2GoodDogs
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What a cute Zulu!
Sheltie Forum Pups Spring/Summer 2014
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2GoodDogs
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Pupdate, day 3
last night was lots better, he did not scream when it was time to go in the pen.
Still though, we are only getting 4-5 hours of sleep at a time. I'm exhausted! We've been very busy meeting new people, learning how to play with each other, and exploring every nook and cranny of the downstairs of my small house.
Last night he met a friends Border Terrier, a dog friendly female who was a good match for him. Once she thoroughly inspected him and approved, they played a minute then started mugging me for treats...
He has met about 2 dozen people, gone to three non-dog environments, been introduced the Fitpaws peanut and wobble board, learned to sit for being allowed out of the pen.
He's a bright, curious, bold little guy. Very much a watcher ... when he's not warped speed. His Uncle Justus has begun including him in chase games, last night they did some tugging too!
I am going to keep him. The contract becomes effective today and he has his forever home. Now to find the "off" switch and I know a good nights sleep will come. The weekend ahead should offer some relief!
last night was lots better, he did not scream when it was time to go in the pen.
Still though, we are only getting 4-5 hours of sleep at a time. I'm exhausted! We've been very busy meeting new people, learning how to play with each other, and exploring every nook and cranny of the downstairs of my small house.
Last night he met a friends Border Terrier, a dog friendly female who was a good match for him. Once she thoroughly inspected him and approved, they played a minute then started mugging me for treats...
He has met about 2 dozen people, gone to three non-dog environments, been introduced the Fitpaws peanut and wobble board, learned to sit for being allowed out of the pen.
He's a bright, curious, bold little guy. Very much a watcher ... when he's not warped speed. His Uncle Justus has begun including him in chase games, last night they did some tugging too!
I am going to keep him. The contract becomes effective today and he has his forever home. Now to find the "off" switch and I know a good nights sleep will come. The weekend ahead should offer some relief!
Gosh and I was happy with sit, down, stand, paws up, paw (shake), touch, lick, pee, poo, leave it, and the big one -- stay on the couch which is morphing now into stay (wherever I put you).
We do, though, have stairs and balancing on the arms and pillows of the couch.
This weekend I am going to delve into my basic scent exercises. He's going to go into scent training as soon as we get 1-2 obedience out of the way.
We haven't met as many people as I would have liked because he's hard for me to carry around through places with my bad knee. But we have been a few places and met people without fear.
We do, though, have stairs and balancing on the arms and pillows of the couch.
This weekend I am going to delve into my basic scent exercises. He's going to go into scent training as soon as we get 1-2 obedience out of the way.
We haven't met as many people as I would have liked because he's hard for me to carry around through places with my bad knee. But we have been a few places and met people without fear.
2GoodDogs
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I know you are doing a fantastic job with Cubby, I am so excited for you that you will soon feel safe to get him out and about!
I try to introduce him to everything his life is going to be about in little bitty bites, and mostly at this age to build the blocks of relationship.
I love puppies, they are crazy fun!
I try to introduce him to everything his life is going to be about in little bitty bites, and mostly at this age to build the blocks of relationship.
I love puppies, they are crazy fun!
I hate puppies. They are a thing to be endured. A thing to be started out right, but a thing to be endured. Once they hit 6 months -- they are OK by me.
I wish parvo weren't crazy bad in CA. I just spoke with my friend who is a husky breeder (Karamad). She told me that she simply won't have puppies at this time of year because she can't socialize them well enough. She used to be a vet tech too, and she said that was a nightmare. She had a strip-station in the garage where all clothes were removed and put in the washer while she dipped feet in disinfectant and then dashed for the shower. This is the kind of person who takes things kind of easygoing so if she says parvo is bad, it is BAD.
I wish parvo weren't crazy bad in CA. I just spoke with my friend who is a husky breeder (Karamad). She told me that she simply won't have puppies at this time of year because she can't socialize them well enough. She used to be a vet tech too, and she said that was a nightmare. She had a strip-station in the garage where all clothes were removed and put in the washer while she dipped feet in disinfectant and then dashed for the shower. This is the kind of person who takes things kind of easygoing so if she says parvo is bad, it is BAD.
Jess041
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I feel the same way.. still recovering from raising Missy as a puppy.
Judyg
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I have not taken Lacey out very much and I worry that she is not getting enough exposure to people and places, but at the same time I worry about exposing her to any possible contamination.
I am taking her to Staples this afternoon when I need to make a return. I have a carrier that she goes in that has mesh sides so she can see out. I have taken her out a bit, but won't let strangers touch her.
Then we are also going to hit the yarn store so I can show her off to my friends there and they can see why I have not been around much these days.
I am taking her to Staples this afternoon when I need to make a return. I have a carrier that she goes in that has mesh sides so she can see out. I have taken her out a bit, but won't let strangers touch her.
Then we are also going to hit the yarn store so I can show her off to my friends there and they can see why I have not been around much these days.
BarbV
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I have been most remiss here and not on the forum at all, so have not posted updates on Callan or posted congrats on successes with all our other 2014 pups!
Just a little update on Callan. As you may recall he is a sable merle and his colours keeps changing. Right now the only hint of the merle is grey tips on his ears (which gives him an old man kind of look, btw), the blue eyes and a grey spot on his tail. The rest is sable and kinda a blondy/reddy colour
At 6 months now, he is an awesome dog. 100% housetrained, but not chew-trained! I no longer have to crate him at night, but I still keep his crate in his xpen and he sleeps there at night and when I'm away. Housetraining him was remarkably easy. Consistency was the key.
That being said, I was never able to get my dogs to pee on a leash and I'm having the same problem with Callan. Its not a huge problem, but if we every travel away for longer than 4 hours, then maybe he'll figure it out!
He has an awesome personality. Full of spunk, not shy, doesn't go warp over hair dryers and thunderstorms. Though he is starting to learn from big brother Indy about chasing squirrels and dogs that patrol our fence.
We are working on that.,
He's a bit chubby I think for his age. Weighs in at 16.6 pounds and I think about 12.5 to 13 inches....but really hard to measure with a proper wicket and a squirmy puppy. Though my the size chart he seems ok, but I'm definitely monitoring his weight.
Still on 3 meals per day, but lunch is less than 1/4 cut, 1 tsp of weight, and a couple of carrots. Every day I reduce this but I'm not increasing his overall daily intact which I plan to level off at 1 cup per day of TOTW puppy Simply because he feels chubby.
What else to say....I guess photos are required....I've just been so busy and haven't had time to sort through them.
Love this thread, btw!
Just a little update on Callan. As you may recall he is a sable merle and his colours keeps changing. Right now the only hint of the merle is grey tips on his ears (which gives him an old man kind of look, btw), the blue eyes and a grey spot on his tail. The rest is sable and kinda a blondy/reddy colour
At 6 months now, he is an awesome dog. 100% housetrained, but not chew-trained! I no longer have to crate him at night, but I still keep his crate in his xpen and he sleeps there at night and when I'm away. Housetraining him was remarkably easy. Consistency was the key.
That being said, I was never able to get my dogs to pee on a leash and I'm having the same problem with Callan. Its not a huge problem, but if we every travel away for longer than 4 hours, then maybe he'll figure it out!
He has an awesome personality. Full of spunk, not shy, doesn't go warp over hair dryers and thunderstorms. Though he is starting to learn from big brother Indy about chasing squirrels and dogs that patrol our fence.
We are working on that.,
He's a bit chubby I think for his age. Weighs in at 16.6 pounds and I think about 12.5 to 13 inches....but really hard to measure with a proper wicket and a squirmy puppy. Though my the size chart he seems ok, but I'm definitely monitoring his weight.
Still on 3 meals per day, but lunch is less than 1/4 cut, 1 tsp of weight, and a couple of carrots. Every day I reduce this but I'm not increasing his overall daily intact which I plan to level off at 1 cup per day of TOTW puppy Simply because he feels chubby.
What else to say....I guess photos are required....I've just been so busy and haven't had time to sort through them.
Love this thread, btw!