Puppies #2

[Former_Antelopee]

Yes we’ve chosen to crate train which I did need a bit of persuasion to do but I’m glad I made that choice now!
Because I WFH I constantly feel like I need to be entertaining her & I think it’s tiring both me and pup out
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Yeah there is, although he works 12hrs & I wfh so during the day it’s down to me…I do jump for joy when he walks in at 6pm

I don't think I'd ever have a dog if I couldn't crate train them. Yeah when I first got my dog as a puppy I thought he'd eventually go to sleep but he just wanted to play and play and he gets grumpy when he is tired. So I started enforced naps as I'd read about them online and they helped a lot. He is one now and only just started settling a bit when I'm with him as I think he thinks he is missing out on something if he sleeps. I can tell when he is tired as I can see his eyes slowly closing when he is playing tug, but he just doesn't give in

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I feel like from 8-12 months he really calmed down and was much more manageable, then just the last couple weeks is being a dick again

My pup is a year now and he has only just started to settle if he is in the room with people which is nice he usually would only settle if I left him alone. My trainer said you'll have a different dog by 18 months

 

[Former_Antelopee]

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.

Nothing to do with when to do it but if it was the vets wanting more money then I would've thought that they would've gone ahead with the surgery as it would've been a bigger surgery costing more than if they did drop then he had a normal castration, which they sent them home to wait to see if they do.

I would've thought they would've done it at his age though. You could always ask your vet what's their reason they think they may still drop as you've read online that they won't drop if they haven't already. See if they have a specific reason they think something may happen? Maybe they are thinking if they can't feel anything at all at the moment then a bit longer of a wait they may move a bit to make it possible to feel them at least so they know where to go for surgery? And if they think that may happen it could explain why they anaesthetised him couldn't feel woke him up as maybe they are hoping in a few months they'll at least be able to feel them inside

 

[Curly]

My husband would go and get one tomorrow if I let on that I am serious so I’m trying to not even mention to him.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I'm a bit confused about the way of doing things when buying pups. I thought you should visit and see with mum and meet the breeder before putting down a deposit? But some breeders are asking for a deposit to reserve without me seeing it first. I was going to visit a pup the other day but the breeder reserved it for someone who paid a deposit even though they hadn't visited.

I messaged a breeder this morning who came recommended and she has a litter due in Feb. She said I could pay a deposit and visit when they are 4 weeks old. Is that the way things are done?

Hmmm I think it depends as I got asked for a kitten to pay a deposit I didn't and turned out they were scammers. But in your situation I may do since they have been recommended to you so won't be scammers. Guess if they are popular breeders just means you'll definitely get a puppy. Just what happens if you don't end up wanting one from the litter will they give the deposit back?
What breed are they?

 

[N0sey.P4rker]

He has been and don't think it is. He is very fussy with food anyway even with treats. When I first got him he would only eat his kibble even treats he'd refuse now he is the opposite . He eats my other dogs food better than his but that's not puppy food so don't want him having that. He is eating treats fine still well the ones he likes . After he ate today he was fine again. He is always bright and playful and barely sits still.

Someone in my puppy class was asking about fussy dogs. The girl suggested putting the bowl down and remove it after half an hour, if they’ve not eaten it. And continue this. The dog will learn if I don’t eat it, the food goes away so I better eat when it’s there

 

[Tide'sout]

Had my puppy since 8 weeks 2 weeks after a major bereavement.he is now 1 and despite puppy class and 3 1 to 1 lessons.i feel useless with him.when off leadbelly will recall but as soon as placed on leather uses the lead as a tug of war toy.refuses to leave things.doesnt answer his name in the house most of time.
The only thing I've trained him 100percent on is toilet training.
Feel the worst dog owner.love him to pieces but I should never of got a dog during my grief as the training part I struggled to enforce for a easy life and now I'm paying for it

I don't have much advice, but please don't beat yourself up. There's a lot you can still turn round with a one year old. This is what a wise stranger once said to me anyway. A week after my baby came home I found out I had to have surgery and a course of chemo. So all my grand plans of being a perfect puppy mum went out the window too. OK I don't have the best trained hound, but she's certainly one of the best things in my life.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I'd also advice getting insurance. And looking into puppy classes if that's what you'll do as from what I found they get fully booked so best to get your name down/on a waiting list

 

[Hamburglar]

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

Mine liked these “flavoured” ones:

https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/just-for-puppy-small-milk-bone-puppy-toy

https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/nylabone-dura-chew-x-bone-beef-dog-chew-toy-puppy

https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/benebone-puppy-chew-toy-bacon-x-small-2-pack

Check the sizes for your pup but the nylabone and benebone you can get on Amazon so I think they’d have more choices size wise.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

They have done well with leaving him when he’s in his crate to be fair to them except that time. The other I never fully seen but my partner and friend said they were sat at the table, 3yo and dog were standing beside the table, she done nothing and he just jumped up at her. We don’t have children but both come from big families so he is around them a lot, he’s usually hyper to start with then settles down, but always in a playful way never aggressive. He’s not used to being around them for such a long period of time which might be the issue and the place is smaller than we expected which again could be part of it
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He’s always been really good in his crate but he’s never settled or played in a playpen. We’ve told them they can’t go near the crate at all. Plus the kids are around all the time unless we’re out separately with him

I was thinking more when the childs in bed. My pup can be a resource guarder and his trainer said to leave a house lead on him (a lead with the handle cut off) which he can just drag around but means I can grab it if I need to

 

[Former_Antelopee]

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

He did go to daycare this week for a day and did well. Went to his puppy training class today for the first session and he was much more confident with the dogs. I wouldn’t say he is quiet it’s more that he is much smaller. If he does well at the 4 class one I may take him sooner back to the bigger class
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I have to say I did like the puppy party for the socialisation with children he spent the majority of his time with the kids which I liked as I don’t have kids or access to any to social him with children. And I want him to be happy around all ages

 

[Kthxbye]

I think it's meant to be slightly more because if I clicked block booking it was a bit more expensive £255 I think. But I just went on the book one session and then I could select block booking on there which was cheaper so I assume they forgot to change it. Wonder if they'll ask for more.
How long do you leave between sessions? I'll ask the trainer but just wondering.
Went to my group sessions today which was the best one as only 2 others turned up so it was nicer
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My pups small, 7 months and it's confident/dominant so I'll most likely get him castrated in the next few weeks. Going to ask the trainer what he thinks about it as well.

The majority are 2-3 weeks apart, but due to holidays etc, I've got one on Thursday, then don't have another one until the first week of July.
I think that's good, gives us time to bed in what we have learned in the session

 

[Maid22]

Newest thing with my puppy (feel I'm always complaining about him ). He is staying at my parents whilst I'm away for a few days, he went today. But he is obsessive over jumping or licking their dog. He has stayed there plenty of times with the last being a few days ago. He is usually fine there, he will hump the other dog occasionally but today he is obsessed and can't be distracted by anything. The only time he has been there whilst I'm away and I don't know what to do

When he gets like that, try removing him and put him in another place away from the other dog for abit, then let him back, then keep repeating.

 

[Strawberry13]

Hello !
Just a question looking for some advice -

looking at getting a pup next year and doing some research when taking the pup out for socialisation between vaccinations I understand it’s best to carry them etc for obvious reasons but what about if they need to do the toilet? Do we carry puppy pads ? Let them go on grass that’s available?

 

[aidil]

He did go to daycare this week for a day and did well. Went to his puppy training class today for the first session and he was much more confident with the dogs. I wouldn’t say he is quiet it’s more that he is much smaller. If he does well at the 4 class one I may take him sooner back to the bigger class

That’s so cute What breed is he? My dog started a new walk with his walker this week and he’s the only male in the group. Apparently he was loving the attention from all the ladies!

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Newest thing with my puppy (feel I'm always complaining about him ). He is staying at my parents whilst I'm away for a few days, he went today. But he is obsessive over jumping or licking their dog. He has stayed there plenty of times with the last being a few days ago. He is usually fine there, he will hump the other dog occasionally but today he is obsessed and can't be distracted by anything. The only time he has been there whilst I'm away and I don't know what to do

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Don't really want to sya what breeds he is as he is an unusual mix. I ended up giving him butternut box for a few days but he wasn't too fussed on it, he kept putting coming out the carrots and peas . So have been giving him butcher's with dry food mixed in (better for my bank account as well ). Although he doesn't want to eat it unless I warm it up for him first then he'll eat the whole bowl

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

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 does but its not quick. Is there another adult in the household? Tag teaming can work and can help prevent the puppy blues taking too much of a hold.

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

Do puppies kind of regress a bit when they are 1? It's ours 1st birthday today and the last couple of weeks I feel like he has become a bit naughtier, chewing stuff again, running off more on walks and he has just tried to rip up my rug Is this just a teenager phase?!

All my dogs have taken until 2 years to calm fully down.

 

[Hamburglar]

Joining the thread as I have a now 2 year old pug (Oct 25) so I'm full of advice.
I'm wishing for a baby but looks unlikely so a second pug seems my goal.for this year. I am just pug daft but have owned collies, greyhounds, the lot.
Does a second pug cause the other jealously? Especially male (1st) and a female (spayed 2nd)
I have done this before but with two males.
Any help please

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.