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A trick to getting pictures is to put a little dot of cheese whiz or peanut butter down. The puppy will lick at it, and then look up for more and "SNAP!" take the picture.
Oooh, I got to remember that one! LOL
milladrome
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A trick to getting pictures is to put a little dot of cheese whiz or peanut butter down. The puppy will lick at it, and then look up for more and "SNAP!" take the picture.
That's a fantastic idea! I'll definitely have to try that one out.
Thank you for all the lovely welcomes, I'm sure I'll like it here. Just have to get myself acquainted with how everything works now
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I am a new mom to Trevor who is 11 weeks old. Im feeling a bit overwhelmed about everything Im feeding him 1/2 food 3 times a day and just started treats. Hes very good with the paper cant take him out too cold in Ny and snow. I wake him up at 12 midnite and he pees on the paper and goes back in the crate till about 530. I am a stay at home mom so i can give him lots of time and attention maybe too much. Any tips how can I stop feeling so stressed about everything I know he was going to nip and want to play alot but i did not remember it being so demanding I had to put my beloved CJ down in April. I thought I was ready and I am enjoying him but I cant leave him without feeling guilty.
I am a new mom to Trevor who is 11 weeks old. Im feeling a bit overwhelmed about everything Im feeding him 1/2 food 3 times a day and just started treats. Hes very good with the paper cant take him out too cold in Ny and snow. I wake him up at 12 midnite and he pees on the paper and goes back in the crate till about 530. I am a stay at home mom so i can give him lots of time and attention maybe too much. Any tips how can I stop feeling so stressed about everything I know he was going to nip and want to play alot but i did not remember it being so demanding I had to put my beloved CJ down in April. I thought I was ready and I am enjoying him but I cant leave him without feeling guilty.
Chris
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Remember, puppies need lots of rest. I always recommend the book The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete. They recommend a schedule with food, play, and lots of rest.
milladrome
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I've had the same problem with toilet training. Carly was far too small and the vets told us not to let her out until she was 10 weeks. When we took her out at 10 weeks she instantly shook with cold so we kept her in a bit longer. She's fine outside now but she refuses to go to the toilet outside. She's paper trained but so far she's only peed outside once. It just takes time and perseverance. To be honest you'll find that if you start to stress, Trevor is going to nip and be naughty even more. They pick up on our stress and it can make them behave badly. Try and get into a routine with him and it should be fine. I know what you mean about feeling guilty for leaving - they give you a look that says "how could you possibly leave me, even for five minutes?!"
Don't worry about it too much. Remember this is only a few months of their life.. it seems like ages now but in a couple of years we're going to look back on this thinking "aw, remember when they were cute little puppies?"
Don't worry about it too much. Remember this is only a few months of their life.. it seems like ages now but in a couple of years we're going to look back on this thinking "aw, remember when they were cute little puppies?"
SuzieQ1960
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Try and get into a routine with him and it should be fine. I know what you mean about feeling guilty for leaving - they give you a look that says "how could you possibly leave me, even for five minutes?!"
Don't worry about it too much. Remember this is only a few months of their life.. it seems like ages now but in a couple of years we're going to look back on this thinking "aw, remember when they were cute little puppies?"
I know what you mean about "the look" my Aonghus gives me a guilt trip if I even go out of the room without him! He's almost 13 weeks old now and getting to be so 'grown up', part of me wants him to grow up into a handsome boy and the rest of me wants him to stay my fuzzy little baby for just a little longer!
Oh by the way, welcome to the group. I'm new here, but I love it.
BarbV
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Routine and schedule is really important to both you and the pups.
That means in everything - feeding, toilet, rest time, play time, grooming. The pups really adapt well to routine.
Both my dogs know that if I get up in the middle of the night to use the washroom, they don't even bother to look up. But if the clock radio goes off and I get up to use the washroom, their eyes follow me like magnets because they know that next they go downstairs to go out.
If you are not crate-training, I highly recommend that you look into it. It's really stress-free all around. Pups need alot of sleep when they are young, but won't sleep if you are moving around....they feel compelled to follow you wherever you go. If you get into a routine of toilet, feed, play, toilet, crate for sleep, then both you and pup will get a break. With a crate, when you go out, they have a safe, warm place to tuck into till you get back.
And as soon as you can get pup outside to pee, the better. The temperature at around 32 degrees should be no problem to start. Only difficulty is you'll need to go outside too while you get him used to the idea! (no fun in your housecoat!)
I would also cut food to twice per day. Three times is just that much more toileting to have to deal with. Eventually, you want to be able to leave them alone for extended periods when necessary. (though I still spoil my 11 months old by coming home for lunch!).
Good luck!
That means in everything - feeding, toilet, rest time, play time, grooming. The pups really adapt well to routine.
Both my dogs know that if I get up in the middle of the night to use the washroom, they don't even bother to look up. But if the clock radio goes off and I get up to use the washroom, their eyes follow me like magnets because they know that next they go downstairs to go out.
If you are not crate-training, I highly recommend that you look into it. It's really stress-free all around. Pups need alot of sleep when they are young, but won't sleep if you are moving around....they feel compelled to follow you wherever you go. If you get into a routine of toilet, feed, play, toilet, crate for sleep, then both you and pup will get a break. With a crate, when you go out, they have a safe, warm place to tuck into till you get back.
And as soon as you can get pup outside to pee, the better. The temperature at around 32 degrees should be no problem to start. Only difficulty is you'll need to go outside too while you get him used to the idea! (no fun in your housecoat!)
I would also cut food to twice per day. Three times is just that much more toileting to have to deal with. Eventually, you want to be able to leave them alone for extended periods when necessary. (though I still spoil my 11 months old by coming home for lunch!).
Good luck!