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New puppy thread part 2

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belindarose · 06/09/2011 13:03

Previous thread too big for more messages! Amazing we have any time at all to post.
Wyrdmother, hopefully his tummy will be sorted soon then. Pop finally firming up here (sorry!) so I'm almost confident we can buy a huge bag of food. We still haven't offered much in the way of treats, just his normal kibble. Will need something more exciting for recall off the lead!

First puppy class last night went well. Got a babysitter so DH and I could both go. Makes it expensive but I really want him to feel involved as he's quite good at letting me do everything (and I'm quite good at taking over!). We all enjoyed it and pup showed off his 'sit' and 'wait' beautifully. His lead walking, however...! Oh well, lots to work on anyway. The other two puppies were much older, I think they'd mixed a couple of classes as people were away. We can't go next week but there are some younger puppies starting then. He fell asleep in the car on the way home and slept all night! Had to force him out to the loo.

Not sure how to get out for lead practice this week. DH working lates then away for the weekend. I can't walk with pushchair or free toddler. She'll have to go on my back in a sling I suppose, but can't in this foul weather! Or I'll have to force myself to get up in the mornings before DD wakes up. Just couldn't this morning!

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Elibean · 17/10/2011 17:11

Yep, wear shoes Smile

I'm glad you're feeling better about Jasper's origins now, would be awful if that stopped you enjoying him - bad enough as it was Sad

Puppy training...oh lord, that reminds me. He's totally easy to train, and very well socialized, but its a condition of the Rescue's. Trouble is, local puppy class says Mouse is too big Hmm so they've just offered one-to-one. Would that count?!?

ditavonteesed · 17/10/2011 18:07

eli thats crap, try and find a kennel club good citizen scheme course, you could start at bronze if not puppy class. one to one is great but would work out expensive and if you arent having any problems I would look for a class, much more fun.

chickens you reminded me how much cherry used to attack our feet and legs everytime we moved, she grew out of it, couldnt tell you when though. Eric has never really done anything like that, think having another young dog gives him enough stimulation.

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