The problem with leaving a puppy/young dog in the garden unsupervised is that they will do things they shouldn’t, and won’t be told No! and diverted ... so how are they supposed to learn it’s wrong, if they get told it’s wrong on Monday morning but on Monday afternoon no one seems to care if they’ve chewed all your plants and dug three holes in the border?
It’s no good taking him over to the holes and telling him he’s been a bad dog ... their brains don’t work like that .., you’ll just end up with a confused dog who takes no notice of you because he’s not getting a consistent message. It has to happen at the time he’s doing it ... not afterwards, otherwise he won’t ‘get’ cause and effect.
Consistency is the key. 🐕
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
My beautiful Hootie has just had 5 puppies so I will have my handsful!! Cockers are known as 'bird dogs', when she was younger she was mesmerised by birds and my chickens/ducks, she soon got used to them. They are so bright and quick to train; did have my alpine trough and a couple of pots replanted all over the patio but no long term damage done, she's a mini Nigel now!🐶🐕🐶🐕😁
Not trying to sound disapproving if your choice of the cockapoo crossbreed but I read an interview with the breeder who first bred then specifically for a purpose. He had been asked by a us guide dog organisation about a breed suitable for guide dog training to be given to a blind person with dog allergies. He bred the poodle with a cocker spaniel over generations to achieve the best of both breeds.
That dog was successful in the reason for its breeding. However that breeder later said he regretted breeding it due to the popularity resulting in behavioural issues associated with the breeding. Apparently they can have the best of both breeds but are more likely to have the worst of both breeds. They do have their merits though.
If you're worried about a dog's impact on wildlife then I'm sorry but you're probably better off getting another breed. I hate to be so judgemental but imho people often buy dogs more for looks than suitability. Do your research into breeds and you'll find one that's better suited to your household, garden and wildlife. It might very well not be as good looking to you but it'll be better fit and probably cheaper too.
We've got a border terrier which isn't interested in birds but cats and rabbits are another story. You could say she's a good father's dog as rabbits and cats can be a problem. Also not a digger like many terriers When we actually get into our new house with a garden we might find out that's incorrect.
I'm in the process of puppy proofing the house in anticipation of us getting our puppy at the end of the month!! Right now that involves moving all my plants off the floor!!cables that she might chew,and we took the carpet up recently and were planning on varnishing the floorboards.going to wait on that with all the toilet training I think!
Please consider rescuing. I’ve always had dogs (all rescue) and have never had a problem with any bad behaviour in the garden, or home for that matter. Our last rescue, Annie, was 5 months when we got her and with love, patience and consistency in the training, she’s as good as gold and a pleasure to have in the garden. I have feeders everywhere in the garden and she leaves the birds alone. It’s just training. Good luck.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
My beautiful Hootie has just had 5 puppies so I will have my handsful!! Cockers are known as 'bird dogs', when she was younger she was mesmerised by birds and my chickens/ducks, she soon got used to them. They are so bright and quick to train; did have my alpine trough and a couple of pots replanted all over the patio but no long term damage done, she's a mini Nigel now!🐶🐕🐶🐕😁
That dog was successful in the reason for its breeding. However that breeder later said he regretted breeding it due to the popularity resulting in behavioural issues associated with the breeding. Apparently they can have the best of both breeds but are more likely to have the worst of both breeds. They do have their merits though.
If you're worried about a dog's impact on wildlife then I'm sorry but you're probably better off getting another breed. I hate to be so judgemental but imho people often buy dogs more for looks than suitability. Do your research into breeds and you'll find one that's better suited to your household, garden and wildlife. It might very well not be as good looking to you but it'll be better fit and probably cheaper too.
We've got a border terrier which isn't interested in birds but cats and rabbits are another story. You could say she's a good father's dog as rabbits and cats can be a problem. Also not a digger like many terriers
When we actually get into our new house with a garden we might find out that's incorrect.
Sorry late to the discussion
I was wondering if you and your wife had made a decision yet.
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