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Post by brandy327 on Aug 4, 2014 14:51:33 GMT
Things are going very well here with our new puppy! He's been here now for 2 full days and he's already learned to hit the door with his paw when he wants to go out.  I'm such a proud puppy Mama! He really is doing remarkably well for only being here 2 days and being only 10 weeks. Last night, dh and I went to bed at 11 and I got up with him at 2. First time he hasn't peed in the crate between that time frame! He went potty as soon as I set him down outside. I was back in bed within 3 mins of getting up! YAY! (Now if only I could get back to sleep as quickly!) When dh got up for work at 5:30, he again hadn't peed in the crate!! And did both of his businesses outside when dh took him out! He did have a [HASH] 2 accident in the house last night but that wasn't his fault. I had taken him out to pee...came inside and told the 3 people in the room to watch him so *I* could pee. When I walked back out from the bathroom, I asked where the pup was...and one of my dd's looked around and said "oh he's there in the corner pooping". UGH. I was NOT happy!! I've started stretching taking him out to like once an hour (instead of every 30mins) because I was finding that he wasn't doing anything except scouring for pieces of wood/mulch to chew on.  So far, so good. And yes, he chews on EVERYTHING...but he's very easily redirected to a toy.  I called the vet this morning and he goes in tomorrow morning for a once over. He's been doing a lot of itching in one specific area and I looked and saw nothing but I want the vet to check it out. Here are a couple of pics... He played so hard this morning, he crashed amongst his toys.  And last night after my nightly snuggle...look at those puppy teeth!!  |
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Post by lumo on Aug 4, 2014 14:52:51 GMT
Hee, that smile!  |
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 4, 2014 14:57:40 GMT
Ah, what a cutie!
The first command that I teach is Leave It. Just remove whatever the puppy is chewing on. At this stage, I wouldn't scold. I would just be firm and consistent. It covers a variety of situations form playing with other dogs, chewing up furniture, or leaving a pill on the floor that you drop.
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Aug 4, 2014 14:59:51 GMT
Thanks for the update. Love hearing how he's doing and seeing pics. He is adorable.
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Post by scrapngranny on Aug 4, 2014 15:02:22 GMT
Aww, he's so cute. Oh, and puppy breath, I love puppy breath. |
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Post by 1lear on Aug 4, 2014 15:02:49 GMT
He's so precious-I love the pictures you post.
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Post by Merge on Aug 4, 2014 15:03:11 GMT
He's soooo cute!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 4, 2014 15:05:07 GMT
Ah, what a cutie! The first command that I teach is Leave It. Just remove whatever the puppy is chewing on. At this stage, I wouldn't scold. I would just be firm and consistent. It covers a variety of situations form playing with other dogs, chewing up furniture, or leaving a pill on the floor that you drop. Yes, we've started training the basics...sit, down and leave it are always the first 3 we start on! Leave it is one of my favorites for the reasons you listed! |
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Post by BeckyTech on Aug 4, 2014 15:14:30 GMT
Just remember Leave It is for permanent items (glasses, shoes, beads, etc.) while Drop It is for temporary use (ball or toy). Sometimes I'm so anxious for her to drop what she has in her mouth that I use the wrong command.  Thankfully I'm having to use Leave It less and less these days. What I love about puppies is how they can be in mid-play and drop off to sleep so suddenly! It's so funny and cute!  |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Aug 4, 2014 15:15:46 GMT
What a sweet fellow! And thanks for including photos.  |
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 4, 2014 15:20:03 GMT
Sorry the photos aren't great! I'm using my cell for the day to day pics. DH mentioned that we need to take him out for some good photos soon. So we'll have some good pics soon! |
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Post by purplebee on Aug 4, 2014 15:20:52 GMT
Oh what a cutie! Love his color, and those little teeth! This is a great time of year for a new puppy- lots easier to take him out during the night when it's warm. Sounds like you are getting him off on the right foot, training-wise, and sounds like he is smart.
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 4, 2014 15:26:24 GMT
Oh what a cutie! Love his color, and those little teeth! This is a great time of year for a new puppy- lots easier to take him out during the night when it's warm. Sounds like you are getting him off on the right foot, training-wise, and sounds like he is smart. I agree! We'd been going back and forth about whether to get a new puppy and I told my dh that if we were going to do it, we needed to do it now because when school starts back up I'll be gone 2 days a week for 4-5 hours each time. And I wanted a good month of potty training under our belt before that happened. He seems to be extremely smart...and curious. I just love that little ball of fur! |
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Post by BeckyTech on Aug 4, 2014 16:18:06 GMT
I was so surprised when you said he was only 10 lbs. He looks so much bigger in the photos. Such a cutie, keep posting.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Aug 4, 2014 16:37:21 GMT
I was so surprised when you said he was only 10 lbs. He looks so much bigger in the photos. Such a cutie, keep posting. Oh that *IS* surprising! He looks larger. |
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Post by keknj on Aug 4, 2014 16:41:49 GMT
That is one cute puppy. I love the puppy days when you can snuggle! My girl was 10 weeks when we got her and about 10 pounds. Making me miss the puppy days! Enjoy your new guy.
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 4, 2014 17:01:06 GMT
He's getting so big already! I love his little cot bed! |
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 4, 2014 17:10:05 GMT
He's getting so big already! I love his little cot bed! That's not really HIS bed. LOL That's our 70 lb'ers bed. He just gets on it whenever he gets the chance. LOL |
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 4, 2014 17:12:38 GMT
I was so surprised when you said he was only 10 lbs. He looks so much bigger in the photos. Such a cutie, keep posting. Oh that *IS* surprising! He looks larger. That's exactly what I told the foster mom when I saw him for the first time!! He looks SO big in pictures but he's just a peanut...and is ALL legs and paws right now. He tries to sit but only lasts 30-60 seconds before his front legs start to quiver and he falls over. LOL I'll try to get a pic of him with something that you all will be able to compare to. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 17:14:03 GMT
Oh my gosh, he is so cute!!! I know he wasn't your first choice for a dog, but it looks like he was the right choice! |
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 4, 2014 18:00:04 GMT
Oh my gosh, he is so cute!!! I know he wasn't your first choice for a dog, but it looks like he was the right choice! It most definitely was! Canon has SO much personality and is so lovable! Everything worked out great!! |
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I'm such a proud puppy Mama! 
So far, so good. And yes, he chews on EVERYTHING...but he's very easily redirected to a toy. 
I called the vet this morning and he goes in tomorrow morning for a once over. He's been doing a lot of itching in one specific area and I looked and saw nothing but I want the vet to check it out. 
Thankfully I'm having to use Leave It less and less these days.
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