Puppy Survival 2020 - let's talk about something other than Covid-19

[MortyFide]

I know a non-coronavirus thread will quickly disappear down the active list, but these Puppy Survival discussions have been popular in the past - God knows I could do with one now, not just because all talk tends to be limited to CV at the moment while we're all stuck indoors, but because I have so many puppy questions which aren't necessarily answered just by googling.

Any takers - has anyone else just got a new puppy and wondered what on earth they've done? Why does he pee every 3 minutes? What do you DO with a puppy all day? Am I doing everything wrong? Etc.

Here's mine, he's an 11 week old border terrier. I'll come back with more posts and questions to bump the thread at peak times, see if we can't get it going. If not, oh well - I tried! Thanks to Biteyshark for the suggestion.

[WhySeaEmm]

Just bought a 'flirt pole' thanks to you, @MissMarplesParcel I've spent an absolute fortune on this spoilt dog


We're getting our miniature poodle on May 30th! Less than two weeks to go then I can join in with this thread.

[IamEarthymama]

So many gorgeous pups!

Fitz is great at toileting outside but he walks back in and wees with excitement and can't be arsed-ness! He will use the puppy pad in the night

He's lovely and like everyone we are working on mouthing and biting.
We yip if he bites us a little harder than he should and that helps

He is hilarious if he catches us sitting on the floor and burrows into our clothes or our crossed legs, we can see we will be on the riverbank while he hunts for rats 🐀

What are people doing about the spot weeing?

[ShadowsInTheDarkness]

Hi all, I've been reading the puppy threads for weeks in preparation for bringing our sprockerdile home. This is Chester and today is day 3 of him being home.

He is sleeping well, and eats well but he definitely has a foot fetish! Shoes, slippers and feet are all very exciting. He's really really bitey but I was braced for that, him being a sprocker. The DC are fairly wary of him still on account of his tooths but we are working on that.

Most toileting is happening outside, just a few puddles if I'm not quick enough to let him out after a drink. He's not giving us any cues yet, it's a case of spot the signs and whisk him outside but he's only 8 weeks so I'm guessing that'll come in time.

I did a bit of hand feeding yesterday which went well. Tried it again later and went not so well but he was having a mad bitey five mins so I think that was just badly timed. Will keep working on that.

Any tips for the jumpy snappy biting? And can he have carrot etc at 8 weeks?

[MissMarplesParcel]

POPETPOP Dog Extendable Teaser Wand Outside Interactive Fun Toys with 2 Rope Chew Play Toys for Training Exercise (Size L) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PHFF6LL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w1zWEbHYRF0AB?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Here’s what we got if anyone is interested! We won’t go outside without it now. Very handy if you’re going to bins or hang out washing and he’s usually running alongside us biting our feet. Plus it’s useful to tire him out - he loves trying to catch it!

[MissMarplesParcel]

Hi all, our pup is also very bitey!! I’m getting better at distracting him from my feet which he is obsessed with!!! We got a flirt pole on amazon which we carry around with us outside and use - it’s great!

We’ve managed to get him to sleep downstairs in the hall after spending his first few weeks in his crate in our room. He will sleep there 11-4 then wants a toilet break and then will go back there till 6 then we usually let him up to our bed so we can sleep on till 8ish. Hopefully he will start sleeping through soon. He’s 14 weeks now.

He can sit well and do touch. We’re working on ‘leave it’ and need to work on his recall too.

He only poos 3-4 times a day. We have him on very good quality nuts - Canagans - mixed with some fancy semi-cooked food ( I think similar to butter box). His poos are very good consistency too. We haven’t had any accidents inside in a while - he has never pooed inside but he did pee. We’ve figured out it’s cause his cues are so subtle! He will look at you and then walk out of the room. Apparently that means let me out! We’ve started leaping up now whenever he does it!

How’s everyone getting on with socialising the pups? We’ve been harassing other dog owners on walks. Letting our pup run over to them etc.

[weebarra]

Hi all! This is Archie, he is a 9 week old black lab. We've had him two days. He's getting on well with peeing and pooing outside. He's quite bitey but I know lab pups are renowned for that!

[Runbikeswim]

Hi all. Me too!

Meet Barley the miniature poodle.

I have been feeling slightly overwhelmed the last day or two after having had him for 10 days ( he is 9 weeks) for all of the reasons others have mentioned above - so I'm so pleased it is not just me 🙂

[MrsBungle]

I’ve been watching this thread for a while and now I can finally join

Our puppy Skye arrived at the weekend. She’s nearly 9 weeks now and is settling quite well. She seems happy. She sits on command now really well. I am sleeping downstairs with her (she’s in her crate) and she whines for a wee around 4/5 so I take her outside. She then will sleep stain till around 6ish. So not too bad.

She’s a mini labradoodle.

[DrKnickerbocker9]

Seriously how many times a day do these puppies poo?! I’m wondering if it’s her food maybe... she’s on the wainwright’s puppy food from pets at home. Anyone got any food suggestions to stop her pooing every 2/3 hours

[IamEarthymama]

Hi I am so excited to be able to join this thread.
My wife has allergic reactions to lots if dogs so we have looking for a suitable dog for ages,
She loves Bedlington terriers so we were thrilled to find a cross with a poodle.

Here is FitzChivalry Farseer, known as Fitz!

[Ifeel1000yearsold]

Pretty good start

[LBee2020]

Awww congrats! How's her first day been?

[Ifeel1000yearsold]

Our little puppy arrived today. ❤️ She’s an 8 week old Jack Russell.

[LBee2020]

Mine is the same. I'm really trying to get him used to having some minutes to himself but he seems completely unable to occupy himself or go to sleep without my full attention. It's exhausting

[lovelyjubbly12]

I have an 11 week old french bulldog.

She is gorgeous and I absolutely adore her BUT....


She's so needy!!!!! If you don't give her attention she barks at you or follows you around OR heaven forbid you are busy for quite a while because then she turns loopy and naughty!!

She's a toddler. An actual toddler.

😭🤣🤣🤣

[TheVanguardSix]

Our 'puppy' is 4 years old. I'm just here for the photos...

and Brian. I want Brian.

[DrKnickerbocker9]

I’ve been waiting until she’s been awake about 2 hours with lots of running in the garden then I shut her in her crate and ignore her. She usually climbs into her bed and goes to sleep!

[LBee2020]

Does anyone have tips for trying to settle puppy to go to sleep. Hes clearly tired but generally needs soothing to sleep which comes with many nipping attacks and is not sustainable!

[DrKnickerbocker9]

Hi LBee2020, congrats on your new house member. Our day has been mainly good, puppy has done two poos in the house and a wee which is annoying because yesterday she didn’t do anything in the house at all!! Puppy has been nipping at the boys today too (6&18m) which they’ve not been impressed with!

[LBee2020]

Hi gang. I'm so happy this thread exists. I've read back through the old puppy support threads and was hoping someone would set up a new one!

LBee pup is a 10 week old black lab who is gorgeous but definitely testing our patient. He is super intelligent and learns commands well, he is also pretty reliable for sleeping through the night (waking once for a wee) and toileting outside. HOWEVER the nipping, biting, generally hanging off my clothes constantly is very waring. He is pretty clingy at the moment but I'm hoping he will gradually grow more confidence in being left along for short periods.

How has everyones day been with their pups?

[DrKnickerbocker9]

Oh she’s a shih tzu x toy poodle by the way. And shit poo is definitely what I’d describe her as! She’s done 4 poos so far today, but three of them were outside at least. She doesn’t like being in her crate at night but it’s only been two nights so I’ll let her off.

[DrKnickerbocker9]

This is Bella. She’s 8 weeks and we picked her up on Saturday. She’s mostly adorable, definitely has the Zoomies for about half an hour after every nap and we have to take her outside to burn off some energy. She loves to bite our toes and has definitely decided DS6 is her favourite!

[Princessmardybum]

Our golden retriever is 11 weeks now and is generally amazing. She’s so loving normally but is driving me potty with all of her biting of hands and feet and clothes whenever she gets excited. I know it’s a play thing and have tried the usual turning my back etc when she does it but it’s hard to do it when she’s hanging on your arm with her teeth!! I don’t remember our lab being this mouthy! Just wondered how everyone else is getting on with this and any top tips? Thank you!

[YogaPants4]

New puppy here too....10 week lab collie cross. The wee shit is cute BUT Tell me it gets better🙈😂

[Carrotcakeforbreakfast]

A new joiner here
My pup is only 8 weeks old but I just wanted advice on cat chasing.
We have a family cat and after losing our last 16 year old girl in January we decided to get another of the same breed.
The cat is totally fine with dogs
Or at least 16 year old ones Haha.

The cat does actually really love the new pup but he just can't stop chasing her
Or being overly rough when they play ( although she doesn't mind this weirdly)
He is a terrier so I want to try and gain control with the cat. I know terriers chase but my last two never did with the cat as they had always grown up with cats.
I'm hoping this turns out the same but I have the new puppy angst.

He is a total cutie though and we are all smitten.