Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdog Training
The best training advice for Old English Sheepdog puppy is, never let it do anything you wouldn't want a large, wet and shaggy dog to do! Creatures of habit, it's important to begin training as soon as you welcome your puppy home. Biting, chewing, and jumping on the furniture may be fine while it's little, but they grow up fast! As OES are quick learners, they can pick up bad habits as easy as good habits. It's best to start with basic commands such as "sit", "come" and "down". They learn best with positive reinforcement, and of course, treats! Obedience training shouldn't be challenging, as long as you can keep their attention. Old English Sheepdogs may get bored and distracted, so keep sessions short and vary the activity. When training, stay consistent and patient. It's important to set the standards while its young so it develops into a well-mannered adult. You'll quickly see how responsive your puppy is, especially with treats and lovin'.
Selecting a Old English Sheepdog Puppy
Old English Sheepdog Puppy Ears
Ears are hidden by the hair, but they should be medium in size and carried flat to the side of the head. Each individual ear should be coated moderately with hair. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.