Hyper Cane Corso?!?

[rebperry]

Hello Everyone!

I just am so happy that you found you all! I am in NEED! I have a 15-week CC Female Pup and she is extremely hyperactive, bullheaded and domineering. I've had a CC before and she was the opposite- calm, polite and disciplined. Sadly, we lost her around 11 years old. Now, I have this little(more like huge) one and I'm a little hesitant. I'm firm with my commands and discipline, but she's just this wild child! Help! I'm at wits end with her. We're going through obedience training and socializing, but she just doesn't want to listen. Am I just jumping the gun too early? Will she mellow out as she gets older? Thoughts?

PS: Thanks for all of your help and advice!

This is her at 11 weeks... don't let that adorable face fool you!!!

 

[khplaw]

Ah! The adorable face is not going to fool anyone; she is a darling girl with exuberant energy. She will simmer down soon enough; try to enjoy her puppy antics for what they are. Whatever it is, smile or laugh, you will still have to clean it up anyway!

At 11 weeks her energies need to be channeled. Teach her things by making them fun. Catch her doing something right!

Ph, I miss the puppy phase and the puppy breath and the puppy mischief making...

 

[tlf030459]

I understand exactly what you mean. My CC is around the same age. They love to test you and they have lots of learning and growing to do. They grow so fast, I wonder if they have any discomfort.

Even though some day are hard,she always manages t d something goofy to make me laugh, even if it's just a "I'm just too adorable" face

 

[rebperry]

I'm worried that she'll be this way at 6 months!! I have to figure out what I can do to channel that energy!!! Any suggestions????

 

[khplaw]

WALKS! Training. If you have a pool, swimming. She will still be wiggly at 6 months, dont worry but the challenges will be different. Just like a kid. Someone once said a bored corso is a mischevious corso. Hope that helps.

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

Puppies are generally bundles of energy and a mentally tired puppy is usually the easiest to live with. While we don't push structured walks because it continuously uses the same muscles all the time taking your pup to a ball park and playing fetch, frisbee, etc can help. Making a flirt pole at home can also help if you have a pup with a good amount of prey drive, just remember to keep the pole low so to not have a lot of jumping. Games like hide and seek that can be played in the house to keep your dog looking for you and using their listening skills and their noses are also great to try. Get everyone involved and it will help to keep the pup tired making life easier for everyone.

 

[fdchampion]

She is adorable...we need more pics though!! My little boy was the same way at that age & at 6mths, 1yr, 1 1/2yrs, & 2yrs...although he does listen alot better now than he did at 15 weeks, he still has days where he's just so hyper he won't listen to me. I agree with Blackshadow, get her a flirt pole, it will tire her out pretty quick. I bought one for Titan and Corelina and within just a few minutes of chasing it he was laying down taking a break...never seen him take a break from anything til that day!!

 

[rebperry]

She is adorable...we need more pics though!! My little boy was the same way at that age & at 6mths, 1yr, 1 1/2yrs, & 2yrs...although he does listen alot better now than he did at 15 weeks, he still has days where he's just so hyper he won't listen to me. I agree with Blackshadow, get her a flirt pole, it will tire her out pretty quick. I bought one for Titan and Corelina and within just a few minutes of chasing it he was laying down taking a break...never seen him take a break from anything til that day!!

Wow! A flirt pole! I've never heard of that! I just googled it and this may be exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks for the tip everyone! Yes, she's a riot, but I definitely need to step up my game in training and all-around exercise. I guess the walks just aren't enough! I'll definitely post some more pics soon! I'll try tonight! I'm so new to this forum, I can't wait to get to know everyone!!!

 

[rebperry]

Puppies are generally bundles of energy and a mentally tired puppy is usually the easiest to live with. While we don't push structured walks because it continuously uses the same muscles all the time taking your pup to a ball park and playing fetch, frisbee, etc can help. Making a flirt pole at home can also help if you have a pup with a good amount of prey drive, just remember to keep the pole low so to not have a lot of jumping. Games like hide and seek that can be played in the house to keep your dog looking for you and using their listening skills and their noses are also great to try. Get everyone involved and it will help to keep the pup tired making life easier for everyone.

Thanks Mary! Yes, I will try to get everyone involved in her training! Wow, so many wonderful people on this forum!

 

[fdchampion]

Here are a few pics of my 2 playing with their flirt pole...just remember what Mrs. Mary said about keeping it low to the ground so she doesn't jump too high since she is still very young. Corelina (brindle) is 7yrs old & Titan (black) is 2yrs old.

 

[kguitarchic18]

Oh the puppy stages! Our girl Zola is now almost 12 months, but until about 4 months she had her naps, and then she had her moods where she would not listen and just run and do what she wasn't supposed to. We really didn't know what to do, we were consistent with training, positive reinforcement but it was still a lot. Around 4 months Zola wsa actually boarded and trained, and came back a new dog. BUT after about 1 week she started to see what she could get away with, and we just stayed very consistent. I found that short little 5-15 min training sessions throughout the day kept her on track. Around 8 months I would say after a good play session she calmed down a lot more. When the weather was nice out, as soon as we got home from work we would take her to the park, then she would nap for 1-2 hours, wake up, eat dinner and go back to sleep. Try wearing her out in the morning so she gets tired, then try feeding her 1-2 hours later so she will get full and tired again too. Even at 1 year she is amazing, but after being at my parents for a few days she doesnt listen as well and we have to go back into training mode all day for a few days and then we can back off.

 

[rebperry]

Oh the puppy stages! Our girl Zola is now almost 12 months, but until about 4 months she had her naps, and then she had her moods where she would not listen and just run and do what she wasn't supposed to. We really didn't know what to do, we were consistent with training, positive reinforcement but it was still a lot. Around 4 months Zola wsa actually boarded and trained, and came back a new dog. BUT after about 1 week she started to see what she could get away with, and we just stayed very consistent. I found that short little 5-15 min training sessions throughout the day kept her on track. Around 8 months I would say after a good play session she calmed down a lot more. When the weather was nice out, as soon as we got home from work we would take her to the park, then she would nap for 1-2 hours, wake up, eat dinner and go back to sleep. Try wearing her out in the morning so she gets tired, then try feeding her 1-2 hours later so she will get full and tired again too. Even at 1 year she is amazing, but after being at my parents for a few days she doesnt listen as well and we have to go back into training mode all day for a few days and then we can back off.

Wow! Zola sounds like a handful, but, based off of her picture, A BEAUTIFUL handful!! I love her picture! I guess its all about training sessions with my girl, Zipporah. I found that she loves cheese! Well, here we go, I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks for the help!

It's kind of crazy to hear about hyper CC's... I always thought that CC's were so placid... my previous pup, Queen, was so calm. Well, Zipporah has pleasantly surprised me! HAHA! Thank you so much all of your help! Just obedience and the flirt pole, here we come!!!