Rupert!!xxxx

Hanne said:
When we pop him out to his room, he pines for hours

Why not take the crate with you in your bedroom?? A Sheltie do not like to be alone :no:

This lovely article I read often in the beginning when I have gotten Minnie - because this breed mind is so sensitive
http://sheltieforums.com/showthread.php?t=22964
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Its just something we agreed at the start, that our room would be our room. Lots of people go out to work during the day and leave their dogs alone and it is ok. I am sure those puppies/dogs would still feel a little lonely? I bring him to work with me and he is next door to us at night so we can still hear, monitor and react if needs be. I am sure he is just missing his mum, litter mates and us. Once training improves he will be given more run of the house. That is such a great article - thanks for sharing it!
 
MaraAraLara said:
Its just something we agreed at the start, that our room would be our room. Lots of people go out to work during the day and leave their dogs alone and it is ok. I am sure those puppies/dogs would still feel a little lonely? I bring him to work with me and he is next door to us at night so we can still hear, monitor and react if needs be. I am sure he is just missing his mum, litter mates and us. Once training improves he will be given more run of the house. That is such a great article - thanks for sharing it!
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Maybe try putting a shirt you've worn (so it smells like you) in the crate with him when he goes to bed to see if that comforts him. That's worked for me in the past.
 
Great success last night! :yes: I trawled through a few older posts for some tips yesterday (thank you sheltie nation forum search!) Moved his crate to the sitting room. Partially covered it. Put food in - tried him for twenty minutes while I was there. It went fine. Had to go out for a while later on. Left light and tv on and popped ticking clock near him. Took food out and popped pee pad in. Placed him in crate - he was fine and relaxed when we got back. Rest of the evening he kept popping in and out of there. Popped him to bed at 23:30. He woke me up with yips at 5:30 for the bathroom. He verbally lets me know he has to pee/poop now (mistakes happen when we are in bigger spaces, but I catch him and pop him on the pad). Took him out but I made some mistakes, ie petting etc so he was too excited to go and went on his pad at some point between then and when my alarm goes at 06:30. Still, last night was much better, he was much happier and I recognised my mistake. Its a learning curve really and I think I have more to learn than him! :lol: He is eating well and going good with his tricks. Loves to play. It really is great to have this forum to get advise from. Its amazing what a few small changes can make! Thanks all!
 
Lanie said:
Maybe try putting a shirt you've worn (so it smells like you) in the crate with him when he goes to bed to see if that comforts him. That's worked for me in the past.
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His bedding at home and work are our old shirts. We also have some of his mothers bedding. He seems to prefer these over the shop bought bed! :lol:
 
He is just one of the cutest puppies I've seen this year! (Sorry, he can't be the cutest- that is my Cooper. Yes, I'm TOTALLY biased.) Seriously though, Rupert is adorable! Can't wait to read more of the little tyke's life.
 
MissyGallant said:
He is just one of the cutest puppies I've seen this year! (Sorry, he can't be the cutest- that is my Cooper. Yes, I'm TOTALLY biased.) Seriously though, Rupert is adorable! Can't wait to read more of the little tyke's life.
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I think everyone is biased to their puppy. He is so cute. I still find it surreal he is here though!
 
He is a beauty! Rupert is a very fitting name. The black down his back and tail is so similar to Simba at that age. I will root out s puppy picture of Simba and send it to you. I hope now that the storm has settled the toilet training is going well. I am still having a lot of trouble toilet training Shoka and he is nearly 4 months old! I can't wait to see more photos of him as he grows :biggrin2:
 
Simba13 said:
He is a beauty! Rupert is a very fitting name. The black down his back and tail is so similar to Simba at that age. I will root out s puppy picture of Simba and send it to you. I hope now that the storm has settled the toilet training is going well. I am still having a lot of trouble toilet training Shoka and he is nearly 4 months old! I can't wait to see more photos of him as he grows :biggrin2:
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Toilet training is going well, but we are having a few accidents and because of those stormy days start with the puppy pads, he goes for these and is not sure what he has to do when outside. He is getting his final shot today so I am hoping that as we start walking and popping out at lunch etc it will just happen a bit more naturally for him. He is great at waking me up at night now to let me know he needs to go. When I get his papers back we do have to see if we have cousins, its quite likely! Hopefully Shoka will get the hang of it soon enough! It isn't easy! Constantly watching, look away for 5 seconds and of they go! Most of my other pics, he is asleep! Its the only time he is still long enough to get one taken really!
 
I don't know if you're still having trouble with him crying when he's away from you, but one thing that has worked for puppies of various breeds in the past is to leave either a radio or tv on very quietly -- just until they get used to going in the crate. The sound seems to soothe them. We also put a stuffed animal in with Callie from the time we first got her, and she seemed happier if she had something to snuggle with.

Rupert is a doll! I know I'm biased, but I don't think there's anything much cuter than a Sheltie puppy.
 
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