[NAGDU] Training my own...again.
Julie Johnson
julielj402 at gmail.com
Fri Mar 31 19:25:10 UTC 2017
I read all the messages on this topic. I agree with what others have
said. The Volhart, not sure about the spelling, Puppy Aptitude Test was
super helpful. If the breeder did the test at 7 or 8 weeks old, do
look at those results. I think the test is still useable with older
puppies, just keep in mind that they will have had some life experiences
that may have shaped their responses a bit.
I'm remembering that you have worked Dobermans and are familiar with the
breed. If my memory is correct, I think you'll be fine. If I fell on my
head and you've never had a Doberman, then please know they are not
labs! LOL They have a very strong sense of self and real firm ideas on
how things should be.
I got Jetta, my Dobe, when she was 8 to 9 weeks old. I had her for a
couple of weeks before taking her to live with Meghan. I had a horrible
time with housetraining. Lots of pee on the carpet. But with Meghan,
there was only a couple of accidents. Clearly I am not cut out for baby
puppies and housetraining. Meghan is also blind.
Monty was like 8 or maybe 9 months old when I got him and he was really
pretty easy to housetrain. Some accidents, but nothing insane. Also
for some reason I had new carpet put in after having him just a week or
two. Nothing makes you more dilligent on the housebreaking than new
carpet! *smile*
Please do update after you look at the puppies. I always love to hear
puppy stories! And Dobermans and owner training, well I have to hear
how it goes! *smile*
Julie
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