To train our new puppy, we sacrificed our time because: “A little time and inconvenience in the beginning, turns the following years into a perfectly potty trained pup. Here is what we do: We set up the room before we bring puppy home from the breeder. We walk in the door, and potty training starts.
My
story about toys isn’t really about play things. Toys teach an
important lesson. It’s a brief explanation, but so helpful. It makes a
huge difference in any home with a puppy. From the first day, we had conversations with Samson using "keywords" that we repeated.
Now,
he knows exactly what we say to him… and he answers us with a head nod,
jump jump or voice sound. He uses his voice and we know what he’s
saying.
My experience about teaching two-way communication. There is two parts to teaching puppy how to communicate:
1.
Don’t wait. Start saying “key words” to your ew baby in the car on the
way home. Try not to speak in sentences. That just prolongs the
learning time.
Once
you provide baby’s basic needs and have used your five senses to insure
baby feels comfortable with his or her surroundings, it’s time for
action.
The breeders gave us a supply of the "food" puppy had
been eating. It looked like a mush of ground up kibble. That’s what we
fed him. We slowly mixed in new puppy food to be easy on his digestion.
We
started him on Wellness Core puppy food. Dry kibble and wet can meat
for muscle strength. He is as solid as a rock. On puppy’s second visit,
the Vet gave him a “clean bill of health.”
Once
baby’s “basic needs” are met as defined by Maslow, getting used to his
or her new world (a) takes time; and (b) is 100% about the five senses. Self-actualization as an individuation, or process of becoming “self.”
The
individual realizes that one’s self and one’s environment are two
pieces of a greater whole) and acts as a primary driving force of
behavior in humans (Whitehead, 2017).
5. Self-actualization needs
are the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy, and refer to the
realization of a person’s potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal
growth, and peak experiences. Of course, those who are well adjusted
have the need for self-actualization throughout life.
Self-esteem is what we think of ourselves.
When
it’s positive, we have confidence and self-respect. We’re content with
ourselves and our abilities, in who we are and our competence.
4. Esteem is the fourth level in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and includes self-worth, accomplishment, and respect.
Maslow
classified the need for esteem into two categories: (1) esteem for
oneself (dignity, achievement, mastery, independence) and (2) the desire
for reputation or respect from others (e.g, status, prestige).
Generally,
mom and dad are more than happy to sacrifice their own time to let a
new baby feel safe and happy—even if it means a complete change in
lifestyle to provide for baby.
For puppy, in the beginning, that
could mean as little as two months to as long as four months. The
reward means an easier life for both you and puppy for years to come.
It’s
not a far stretch to understand that puppy has the same needs for air,
food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sleep, safety. love and
more.
Once physiological and safety needs have been fulfilled,
“parents” consider what else baby needs to be able to adjust from the
warmth and safety of mother’s womb to his or her new environment at
home.
The
happy day arrived. We were so excited. The breeder notified us that
pup got a good health report, had his initial shots and was ready for
adoption.
Puppy was 8 weeks old when we drove over 100 miles to
pick up our new puppy. When we got there, the pups were running around
so cute. One of the males ran right to me. That was that. He chose us.
The breeder gave us a supply of the "food" puppy had been eating.
Puppy cuddled in my arms, looking at My Honey all the way home. My heart was his from that moment.
Parents-to-be are generally excited to share the good news with family and friends. My
first experience is brief, but I thought the topic should be addressed,
even though there wasn’t a comparison. It’s about the death of my
beloved pets. You see, dogs don’t live as long as humans.
All of my dogs lived long lives before they died. Each passing was just as traumatic. It never got easier.
Experts
claim pet owners react differently to the loss. The pain is so deep: 1)
they never want a dog again; 2) they wait years; or 3) they get another
dog right away.
After
you give birth and raise one or more children, you have both good and
bad experiences. That’s what I realized some years ago
I also
raised seven dogs, 2 little ones, one mutt, one good-sized Chow Labrador
mix, and three large breed dogs. Five of the seven were pure bred. Two
and a half were Labrador Retrievers. All these wonderful dogs happened
over a few decades, not all at once.
I learned that a dog is a
living, breathing life. Not property. A dog can learn, remember and form
habits or follow a routine. Without a doubt dogs that we’ve lived with
exhibit a range of emotions. They’re loyal, friendly, protective and
eager to please.
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| Mom never stops being your mother |
He went with us everywhere. We traveled. We made sure the hotel accepted pups. All the pups who lived with us were good, but Bailey was special.
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