I need tips on getting an 85lb puppy under control. He is a beast and loves destroying everything. using the house as a potty. The vet loathes him. I am thinking of using a clicker for training. I can leave the back door open for an hour, he goes outside and plays, but when he comes in he lets a load loose. I ususally have him on a harness but I am thinking of trying a herms collar for training. Please provide your input and thoughts.
Traning tips for a 1yr old puppy
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LifeofRubie
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Hello!
What training have you done with him? What outlets for energy does he have? Is he crate trained? Why does the vet loathe him?
The potty training is frustrating for sure. Honestly, I would "start over." He get's put on a leash and you go out with him. Once he does his business, he gets praise and then he can be taken off leash to play or left to his own devices. Every time, yes, and make it a routine. Even better if you can REALLY start over. First thing in the morning, after breakfast, after any nap, during a midday break, before and after dinner, evening break, before bed, etc. Give him TOO many opportunities and be present.
If you aren't already using an enzymatic cleaner to clean up his inside accidents, would highly recommend using one of those, too.
Based on what you've said, just sounds like he's a big dog with puppy brain that might be lacking some routine, structure, and clear expectations!
Why do you think clicker training will work for him?
What training have you done with him? What outlets for energy does he have? Is he crate trained? Why does the vet loathe him?
The potty training is frustrating for sure. Honestly, I would "start over." He get's put on a leash and you go out with him. Once he does his business, he gets praise and then he can be taken off leash to play or left to his own devices. Every time, yes, and make it a routine. Even better if you can REALLY start over. First thing in the morning, after breakfast, after any nap, during a midday break, before and after dinner, evening break, before bed, etc. Give him TOO many opportunities and be present.
If you aren't already using an enzymatic cleaner to clean up his inside accidents, would highly recommend using one of those, too.
Based on what you've said, just sounds like he's a big dog with puppy brain that might be lacking some routine, structure, and clear expectations!
Why do you think clicker training will work for him?
Can you provide more info? We love photos here too...
A harness is a pulling tool so it's only going to make matters worse for you. A prong would be 100 times better but you need to learn how to use it correctly too.
Okay, so by no means do I mean to sound like a jerk in my reply…
A one year old 85lb puppy?
One year old, uses the bathroom in the house?
Beast that the Vet loathes?
If you’ve had this pup for a year and did no training up to this date then that is the problem. You can’t have a Doberman and not train them. They will become monsters and cause chaos.
In my experience, it’s easier and better to begin training when receiving as a pup ~4 months old. They are more malleable and ready to learn not set in their ways. But maybe you acquired an older one or just didn’t have the ability to train- whatever….you now have a problem though.
What to do?
1. You have to be patient and consistent.
2. You cannot be lazy about training and not do it- doesn’t work that way. You must train.
3. You have to train daily for at least 30mins.
Even at 1yr old, if you put the time and energy in- you can have an obedient well behaved Doberman. You just have to put in the time. You don’t?? and you get a crackhead Doberman. Not the Dobermans fault that they are not trained….
Click and read these threads- lots of advice from some experienced Doberman owners.
Potty training
Training:
Good luck and read this website forwards to backwards.
BG1
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Back to basics Dave.
Like others have said, potty train, basic obedience. These dogs need exercise, structure and consistency, and daily dedication by you to do so.
Get a trainer to help YOU know what to do, and coach you in training the dog.
Look through all those threads I posted, lots of great info in there.
You have to lock him down and be consistent. You get control so he can be in control without being crazy. One of the important concepts of NILIF is that his food you normally feed in a bowl is now hand fed him little bit at a time if and when he is in control and adheres to simple commands given during training.
I really did not know much for training until I came on here with my first Doberman. Kinda the situation you are in. I read everything and asked a lot of questions.
Lots of YouTube videos also.
Read some stuff, watch some stuff and try it. You have questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
BG1
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Add crate training
'If you don't change, the dog's problem won't change.'
When animal behaviorist Dennis Fetko walks through the door of his Poway home, he is instantly surrounded by flying fur and wagging tails.
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