Hello
I have a Bullmastiff puppy who is 10 weeks on Monday.

I had taught him to "sit" and even does it by 'hand signal' alone
without saying anything by 8 weeks.

He has learnt to lie "down" by 9 weeks he gets to me straight
away on the command "Louis COME!!"
He will "heel" when asked!

And will sit with a tasty treat in front of him, not touching it,
while i say "Leave it" and then "take it" on command!!!

How clever is he!! And to boot he is absolutely Gorgeous!!
I have pics if anyone is interested!!!
I have had my proud owner moment now!!!!! (lol)
thanks for listening!!!
pinky

Pinky enjoy :)
Mari

Isn't it such a rewarding and fulfilling experience to know that you and you alone have taught your pup how to respond to certain commands!!

I myself have a Pit bull mastiff (pit bull/bull mastiff) and he too learned sit, lay down, come, high five, speak, wait, stay, stand, "in your cage," no biting, kisses, inside, outside and jump....all before 12 weeks!! I was so proud! I could not believe that a dog could learn so fast. I found that using plenty of praise, treats, and hand signals were key in teaching a pup so young. However, I had a major head start being that we had him since he was 5 weeks.

I always ask him to respond to some commands before i feed him everyday so that he stays sharp. This also helps him distinquish between the wrong responses and the correct responses because only the correct one's are rewarded with food. Plus, this has a secondary benefit...it helps to communicate to your pup who is in charge and who controls the resources in the house. Effectively allowing you to control your pup and making sure that he doesnt have an identity crisis in which he thinks he's in charge of the house. It's better to live in a people house than a dog house!

Well, enough blowing my dog's horn, keep up the training and good luck with your new puppy!!

Rob

Hiya Rob
thank you for your input. Lets hope that his adulesence doesn't ruin him to much!! He seems very settled at the moment but i am only to aware that he could change at around 6 months.
thank you again
pinky

10 weeks eh? Well done....only hope he continues it once he reaches the dizzy heights of puberty! Thats when they usually forget!!

I have (embarassed) memories of posting on here the Hudson could do this ...and do that .... :)

Ah well ..adolescence and all that ...it seems to make the mutts brain go to much and their ears go deaf :D

Good luck and well done with your pups , long may it continue

:)

Melody

BULLBOXERFORLIFE

How come you had your pup when he was only 5 weeks old!!!!!!

Melody

What your little angel not listening to you????- I do not belive that for a moment like I said butter wouldnt melt. :D

Heidi ..you are in for SUCH a shock when you meet my Little Angel :D

(By the way ..told hubby you said butter wouldnt melt in H's mouth ...hubby replied 'She's right ..cos it wouldn't BE there long enough to melt'

;)

Melody

does anyone want to see pictures of him??

Melody :)

I am sure Hudson will be on best behaviour when I see him :) You just make sure he does not trip over his halo. He is beautiful a very handsome little man.

I really can not belive that a little saint like that would ever play up, he is soooooo cute.

He is beautiful a very handsome little man

Little?

Are you MAD woman? He weighs about 7 and three quarter stones :D

(I know you didn't mean it , dont worry ;) )

Melody

Wow that great :)

Ok then

He is a very beautiful heavy man :D

Just think the bigger he is the more of him there is to love ;)

Hiya -sorry to jump in on your thread --Heidi any more pics of the choc ice yet ( I did ask on another thread but it has gone now )
ta
Liz :)
Ps well done Pinky -enjoy it !!

Pinky I'd love to see a photo:) My email address is under my profile:) And clever you for teaching him all that already- especially the lie *down*- I'm jealous- of all the things I did with Kassie we never managed to perfect the *down*- I still try and she's coming up for 8 months old now:) I tried by doing the *sit* then hold a tidbit to the floor slightly in front of her- making her slide *down* for the treat- she does it but not straight away and I still can't manage to remove the treat and get to do it on command:o So clever you and what's your secret:D :D :D :D :D

Stacey x x x

Hi Liz

Had some pics developed of Shunuk (choc ice) yesterday, I will send you some pics over today. Although I am having a few probs with scanner. Could you let me know your email address again and let me know if you have recieved the pics.

I will send you some over of the rest of the mob to, so fingers crossed :)

Stacey, have you tried from a stand, moving your hand with the treat towards her nose and then down, so she has to move backwards and down to get it? Maybe a different approach might work?:) (If she responds correctly, she should go down like Spotty Dog from the Woodentops, which will be no help to anyone under about 40!)
LynnT

ROTFL @ LynnT

Melody

:D

Mari Ialways want pics 'Sory I cantsend on any of Malachy ,my epsom program is not compatable with my new windows . I am trying to sort them I will send on the fab new babys pics then to all lol Mari

Well St (not quite) Mari, Thats not good enough is it? I want to see the piccies NOW.(Stamping feet , screaming and shouting in a temper)

cut out those tantums you or its out in the kennel you go lol:D

Can I have some supper before you boot me out then?9 sitting with scowling face and chin in hands)

Ditto here Mari. Pics required PDQ :D :)
Gina

Pinky I would love some pics of your little one please.
DOGS me please too :)

Gina

Hi Pinky,

If you're still dishing out pics I'd love to see them.
Due to get my Large Munsterlander puppy in about 6 weeks - it's painful waiting, so soaking up everyone elses news on this forum :)

Zoe P (UK)