Tanooki

Hey guys, Cheers to all who gave advice in my previous post.... I don't get on to often so it is a little belated. I washed "Steve" (our pup) with Johnsons & Johnsons goodnight baby wash, no more tears. I know there are specific dog shampoos, but I figure if we are going to put this stuff on a human baby...... it's probably ok....? (We'll it was a week ago with no reaction, also he loved being washed!!!! He just justed gloated around on his back in the warm water (he's only little so I washed him in the sink) then dived into a towel straight from the drier) I was really just curious as to what brands, how often, and what style in which other people wash their dogs?

We'll we went back to puppy pre-school Even though some of the pups were little they were more rowdy than the last lot, and our pup was still really freaked out by them. I took him to my sisters place and let him meet her little dog, and he seemed pretty good with that (no growling or cowaring) but lost interest pretty quickly.... That was good enough for me and I didn't push him. I was also wondering if anyone could help me with my previous questions about joining up with an obedience club? I live in Sydney - Western suburbs.

Thanks guys.... To be honest that thought never actually crossed my mind .... but makes alot of sense! Even if he happy to tolerate new dogs would be enough for me, The most important thing for me is that he is happy, confident and not aggressive. I think I will taking him back to school for a another two lessons to see how he responds now that he is "little" bigger, and see how he goes. I would like to take him obedience training, and have a few questions about that too.... What age? Where is best? What should he know before he goes? What should I know before we go? Will this fear/disinterest of other dogs be a problem there? He seems to be really on the ball (or maybe I just think that cause I love him) but he really enjoys learning new things, and being only a newbie at this I don't want to do anything the wrong way. I think I would really benefit from obedience training too

I don't have any advice to give.... but wanted to say good on you for doing the right thing by seeking help and doing the right thing by your dog. It's all about learning.... I wish you all the best

Thanks great advice! I was told he is a foxie x jack russell... but at the moment he looks like a large chi with blue cattle dog markings????? I think I'm just gonna call him a little bitza. - current weight 1.7 kg The other dogs at school were ridgeback, boxer, beagle, so much bigger. I will take him back to school and try the idea of having two people. The trainer said in his next class there will be a few more "little pups" so hopefully he'll find one he clicks with.... I was also toying with the idea of having my friends dog come over for a sleep over next weekend, he is a mini foxie x mini dushcund (sp) and I know he's great playing with other dogs, and hes pretty little. so I might give that a go as well... I'll post again to let you guys know how he goes.... Cheers.

G'day... My (about?) 12 week old pup graduated from puppy preschool yesterday... We had a very professional, kind, and helpfull trainer running the show and learned alot. During the course the pups had play time with each other, which was good fun... except for my pup. He showed no interest in the other dogs (loved running up to new people for pats etc...) but showed no interest in the other dogs (which were all a fair bit bigger (if it makes any difference)) After two lessons of hiding in the corner he went to stay with my Mum for a weekend while we were away and played with her 12 week old kitten, no problems they absolutely loved each other.... But when we went for the third lesson our pup coward and growled when he was approached for play by the other dogs.... Our wonderful trainer has suggested we bring him in to his next course for more socialising (free of charge) he didn't seem too concerned with our pups reaction and said it can take them some time to "come out" and said we can always call him if we have questions or problems... You guys seem to know alot more about this than I do so I am wondering if you guys have any tips on making my little fellow confident and happy to be with other dogs. Also just a note to say (we didn't know at the time so please don't go cranky on me) we (vet) estimate the age of our pup when he came to us to be only 5 weeks old :-( ,we we're told he was seven weeks.... Thanking you in advance