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This was a thread in January where I got so much advice. Thanks everyone so much. So we finally have a puppy. We got a toy poodle (and a small part king charles) he is just what we were looking for. He has been with us about 4 weeks now. In that time I have taught him to sit and give me his paw. He is getting very good at stay too. Toilet training going ok but could be better. More my fault during the day as if I have been busy and missed the time to bring him.out he will pee. So can't really blame him for that.
Some issues though. Separation anxiety. I took him with me on the school run. Quickly discovered he hated the car. Cried and vomited everytime and was shaking all over. So I left him at home. Big mistake. He is now my shadow and couldn't have us out of sit at all, even for a second. So I have been reading up and allowing him to follow me whenever he wants. I have noticed this last week he will run after me but will sometime just check I'm there and then go back to another room. Taking this as progress. Is there anything else I should be doing here?
Sleepless nights seem to be over. Sleep 11pm to 6.30/7.30 in crate in our bedroom (downstairs alone stressed him out big time) possibly contributed to the separation anxiety.
The big area I need help with is the morning time. I'm up with him 1st. When the kids get up he goes mad. Barking, jumping up and biting at them. (Puppy biting, not aggressive) the kids are on the sofa afraid to move as he will be all over them. He just seems so excited to see them that he can't control himself. No redirection with toys helps. And can't put him in another room r in the puppy pen as he becomes very distressed. What can I do? For the 1st 40min of every morning when this happens, I seriously sit thinking I made a mistake.
I need him to not go.mad in the mornings and I have no.idea how to do it. I think he is quite a smart wee pup though. He learnt sit and paw in around 5 min 3 weeks ago. Walks lovely on lead too.
And help or advice (again!) Greatly appreciated.
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After my last thread, I have actually got a puppy. Help!
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MrsRyanGosling15 · 29/04/2019 11:39
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