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Former_Antelopee
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nicalibres
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She’s a cocker spaniel. It’s weird because she loves people any other time (postman, delivery drivers etc) and she used loved making pals with other dogs when out a walk lol
she’s 8 months and frankly I’m sick of looking for the symptoms 
I’m sorry to hear that
if it’s just pup related I’m sure it will just be a blip. What is your routine like with your pup walking feeding etc? It’s a cockapoo right?What breed is he? How often do you wash him?
CrackingOwlSanctuary
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We had artificial grass to train ours, just a square because this time of year following a puppy round on the garden churns it into a mudbath quickly! She picked it up really well but even with hosing it down we found it was grim pretty quickly. Also unexpected consequence when we took her to the garden centre and they had indoor astro turf which she decided to shit on 
so bear in mind they can just think all astro turf is a free for all toilet wise when you train them to use it!
Toilet training in general the alarm method is what we did, took it in turns getting up at 2am for a few weeks and taking her out for a wee until she was old enough to hold it til morning.
Insurance wise, we were with Tesco and had to claim on an emergency vet visit, they paid out quickly. Then went with Manypets who were ok but they auto renewed me last month at nearly double cost despite no claims, and I had to wait 40 minutes on hold to arrange a refund after cancelling as they didn't respond to emails. Trustpilot says this is common so be aware. Now with John Lewis, £20 a month for high cover level (we always pick high as we have a labrador and hip issues are terribly expensive if they happen). We also do the Vetsure plan through our vet £16 a month covers boosters, worming and flea treatment plus a free vet check up annually.
so bear in mind they can just think all astro turf is a free for all toilet wise when you train them to use it!Toilet training in general the alarm method is what we did, took it in turns getting up at 2am for a few weeks and taking her out for a wee until she was old enough to hold it til morning.
Insurance wise, we were with Tesco and had to claim on an emergency vet visit, they paid out quickly. Then went with Manypets who were ok but they auto renewed me last month at nearly double cost despite no claims, and I had to wait 40 minutes on hold to arrange a refund after cancelling as they didn't respond to emails. Trustpilot says this is common so be aware. Now with John Lewis, £20 a month for high cover level (we always pick high as we have a labrador and hip issues are terribly expensive if they happen). We also do the Vetsure plan through our vet £16 a month covers boosters, worming and flea treatment plus a free vet check up annually.
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nbt
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Our 16 month old springer has woken in the night the last two nights (last night he had a dodgy stomach so we were letting him out but tonight now seems to just be attention)
I feel conflicted about how to handle it because either way can lead to issues - leave him to bark it out a little vs. coming down straight away, minimal attention vs. comforting him, go back upstairs each time vs. just staying down with him and then sitting with him in a low lit room with no noise vs. having a bit of background noise (because otherwise he then barks at the silence!)
He has a good balance of mental stimulation and rest time during the day and has always had a good bedtime routine - no problem with his crate and usually settles down until we get up in the morning.
I realise it’s only night two but I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best going forward. Any advice please?
I feel conflicted about how to handle it because either way can lead to issues - leave him to bark it out a little vs. coming down straight away, minimal attention vs. comforting him, go back upstairs each time vs. just staying down with him and then sitting with him in a low lit room with no noise vs. having a bit of background noise (because otherwise he then barks at the silence!)
He has a good balance of mental stimulation and rest time during the day and has always had a good bedtime routine - no problem with his crate and usually settles down until we get up in the morning.
I realise it’s only night two but I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best going forward. Any advice please?
Former_Antelopee
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My advise is to get a good cover pet insurance
Purple star
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It probably is a lot to expect but it’s still hard going and coming on here and expressing that it’s hard makes people feel better that they are not alone in how they are feeling …
I would be..I just wish and hope he gets a nicer temperament…He’s great with people but growls at my daughter a lot
Former_Antelopee
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The rescue shes looking at makes them fill out forms for each dogs. I’m sure not all do though.
N0sey.P4rker
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I have picked some of that up today. To be honest, we’ve not had many toilets anyway, but she’s drinking plenty and eating.
Yea, we just got her from the breeder - a close family friend. They just had pads down in the living room unfortunately the breeder doesn’t have much of a garden to be letting them out.
We got a wee in the garden earlier and I made sure to make lots of fuss over her and gave her a treat (some of her kibble) so hopefully we’re on the road. I don’t go back to work until the 8th of January so I’ve got plenty time to get her out and practicing!
Bobbleowl90
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When can/did you leave your pups overnight and not in a crate? Ours is 5 months old now and we can leave him 5 hours during the day in his crate and he doesn’t have any accidents and no accidents on a night either but I’d like to start trying to leave him out of his crate. Just scared in case he destroys the house in the process so wondering when is the best time or how do I know he’s ready to be left?
Purple star
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They do..Ours growls at us a lot at the minute..I hope he grows out of it …
I’ve had a look on Amazon and their website and I can’t seem to find which ones are the strongest. Can you remember which ones you bought?
Bobbleowl90
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Our puppy is crate trained and happily goes into his crate at night and sleeps all night til about 7am but wakes up howling and crying. It’s absolutely ear wrenching. He does the same howl and cry when we leave him and also the same when we take him for a walk and if for example myself or my partner goes to the loo whilst out or takes our toddler on the swings (dogs not allowed in play area) he will cry and howl and howl and howl. It’s awful and quite embarrassing 
how do we overcome this? The sound is depressing especially first thing in the morning, it makes me not want to come downstairs. Thank you
how do we overcome this? The sound is depressing especially first thing in the morning, it makes me not want to come downstairs. Thank you