Question by Znip Sero Sero: Working with a "kennel" dog?
I got a male Papillon yesterday from my mentor (atleast, I think she's my mentor...) who I'm supposed to be showing. He's absolutely georgous! But, he's a year old and has been in a toy breed kennel (the wire cages) all of his life. He seemed okay in the house, but is still adjusting to everything.. Any suggestions on socializing him? Leash training...crate training? I'm not sure if I should train like a normal dog, or if I should do things a different way because of the way he was raised.
Anything else would be appreciated!
Cassie: I have been.... But with Paps, most of them have kennels like (they still do all the reputable stuff), but they don't raise them the way I like. Oh well, though, I'm showing him anways, he's too good not to show!
ADD: I *know* that! For the time being, I'll show him. He's better off here.. I have emailed a few other people about mentoring, but if she wants me to show the dog, I will.
By the way, answer the question, don't be saying stuff I already know..
ADD: I *know* that! For the time being, I'll show him. He's better off here.. I have emailed a few other people about mentoring, but if she wants me to show the dog, I will.
By the way, answer the question, don't be saying stuff I already know..
It's not like he wasn't cared for, just kenneled. he got to go outside 5 times a day to potty and stuff and he has been petted, just not socialized. He's sitting in my lap right now, by the way(:
DeeDawg: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound rude.. I'm just wanting to know how to work with him and not hear people yakc about what he's been through. Sorry): And, I'm tired ( had a show this weekend and just got home).
Best answer:
Answer by Cassie-Dane & Bully Breed lover
if he was in a kennel his whole life I would NOT consider his past owner to be a mentor.
I would keep looking for a good mentor
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then you DON’T want that person as your mentor, if that’s how she’s keeping her dogs!!!
give the dog back, and find someone who can see their way to housing their dogs in such a way as to provide proper socialization and training.
even a “kennel” dog should be comfortable in the house. a dog should NEVER be kept in a kennel his whole life.
You have a breed mentor who keeps her dogs locked away in wire cages and does not train or socialise them?
Hmmm, I would find a better mentor.
I would see how he goes and treat him, as normally as possible, taking things one step at a time.
If he has a genetically good temperament he will probably soon adjust and be fine.
ETA: When I bred/exhibited show Yorkies they were never caged all day, even when they had a full coat.
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Well, if he’s been in a kennel, I’d guess he’s used to a crate
I’d train him like any other dog. If he’s been around people and he has a solid temperament, he’ll bounce back. Introduce him to the leash slowly, and of course, start the socialization slowly. Work at a pace as if he’s a puppy, but watch him and go by how he reacts–if he’s fine, you can push him a bit; if he’s apprehensive, slow down.
I’m also not a big fan of kenneling unless with working dogs–especially with toy breeds. The difference is that working dogs would, naturally, work a good deal of the time; toy breeds are companion breeds and therefore should be with people a good deal of the time. I’m with those who say you’d be better off looking for a different mentor.