Puppies #2

[Lady1980]

Anyone got any advice? My 15 month cavapoo has just started chewing all my things! AirPod, glasses, belt and one trainer in about 6 months. I know it doesn’t seem a lot but it’s all expensive things and never my partners! Has anyone got an advice? She has plenty of toys and chews, plenty of exercise and socialisation like day care, walks ect! Or is it just something I have to keep saying no to and hoping she grows out of it🫠 x

Is it for attention do you think? I swear mine knows which items are more valuable and what will get him more attention. We have a shoe cupboard which if he can get in to, he'll run off with something and probably get a reaction. If we leave shoes in the hallway, he's not interested. Maybe look at how/when she's getting hold of them and how you react? Mine is only 10 months old but I do now feel like he knows what is right and wrong, and is just being a 'push the boundaries' teenager.
I don't really have advice though so not at all helpful!

 

[Lady1980]

Omg!! I was crying out for something like this when I got my puppy as I’m so forgetful! I think a little section everyday to say what training you’ve done would be great as then if it hadn’t been filled in my partner could do it to stay consistent and in a routine? Deffo would rather a physical thing over an app as then everyone has access to it! Good luck! I think you have a great idea there x

Thanks! Now to get the idea on to actual paper

 

[Curly]

Hello
I’m new to this thread & I’m so glad I’ve found one about pups!
I’ve just been gifted my first puppy (pedigree whippet) and I wish I’d have known how exhausting it was going to be!
I need some words of encouragement to know it does get easier…please

It takes a while but put the work in and it gets so much easier. The love you will get from
Your pup is amazing. Nothing makes me happier than snuggling up to my boy but a year ago I was questioning everything!

 

[Tide'sout]

Aww, feel your pain. Was not well on Friday. Let my guard down. Normally lounge is gated and puppy proof. Thought she'd be having her nap. Came back from resting upstairs to find yarn, chewed crochet hook, chewed drink coasters, tissues all over the lounge floor. Little girl wagging her tail, delighted with herself. What do I do, scoop her up for a cuddle and we both fell asleep on the sofa.

 

[aidil]

Found out pets at home do puppy socialising and their classes only have 4 puppies. I’ve booked one for my pup but I did already book another. Hopefully the original place will allow me to change the date I go as I think my puppy needs to get more confidence first before going back there as there was too many dogs

That sounds so much better! I hope there’ll eventually be a move away from the large “puppy party” set ups and an increase in more small groups like this! I think the large groups sometimes do more harm than good for the quiet pups

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

Our almost 6 month, 20kg adopted puppy still barks the house down at 6am every morning no matter what time he's put to bed at the night before. Now in fairness he goes to the toilet when let out but he wont go back to sleep, even after a walk, so we're up from that hour every morning. Our other dog only woke up when we got up. Will he eventually have a lie on? Any tips ?

Is he sleeping away from you? If so Id try seeing if he will settle near you. Both of my dogs would wake earlier if crated or downstairs away from us.

However one of mine is a destroyer. Chews everything and wont settle of an evening so needs to sleep downstairs in a crate 🫠🫠 yep awake at 6am most of the time. Just wants out. I can often let him out and put both dogs into the kitchen if I want to go back to bed.

 

[Kthxbye]

Re castration. We have a rescue from 5 weeks old, 6 months old now. A giant of a dog. We were told they would call us back at 9 months to neuter him and it was part of the agreement we signed when adopting him, but our own vet said they're is no way they would neuter him until he was 2 years old. Because of his size. Any thoughts/ experience of this?

Yep, definitely don't neuter until at least 18 months

 

[Luckycorr13]

My dad has had 2 but had female first then male, then another younger female when the first passed. Don’t recall any issues apart from around food but I think that comes as standard I love pugs, great dogs.

Yeah food will defo be an issue as he is very good orientated!
Pugs are my fave breed so loyal and just the most adorable little things.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Has anyone got any good suggestions for puppy chew toys? I've bought pretty much every one on Amazon but none seem to do it for him, he'd much rather chew the radiator/door/crate... anything but his toys

This is my pups fav chew toy. Can also put ice in it so it’s cold on their teeth but he prefers when it’s not frozen I think

 

[Maid22]

My cockapoo is still showing no signs of his testicles descending. We had a check up at 1 and the vet said book him in immediately for exploratory castration, which we did, in the end they anesthetisted him, couldn't feel anything and sent him home with the advice to wait until 18 months.

My worries are two fold really as my groomer said sooner the better as there is a 'ring' that closes? Making the op more difficult?.

Also he is booked in with a dog sitter Aug who only accepts neutered dogs, she knows the situation and has observed him and is happy but I still worry about accidents if he can still produce semen?.

I'm tempted to change vets and get a second opinion as also worried re cancer and non descended testicles.

Just seen this, am shocked you had to book him in immediately for exploratory castration, at one year old ?
My boys testicles didn't drop, we were advised by the vets to have them removed, but not immediately.
He was 4 when he had the op, found both, we only had it done as it can cause awful problems when they get older.
I would defo go for an opinion with another vet, unfortunately there are vets who are out to make money.
Hope you find the answers you need.

 

[Hamburglar]

Found out pets at home do puppy socialising and their classes only have 4 puppies. I’ve booked one for my pup but I did already book another. Hopefully the original place will allow me to change the date I go as I think my puppy needs to get more confidence first before going back there as there was too many dogs

I did this with mine when he was teeny tiny and he really enjoyed it. Think it’s good as they run the groups by age & size so they’re not getting overwhelmed by older or bigger dogs. There was a pup who was really timid and he’d come out of his shell a bit by the end.

 

[Tide'sout]

Aww, hope she is coping okay and you're giving her lots of cuddles. Our girl was really off her food during her first season, but when I spoke to the vet they said not to worry too much as long as she was drinking. We tried all sorts, adding chicken or sausage to her dry food, gravy, scrambled egg, and to be honest, I'm not sure how much difference it made but at least she was eating something. I think on average its about 2 weeks, it felt like it was going on forever for us as she was just so sad and mopey but looking back it probably wasn't even a full two weeks and she bounced back quickly afterwards and was back into her food and playing again.

Thank you for your reply. I am indeed giving her lots of cuddles. I am finding it hard seeing her look so sad and mopey when she's normally such a happy little thing

Aw bless her, our girl was only 6 months old when she had her first season.

Try using pate. I'd recommend the JR Pet pate. You can cut this into chunks or even grate it into her food. You can also use it as a reward too.

Our girl was off her food, she eats kibble, so we were quite happy to leave it out for her to go back and forward too. I did give her scrambled egg occasionally if she hadn't been near her bowl for a day or so.

We came out of her season and went into a phantom pregnancy, so just be mindful of that

The pet pate looks a great idea. Thank you. Gosh a phantom pregnancy, I still see her as a baby herself

 

[Bleurghgram]

Hey, wondering if anyone’s got an advice!! I have a 11 month old cavapoo who just constantly barks whenever me and my boyfriend are together sitting on the sofa to the point I have to go and sit upstairs to get some peace! I’ve tried everything, ignoring her, giving her treats when she’s not barking! And to top it off has stopped eating all her favourite treats! Has anyone got any suggestions before I start pulling my hair out? Thanks in advance

My dog started attention barking when I had guests over, it went on for about 6 months before I finally saw a behaviourist to solve it and after that I got her to stop in one week I couldn’t believe how quickly we nipped it in the bud.

The advice was to put her in her ‘place’ (either bed with the door shut or crate, whatever set up she’s comfortable in) in a separate room and close her in there until she settles, at which point she can come back in. If the barking starts again, she’s returned to her place. I think it helped that I have a dog camera in the kitchen so I could watch for the moment she laid down and then go and let her in. I know how upsetting it is, it got to the point where I felt like I couldn’t have anyone visit my house, but all things are tweakable x

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Hi hope it’s okay to post here I’m looking at getting a puppy in the next few weeks some adverts state puppy will not be kennel club registered is this a problem? My last dog was but for reference I don’t plan on breeding the dog or anything it will be a family pet for me & my teen daughter, it’s been a good few years since I had a puppy (lost my precious boy 4 years ago) and never thought I would consider another dog but I feel now is the right time, any tips on what I need to look out for please? Obviously I’m aware to see puppy with mum ? Dad if possible? Some seem really high priced some cheaper I’m not sure which is best tbh?! I don’t want to get it wrong so any advice? I’m looking on champ dogs & pets 4 homes is there anywhere else? I would want the puppy to come from a family brought up environment, I’m also wary of puppy farms too so would appreciate any tips? Nervous and excited 🫣

When I was looking champdogs seemed a good place to look and was recommended to me as a good place. I did contact a few breeders on there but then went against most of the advice I'd give people . If I did it again though I'd pick my breed and look for a breeder who did health tests particular to that breed, usually if you Google the breed and health tests that the parents should've had before breeding. I'm not 100% sure but I remember something in champdogs where if I clicked a breed/breeder it would show some recommendations for what should be health checked.
As you said see the mum. A lot of good breeders may have waiting lists for a puppy so better to contact sooner than later. I've seen some that will instead of letting you go and pick a puppy will match the puppy based on personality. Some will also have contracts to sign and I think it's the same as with cats but may be wrong but if KC registered I found good breeders will put them on the inactive register so if they are bread the pups can't be registered to prevent breeding. I also wouldn't get a puppy unless it has had its first vaccine just to make sure it's been vet checked beforehand. The person I got my dog from asked me if I wanted the vaccine doing before I picked her up because she said some people don't want it doing as they'd rather get a package deal at their own vets. I was just more concerned it would be easy for them to say the pup was vet checked if I didn't get any vaccine record.
I think some breeders will also have a clause to say you can return the puppy within a certain time frame if any health issues so I'd maybe check that and if so get a health check asap before I got too attached.
You could always Google the breed as well as a lot of breeders have their own websites which goes into detail about their breeding

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

He's crated downstairs. We haven't let him upstairs at all. He's my daughters dog, its not so bad during the week as she's walks him before work but no lie ons at the weekend. She's wreaked. I was thinking last night she'll have to start bringing him up to her room for some peace.

Id try it to see if he will settle. There will be lots of conflicting advice on this but why not try if shes comfortable to do so if gives you all a rest.

However if hes up at 6am week days you may need to accept it over 7 days as they dont know its the weekend. Hes only young though

 

[N0sey.P4rker]

I bought some cheap blankets from B&M yesterday. We used re-useable puppy pads with her so have put one in the middle of the folded blanket to try and stop it from seeping through. I've ordered some doggy pants for her, as she likes to sleep under the covers for some of the night, and then on the top for the rest.

We are friendly with the breeder who has mum, and she said to let her eat anything she wants , so bought a lot of eggs with my shopping!
I have noticed she's been a lot more cuddlier and looking for reassurance.

Definately going to keep her on her lead during this time. We went out with her sister last night and she snapped at her when she started to sniff - apparently that's a good sign? She managed to get a run around with her for a little while, as it was late and secluded.

 

[Skinner]

Could you get a playpen to attach to the crate? Keep him locked in but when he wakes up let him out to toilet and put breakfast/licki Matt etc something to keep him distracted into the playpen and just lock him back into hat rather than the crate?

Yeah, good idea I might try that, thanks. He does get a kong with frozen yogurt in it, but demolishes that in a few mins. He he lies all around the house in the evening after his walk til I put him to bed about 11.30pm. Not a peep out of him then. Its just the mornings

 

[Lady1980]

Please don't judge but a Maltese x miniature poodle. My last dog was beagle x collie and before that a jack russel.

I dunno I feel there's a bit of a stigma with poodle crosses at the moment I'm going to visit the pup with both mum and dad tomorrow.

No judgement! We all have different lifestyles/needs/tastes etc... I am just glad for the 2 dogs I have had that I didn't choose their breed as I could never decide - I love all the dogs!!

Enjoy the visit with them today

 

[Blond3g1rl]

The bigger the dog and breeds known to have joint problems like labs, it’s best to leave as long as possible.

 

[Rodneytrotter]

So exciting! What are you getting?

Please don't judge but a Maltese x miniature poodle. My last dog was beagle x collie and before that a jack russel.

I dunno I feel there's a bit of a stigma with poodle crosses at the moment I'm going to visit the pup with both mum and dad tomorrow.