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Post by busy on Dec 3, 2021 14:04:41 GMT
Oh lord, this dog. He just turned 10 months old and hit 100 pounds. 90% of the time, he's fabulous. But 10% of the time he's a hormonal teenage nightmare lol We've been training him since day one and will continue to train, but that 10% of the time, he's just thoroughly distracted by something, anything (usually something he smells) and completely ignores us/forgets everything he's ever learned lol Or he pushes the boundaries of what he knows he's allowed or not allowed to do. To be clear, he's not doing anything remotely dangerous, he's not aggressive to humans or dogs or anything else, and he's not jumping on people or anything like that. It's more refusing commands, pulling on the leash to get to that tree he sees that he just MUST sniff NOW because another dog has probably peed on it, and so on. I know this is a phase and will pass - testosterone apparently peaks 10-12 months and then starts to decline to adult levels - but wow is it trying right now. Would love to hear your stories of it getting better  And before you suggest neutering him now, the recommendation for males of his breed is to wait until at least 24 months. Incidence of joint problems is 6x higher (about 24%) for males neutered before 2 years, and incidence of some cancers is significantly higher too. Our vet is strongly in favor of waiting. Because I know better than to not include photos, here's the big lug 😍 He KNOWS is not supposed to get on the beds... (like I said about pushing boundaries🙄)  Why is it taking so long for my boy to come out of school?  Again, not supposed to be on the beds 😑 (but I am a sucker for how sweet he and our 21 year old kitty are together) And no, my son does not do a good job of making his bed lol  Thanksgiving  |
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Post by naby64 on Dec 3, 2021 14:09:50 GMT
That first picture!!! I love it! I know I shouldn't but it made me laugh. I'm so sorry.
My commiseration is my 5 yr old male pup thinking the Christmas tree is his inside potty. Twice now, I've had to clean up sprinkles. They are early morning clean ups, before I've had my coffee. If anyone can give me some advice on a spray I can use, I'm open!
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Post by lesley on Dec 3, 2021 14:11:13 GMT
He is so adorable. I love the whole not allowed on the bed thing - neither was Turriff.  Although he forgot about it every single day. 😄 I have no advice, but I love hearing about Otto and seeing his photos. Carry on!  |
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Post by busy on Dec 3, 2021 14:19:19 GMT
That first picture!!! I love it! I know I shouldn't but it made me laugh. I'm so sorry. My commiseration is my 5 yr old male pup thinking the Christmas tree is his inside potty. Twice now, I've had to clean up sprinkles. They are early morning clean ups, before I've had my coffee. If anyone can give me some advice on a spray I can use, I'm open! Oh no! I was really worried about this, as he's just starting to figure out how to lift his leg and often tries to pee on trees. Knock on wood, he hasn't messed with the tree at all, except lying down under it. |
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Post by busy on Dec 3, 2021 14:20:34 GMT
He is so adorable. I love the whole not allowed on the bed thing - neither was Turriff. Although he forgot about it every single day. 😄 lollolol He had about a two week phase where he forgot every single day too, but he's since stopped and gone back to respecting the rules that particular rule. We'll see how long until he forgets again |
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Post by greendragonlady on Dec 3, 2021 14:33:05 GMT
The top one looks like his Tinder profile pic!  He's so cute it would be hard to get upset with him. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2021 14:43:57 GMT
He looks so lovely and cute.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 3, 2021 15:06:03 GMT
That first photo says that everything you write is a lie!  I don't have much advice for you other than to just be patient and continue to be consistent with the rules and training. As for the peeing in the house, really try to keep that from starting. We have a male (against my wishes  ) and there will never be another one again. |
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Post by busy on Dec 3, 2021 15:07:31 GMT
That first photo says that everything you write is a lie! I don't have much advice for you other than to just be patience and continue to be consistent with the rules and training. As for the peeing in the house, really try to keep that from starting. We have a male (against my wishes ) and there will never be another one again. Does it actually say he's naughty all the time? lol Thank god, we have not had any marking or anything in the house. He housetrained quickly and easily and hopefully we'll not have any backsliding. |
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Post by Merge on Dec 3, 2021 15:13:15 GMT
Our female pointer mix was also a hot mess at that age. Teenage dogs are a thing. They're about as difficult as teenage humans!
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Post by busy on Dec 3, 2021 15:15:06 GMT
Our female pointer mix was also a hot mess at that age. Teenage dogs are a thing. They're about as difficult as teenage humans! Our 13 year old son is more consistently cooperative than the dog right now |
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 3, 2021 15:19:42 GMT
Our female pointer mix was also a hot mess at that age. Teenage dogs are a thing. They're about as difficult as teenage humans! Dogs are way cuter, less verbally sassy and smell better then teenage humans though! Otto is so darned handsome! |
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Post by johnnysmom on Dec 3, 2021 15:29:25 GMT
Awwww, he’s lucky he’s cute!
Things will improve Remi (profile pic) is now almost 4 and he’s good about 98% of the time. It’s that last 2% that makes me crazy, it’s like he’s forgotten all of his manners and of course it’s more likely to happen around visitors because he has an audience 🙄
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Post by Merge on Dec 3, 2021 15:32:13 GMT
Our female pointer mix was also a hot mess at that age. Teenage dogs are a thing. They're about as difficult as teenage humans! Our 13 year old son is more consistently cooperative than the dog right now Hahahaha! |
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Post by mom2kbs on Dec 3, 2021 15:36:39 GMT
we have a sixth-month-old chocolate lab so I feel your pain. He is biting everything still.
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Post by PLurker on Dec 3, 2021 15:40:48 GMT
The photos you shared do not help your case, just saying. ♥️
He obviously is perfect.
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Post by Lexica on Dec 3, 2021 15:49:56 GMT
Fantastic pictures!
Photo 1. He looks like he is so hoping you only pay attention to his lower half, the half that is obeying the rules.
Photo 2. You really captured the agony of waiting.
Photo 3. But mom, SHE'S on the bed!
Photo 4. You and me. Buds forever, right?
I guess that I was lucky that my little male didn't go through any teenage phase. He is trained to use a potty pad when he is indoors and only lifts his leg when he is outside. He squats to use the potty pad. His potty pad is just a flat white pad. Yesterday I saw a potty pad advertised that had a standup red cardboard fire hydrant in the center of it. It cracked me up. I still don't think my pup would lift his leg on it inside the house.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 3, 2021 16:26:28 GMT
So handsome!
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Post by myliesmom on Dec 3, 2021 17:30:27 GMT
So cute! I love how expressive his eyes are. Hank, my goldendoodle, is so expressive and it kills me. I love it when he gives me the side eye. Dogs are the best.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 3, 2021 17:35:49 GMT
Teenagers. What can you do? 🤷♀️😁
Sorry-I’m no help, because those pictures made me laugh. He has quite a personality! But as you said, he’ll grow out of it. Keep repeating that to yourself.
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Post by Kerri W on Dec 3, 2021 17:42:10 GMT
No advice but he sure is handsome!
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 3, 2021 17:48:29 GMT
Such a good boi!
We nicknamed our Sophie "The mostly good dog" at that age.
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Post by busy on Dec 3, 2021 17:58:25 GMT
It's so nice to hear others have been through similar teenage dog challenges lol. He's such a sweet, good dog and was extraordinarily well-behaved until about 8 months old and then things got a little trickier. We knew to expect this, but our last two dogs have been adult rescues, so it's been 20 years since we had a puppy this age... and back then early neutering was the recommendation, so I've *never* dealt with an intact dog this age.
He's worth the work a million times over, but sometimes I just wonder where we went wrong and want to throw up my hands in exasperation lol
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Post by J u l e e on Dec 3, 2021 18:02:13 GMT
I know this thread is about your dog, but your kitty!! 21 years old!! That’s amazing  |
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Post by busy on Dec 3, 2021 18:12:40 GMT
I know this thread is about your dog, but your kitty!! 21 years old!! That’s amazing She is the best. I found her and her sister as ~8 week old kittens abandoned on the beach. Lucy is sadly no longer with us, but Boo is still doing amazingly well despite advanced kidney disease. She will be 22 next month!!!! And she completely is the boss of Otto - I love it. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 3, 2021 19:13:25 GMT
Teenage dogs are a real thing. They test every rule and test them again. I have a saying in trying a dog—once is an opportunity, twice is a habit.
I’d recommend that you double down on the behaviors that you don’t want. Go back to the beginning with the basics. Pulling on the leash? Nope. (That’s a big pet peeve for me.) Decide what you are going to do about the bed. At first, I said no dogs on the furniture, but I’d rather cuddle there than on the floor. So now we say that she needs permission to get up on the furniture and that’s worked well for us.
He is a pretty, beautiful boy!
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Dec 3, 2021 19:25:55 GMT
My husband is on his way to pick up a new german shepherd puppy right now...this thread is making me dread the teen dog phase. I already have three human teenagers that don't like to listen to me! LOL
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Post by peabrain on Dec 3, 2021 20:43:28 GMT
I'm team Otto all the way. Let him sniff! LOL
Ya'll just need to treat him like the King he is!
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Post by peabrain on Dec 3, 2021 20:44:06 GMT
My husband is on his way to pick up a new german shepherd puppy right now...this thread is making me dread the teen dog phase. I already have three human teenagers that don't like to listen to me! LOL PICTURES PLEASE!!! What are you all going to name it? Boy or girl? |
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Post by kate on Dec 3, 2021 21:48:05 GMT
I burst out laughing at that first photo!
He's gorgeous.
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Although he forgot about it every single day. 😄
He's so cute it would be hard to get upset with him.
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