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I am 48 years old (yes that's old compared to some of you).


I have worked in nursing and/or healthcare management positions for 24 years. Primarily OB, Neonatal, Mental Health, Occupational Health and Geriatrics. In Jan 2008 I started my own business to board horses and do equine/human education. I am also a certified dog trainer.


I've been around the block so to speak and seem to be always helping others. I've been told that the reason people seek me out for advice is that I am approachable and caring. But on the same token even though I consider the person's feelings. I tell it like I see it. I've dealt with people in trouble with the law, dysfunctional families such as those with abuse & marriage problems. Not to mention problems with employees and employers.


I don't ever claim to know it all, and always keep an open mind.

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Alright, i just got a puppy, and hes 7 weeks old, hes a golden doodle mix (golden retriever/poodle), and he humps his blanket...and other random objects...hes only 7 WEEKS old...is that normal?

any advice you have, i'd appreciate!
thanks

See this link for more info:

http://www.pedigree.com/dogsandpuppies/adult+dogs/Behavior/Socialization/How+to+keep+your+place+as+pack+leader.asp

This may sound strange, but it is all about dominance and not sex. He probably won't be sexually mature until around 6 months (considering the two breeds). Although there is controversy about neutering early, most vets that I know will not do the surgery until the pup is 6 months old. This is normal behavior for a dominate puppy, yes. My guess is, he is trying to express that he wishes to be charge. When there is no pack leader in the household, the dog will assume that roll automatically. You should curtail this behavior before it escalates into a more serious pack leader mentality. The link I posted will give you an idea of what I am talking about here. Good luck...and enjoy your puppy!

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(Rating: 5) thank you, that helped a lot!
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