Back in the post “He’s Here. The Early Days”, I suggested getting half a dozen or so stuffable chewtoys*. These are specific purpose toys. With these you will develop Bozo Pup’s acceptable object-chewing habit. Chewing is a natural behaviour for puppies. You will want to indulge that behaviour and enable him to form acceptable chewing habits. Squeaky toys, stuffed toys and balls are other use toys. Stuffed chewtoys are always to [...] Read more »
Puppies Pee. Puppies Poop. Where Do They Pee & Poop?
Not surprising at all, really. What goes in must come out. The problem arises when they eliminate in YOUR house, on YOUR rug and other inappropriate places. This is where YOU come in. It is absolutely 100% up to you to manage where your pup’s toilet is and to see that he uses it. One accident in the house, while only a tiny puddle or pile, is BAD NEWS. It [...] Read more »
Your New Puppy Has Arrived…The Early Days
Even as I write all that needs to happen in order to a) Be ready to bring the puppy home and b) To integrate him into your family, I feel the pressure of “so much to do, so little time.” I sincerely hope you’re reading this while you’re in the “maybe we’ll get a puppy” stage. Having a plan will make Bozo’s moving in much easier. It doesn’t matter where [...] Read more »