morpheos

Hi everyone, It’s been a while since I was last on here although just wanted some opinions on some issues I have with my little one. He is now 5 months old and wow has he grown.. he is now 15.5kg.. And such a good looking boy. He did his 12 weeks of puppy school which he did so well at. It really did make a difference to who he is and they way he does things. He does do everything on command is very well trained now. :D well..... Nearly everything I want.. That’s why I am writing this I am not sure if I am expecting too much off a 5 month old British Bulldog. He understands the wait and leave it command except when it comes to his toys and playing fetch. He will return the toy although he won’t leave it. Any ideas? Also I think he is getting bored at home on his own during the day... so I am looking for ideas on how to keep him occupied. Have a kong so was thinking of ways it could keep him occupied for more then 30min ? I think the thing that I need help with the most is he is scared... of any big noises.. Now.. He isn’t scared of thunder storms or firecrackers although he is scared of a plastic bag noise or a pot that gets dropped on the floor. His biggest fear is the vacuum.. Any ideas on how I can get him out of all these fears that he has ? Any tricks people might be able to share? Any help or opinions would be appreciated Thanks in advance

Hi All... Thankyou for your replies.. Much appreciated. I have realised just some patience will get you very far with a puppy. He is a ball... and so energetic for BB. He likes to bark when he gets excited and lick you everywhere which is normal for a BB.. Well.. here are some quick pics

Yes he has heaps of chew toys.. most of his toys are chew toys actually..

Hi all, picked up my pure beed british bulldog pup last week. He is gorgeous. He has been doing really well.. Only cried on the first night for about 10 min and cried for about 5 min second night. He hasnt cried since. he has been using his puppy pads really well.. just a few quick questions after I describe what we have been doing. We have been letting him sleep in the laundry which is quite big and always cool as it doesnt get much sun except for the early morning. We use a todler kids barrier to keep him out of area's we dont want him to be in when we are not there. This has been working well.. He does have a doggy door and knows how to use it although at 9 weeks old we have been told not to leave him on his own at this stage. We both work and do try to spend as much time with him as possible. although this morning I did extend his area to include the kitchen. He has heaps of toys and loves to play. He loves going out to the backyard and already knows that he can do his business there. He uses the mat to do no_1's although goes out the back to no_2's. Whilst in the backyard he eats the grass and anything he can get his mout on.. This is the reason we have opted not to allow him outside on his own at this stage. I have been going over numerous posts and have found some great info although just want some opinions on the following. Biting and nibling seems to be getting worse and worse. We do say a strong firm NO alth he stops for a little bit he continues soon after. This is the same for the grass and tree's. Even if we say NO he continues to bite and what i can make out eat it. he also barks and growls when he is playing with us.. He also jumps and barks when I am putting his food together. Is this normal puupy behaviour or something we should try to put a stop to ASAP ? Any ideas on how to do this ? Any answers would be appreciated.