What to expect at 12 weeks.
01-23-2002, 01:36 AM
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Long Beach CA USA
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What to expect at 12 weeks.
My lab pup is 12 weeks now. I was wondering if I could get some opinions on how I am doing as far as training goees.
My pup can sit on voice command every time, whistle command is about 90%.
He will stay for about 30 seconds-to a minute.
He heels well on leash/check cord.
He consistently comes on command while on checkcord. About 50% off leash.
He retrieves dummies enthusiastically.
He was also introduced to a freshly killed quail and retrieved that even more excitedly then the bumpers. Every time I pull the bird out to throw a few retrieves he goes wild.
He is also started to signal when he needs to be let outside to potty. I am doing crate training with him.
And he has completely bonded to me (follows me everywhere!)
Over the next 8 weeks or so I am planning to work on his basic obedience while keeping the retrieves going. I am also going to take him out for a swim when the weather warms up a bit.
How would you say I am doing? I only work with him for about ten minutes a day and then for a few minutes before he is fed. Most of his day is spent following me around and playing with his toys.
My pup can sit on voice command every time, whistle command is about 90%.
He will stay for about 30 seconds-to a minute.
He heels well on leash/check cord.
He consistently comes on command while on checkcord. About 50% off leash.
He retrieves dummies enthusiastically.
He was also introduced to a freshly killed quail and retrieved that even more excitedly then the bumpers. Every time I pull the bird out to throw a few retrieves he goes wild.
He is also started to signal when he needs to be let outside to potty. I am doing crate training with him.
And he has completely bonded to me (follows me everywhere!)
Over the next 8 weeks or so I am planning to work on his basic obedience while keeping the retrieves going. I am also going to take him out for a swim when the weather warms up a bit.
How would you say I am doing? I only work with him for about ten minutes a day and then for a few minutes before he is fed. Most of his day is spent following me around and playing with his toys.
01-23-2002, 04:19 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: chiefland Florida USA
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RE: What to expect at 12 weeks.
sounds like you are doing great.just keep up the training,not to much at a time.
you done did good.
keep it up,let us know how it goes.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.
you done did good.
keep it up,let us know how it goes.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.
01-23-2002, 08:43 AM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cropsey IL USA
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RE: What to expect at 12 weeks.
sounds like you have a huntin partner in the makin you've done very well keep doin what you're doin.
Set your self goals for long term and short term training but remember he's a pup.
keep it up
Are you possitive that pup's not part shorthair
Edited by - HOSS on 01/23/2002 09:44:41
Set your self goals for long term and short term training but remember he's a pup.
keep it up
Are you possitive that pup's not part shorthair
Edited by - HOSS on 01/23/2002 09:44:41
01-23-2002, 11:04 AM
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Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Colorado Springs COLORADO USA
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RE: What to expect at 12 weeks.
Are you sure you're not just braggin' LOL It's a lot of fun working with a pup like that isn't it? One other benefit from working with him early and seeing him develop is the pride and interest you take in seeing him eventually turn into a real pro.
Edited by - drdan on 01/23/2002 12:33:44
Edited by - drdan on 01/23/2002 12:33:44
01-23-2002, 12:25 PM
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RE: What to expect at 12 weeks.
>>Are you sure you're not just braggin' LOL It's a lot of fun working with a pup like that isn't it?<<
I wasn't meaning to brag, lol. I have trained three other dogs before him(just obedience) and I have never started this young. He will be my first hunting dog so I am not sure how fast they progress. I didn't train my other dogs in obedience until they were at least 16 weeks old, I started this pup at 8 weeks with play games.
I guess I'm doing okay with nuturing his retrieve desire. Someone on another board told me that most dogs don't like to retrieve quail and this pup loves them already!
I am amazed at how fast he learns. I've trained everyday with him for ten minutes a day max sometimes even less. And the retrieves have been about 3-4 a day max.
I wasn't meaning to brag, lol. I have trained three other dogs before him(just obedience) and I have never started this young. He will be my first hunting dog so I am not sure how fast they progress. I didn't train my other dogs in obedience until they were at least 16 weeks old, I started this pup at 8 weeks with play games.
I guess I'm doing okay with nuturing his retrieve desire. Someone on another board told me that most dogs don't like to retrieve quail and this pup loves them already!
I am amazed at how fast he learns. I've trained everyday with him for ten minutes a day max sometimes even less. And the retrieves have been about 3-4 a day max.
01-23-2002, 10:59 PM
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Location: Evans Georgia USA
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RE: What to expect at 12 weeks.
I didn't see anything about sound conditioning.
I had a GSP that was as disciplined a dog as I have ever seen. But somewhere along in her first year she became gunshy. I had been training her for the gun too.
Gunshyness is rare but make sure to do your sound conditioning. A childs cap pistol is a good place to start.
I had a GSP that was as disciplined a dog as I have ever seen. But somewhere along in her first year she became gunshy. I had been training her for the gun too.
Gunshyness is rare but make sure to do your sound conditioning. A childs cap pistol is a good place to start.
01-24-2002, 12:10 AM
#8
Spike
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Location: Colorado Springs COLORADO USA
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RE: What to expect at 12 weeks.
I think during the 8-16 week period where they are imprinting, it is mainly important to introduce commands and to build enthusiasm. It's sounds like you're doing an excellent job with that so far.
01-24-2002, 12:47 AM
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RE: What to expect at 12 weeks.
Oh I forgot to mention the sound conditioning. I have been doing that also since he was about 81/2 weeks. I started with a loud hand clap while he was eating, when on to banging pots and pans, and now I have started using a cap gun. It doesn't bother him at all.
