Sheltie Forum Pups Spring/Summer 2014

Callan has gotten so big! Love hearing about all the puppies, makes me wish mine were still little, but at the same time it makes me relieved they'er NOT!:lol:

Cara! Your baby is supposed to be home today! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
 
Thread posted! So far so good. Melli accepts him without much concern, Shay wants to play! He's sleeping (and dreaming) which is a good thing after such a traumatizing day. Yipped part of the way home then sacked out in the carrier and slept. Two pees outside so far, much rejoicing !
 
Day 2 -- UGH! We DON'T want to be crated. Sleeping on the couch yesterday was better and because Daddy stayed in and played a lot. However, night crating was just fine with a small bit of crying and then settling down. Pottying is going fine because I am vigilant. Shay wants to play and is disappointed. Melli is fine except if the pup runs up to her playing. No one should play! Height 9-1/2 inches, weight 6.4 pounds at 7-1/2 weeks.

Feeling a bit of postpartum depression -- sort of -- just want the bugger to grow up so life can be calm and settled. I may be the only person who really does not like puppies or kittens at all! I love dogs (and cats) but bleh, forget puppies. It's only a few months, right?

On the upside, when you several waiting people get your pups in the next couple weeks, we will be sleeping soundly!
 
There were a few times after I brought Callan home where I said to self "what was I thinking!" Usually when I needed to leave the house and pup would just play instead of pee/poo....and I can do without morning zoomies, thanks....at least until I've a cup of coffee

But man, two months as flown by, and I'm already starting to see Callan being more mature. Of course, as he matures, so does everything else, including his pee/poo schedule. He used to go it seemed constantly! Now he seems to have cut his poos to only 3 times per day. Spent a frustrating 30 minutes this weekend waiting for him to go and he wouldn't. I left sure that I would come home to a frantic pup or accident in crate. Nothing! Brought him outside. Nothing!

Yet, he can still surprise and sneak a poo inside on my green area rug. It ain't over!

I think Bacca Was pretty reliable by 5 or 6 months.
 
The worst thing EVER is having to wait for shots complete. I can do SOME things, but not most others. The house-bound-ness gets oppressive.
 
Mom2Melli said:
The worst thing EVER is having to wait for shots complete. I can do SOME things, but not most others. The house-bound-ness gets oppressive.
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I'm not sure how others feel, but I actually have a good deal of trust in the immunity provided to my puppy by his mom. Enzo has been out and about quite a bit--before his second as well as third round of shots.

I have been thoughtful about it (not stopping at rest areas or dog parks, as an example), but Enzo has been on vacation with us, met about a hundred dogs at trials etc, and been to two agility trials. He is in puppy class now at 14 weeks old and has not yet had his third round of shots.

Don't let the vaccinations prevent you from getting Cubby out. There are a lot of safe places to go. Take him to Home Depot and leave him in the cart, go to an outdoor restaurant or cafe and keep him in your lap. Go places where there are smart dog owners. Socialization at this age is critical, and I believe the benefits outweighed any risks.

I honestly can't think of any place I wanted to take him in the past two months and I haven't been able to.
 
I totally agree!

I would not hesitate to take your dog out and about. I wouldn't let dig or get into anything, but as long as you keep a watch out, should be fine.

Now is the time to socialize with people and other dogs.
 
I do have an outing planned each week, with the exception of this weekend when he just came and next weekend because it is going to be SO hot. I do already have guests coming here each weekend too.

However, it is not the same as leashed walking or camping or swimming at the lake or going to the beach or going to dog class. Even grandma's house is off limits right now because foxes go into her yard.

At this point, he will pee immediately when being put down so I think I can do piddle pad and "pee here". I live an hour from town so any outting is a major undertaking.

I don't have enough faith to risk it because parvo is SO bad here. Carrying through Hobby Lobby or Home Depot or into my car dealership while I hve an oil change, that stuff is all planned.

I definitely won't wait to take him out, but it's not quite as free as summer walks in the forest or visiting my friends in Monterey and the like.
 
Big changes in our house overnight . . .

I found my old soft crate I was using for upstairs night-night had a hole chewed in it. Sooooo, pup spent the night in the big wire crate dowstairs. Open loft bedroom, I took him out at 1 and he woke me up at 4 and we went out. Best part is Shay is not waking him up by his wanderings around at night (he watches everything).

I also decided on my collar/leash business. Shay is walked on a Ruffwear 2-strap harness because he is so fearful of noises. Melli has her purple martingale and walks like a dream. Puppers. He has a little harness for now while his neck is tiny, but as he outgrows it we will move into martingale. I ordered two sizes of my favorite martingale. I walked my big Aussies on these for years and they were fabulous. Chain, quick clip, interesting pattern/color combo, thinner (3/8 and then 5/8 inches), and not that slick nylon the other quick clip brand has. More of a cottony nylon blend. Lots of training though before we hit the ground on that! Regular collar will be a breakaway KeepSafe or even a breakaway cat collar I have as an intermediary step. Maybe someday I will find a rolled leather with a stretch inset. I already can do a velvet collar with a stretch inset that may come along when he is done growing.

AND. . . this morning Shay and Cubby played chase around the BBQ in the dog area. First playing. Melli supervised but didn't get mad at them for playing so that is a plus.

Ears still tipped with not a poke up yet, but we have miles to go before they keep.
 
I thought I had a thread of pictures for Callan, but I couldn't find it, so Ill just post it here.

I love his blue eyes and the blue/purple of the iris together. And yes, he did try to eat them....
 

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