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Sounds like the pads might be the way to go then. --Lhok

Smashtank have you had a look at one of those petloos? --Lhok

Naww how adorable Melina. Well I had a chuckle this morning at around 4am while I was outside freezing and waiting for Raiden to decided if he wanted to go to the toilet. Raiden noticed my shadow and started to growl and bark at it (and man he has a big bark for such a little guy). I was half asleep at the time and couldn't work out what it was so I started to walk towards it and he barged in between me and the shadow all the while growling. Once I worked out what it was I walked right up to it and of course he came with me and he soon worked out that it wasn't a threat and went to the toilet so then I praised him for both toileting and walking up to the scary shadow. --Lhok

No I don't have any adult dogs, Miss passed away just before we got Raiden. I also think it's got something to do with the fact I have no idea about puppies, I got Miss at 18months old she was housetrained and had basic obedience too so with Raiden not only is everything new it's also confusing for both me and him, Hence why I think I am expecting too much from him. Cassie about a name for your guy Mr Smooshyface is still available :p --Lhok

Yeah he knows how to sit now and he will also come when called when the stars and the planets are aligned or I have a piece of steak in my hands :p he also is a good loose lead walker. I just don't know I think I am expecting too much from the poor little guy. --Lhok

It's been just over a week and it feels like Raiden has been here a lot longer. He just blends into the household so well. We also had a huge breakthrough two whole days without weeing in his crate :D only for me to stuff it up by sleeping in and he couldn't hold on any longer. I'm having a little worry about bonding as it feels like it isn't strong especially when he gives me an akita stare and runs away when asked to come along. Sorry I haven't been on much and I've yet to catch up on the news. --Lhok

I took Raiden to the vets after 3 days not because he was sick but to introduce him to the vet clinic and the staff. We will also be dropping in from time to time to do some waiting room training so I can get him use to the clinic :) --Lhok

We cable tied our cables up and shoved them down a flexible plastic pipe. I forgot to mention the latter part sorry --Lhok

Cable ties are your friend :) We had the same issue when puppy proofing our house. --Lhok

Gosh what a little star Nitro is. I thought I was going well with getting Raiden to come when called sometimes.. We will have to lift our game a little.. Good work Nitro and Kavik. --Lhok

Yup and he loves giving hugs and lickies! --Lhok

I know I promised photos, and here they are I have started a thread in the photo section on Raiden which I will try to update along the way. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/248899-raiden/ --Lhok

On Monday the 6th of May, Raiden came home :) Here is he the most handsome of Akitas if I do say so myself. --Lhok

First night was good, he howled a little but then settled down well. He follows my daughter everywhere and also he has almost learnt his name to come when called :D Took some photos this morning but I don't have my camera cable with me. --Lhok

Raiden is home and he is adorable :D I got a big bear hug when I was in the pet store buying his food. He is currently whinging from his crate while snuggling up to his teddy. Oh wow he can howl hmm looks like I will be getting little sleep tonight.. Oh well he is too adorable to be mad at him. I'll post photos soon :) --Lhok

Now it is only almost 2ish hours to go :D --Lhok

Today is the day! Now all I have to do is wait around 8 hours.. --Lhok

One more sleep :D --Lhok

overloading is subjective ;P but I certainly will be putting up some :D --Lhok

One month on and it's still hard Miss I miss rubbing those velvet ears of yours and playing games of chasey round the yard. I gave some of your old stuff to a no kill animal shelter, I thought it was the right thing to do to help those that help animals that are in a similar place to where I met you. I also have a little boy Akita puppy coming home in two days time, you would have loved playing with him you loved playing with puppies. I hope you are running free up there, just remember no one likes having dead seagull rubbed on their pants no matter how happy you are with the smell. Miss you --Lhok

Oh so exciting Cassie! only 2 more sleeps for me.. Not that I am counting. --Lhok

I met his litter sister over the weekend. So very cute. Was his sister adorable? did you get a cuddle? and maybe a photo? --Lhok

Aww come on it takes a real man to name his dog Mr Smooshyface! Annnnnnd I get Raiden on the 6th of May which is very close to my birthday :D --Lhok

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I know when Raiden is coming! He is super adorable Moosepup! Also I have nicknamed your pup Mr Smooshyface Cassie cause how could you not want to smoosh it. --Lhok

I would have thought it would have been a good idea to turn up and promote pedigree dogs regardless of who is there? If we don't get out and be noisy then we can't whinge that more people don't know about pedigree dogs. --Lhok