Cyclone's DYLAN
This page follows Dylan's journey. His work and training are documented according to his age.
What the puppy learns now will shape the kind of dog it will be forever.This is my record to be able to look back on his training and perhaps learn more about what influenced his performance work as he grows older.
8-12 Weeks - A puppies trainability, or learning facilities, are operating at full capacity now. This period marks a time when the puppy will learn at a fast and furious pace.
This is why you will see so many fun learning games and interactions with Dylan. He has free time in the doggie gym with all kinds of fun balance discs which he free explores. He is not just interacting with me but has 3 or 4 times a day to play and interact (and play they do) with my older Border Collie, BECKETT. He also has time where I want to foster his being able to amuse himself in an X-pen. AND now I want him to learn to be alone for short times in his x-pen or crate - he is not always happy with this but he has to learn. We do as much socialization as possible without having had his 2nd set of shots which happen at 12 weeks.
12-16 Weeks Old
First, we are looking forward to our 12 weeks puppy shots on 12/12/23. While there still is great caution that must be taken (research shows that immunization is still 50/50) I feel a little more comfortable with at least having him touch the ground in a few selected places. We will also do more socialization especially with children where they gather locally. So far it has been a one-on-one recent visit with children. Research shows that during this period the puppy will makes its first attempt to establish itself as the dominant in the family pack. It will test to see if it can physically turn on its owner and get away with it. Right now that is taking the form of barking in the x-pen after exercise and potty breaks. Have also started a rest time early afternoon in a crate away from us for one hour to be increased for short evenings out.
Intro to Scent work and Utility Scent Articles
16-20 Weeks Old
20-24 Weeks Old
7-10 Months
1 Year Old
2 Years Old
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What the puppy learns now will shape the kind of dog it will be forever.This is my record to be able to look back on his training and perhaps learn more about what influenced his performance work as he grows older.
8-12 Weeks - A puppies trainability, or learning facilities, are operating at full capacity now. This period marks a time when the puppy will learn at a fast and furious pace.
This is why you will see so many fun learning games and interactions with Dylan. He has free time in the doggie gym with all kinds of fun balance discs which he free explores. He is not just interacting with me but has 3 or 4 times a day to play and interact (and play they do) with my older Border Collie, BECKETT. He also has time where I want to foster his being able to amuse himself in an X-pen. AND now I want him to learn to be alone for short times in his x-pen or crate - he is not always happy with this but he has to learn. We do as much socialization as possible without having had his 2nd set of shots which happen at 12 weeks.
12-16 Weeks Old
First, we are looking forward to our 12 weeks puppy shots on 12/12/23. While there still is great caution that must be taken (research shows that immunization is still 50/50) I feel a little more comfortable with at least having him touch the ground in a few selected places. We will also do more socialization especially with children where they gather locally. So far it has been a one-on-one recent visit with children. Research shows that during this period the puppy will makes its first attempt to establish itself as the dominant in the family pack. It will test to see if it can physically turn on its owner and get away with it. Right now that is taking the form of barking in the x-pen after exercise and potty breaks. Have also started a rest time early afternoon in a crate away from us for one hour to be increased for short evenings out.
Intro to Scent work and Utility Scent Articles
16-20 Weeks Old
20-24 Weeks Old
7-10 Months
1 Year Old
2 Years Old
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Dylan arrives in Sedona November 13, 2023