JackC Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 seriously cute pup there Steph, he looks like he has settled well at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippytails Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Yay he is home, Welcome little Gus. You are certainly a handsome little man. I hope he settles well and has a great first night. Did he fly over with siblings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hey Steph. Wow he is a looker. I found Willow was the perfect pup that first day and half, then the devil came out. :laugh: I've met a few Flatties over the years, I've admired all of them. Generally very sensible dogs. Enjoy that intoxicating effect of puppy eyes and puppy breath. I'm still basking in it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He's already quite enamored with my slippers and everything he can get his little gob on, but if we can keep up such consistent wins with the wees that's a good start. I feel like I might be interrupting his wee with the 'do your wee' command. Should I be asking that after? Everything I've read says as the behaviour you want is happening you give the command, and then treat after. He tends to stop when I ask for the wee to occur. But I guess it makes sure he needs to go an hour later when I take him out again....IDK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zereuloh Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Oh Steph he is beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He's already quite enamored with my slippers and everything he can get his little gob on, but if we can keep up such consistent wins with the wees that's a good start. I feel like I might be interrupting his wee with the 'do your wee' command. Should I be asking that after? Everything I've read says as the behaviour you want is happening you give the command, and then treat after. He tends to stop when I ask for the wee to occur. But I guess it makes sure he needs to go an hour later when I take him out again....IDK. try not to say anything when they are doing their "business" but praise the heck out of him when he finishes :D just like humans its hard to "go" when someone is talking to you :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I wait till the point of no return, when once started they can not stop. ;) Then it's, "Good Girl, Do wees" Willow knows what going outside means and does straight away then inside for a game. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He seems to be able to stop just fine! Still, doing well so far! Have the other half taking him out now. Respite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He's beautiful SM. I seriously considered a FC before getting Tilba but there aren't many breeders around so decided to go with what I knew & stick with another Border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I love borders too! When they both misbehave we can do a swap! Very good night last night. Bit silly before bed and a long time to settle down. Lots of harrassment of my feet and jeans and an attempt to climb ON the coffee table for a leftover liver treat. Bit of work on clicker conditioning and a game of tug with a ribbon and he crashed. Put him to bed at 9. Up for a wee at 1, He woke up and said enough is enough at 4:30. Other than that not a peep. Haven't missed a wee yet either. I am on a roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluff1234 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Oh wow Gus is beautiful xxxxxx Congrats , looking forward to all the antics and stories :) approx 6 weeks wait for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippytails Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Way to go Gus and Steph. Great job on all the wee stops. Sounds like a great first night and looks like a not too bad day outside today for adventuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Ann Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Gus is gorgeous Steph! It must be great to finally have your pup. As for me my wait is getting a little less. A breeder that I have approached has just had puppies. They will probably be black and tan in colour and also chocolate. I thought a black and tan puppy would be lovely but then who knows if I like a chocolate puppy in personality then that'll the be one I choose. It really will just depend on who has the personality I'm looking for. I've started planning my loungeroom and will be getting a crate for the pup and I will be making an area for the pup to spend the first few days in so she isn't too overwhelmed. I'm a little undecided as to whether I might move her/him into my bedroom at night for the first couple of nights. What did every one else do? The other alternative would be for me to sleep in the loungeroom for a couple of nights until puppy feels comfortable. I am off to Pet Barn today to do some puppy shopping.... very exciting but I find myself so undecided about some many things, like the type of bed etc etc. But I'm definitely getting a crate so that's one less thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippytails Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 How was your shopping Lee-Ann? I havent bought alot, a crate for inside and ordered my show trolley. We have alot of carpet and only lino in the kitchen so we are looking at replacing the carpet in some of the house as our house was a rental before we bought and the carpet is wool but isnt in great condition. I also have my sewing area that I need to be mindful of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess live die Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) This is our new little girl Marley Hope the pic works Edited June 10, 2013 by jess live die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 He's already quite enamored with my slippers and everything he can get his little gob on, but if we can keep up such consistent wins with the wees that's a good start. I feel like I might be interrupting his wee with the 'do your wee' command. Should I be asking that after? Everything I've read says as the behaviour you want is happening you give the command, and then treat after. He tends to stop when I ask for the wee to occur. But I guess it makes sure he needs to go an hour later when I take him out again....IDK. Sorry to butt in - Gus is gorgeous by the way - i always take my puppies out and say 'do wees' before they are doing anything, then once they start i am quiet and when they are finished i say 'yay good wees' it works for me and mine, and all mine will go to the loo on command, i say 'do wees' and they go and do a wee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zereuloh Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 shes beautiful Jess! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 This is our new little girl Marley Hope the pic works I do like Bullies, and what a beautiful pair these two are. :D Loads of mischief I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 He's already quite enamored with my slippers and everything he can get his little gob on, but if we can keep up such consistent wins with the wees that's a good start. I feel like I might be interrupting his wee with the 'do your wee' command. Should I be asking that after? Everything I've read says as the behaviour you want is happening you give the command, and then treat after. He tends to stop when I ask for the wee to occur. But I guess it makes sure he needs to go an hour later when I take him out again....IDK. Sorry to butt in - Gus is gorgeous by the way - i always take my puppies out and say 'do wees' before they are doing anything, then once they start i am quiet and when they are finished i say 'yay good wees' it works for me and mine, and all mine will go to the loo on command, i say 'do wees' and they go and do a wee That's been working so far, he's a gem. Will already squeeze out a drop on command if I ask and he's just gone ten mins ago. Will do anything for a bit of liver treat, so it seems! Today we've had the door open for the cats and he's taken himself out twice and done a wee on the decking. Totally awesome. I won't complain if I have to hose it off, once he's a bit bigger and sure footed the steps will be easier to navigate. He's mastered sitting and we're working on stay and come next. Leave it is getting a working on too. Puppy school starts on the 17th, we'll show 'em ;) It's like he's been sent as a breed ambassador, some higher puppy being was like 'right, these are first timers. Your job is to win them over. Go forth and woo those suckers!' We also solved the waking up at 4:30-5am thing, he has dinner at 10 and today we got up at 7 and I can not express my joy at a sleep in. Haha. He met his 'grandma' (my mum) the other day and she adored him and put her hand up for babysitting duties, my best friend is 'popping by' for a cup of tea later too, she's called shotgun on Aunty position. Very funny. He's the communal puppy, and does he love it! We went for a walk around the gardens in the city yesterday, I carried him (good heavens did my arms ache!) and everyone wanted a pat so by the end he was just leaning his head backward into groups of people walking by expecting his pats. Shameless! That's my update! shes beautiful Jess! :) She really is, by the way! They both are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Aside from some sprinkling of doing some "Stand" practice and house training, I'm so slack in the training department. We have done quite a bit of social outings though...lots of kids and people. It's amazing how many people and kids flock to a puppy, Dory has been loving it too! :laugh: Dory has never been so social or relaxed about being social as she has been since Willow has come along to steal it away from her. We did beach today, we carried her down to the foreshore and picked a time when there were no other dogs. And she had an absolute blast! Again loads of kids and people. Lots of sand, lots of digging, lots of stinky seaweed, lots of moving water, but no wet feet. :laugh: Then back home to play with next doors dog and mug him with Dory. Willow has been brilliant on the lead since day dot. She's a go forth and explore kinda girl. Everyday she just awes me with how solid her temperament and nerves appear to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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