Discipline?

Hiccups49 · 09-15-2011, 12:36 PM

How do you discipline your doodle? For example: Taking food out of a 2 year old's hand etc?

**lindamarie** · 09-15-2011, 01:12 PM

First of all, I would recommend an obedience class. Your doodle needs to learn standard commands etc.
I would be hesitant to advise as to how to do what you are asking having not seen the dog and what his personality is like......especially with a 2 year old.
You must establish a trust where you feel comfortable allowing a 2 year old to do anything. IMO, it all begins with a class.

Micha's Toby · 09-15-2011, 04:05 PM

what we are doing now instead of putting toby in his crate when he bites or does something out of control we now put him in a small bathroom for a couple minutes to settle down. doing that in the crate gave mixed message and now we keep that for his meals and for when we go out. It does seem to distract him and he knows he is in trouble when he goes in.

He is 5 months old so still VERY mischevious!

**lindamarie** · 09-16-2011, 09:26 AM

Good job! A crate is never suppose to be a punishment area. Time out in a small area is a GREAT training tool!

RodneyPierce · 09-16-2011, 09:20 PM

I can tell you that i havnt a clue how to train our labradoodle. She is almost 4 months old now, and she is just WAY WAY to passive for me to train. haha, as wierd as that sounds, I cant do it alone. We have a local trainer coming over to help out. Our last dog was a breeze to train. Maverick would respond to an alpha role if you will. taught him to walk in about 3 trips, and heel right next to me. Taught him to kennel in a few short days. Same with sit, stay, the term "ok". Potty, etc. Bailey is a TOTALLY different animal. She is always SO happy. I have yet been able to make her upset. She just keeps wagging her tail, and coming back for more. Even when you try and correct her for something, she keeps coming back, tail a' waggin. haha, as sad as it sounds, IM LOST WITH THIS ONE!!! So, dont feel left out, they say labradoodle's are very smart dogs, which Bailey is, but darn she is hard to teach!!

Hiccups49 · 09-17-2011, 12:38 AM

Thanks RodneyPierce! Feels good to not feel alone in this one! Keep me posted on how Bailey is doing. Leo is going to be meeting with a trainer very, very soon.

**lindamarie** · 09-17-2011, 11:44 AM

Rodney........isn't it strange how Mav was so easy to train, yet so NOT trustworthy in regard to aggression.......yet now ya got one who is non-aggressive and so HAPPY that he just wags his ever luvin' tail!

Fear not! I am so happy to hear you have a trainer coming out to help...and it WILL!

They are definitely so smart that sometimes they outsmart us!

You have a lot on your plate with a new baby and puppy! It sounds like you have lots of patience and I am more than sure this trainer will help if he/she is a good one. He sounds like such a precious and great dog!

You and Hiccups can compare notes! Hiccups, you also have a lot on your plate with with what Leo went through.
I can't help but think both these pups will soon be trained and easier as they grow.
They are just the BEST dogs ever, IMO. Once they catch on, it's "heavenly"!
I just love my Bogart so much!

deepnite10 · 09-18-2011, 12:53 AM

everyone pretty much touch d all the points id mention..

just to add..a small child can easily provoke a dog to be a dog..and sometime s that s just not the right thing..that being the case..i would nt let any child 2 yrs. alone with a dog..careful, close supervision is a must..

the natural instinct while looking downward towards another animal, human would be to dominate or control to some extent..taking food away is just another way to control..whenever a child and dog come together would be for the child to be held above the eye level of the dog..

because most of us really don t understand dog behavior..it s good to keep dog and child apart for a while since they re both unpredictable..

taking obdience class s will bring a dog closer to you and you to them..

i want to stress that because of the unpredictable nature of children ie, to grab and slap to keep them apart for the time being..

Riverkatie · 09-18-2011, 05:46 PM

Clicker training is GREAT for all those happy go lucky friendly laid back doodles out there.

Youtube has some great videos particularly those by kikopup. It works like magic with Ruff. I can train him to do anything!

Edited to add: To train a dog to STOP doing something, put it on cue. Ie if you want to stop the dog barking...teach it to bark on cue, and stop on cue. then you can stop it any time you like. It stop it jumping on the sofa put jumping on sofa on cue...and never give the cue!

Our happy go lucky doodles often respond better to positive training.

Hiccups49 · 09-18-2011, 05:52 PM

Took Leo to the dog park today.. Everyone LOVED him.. He loved every dog there. I saw a dog I have never seen before.. Gentle, Kind, Patient and a quick learner. He doesn't know what a ball is but he likes to chase the other dogs that DO know what a ball is.

I went to get him some water which was next to the fence. He followed me and ended up jumping the fence. He stayed with me but his separation anxiety kicked in. :/ He is such a scared pup. Patience is the key with him. I just know he will be okay.

**lindamarie** · 09-20-2011, 12:21 PM

You are doing a great job! Perseverance! Love & Understanding!
I have a good feeling all will be well too due to your efforts.....I'm so happy to hear all this!

09-15-2011, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hiccups49 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Discipline? How do you discipline your doodle? For example: Taking food out of a 2 year old's hand etc?

09-15-2011, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	First of all, I would recommend an obedience class. Your doodle needs to learn standard commands etc. I would be hesitant to advise as to how to do what you are asking having not seen the dog and what his personality is like......especially with a 2 year old. You must establish a trust where you feel comfortable allowing a 2 year old to do anything. IMO, it all begins with a class. __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

09-15-2011, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Micha's Toby Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Ontario Posts: 9	one solution what we are doing now instead of putting toby in his crate when he bites or does something out of control we now put him in a small bathroom for a couple minutes to settle down. doing that in the crate gave mixed message and now we keep that for his meals and for when we go out. It does seem to distract him and he knows he is in trouble when he goes in. He is 5 months old so still VERY mischevious!

09-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	Good job! A crate is never suppose to be a punishment area. Time out in a small area is a GREAT training tool! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

09-17-2011, 11:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	Rodney........isn't it strange how Mav was so easy to train, yet so NOT trustworthy in regard to aggression.......yet now ya got one who is non-aggressive and so HAPPY that he just wags his ever luvin' tail! Fear not! I am so happy to hear you have a trainer coming out to help...and it WILL! They are definitely so smart that sometimes they outsmart us! You have a lot on your plate with a new baby and puppy! It sounds like you have lots of patience and I am more than sure this trainer will help if he/she is a good one. He sounds like such a precious and great dog! You and Hiccups can compare notes! Hiccups, you also have a lot on your plate with with what Leo went through. I can't help but think both these pups will soon be trained and easier as they grow. They are just the BEST dogs ever, IMO. Once they catch on, it's "heavenly"! I just love my Bogart so much! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

09-16-2011, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
RodneyPierce Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 49	I can tell you that i havnt a clue how to train our labradoodle. She is almost 4 months old now, and she is just WAY WAY to passive for me to train. haha, as wierd as that sounds, I cant do it alone. We have a local trainer coming over to help out. Our last dog was a breeze to train. Maverick would respond to an alpha role if you will. taught him to walk in about 3 trips, and heel right next to me. Taught him to kennel in a few short days. Same with sit, stay, the term "ok". Potty, etc. Bailey is a TOTALLY different animal. She is always SO happy. I have yet been able to make her upset. She just keeps wagging her tail, and coming back for more. Even when you try and correct her for something, she keeps coming back, tail a' waggin. haha, as sad as it sounds, IM LOST WITH THIS ONE!!! So, dont feel left out, they say labradoodle's are very smart dogs, which Bailey is, but darn she is hard to teach!!

09-17-2011, 12:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hiccups49 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Thanks RodneyPierce! Feels good to not feel alone in this one! Keep me posted on how Bailey is doing. Leo is going to be meeting with a trainer very, very soon.

09-18-2011, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,358	everyone pretty much touch d all the points id mention.. just to add..a small child can easily provoke a dog to be a dog..and sometime s that s just not the right thing..that being the case..i would nt let any child 2 yrs. alone with a dog..careful, close supervision is a must.. the natural instinct while looking downward towards another animal, human would be to dominate or control to some extent..taking food away is just another way to control..whenever a child and dog come together would be for the child to be held above the eye level of the dog.. because most of us really don t understand dog behavior..it s good to keep dog and child apart for a while since they re both unpredictable.. taking obdience class s will bring a dog closer to you and you to them.. i want to stress that because of the unpredictable nature of children ie, to grab and slap to keep them apart for the time being..

09-18-2011, 05:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Riverkatie Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 110	Clicker training is GREAT for all those happy go lucky friendly laid back doodles out there. Youtube has some great videos particularly those by kikopup. It works like magic with Ruff. I can train him to do anything! Edited to add: To train a dog to STOP doing something, put it on cue. Ie if you want to stop the dog barking...teach it to bark on cue, and stop on cue. then you can stop it any time you like. It stop it jumping on the sofa put jumping on sofa on cue...and never give the cue! Our happy go lucky doodles often respond better to positive training. Last edited by Riverkatie; 09-18-2011 at 05:50 PM.

09-18-2011, 05:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hiccups49 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Took Leo to the dog park today.. Everyone LOVED him.. He loved every dog there. I saw a dog I have never seen before.. Gentle, Kind, Patient and a quick learner. He doesn't know what a ball is but he likes to chase the other dogs that DO know what a ball is. I went to get him some water which was next to the fence. He followed me and ended up jumping the fence. He stayed with me but his separation anxiety kicked in. :/ He is such a scared pup. Patience is the key with him. I just know he will be okay.

09-20-2011, 12:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	You are doing a great job! Perseverance! Love & Understanding! I have a good feeling all will be well too due to your efforts.....I'm so happy to hear all this! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

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