Puppies #2

[Orange456]

Personally I wouldn’t pay a deposit, how do you choose which pup to get if all the people who have put deposits down want the same one lol? Also if they have any health issues or accidents are they going to let you know or give you the option to have deposit back?

 

[allthingschocolate]

Hi I have a crossbreed so KC registration wasn't on my radar. I would say same as above in asking for health testing etc. You can also ask in Facebook groups for specific breeds whether there are any recommended breeders. Follow your gut too, I walked away once when I realised a breeder had given a false name and also another when the breeder wouldn't let me meet mum (said she would be upset seeing me with the pups).

I also advise not telling children what you are planning for as long as possible as they will start pressuring you to hurry up when really it's something you need to take your time with.

yes will do, i definitely would walk away if something was off, fortunately my daughter is of an age where she understands we need to wait to fight the right pup for us, thanks for your advice

 

[hol20x]

My 7 year old daughter won't stop asking me for a puppy and I would love one too but I am in two minds about it. Firstly, it's only me and her at home so when I'm working I'd need to take the dog to my mums to be minded as I'm out for 10 hours on the days I work. Secondly, I'm worried that I'll regret it. When training is challenging I'm scared that I'll wish I'd never bothered. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[cryptix]

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

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

Sorry not really puppy related anymore but I know there’s such good advice on here. we’re at a staycation with our friends and our dog (14 month old cockapoo) he’s shown aggression before in the form of resource guarding, so we know what to avoid, chews that last too long etc. he’s never shown signs of aggression without a trigger but twice now he’s snapped at our friends 3 year old. Once I think it was because she was at his crate when he was in it but the other time it was unprovoked. Obviously this will take work but I really don’t know what a short term solution would be? We still have a few days to go. Any help would be so so appreciated

When hes in his crate the child needs to leave him alone. I know its hard with a 3yo but its imperative that the child is kept away from the crate.

How did the other incident happen? What was happening before the incident. Is he usually around children? How does he normally behave.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

The pre agility training classes I started recently have been the best training classes I've been to

 

[Tide'sout]

Ah thank you, that's interesting. Picked my girl up on Wednesday with food from the breeder who has been soaking it in warm water and said may not need to do it much longer. Felt little one isn't eating as much as she should and put it down to new environment. Accidentally dropped dry kibble on kitchen floor today and she crunched it up with gusto, tail wagging

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Looking for some advice,
We have a 2 year old big pup and now considering a new puppy.

am I mad? Or will it be the best idea ever?

Probably a good age although in the future it might mean a lot of vet bills at the same time if they are old together and need medications? Maybe waiting a bit longer would hopefully mean they'd be at different stages (hopefully they'll both just be healthy and not need any obviously)

 

[Former_Antelopee]

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.

They did try but it wasn't really helping. They ended up going to bed early and hoping in the morning he'll be better as usually after a sleep he is different. I also messaged my trainer about it so waiting to a reply

 

[Lady1980]

Hi! Hope everyone is doing well with their pups! Mine is now 10 months old, and doing soooo much better! The first few months were a steep learning curve for sure!

In the first few months of having him, I really liked writing down all of the stuff I was doing with him; his pees/poos, vaccines, weight etc... but cobbled it all together in note pads. I've since started looking for a journal or planner that would do this and can't quite find anything suitable. I've seen apps etc that do this but i was thinking of a physical diary, to actually write in along the lines of the weight-loss journals you can buy on etsy. So... I've started looking into maybe creating and selling my own. My question for you is is this something you have found or used previously? If not do you think you would have found it useful? Is physical better than online? Am I barking up the wrong tree ( sorry )

 

[Lady1980]

Hi all, I'm going to be bringing a new puppy home at the end of November . It's been a looong time since I have had a puppy (over 20 years) and things have changed a lot so I feel like I'm going to be brand new at it! I remember last time I kept wondering why I had destroyed my life by getting a puppy it worked out okay in the end though but miss my girl so much

So exciting! What are you getting?

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Sorry not really puppy related anymore but I know there’s such good advice on here. we’re at a staycation with our friends and our dog (14 month old cockapoo) he’s shown aggression before in the form of resource guarding, so we know what to avoid, chews that last too long etc. he’s never shown signs of aggression without a trigger but twice now he’s snapped at our friends 3 year old. Once I think it was because she was at his crate when he was in it but the other time it was unprovoked. Obviously this will take work but I really don’t know what a short term solution would be? We still have a few days to go. Any help would be so so appreciated

Could you get a playpen to take with you to keep him in when the kid is around? And make sure the kid doesn't go near it even if it's just to block off a certain area for the dog?

 

[Lady1980]

We got told at training to put treats on the floor to stop them jumping at us as they learn the treats come from the floor rather than anywhere else. Or what about throwing a ball or a toy away from you when you let him off so he gets distracted?

We tried the toy but he soon gets bored and attacks. I tried sprinkling treats today and again, as soon as they're gone he goes for me I don't think it's aggressive... He's a lab/golden retriever! But it's relentless and so painful. And embarrassing! I look like I'm out with a crazy dog!
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My 8 month old rottie does this, although the frequency has decreased recently. I had to start muzzling him on walks because I was black and blue from him
I've got him booked in with a private trainer starting soon, so hopefully I can get some tips to help combat it

Any tips you get pass them on! I'm black and blue too. The puppy teeth were painful but now he has adult teeth I'm worried he's going to break a bone!

 

[Former_Antelopee]

My 7 year old daughter won't stop asking me for a puppy and I would love one too but I am in two minds about it. Firstly, it's only me and her at home so when I'm working I'd need to take the dog to my mums to be minded as I'm out for 10 hours on the days I work. Secondly, I'm worried that I'll regret it. When training is challenging I'm scared that I'll wish I'd never bothered. Any advice would be appreciated.

What about a young rescue (if you can find one that'll let you adopt with a young child. Maybe you could first foster to see how it goes first?
Do you have any other animals? What about a kitten so much easier

 

[Former_Antelopee]

So I have a question for any Dachshund owners!
We have a 7 month old, and he chews/ eats every toy we give him - any toy suggestions we can leave him alone with? We know he's teething, so give him frozen carrots, kongs, mini frozen boness (toy ones!) but if its anything soft he just eats it!
Also barking - he is very protective of my partner and I, and when we are out all he wants to do it bark at anyone / any dog that walks past or even is across the street!
We are sadly having to get a muzzle for when we go up the forest now too, as we unfortunately had to spend a few hundred on the emergency vet at the weekend after he ate something yet again on his walk so the vet and so many others have advised this

How are you getting on?? My pup had 2 weeks of being an angel and now he has turned into a devil again I'm so worried I've done something wrong.

Also question for everyone didn't anyone else for enforced naps for their pip and when did they srop doing them?

 

[Rodneytrotter]

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?

 

[Lady1980]

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

 

[Former_Antelopee]

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

Yeah i have started to do this but need to be more strict with it I think

 

[Pesky Tarian]

Thank you for both your replies.

I think the issue was I saw two different vets (same practice) the first said we must do it now, the second performing the op said feasibly they could drop by 18 months (she could only feel one). I suppose they go on their experiences . He's never cocked a leg bless him, I'll be amazed if they do arrive!.

Yes I see what you mean price point wise, the normal castration is half the price. I think I will change however as other issues at play...I pay a monthly subscription for flea and worm tabs that they're meant to post out, they often forget so I have to ring to remind them and then go fetch them - which isn't the convenience I required .

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

I wish mine wasn't fussy. My cats are fussy as well. I don't want a dog that would eat anything but one that would nicely eat the food it's meant to .
Bet he won't like butternut box.
Went to a restaurant once where they served doggy roast dinners, he only ate the meant and left everything else, most dogs would've ate that in record time

I have two so ultimately they eat or the other one eats it.

I feed bella and duke raw and both wolf it down. Dogs seem to like butternut box. So fingers crossed