Jeri Jessee Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 In the interest of full disclosure, I have not had a puppy in 15 years. So I don't remember how far along Reno and Spur were at this age in terms of basic obedience. Maggie is 5 months old tomorrow and I've had her for two weeks. She knew her name, "here" and "down" on whistle commands and to stay with you. She had never been in a house and was socialized in terms of other animals but not too much with people other than her owner. I can't whistle so we're starting a bit from scratch. So far she: --is completely housebroken and crate trained --has learned to play with toys --pretty consistent (not perfect) on coming when called, walking on the leash and sitting --just starting to learn down --rides well in the car and behaves well at the vet, PetSmart, Home Depot and anywhere else I can take her --has pretty good house manners although we are still working on not jumping on people, counter surfing and staying off the furniture So as I list those out, I think I'm pretty happy with where we are but I was just curious as to if that seems about right or if there are other things that we should have covered by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I think you're at a good spot. At this age, it's more about learning how to learn and how to fit into your household/pack, and of course socialization/coping skills. Pictures of cute puppy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeri Jessee Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I think you're at a good spot. At this age, it's more about learning how to learn and how to fit into your household/pack, and of course socialization/coping skills. Pictures of cute puppy? Here's my girl... And I meant to say she's a confident pup, not scared of much...if she gets frightened by something she will come back to check it out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerdexter Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 My pup Dexter is the same age and we are at about the same point as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeri Jessee Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 My pup Dexter is the same age and we are at about the same point as you. Is your avatar Dexter? Really cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerdexter Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Yup that's him. He's a ham. Maggie is adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeri Jessee Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thank you! I saw pics of Dexter on another post. I love his ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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