PDATE: Gunner (16 months old) has been mine for 4 days! yea!

Sara Davenport · 06-01-2008, 05:10 PM

I picked up Gunner last Thursday morning. Before bringing him home I read both of Cesar Millan's books, My Way and Be the Pack Leader. They were so very helpful.

We walk an hour every morning before breakfast. Then he is in his crate for a few hours while I am at work. Another long walk during lunch and then crate again until 4:00. After that we have more walking and lots of play time.

He has met the three cats and is doing well with them, but I dont trust him to be alone in the house yet. Gunner sleeps in his crate in the kitchen all night with no barking, whining or separation issues.

You all are right that doodles really wants to be with people. Gunner is happiest when he is with one of us (especially me).

He has learned to walk on a leash using the gentle leader. He still needs other obedience training. He is not aggressive or destructive, but he does not follow commands unless he is really motivated by a great treat. So we still have lots to work on.

We are just so happy to have him with us!

Sara

**MaxandMe** · 06-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Sara sounds like you're off to a great start w/Gunner
and he'll amaze you with the training you're doing, just give him more time as he's settling in quite nicely i might add

Congrats!!

DotPoppins · 06-01-2008, 05:27 PM

Congrats Sara!
He is a very handsome dog. I sounds like you are doing everything right, especially all of the exercise!

sdrudge · 06-01-2008, 05:45 PM

Wow you sound like you have a good handle on things. Well congrats!

Enjoy your new dog.

06-01-2008, 06:36 PM

Horray Sarah!!! Sounds liek Gunner is happy!

blueteal · 06-01-2008, 07:41 PM

Good job!!!!!!!!!
He sounds wonderful...........

06-01-2008, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sara Davenport Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 46	PDATE: Gunner (16 months old) has been mine for 4 days! yea! I picked up Gunner last Thursday morning. Before bringing him home I read both of Cesar Millan's books, My Way and Be the Pack Leader. They were so very helpful. We walk an hour every morning before breakfast. Then he is in his crate for a few hours while I am at work. Another long walk during lunch and then crate again until 4:00. After that we have more walking and lots of play time. He has met the three cats and is doing well with them, but I dont trust him to be alone in the house yet. Gunner sleeps in his crate in the kitchen all night with no barking, whining or separation issues. You all are right that doodles really wants to be with people. Gunner is happiest when he is with one of us (especially me). He has learned to walk on a leash using the gentle leader. He still needs other obedience training. He is not aggressive or destructive, but he does not follow commands unless he is really motivated by a great treat. So we still have lots to work on. We are just so happy to have him with us! Sara __________________ Sara and Gunner (the doodle doggie)

06-01-2008, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Sara sounds like you're off to a great start w/Gunner and he'll amaze you with the training you're doing, just give him more time as he's settling in quite nicely i might add Congrats!! __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

06-01-2008, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
DotPoppins Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cicero, Indiana Posts: 35	Congrats Sara! He is a very handsome dog. I sounds like you are doing everything right, especially all of the exercise! __________________ Dot & Joffy & Annabelle Frances

06-01-2008, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
sdrudge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,196	Wow you sound like you have a good handle on things. Well congrats! Enjoy your new dog. __________________ Samantha, Cacao and Beau (AKA:Romeo and Juliet)

06-01-2008, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Horray Sarah!!! Sounds liek Gunner is happy!

06-01-2008, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Good job!!!!!!!!! He sounds wonderful...........

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