Picking new puppie up on sat - help!!

[jemstone]

I am picking my new puppy up on saturday morning and wondered if anyone can give me advice on the best way to settle her in?
Also regarding feeding how does it all work etc?

Any good tips for toilet training also??!!

Thanks

 

[Super_Kat]

Put a clock (that ticks loudly) under her bedding, It's supposed to mimmic the mum's heartbeat

(If it has an alarm make sure it's switched off

)

 

[lennysmith]

Wow how exciting for you!!

With regards to settling. Do you have a cage? Tarka, our pup, took greatly to her cage as her little 'den', it was in the living room where she could see everything, but it was her space, it really helped. She had lots of fleeces in there and a puppy pad, so thats where she went at night too (actually still does

)

As for toilet training, loads of praise and encouragement, and NEVER get cross

. I took T out about every hour and a half to start with and as soon a she squatted I said 'wee wee' in a high voice (much to the neighbours amusement) and gave her a treat. It may sound daft but now at 4 months she will wee to order, which is sooooo useful when I know I'm going to be out for a couple of hours.

Now, feeding. Do you know what her breeders are feeding? Is it a dry puppy kibble? This is the easiest way of feeding and depending on her weight/age will need 3/4 small meals a day. Unfortunately, I've got the fussiest pup in the world with allergies, so I now feed raw. It's done her the world of good. But I would say if this is your first pup and she's happy on the dried stuff stick with that.

Also please be careful what you give her as treats. Our pup had too many the day before she came to us and ended up with collitus, so we had runny poo (cant spell the di word

) for nearly 3 weeks. Wasn't fun. For treats and training and now use cooked chicken or tiny bits of cheese. Works fab. Tarka's anyones for a bit of cheese!

Ooo and a hot water bottle for her to sleep on under her blanket helps at night. So does a radio left on. Dont be tempted to run to her when she whines or she'll realise that the way to get you to come. She'll be fine in a couple of days with a cozy bed and little hot water bottle. Tarka had a 'puppy sized' teddy to cuddle as well. which worked until she ate it!!!

Anyway, hope this helps, good luck with your new bundle of bounciness xxxxx

 

[VictoriaEDT]

lol josiejo! I have an 11 month old Gordon Setter and when he was a baby I would stand at the back door and say "wee wee" in a very high pitched voice and my neighbours think I am nuts! But now all I have to do is let him out ad after a couple of times me saying "go wee wees" he goes and looks at me for a treat!

Also, you dont want to exercise her until about 5 months (I think) and then when she/he is that age its 5 mins for each month of age. Up until then, garden play is plenty. The last thing you want to do is to over exercise when still growing and inhibit strength in the future.

 

[Skhosu]

hah, the dog training classes I went to were much more discreet,we say 'go busy'. much less embaressing!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Ozzies breeder got all the puppies new owners to bring toy and bedding or towel which he put in with pups and mum a hour or so before they were picked up, that way sometime familer went home with the pup and toy and bedding had the mums and litters scent on it.

Check what puppy is currently being fed and keep it on that feed (if you want to change it do so very gradually or pup tummy is likely to be upset).

Toilet training - Loads of newspaper.

Seriously puppy crates really help, you also need to make sure you take your pup outside regularly (particularly after feeding). Common sense really.

Good luck and post pic soon pls

 

[cockergirl]

Some very useful advice given already! I just wanted to say that, while you shouldn't over-exercise a puppy (the rule given is generally 5 mins for every month of their life up to a year of age), and playing in the garden is enough physically; it's incredibly important to make sure you socialise them well.

The "socialisation window" period is up to the age of 16 weeks; it doesn't mean you can't introduce your dog to new things after this date, just that it's easier up to then. People I know (including dog trainers and vets) usually carry their puppies around until they are allowed to go on the ground after vaccs, to make the most of this short time and enable their puppies to encounter as many new sights, sounds and environments as possible, and to get the puppy used to everything it could possibly be expected to deal with in the future- cars, travelling, vets, cats, children, horses, livestock, people in uniform... (Postmen everywhere will be grateful!) and of course other dogs; all the time, making each new experience a positive one for your puppy.
Good luck and enjoy!