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Post by duncan on Apr 30, 2015 15:24:26 GMT
Back again!! For those who I haven't spoken to before, I have a 10 week old schnoodle called Lola. I spent 2 weeks getting her settled in and am now back at work on 7 night shifts. My plan, when she is able to go out, would be to come home, take her for a walk to burn some energy and maybe then she will give me an hour or two sleep.
She is crate trained but not fully house broken. Therfore I bought a pen to use in conjunction with her crate. We have played this morning. And I introduced her to her pen and some new toys with her crate open should she be ready to sleep.
I got myself to bed and she screamed the house down. After 2 hours I gave up. She's incredibly clingy to me as puppies are. But the point of the thread is that I haven't been to sleep and am expected into work shortly.
I have tried to put her back in the pen while I pretended to potter in the kitchen and she entertained herself with her toys and went into the crate. I left the room starting for 10 seconds and went back in and repeated til I was out the room for a minute. And she did calm.
It's totally my fault as I spent most of my time with her during her first two weeks with us. I appreciate that. But how do I undo it???
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Post by scallywag on May 1, 2015 5:41:55 GMT
Can I ask ? What happens when you are on night shift ? Who's with her then ?
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Post by duncan on May 1, 2015 10:51:03 GMT
My partner. She's never alone.
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Post by scallywag on May 1, 2015 11:18:22 GMT
Ah that's good, so she's not playing up cause she's telling you I need to be part of a pack LOL and I been alone  I'm no expert but going all the way back to basics again, is a good start and looks to me you have started that by doing the removing yourself from the room and coming back again shortly afterwards is working. Work on this making the time longer and longer. Maybe a radio playing in the room at night and an old T Shirt or something snuggly with your scent on that she can sleep with may also help. I'm sure someone will come along soon more experienced with puppies than me. Just wanted to make sure you got a response to your post so you don't get despondent EDIT I NOTE YOU HAVE ALSO POSTED THIS IN GENERAL PET CHAT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN CATS AND DOGS  I WILL POST A LINK FROM THE DOG FORUM TO HERE, SEE IF THIS HELPS, UNLESS YOU WANT TO DO IT YOURSELF |
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Post by zahada on May 1, 2015 12:28:05 GMT
My partner. She's never alone. How involved does your partner get? |
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Post by zahada on May 1, 2015 12:31:25 GMT
It does get easier but at the moment she seems to rule the roost.
What is your daily routine with your little terror?
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Post by migsy on May 1, 2015 13:12:33 GMT
Yes it does get easier Duncan so don't worry,puppies can be very hard work.(that is the reason we looked for a dog of at least a year old).Its amazing how many people who have had dogs for years comment on how you forget what hard work they are when they get a puppy after their old dog has passed away.As has been said,go back to basics.Take Lola outside for toileting every few hours and when she wakes up.Routine is very important.I would recommend going to your library or book shop and flicking through some of the dog care and training books before you invest in any as you can waste a lot of money on ones that are not that good. A very good and informative one I managed to get on line was a Collins 'need to know? Dog Training' book for a few pounds,it was £9.99 in Smiths.I was so impressed I bought one for a relative when they got a new dog.
You probably haven't done anything wrong at all,some dogs are very easy to train,and others take longer.Just remember to keep calm and never lose your temper or hit a dog or that will just result in a nervous cringing dog.
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Post by zahada on May 1, 2015 18:48:19 GMT
..... My plan, when she is able to go out, would be to come home, take her for a walk to burn some energy and maybe then she will give me an hour or two sleep. .... This statement worries me - how are you going to burn off her energy, bearing in mind that puppies must not be over exercised, otherwise their growing joints can be damaged? It is recommended to only walk puppies for 5 minutes for every month of their age, so 12 week old puppy shouldn't be walked more than 15 minutes per walk.
There are better ways to wear your terror out.
Not only that, you should be taking your puppy out now. In another 2 weeks time she will be more cautious, not so open to accepting things as normal. You need to carry her until her immunity is built up. Take her to as many busy, noisy places as possible.
Supermarket car park
Bus or railway station
Outside a school
Park/children's playgrounds
Markets
Fetes and shows
Pubs (where allowed)
Busy town on a Saturday.
So that she can experience all the sights, sounds and smells – car doors slamming, trolleys clattering, the sound and smell of bus engines and air operated doors, children shouting, laughing. She needs to see people of all ages, shapes and sizes and mobility. She needs to see people in hats, with beards, wearing glasses, with open umbrellas or walking sticks. She needs to see tall buildings, trucks, motorbikes, cranes, dogs, deer, sheep, cows, the more you can expose her to the better.
Use tasty treats to make her experiences pleasant.
Do not get disheartened if things don't go as you hope. If you feel angry or stressed, she is very likely to pick up on that and feel the same. Millions of dog owners have survived puppyhood without finishing up in a mental hospital. LOL. Also don't forget she's a baby, in a new environment, and needs guidance and support, not frustration or anger.
You will sleep again...
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Post by migsy on May 1, 2015 18:57:42 GMT
Advice above is spot on.I forgot to mention socialisation is so very important in the aim to have a happy well balanced dog.The window for starting this is very small,so its very important to give your dog these experiences now. Good luck and have fun.
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Post by cazypops on May 1, 2015 19:39:11 GMT
Hi duncan I hope you managed to get some sleep. How does Lola get on at night while you and your partner are in bed? Our Jasper sleeps with us, and my OH starts work a 6am. Ok Jasper has always gone to work with him from day one, but when he finishes work at 2.30pm he will go for an afternoon nap and Jasper will go with him. Now Jasper is almost 3 years old he has fallen in with our routine like he was born to it, he even takes himself off to bed on his own (Our bed) So don't despair it will get better, and she'll soon learn what's what. Just carry one doing what your doing.  By the way I agree with all the above. |
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Post by Roo on May 1, 2015 21:28:58 GMT
..... My plan, when she is able to go out, would be to come home, take her for a walk to burn some energy and maybe then she will give me an hour or two sleep. .... This statement worries me - how are you going to burn off her energy, bearing in mind that puppies must not be over exercised, otherwise their growing joints can be damaged? It is recommended to only walk puppies for 5 minutes for every month of their age, so 12 week old puppy shouldn't be walked more than 15 minutes per walk.
There are better ways to wear your terror out.
Not only that, you should be taking your puppy out now. In another 2 weeks time she will be more cautious, not so open to accepting things as normal. You need to carry her until her immunity is built up. Take her to as many busy, noisy places as possible.
Supermarket car park
Bus or railway station
Outside a school
Park/children's playgrounds
Markets
Fetes and shows
Pubs (where allowed)
Busy town on a Saturday.
So that she can experience all the sights, sounds and smells – car doors slamming, trolleys clattering, the sound and smell of bus engines and air operated doors, children shouting, laughing. She needs to see people of all ages, shapes and sizes and mobility. She needs to see people in hats, with beards, wearing glasses, with open umbrellas or walking sticks. She needs to see tall buildings, trucks, motorbikes, cranes, dogs, deer, sheep, cows, the more you can expose her to the better.
Use tasty treats to make her experiences pleasant.
Do not get disheartened if things don't go as you hope. If you feel angry or stressed, she is very likely to pick up on that and feel the same. Millions of dog owners have survived puppyhood without finishing up in a mental hospital. LOL. Also don't forget she's a baby, in a new environment, and needs guidance and support, not frustration or anger.
You will sleep again...
Agreed I took my pup out way before he was fully vaccinated as I was carrying him. It was also a little chilly at the time I got him, so I used to put him in my coat with his head poking out You'll find that just by carrying your puppy around and getting her seeing, hearing and smelling the outside world (all from the safety of your arms!) will actually exhaust her too! |
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Post by BorderTerrier on May 2, 2015 8:57:59 GMT
With good, consistent training, sufficient exercise, socialisation, and time, it will become easier duncan. Puppies require so much time in order for them to grow up to be well behaved, balanced, happy dogs. |
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