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Originally Posted by aarons87  He is not. He has a routined diet which is very healthy. He gets daily laps of our yard with me as he will just chase me if i run. I run till he likes to sit down. Not to mention his assortment of toys which burn his energy.
He went to the vet today for his second shot and he was assesed as perfect.
So, i think me and my dog are doing a good job |
if you are doing such a good job then why are you asking questions. im sorry if i sound harsh, but you are asking a question, and then making people who are answering you feel stupid. there is a debate about which is more important, early socialization, or keeping your dog sheltered until all innoculations are given.
if we all were to do it your way, the upside would be dogs would likely have a lower chance of getting certain diseases. the downside is training is harder, and most dogs who are not socialized in that first 3 months become fearful and insecure. but, dogs who are kept in one yard during the most defining time in its life will more than likely not develop as strong of an immune system, causing him to not be able to fight diseases as well as a dog who has been exposed at a young age. running around one yard for three months straight IS NOT enough stimulation for any dog, let alone a puppy, and id be shocked if the leash training is the only thing that isnt going very smoothly with this dog. unless you happen to have the calmest puppy in the world.
the thing is, im not disagreeing with what you believe in terms of shots and taking your dog for walks. i personally think its horse crap, and that people are way to vaccine-happy. they overlook things like proper socialization to sights, sounds, other dogs, grooming salons, etc, b/c omg he hasnt had his shot! imo its ridiculous, but it is your choice and you can do what you want and already have. the thing that tells me that you are not doing a good job is that leash training should have started a long time ago, regardless of your decision to wait to take the dog on a walk. i get that this is your first dog, but that is why your research should have been that much more thorough.
but seriously, dont come on here and act all high and mighty when you are just like everyone else. i dont appreciate someone asking a question then saying dont answer that way, im doing a good job. sorry buddy, but you arent, or else you wouldnt have this problem. im happy to hear that you keep your dog in good health, but that is not the only thing that makes a "perfect" dog.
as far as getting your dog to accept the leash, when you can watch him put the leash on. when he stops messing with it and leaves it alone, pick up the leash. dont pull the leash AT ALL. try and encourage your dog to walk with you. you should never pull. if your dog tries to run ahead, just keep the leash still and when he gets to the end dont let him keep going. everytime he walks or runs with you, give him praise/treats.
