moosepup Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 He'll be fine. You can bring all sorts of things into the house yourself so I wouldn't worry too much about a footpath walk to a cafe. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Ok cool, thanks for the reassurance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) . Edited May 26, 2013 by moosepup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I have a poo eater. Time to get some pineapple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 What's the pineapple for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 You put it in their food and it (hopefully) makes their poo distasteful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Bromelain, from chemist or health food store. It's the tablet form of the enzyme in pineapple that makes poo less attractive to the snackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Ooh thanks Dory, and it's ok for dogs? I came out after having a shower and he'd done a poo and not eaten it, go figure! I'll still get some though as I know he's done it at least two times. ETA: I wouldn't think dietary inefficiency was the cause as he's on RC Mini Junior in the mornings and BARF/chicken neck at night. I just think he thinks it's delicious. Edited May 26, 2013 by moosepup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 As far as I know it's safe. Years ago I gave it to one of my dogs, she was a large breed so you might have to check doseage. It's also, I believe a pretty good antioxidant. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Ok cool, I will check it out when I'm next at the chem. I got some fresh pineapple in the meantime, will test it tonight. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Okay, I can finally sit down to write a proper introduction of of my puppy! Meet Toracheeny Yatties Boy, aka Louis the Great, aka The Piglet, aka Spoiled Brat.... He is a Yorkshire Terrier, born on the 19th of March. As some of you know, he was brought home about a week ago, and had to be taken back to the breeder's the next day. He finally came back home last night, so I'm over the moon! He's relatively well behaved, but over the last week he's found his bark, so last night was tougher than that first night a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Glad he's finally back home for you! Good luck with him - hopefully this time round he's more settled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 At least I am more settled! I feel a lot less guilty about a lot of things :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugeanjaam Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Is it possible that Louis has become even cuter in the last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Sujo, thanks, although that picture is actually from a week ago! This one is from last night: Question: How long does it take a puppy to understand that Tantrum = Mummy leaves room and Quiet = Mummy comes back / cuddles etc ??? /Tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 The Snuggle Puppy looks huge next to him. Time and patience! If he's taking a long time to settle then go back into the room and potter around without paying any attention to him. As soon as he's been alone and quiet for a few seconds give him some love. Rinse and repeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks Moosepup, so it sounds like I'm doing the right thing. I wonder how many days it will take. If I have to leave him for a long time (shower or making dinner etc) it takes him 10-15 minutes to quiet down, without fail. But he goes mental when I come back, thinking he gets cuddles. The breeder didn't nurse him nearly as much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) And yes, the snuggle puppy is too big for him, as he likes to use things as pillows... ETA: its actually a Night Comforter, which is even smaller than the Snuggle Puppy! Edited May 27, 2013 by Melina Bea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Tank still takes a good 10minutes to settle down most of the time. Think we will just have to deal with that! I'm hoping he doesn't grow to hate his pen though. He's already a tad hesitant to go in it sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justrace Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) I used to feed Murphy every meal in his crate, if I wanted him in there when we had dinner/needed to get the kids ready for bed - where ever I'd put him in there with a chewy treat. I have a treat jar that is only for when it's time to go into his crate (dog chocs) I have other treats for other things. Murphy LOVES his crate so much we have trouble getting him up in the mornings Edited May 27, 2013 by Justrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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