Does anyone fancy a puppy survival thread part 3

[BiteyShark]

Continuation of the support thread.... anyone is welcome whether they have new or older puppies, just want a chat or are battling with ongoing puppy problems.

I thought I would start this thread off as I am hoping it might be the last one I need support from as BiteyPup is now 9.5 months old and we have survived the early puppy months and his teenage antics seem to be subsiding. Still working on our relationship and recall but it's getting better and can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel (fingers crossed)

Awwww Bitey that's so sweet! We're the same with the neutering - it needs to fit in with one of us being off. Don't want to do it to early but also don't want to leave it too late. He's getting a lot more confident now so I'm hoping the fear phase is on it's way out. He's just happy go lucky again.

I love how snuggly our pup is - he just loves sitting with you/on you.

Welcome AntiBoop and congrats on getting your new pup soon! My advice would be lots of chew toys etc but don't give them all to pup with unlimited access - having a couple that only come out sometimes works well for swapping unwanted chewed items e.g. Hands or furniture! We overcame the biting phase quickly by consistently shoving something else in his mouth instead.

Skeleton I'm jealous as BiteyDog isn't one for cuddles. He follows me about and likes to be close but isn't one for sitting on me or for cuddles (although he will enjoy belly rubs all day). Glad to hear the fear period seems to be passing.

Thanks - saw him today and now we are all very excited!!

Will buy lots of chews!!

How exciting! We've only had our boy four weeks today and seeing him was magic!

Indy loves a cuddle but occasionally will sneak in a nip when he thinks you're not paying attention.

Our other dog is like that Bitey, will sit by your feet or nearby but not with you. Wonder if it's a smaller dog thing? Pup literally leans into you for cuddles. Can get a bit much sometimes though when he's walking all over you!

Lexa just went for me...

She had ripped open a bin bag and had gotten out the tray some roast beef came on (raw)

She had that towel thing underneath the meat in her mouth and as I went to take it off her, she actually went for me. Her teeth grazed my finger.

Little bit shocked.

I know it was a very high value object and she really wanted it, but she's never done anything like that before

Sounds like a give that back! Did she go for you or try and snatch it back?

No it was a proper "it's mine back off" snap.

Hello all,
I was on an earlier puppy thread, dog is now a year old and for some idiotic reason we chose to get him a little friend that arrived yesterday. 8 week old jack Russell (dog 1 is also a jack Russell).Let the madness commence-again!!

Surely if she meant to grab you she would have actually done it? A warning.
Always best to swap something they have with something they want even more. Tough when it's something so high value though!

Soubriquet I can totally understand the shock but don't panic just yet as it sounds like a get off its mine snap. I would google training for managing resource/food guarding as I suspect you could nip this in the bud before it becomes a thing.

nigelsbigface the first puppy didn't put you off then

Hi all, sounds likes pups all doing great :)
We have just had Bear neutered last week and he is recovering well a bit itchy from the plaster dressing that came off today so we have some cream for him. He absolutely hated the cone of shame so have to admit he has been wearing my youngest daughters old pants with a hole cut out for tail. Has worked for him as they cover the wound but I know not the best choice for everyone!!! He does look a sight thou bless him

Dottymum2 I am contemplating paying for the medical shirt when BiteyDog gets neutered in a few weeks rather than the cone. The downside is having to undo it to let him pee and poo . Glad to hear bear is recovering well.

That's it, the vet said they often wee on them and then there's wee against the wound at least I can keep changing out the pants!!!

Pup came in with one of the pond fish in her mouth judging by the smell it may not have actually been her catch but she is claiming it >>smugdog

Yes I was wondering about paying for one when he comes out then perhaps getting a cheaper one from Amazon so I can put that on him so I can keep washing and drying the other one if he pees or poos in it.

Thewolfsjustapuppy [boak] maybe some foxpoo shampoo might be strong enough to get rid of the smell

My last Terrier once rolled in a sheep that was so rotten it was runny, this is nearly as bad just without the rotten peices of meat hanging out of the coat remind me why I love my pup?!

Good idea Bitey :)

Bear is still humping his teddy like nothing's happened so not sure if that settles later or he has just formed a habit now!

Oh no that fish sounds rank

Dottymum2 I am sure I have read that testosterone halfs in levels every 2 weeks post neutering.

I've been read the threads for a few weeks and haven't had the time to post yet.

This is our puppy, Jen, she's 12 weeks old black lab. She's a it bigger now though as the photo of her on her own is from when she was only 8 weeks, my friend bought her brother and they have great fun together and tire each other out. They were all big puppies but my friends yellow puppy is going to be a beast :)

We've had her four weeks now and she amazes me with how smart and cute she can be, but by gosh can she be annoying at times too.

NOt only does pup still ronk of rotten fish (and bitch on heat) DH for reasons known only to himself decided that the best way to get rid of rotten fish is to incinerate it, so he stuck it in the garden incinerator and burnt it. Now every dog on the neighbourhood wants to break into our garden and every human within a mile radious is wondering where that smell of burnt rotten fish is coming from .
I'm going to be the subject of an AIBU aren't I? Please keep an eye out for me I can't bare to look . I will of course be LTB.