Kh. Tongdaeng, His Majesty says he believes she is Basenji (Egyptian breed) mixed?

You're right

PS. just realize that My post is a bit similar to November Rain(the 5th post)

Edited March 17, 2007 by BambinA

[Jet Gorgon]

I thought in his book about Kh. Tongdaeng, His Majesty says he believes she is Basenji (Egyptian breed) mixed?

Ohhhh. I thought TD was Ban Khaew. I read through HM's book many years ago. Sorry, I stand corrected then.

[bina]

really, DONT PANIC. a dog is a dog is a dog FOR THE MOST PART.

go to the training tips and puppy tips that i gave to someone....

about feeding to prevent food aggression= always introduce food using your hand, never take away food

even now, u can socialize him with people and dogs, and teach him where his bed/place is. use the bed as a 'safe' area.-- no kids can handle him when he is in his bed.

when he gets too rough, send him to his bed for two/three minutes and then call out to come and play. DONT play power games where u lose , such as tug of war. keep him well excercised. a tired dog is a good dog.

as a young puppy, u as the 'adult' must remind him that he is the puppy, and submissive to you. if he bites, punish him, not as bambina said (sorry bambina but never with newspaper etc cause the dog just learns to be afraid of newspapers. and if u dont have one available?) . use a bit of force, grab him by the scruff of the neck, shake him a bit, growl (the human equivalent is a bit of cursing in any language, using a low snarly voice, like an adult dog growling at a pup) and put him a way from u. then ignore. after a few minutes, play with him again, try to keep the playing fun and the minute he gets growly/bitey aggressive, stop, scruff of neck, shake and etc. he will learn that it is more fun and worth his while to behave if he wants something.

use small small tasty treats when u call him to u and he arrives. no matter how long the time lag. this way he learns that it is worht his while to come to u. later, u can try a toy. (not sure if BK like to play with toys or if food is the better motivator.)

be very very consistent with him. be sure u know what u excpect from him, and he knows what u excpect from him. bear in mind he is a baby with baby manners. keep things short, sweet, firm and no power plays. always stop when he has done what u expected. never one step more.

never use force if not needed. do not be afraid of him. he is still just a dog. he is smaller then u. u are smarter then him. he is a baby. but NEVER NEVER NEVER LEAVE ANY YOUNG DOG WITH A BABY ON THE FLOOR OR ANYWHERE ELSE THE DOG CAN GET TO THE BABY. get yourself a crate. if BK are like other 'den' dogs, they enjoy their 'den' getaway area. and u can quickly train him to stay there quietly when strangers are around or baby is on the floor or you are busy. google crate training on the web.

AGAIN, DO NOT, DO NOT USE FORCE IF IT IS NOT NEEDED AS U WILL CREATE A HARD DIFFICULT DOG. TRY THE LEAST METHODS FIRST, THE 'HARD' METHODS FOR REALLY DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. the equivalent of using a 'hard' bit on a soft mouth horse. a good way to ruin him.

teach others your rules. people who dont follow your rules in your house with your dog, then either the people shouldnt be there, or the dog should be in his crate. (my boxer goes to her bed and stays there when people who frightend and inclined to kick dogs come to visit-- (unfortunately many kibbutzniks are afraid of boxers/rotties etc. and kick or hit with pocketbook/bags when friendly boxer sticks nose in crotch. this avoids creating agression problems_)

thats it in a nutshell. neuter before male behavior sets in. go to obedience training to learn :

sit/heel/down/stay/ and how to deal with territorial guarding behavior to your advantage (we want a dog to bark and seem agressive -on command or according to the situation- not an uncontrolled attack dog who bites any stranger in the yard.

he's just a baby. play with him. feed him at regular intervals. two/three feedings daily at the momen. stroke his whole body, often, gently (dont tickle him, be firm) including his ears, and balls (dont twist them, just cup them and his penis too!! an area that babies love to grab and dogs hate to be grabbed there.)

good luck hope this relaxes u somewhat/ (basenjiis are nastier in my opinion and less predictable)

bina

[Gary A]

One of the families in our village has a male Ban Kaew. It is a pretty nasty dog. I'd never trust it around little kids. The other day that family came to see my wife and the dog was with them. We have a Golden Retriever. His name is Cookie and he is huge. He was a wimp when he was a puppy but he had to get tough or die. My Thai friend, Boonmee still calls him Sue. (Johnny Cash song ) Anyways the Ban Kaew immediately attacked Cookie. Cookie has developed a technique where he stands on his hind legs and actually knocks the other dogs down because he is so heavy. That's what happened and normally the other dog stops fighting but the Ban Kaew wouldn't stop. Between my wife and the other people they got them apart. Cookie will only fight when he has to but I would have liked to have seen it go on for a little longer. Cookie was doing VERY well. Cookie's tail never stops wagging even when he has to fight.

[bina]

tail wagging doesnt always mean friendship. w;hen (mostly in male) dogs wag their tails straight up, or stuck out from the body it usually means : pissed off or feeling very aggressive notfriendly or happy.

well, since your dog didnt lay down or roll over the bankew took this to mean that your dog wants to continue to fight or not give up. so obviously the other male would keep going also if it is also a dominant sort of male.

and dog aggressive dogs are not neccessarily people aggressive. my boxer bitch is an example of this.

so i re iterate again. the training hints that i wrote in my post above still stand. wether its a golden retriever, or a poodle, or a boxer or a rottie. if its not battery operated, it should be trained! and more then half the battle is won as far as aggressive behavior is concerned.

the bankaew sounds a bit like akita personality. not a dog i would choose for a family that has no knowlege of training and dealing with strong willed independant and territorial dogs. however, training +knowlege+ persistance+ time seem to be neccessary components of keeping one and avoiding trouble. if u arent willing to invest time energy and patience this dog might not be for you.

[BambinA]

if he bites, punish him, not as bambina said (sorry bambina but never with newspaper etc cause the dog just learns to be afraid of newspapers. and if u dont have one available?) .

I would slap a dog with my credit card

Kidding ... I dont dare to punish animals by hurting ...even they bite me(got some wounds and bleeding badly even on face),I just cry a river and make some calls to my parents and friends as a drama queen .

You may be right about punishing .. i just cant do it

(i prefer to kick a man rather than a dog )

[Gary A]

My wife trained Cookie. People have asked her where she learned to train a dog. She tells them that she beats him when he is bad. YEAH, right. She uses these little short Thai brooms and swats him with them. He is well trained and he does listen to her much better than he listens to me. He is not allowed on any floor with ceramic tile. That includes the front and back porch and part of my work shop where the wife has her sewing machines. I really think he would rather take a beating than have my wife threaten him with her little broom.

His tail is ALWAYS straight up in the air wagging. It only stops wagging when there is a stranger outside the gate or when he sees something unusual. He is the happiest dog I have ever had.

[elfe]

well treated goldens are the most happy, fun-loving and friendly dogs you can imagine and always up for a play . even when they are angry which happens really rarely and mostly because another dog attacks them, they still act playfully and rather bite in the air then into flesh highly trainable though they tend to be overenthusiastic and sometimes not easy cool down love my goldens

[Gary A]

well treated goldens are the most happy, fun-loving and friendly dogs you can imagine and always up for a play . even when they are angry which happens really rarely and mostly because another dog attacks them, they still act playfully and rather bite in the air then into flesh highly trainable though they tend to be overenthusiastic and sometimes not easy cool down love my goldens

After his fight with the Bang Kaew, he immediately went to find a stick that my wife could throw for him to fetch. He fetches rocks, bricks, sticks, logs or anything else you can throw. He particularly enjoys plastic Pepsi or Coke bottles that he can crunch and make noise with. He is indeed a delightful dog.

[Nienke]

really, DONT PANIC. a dog is a dog is a dog FOR THE MOST PART.

go to the training tips and puppy tips that i gave to someone....

about feeding to prevent food aggression= always introduce food using your hand, never take away food

even now, u can socialize him with people and dogs, and teach him where his bed/place is. use the bed as a 'safe' area.-- no kids can handle him when he is in his bed.

when he gets too rough, send him to his bed for two/three minutes and then call out to come and play. DONT play power games where u lose , such as tug of war. keep him well excercised. a tired dog is a good dog.

as a young puppy, u as the 'adult' must remind him that he is the puppy, and submissive to you. if he bites, punish him, not as bambina said (sorry bambina but never with newspaper etc cause the dog just learns to be afraid of newspapers. and if u dont have one available?) . use a bit of force, grab him by the scruff of the neck, shake him a bit, growl (the human equivalent is a bit of cursing in any language, using a low snarly voice, like an adult dog growling at a pup) and put him a way from u. then ignore. after a few minutes, play with him again, try to keep the playing fun and the minute he gets growly/bitey aggressive, stop, scruff of neck, shake and etc. he will learn that it is more fun and worth his while to behave if he wants something.

use small small tasty treats when u call him to u and he arrives. no matter how long the time lag. this way he learns that it is worht his while to come to u. later, u can try a toy. (not sure if BK like to play with toys or if food is the better motivator.)

be very very consistent with him. be sure u know what u excpect from him, and he knows what u excpect from him. bear in mind he is a baby with baby manners. keep things short, sweet, firm and no power plays. always stop when he has done what u expected. never one step more.

never use force if not needed. do not be afraid of him. he is still just a dog. he is smaller then u. u are smarter then him. he is a baby. but NEVER NEVER NEVER LEAVE ANY YOUNG DOG WITH A BABY ON THE FLOOR OR ANYWHERE ELSE THE DOG CAN GET TO THE BABY. get yourself a crate. if BK are like other 'den' dogs, they enjoy their 'den' getaway area. and u can quickly train him to stay there quietly when strangers are around or baby is on the floor or you are busy. google crate training on the web.

AGAIN, DO NOT, DO NOT USE FORCE IF IT IS NOT NEEDED AS U WILL CREATE A HARD DIFFICULT DOG. TRY THE LEAST METHODS FIRST, THE 'HARD' METHODS FOR REALLY DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. the equivalent of using a 'hard' bit on a soft mouth horse. a good way to ruin him.

teach others your rules. people who dont follow your rules in your house with your dog, then either the people shouldnt be there, or the dog should be in his crate. (my boxer goes to her bed and stays there when people who frightend and inclined to kick dogs come to visit-- (unfortunately many kibbutzniks are afraid of boxers/rotties etc. and kick or hit with pocketbook/bags when friendly boxer sticks nose in crotch. this avoids creating agression problems_)

thats it in a nutshell. neuter before male behavior sets in. go to obedience training to learn :

sit/heel/down/stay/ and how to deal with territorial guarding behavior to your advantage (we want a dog to bark and seem agressive -on command or according to the situation- not an uncontrolled attack dog who bites any stranger in the yard.

he's just a baby. play with him. feed him at regular intervals. two/three feedings daily at the momen. stroke his whole body, often, gently (dont tickle him, be firm) including his ears, and balls (dont twist them, just cup them and his penis too!! an area that babies love to grab and dogs hate to be grabbed there.)

good luck hope this relaxes u somewhat/ (basenjiis are nastier in my opinion and less predictable)

bina

Hi,

I would like to add to Bina's excellent advice, that educating such a young puppy gives many advantages as it hasn't have rooted in behaviors yet.

When educating the pup, try to pay special attention to what kind of behavior you want to see from your pup, instead of focussing on what you don't want.

For example:

* Young puppies are inclined to follow their higher rank (which is you and your family members), use this when you leash train it. REWARD every first step it does in your direction, followed with every 2 steps, every 3 steps, etc.

* REWARD it also when it comes to you when you invite it to come, and even when it is meal time and the pup comes.

* Give a sign of acknowledgement, such as a smile a friendly word or a pet, when the pup is outside in the garden or when you take it on a walk. Very young pups will keep an eye on the higher ranks. They have to, according their survival instincts, just in a similar way as a small child will keep an eye on the mother or father. If this is not on a regular basis acknowledged/reinforced by the owner or care-taker, why should a pup continue showing this behavior, therefore, REWARD this behavior.

* It's a dog's nature to sit or go down. Reinforce this behavior and REWARD it, as often as you can.

* Always keep in mind that pups and dogs that have not been (properly) taught the basic commands, are NOT stubborn when they 'don't listen'. They just don't know what you are talking about.

* Always keep in mind that many 'rules' are human rules. Dogs will by nature follow their own rules. Human rules need to be taught in a clear, consistent and gentle way. When the dog does something well according the human rules, REWARD it.

* Please, avoid a choke chain, especially on your puppy, but use a leather or nylon good-fitting collar. Chokers were designed as a training tool for those dogs that did not obey a command while already fully trained, and used as a correction tool (but only until the 'good' behavior was shown, after that the good behavior was reinforced and the choker was not necessary anymore) Unfortunately, the choker became generally accepted as a 'normal'collar, and used in dog obedience lessons as a tool to drag a dog into all sorts of positions, and to punish it for all behavior except the one that was required at that particular moment at that particular place. Most of the time not taking into account the learning processes in the mind of a dog, the behavior (development) or the life stages of the dog. Choke chain training is punishment based training, where the focus is on the undesired behavior.

Just imagine that you are learning to drive a car, and each time you make a wrong move, or you are too slow, too fast, too left, too right (although nobody exactly explained to you in the first place what that 'too' is) your instructor will poke you in your ribs. After a while, you WILL understand what your instructor want from you. But how do you end up feeling about driving and about the one who applies the punishment? Therefore, by using a dog-friendly collar, try to keep focussed on the 'good' behavior and distract the pup from 'bad' behavior (which can be, btw, total normal natural behavior in the mind of the dog)

* When the pup shows friendliness towards strangers REWARD it.

* When it wants to play (friendly) with other dogs REWARD it.

* When it shows fear DO NOT reward it with attention, comforting words, petting , picking it up, but try to distract it from the 'scary' thing and the REWARD it for proper behavior.

* When the pup picks up its toy to play with, REWARD it with attention or a game. When it picks up a shoe, you can make a 'growling' sound by saying uh-uh in a hars directive voice with an angry face, then exchange it for its own toy/s, followed with playing with your pup, making the toy and your interaction as a REWARD for good behavior.

I hope that I have been able to make you understand that reward ALWAYS is better than punishment.

Further, as said before by Bina and Bambina, socialization is the key to a well-behaved dog. However, the socialization period runs from about 3 weeks of age till approx. 3 1/2 month of age, after this all impressions the puppy has gained should only be reinforced and always POSITIVELY.

So, play with children under super-vision, that the pup does not get run over, get scared or bullied, or exhausted. Strangers who bring a treat for the dog, when they come to the house, and will squat down in a non-threatening manner in stead of towering over the puppy or inviting it to jump up.

Car trips to the park for a (free) walk, lots of play (under supervision) with all sizes and sorts of dogs, instead of trips in the car only to the vet.

Trips to all other sorts of environment, that you think your dog may encounter later in life.

And last but not least, be very clear and consistent in the do's and don'ts. For example: If you don't want your dog jump up at people once grown up or after rain, you should not allow it from puppy on. Dogs do not distinguish in now and later.

If you start out right with your puppy now, you will have the highest chance on a well-behaved and well-adjusted dog later in life.

On the Net there are lots and lots of information available on obedience training and behavior (problem) development and how to avoid this. Just google: dogs, canines, positive reinforcement, clicker training, to name a few.

Wishing you good luck and lots of fun with your puppy.

Nienke

P.S. As Bina already mentioned, neutering a (male) dog at young age often prevents certain behavior to develop, such as roaming, mounting, excessive territorial behavior, dominance agression. (although, behavior is a combination of genes and hormones and what the dog learns). On the other hand, neutering at young age can also have some disadvantages. I have written an article on this subject which you read on my website. Please, see my PM (you call that I think) for details.

[macb]

Try this link:

http://www.bangkaew.org/

Nuetering does not usually make them docile can make them put on weight, THis has been been mentioned in our Topic Dog behaviour also I have a Topic on Obedience Training which may be of use to you

Hope the link helps

Edited March 24, 2007 by macb

[redbicycle]

IMO, you're lucky it's a pup. You can start to train him now to avoid the worst problems. I would imagine (having no experience of these breeds) that food, territory & people/other dogs are going to be the worst areas. So, you should immediately start training him not to be protective of food or territorial. Socialise him with a lot of different people & dogs from a young age, both take him on walks to meet others & bring them into his territory. Try to make the people as diverse as possible; men, women, children, different races. Ask macb & bina for specific training tips. If you start now, you might find he'll be fine. Behavioural problems are caused by owners a lot of the time. Owners get these strong "aggressive" dogs as a status symbol & don't train or look after them properly. You have the opportunity to do it right, as he's so young.

I would also get him neutered at about 6 months, if I were you. It can reduce aggression hormones & you don't want to be responsible for loads of half BK soi dogs, do you? Good luck.

Thanks , i will take your advice.

[redbicycle]

Oh god, what should i do now bambina ? any solutions ?

You have to make him know , who is the kosher dominant/boss.I don't mean you have to punish him by hitting ..But don't spoil him .. yell him sometimes(not hit.. just use a roll of news paper hit your hand for treathening the dog.)

You may take him to see a vet for nuturing when he is 6-12 months old (12 is better)

You should take him out often ,Let he know doggy's society and also Human's society.

If you have a kid, dont let your kid beat him for fun. Many dogs get mad with kids because of 1)jeleousity 2)kids bothers them by improperly playing (kick ,sqeeze and slap)

HM The King has a Ban Kaew. Thongdaeng.

You're wrong

I thought in his book about Kh. Tongdaeng, His Majesty says he believes she is Basenji (Egyptian breed) mixed?

You're right

PS. just realize that My post is a bit similar to November Rain(the 5th post)

[redbicycle]

really, DONT PANIC. a dog is a dog is a dog FOR THE MOST PART.

go to the training tips and puppy tips that i gave to someone....

about feeding to prevent food aggression= always introduce food using your hand, never take away food

even now, u can socialize him with people and dogs, and teach him where his bed/place is. use the bed as a 'safe' area.-- no kids can handle him when he is in his bed.

when he gets too rough, send him to his bed for two/three minutes and then call out to come and play. DONT play power games where u lose , such as tug of war. keep him well excercised. a tired dog is a good dog.

as a young puppy, u as the 'adult' must remind him that he is the puppy, and submissive to you. if he bites, punish him, not as bambina said (sorry bambina but never with newspaper etc cause the dog just learns to be afraid of newspapers. and if u dont have one available?) . use a bit of force, grab him by the scruff of the neck, shake him a bit, growl (the human equivalent is a bit of cursing in any language, using a low snarly voice, like an adult dog growling at a pup) and put him a way from u. then ignore. after a few minutes, play with him again, try to keep the playing fun and the minute he gets growly/bitey aggressive, stop, scruff of neck, shake and etc. he will learn that it is more fun and worth his while to behave if he wants something.

use small small tasty treats when u call him to u and he arrives. no matter how long the time lag. this way he learns that it is worht his while to come to u. later, u can try a toy. (not sure if BK like to play with toys or if food is the better motivator.)

be very very consistent with him. be sure u know what u excpect from him, and he knows what u excpect from him. bear in mind he is a baby with baby manners. keep things short, sweet, firm and no power plays. always stop when he has done what u expected. never one step more.

never use force if not needed. do not be afraid of him. he is still just a dog. he is smaller then u. u are smarter then him. he is a baby. but NEVER NEVER NEVER LEAVE ANY YOUNG DOG WITH A BABY ON THE FLOOR OR ANYWHERE ELSE THE DOG CAN GET TO THE BABY. get yourself a crate. if BK are like other 'den' dogs, they enjoy their 'den' getaway area. and u can quickly train him to stay there quietly when strangers are around or baby is on the floor or you are busy. google crate training on the web.

AGAIN, DO NOT, DO NOT USE FORCE IF IT IS NOT NEEDED AS U WILL CREATE A HARD DIFFICULT DOG. TRY THE LEAST METHODS FIRST, THE 'HARD' METHODS FOR REALLY DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. the equivalent of using a 'hard' bit on a soft mouth horse. a good way to ruin him.

teach others your rules. people who dont follow your rules in your house with your dog, then either the people shouldnt be there, or the dog should be in his crate. (my boxer goes to her bed and stays there when people who frightend and inclined to kick dogs come to visit-- (unfortunately many kibbutzniks are afraid of boxers/rotties etc. and kick or hit with pocketbook/bags when friendly boxer sticks nose in crotch. this avoids creating agression problems_)

thats it in a nutshell. neuter before male behavior sets in. go to obedience training to learn :

sit/heel/down/stay/ and how to deal with territorial guarding behavior to your advantage (we want a dog to bark and seem agressive -on command or according to the situation- not an uncontrolled attack dog who bites any stranger in the yard.

he's just a baby. play with him. feed him at regular intervals. two/three feedings daily at the momen. stroke his whole body, often, gently (dont tickle him, be firm) including his ears, and balls (dont twist them, just cup them and his penis too!! an area that babies love to grab and dogs hate to be grabbed there.)

good luck hope this relaxes u somewhat/ (basenjiis are nastier in my opinion and less predictable)

bina

Hi,

I would like to add to Bina's excellent advice, that educating such a young puppy gives many advantages as it hasn't have rooted in behaviors yet.

When educating the pup, try to pay special attention to what kind of behavior you want to see from your pup, instead of focussing on what you don't want.

For example:

* Young puppies are inclined to follow their higher rank (which is you and your family members), use this when you leash train it. REWARD every first step it does in your direction, followed with every 2 steps, every 3 steps, etc.

* REWARD it also when it comes to you when you invite it to come, and even when it is meal time and the pup comes.

* Give a sign of acknowledgement, such as a smile a friendly word or a pet, when the pup is outside in the garden or when you take it on a walk. Very young pups will keep an eye on the higher ranks. They have to, according their survival instincts, just in a similar way as a small child will keep an eye on the mother or father. If this is not on a regular basis acknowledged/reinforced by the owner or care-taker, why should a pup continue showing this behavior, therefore, REWARD this behavior.

* It's a dog's nature to sit or go down. Reinforce this behavior and REWARD it, as often as you can.

* Always keep in mind that pups and dogs that have not been (properly) taught the basic commands, are NOT stubborn when they 'don't listen'. They just don't know what you are talking about.

* Always keep in mind that many 'rules' are human rules. Dogs will by nature follow their own rules. Human rules need to be taught in a clear, consistent and gentle way. When the dog does something well according the human rules, REWARD it.

* Please, avoid a choke chain, especially on your puppy, but use a leather or nylon good-fitting collar. Chokers were designed as a training tool for those dogs that did not obey a command while already fully trained, and used as a correction tool (but only until the 'good' behavior was shown, after that the good behavior was reinforced and the choker was not necessary anymore) Unfortunately, the choker became generally accepted as a 'normal'collar, and used in dog obedience lessons as a tool to drag a dog into all sorts of positions, and to punish it for all behavior except the one that was required at that particular moment at that particular place. Most of the time not taking into account the learning processes in the mind of a dog, the behavior (development) or the life stages of the dog. Choke chain training is punishment based training, where the focus is on the undesired behavior.

Just imagine that you are learning to drive a car, and each time you make a wrong move, or you are too slow, too fast, too left, too right (although nobody exactly explained to you in the first place what that 'too' is) your instructor will poke you in your ribs. After a while, you WILL understand what your instructor want from you. But how do you end up feeling about driving and about the one who applies the punishment? Therefore, by using a dog-friendly collar, try to keep focussed on the 'good' behavior and distract the pup from 'bad' behavior (which can be, btw, total normal natural behavior in the mind of the dog)

* When the pup shows friendliness towards strangers REWARD it.

* When it wants to play (friendly) with other dogs REWARD it.

* When it shows fear DO NOT reward it with attention, comforting words, petting , picking it up, but try to distract it from the 'scary' thing and the REWARD it for proper behavior.

* When the pup picks up its toy to play with, REWARD it with attention or a game. When it picks up a shoe, you can make a 'growling' sound by saying uh-uh in a hars directive voice with an angry face, then exchange it for its own toy/s, followed with playing with your pup, making the toy and your interaction as a REWARD for good behavior.

I hope that I have been able to make you understand that reward ALWAYS is better than punishment.

Further, as said before by Bina and Bambina, socialization is the key to a well-behaved dog. However, the socialization period runs from about 3 weeks of age till approx. 3 1/2 month of age, after this all impressions the puppy has gained should only be reinforced and always POSITIVELY.

So, play with children under super-vision, that the pup does not get run over, get scared or bullied, or exhausted. Strangers who bring a treat for the dog, when they come to the house, and will squat down in a non-threatening manner in stead of towering over the puppy or inviting it to jump up.

Car trips to the park for a (free) walk, lots of play (under supervision) with all sizes and sorts of dogs, instead of trips in the car only to the vet.

Trips to all other sorts of environment, that you think your dog may encounter later in life.

And last but not least, be very clear and consistent in the do's and don'ts. For example: If you don't want your dog jump up at people once grown up or after rain, you should not allow it from puppy on. Dogs do not distinguish in now and later.

If you start out right with your puppy now, you will have the highest chance on a well-behaved and well-adjusted dog later in life.

On the Net there are lots and lots of information available on obedience training and behavior (problem) development and how to avoid this. Just google: dogs, canines, positive reinforcement, clicker training, to name a few.

Wishing you good luck and lots of fun with your puppy.

Nienke

P.S. As Bina already mentioned, neutering a (male) dog at young age often prevents certain behavior to develop, such as roaming, mounting, excessive territorial behavior, dominance agression. (although, behavior is a combination of genes and hormones and what the dog learns). On the other hand, neutering at young age can also have some disadvantages. I have written an article on this subject which you read on my website. Please, see my PM (you call that I think) for details.

Thanks for all your advises ...... Bina, nieke and mach .......

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