Scotchyboy
New member
Hello everyone,
We just got Scotch from a breeder last week. He is a 1.5 year old beautiful Blenheim. We've never had a pet before so were extremely apprehensive but for the most part he's been great and we love him to bits already. We got him 10 days ago and he's completely house trained and sleeps well in his crate throughout the night and his adjustment has been pretty smooth. I take him for at least 2 long walks everyday and since I am a stay at home mom I spend quiet a bit of time with him. If I need to go out for a bit then I leave him in a separate playpen area with toys and he seems content.
My issue started with petsmart training classes that we started last weekend. I've never seen Scotch bark like that....
He did not want to train at all or even get any treats, all he wanted to do was sniff the other dogs backsides. Btw, he is neutered. Since that class anytime he sees other dogs he gets hyperactive and uncontrollable. He is good about sit command at home but outside he acts Li,e he can't hear me. Is this common? Except the training aspect of it he is really great and I'm really praying we get the hang of it soon. Any suggestions?
Also, how do I train him for recall. We've had him run out onto the street one time when the kids answered a door bell and it was one scary moment.How do we train him not to do that. And don't get me started on leash walking....
Is it just my cav or any of yours too who couldnt care less for treats when we are outside.
Please help....
Thanks.
Anita
We just got Scotch from a breeder last week. He is a 1.5 year old beautiful Blenheim. We've never had a pet before so were extremely apprehensive but for the most part he's been great and we love him to bits already. We got him 10 days ago and he's completely house trained and sleeps well in his crate throughout the night and his adjustment has been pretty smooth. I take him for at least 2 long walks everyday and since I am a stay at home mom I spend quiet a bit of time with him. If I need to go out for a bit then I leave him in a separate playpen area with toys and he seems content.
My issue started with petsmart training classes that we started last weekend. I've never seen Scotch bark like that....
He did not want to train at all or even get any treats, all he wanted to do was sniff the other dogs backsides. Btw, he is neutered. Since that class anytime he sees other dogs he gets hyperactive and uncontrollable. He is good about sit command at home but outside he acts Li,e he can't hear me. Is this common? Except the training aspect of it he is really great and I'm really praying we get the hang of it soon. Any suggestions?
Also, how do I train him for recall. We've had him run out onto the street one time when the kids answered a door bell and it was one scary moment.How do we train him not to do that. And don't get me started on leash walking....
Is it just my cav or any of yours too who couldnt care less for treats when we are outside.
Please help....
Thanks.
Anita