Roova Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 All the more reason to be persistent I think. If they're trouble as puppies it won't be pretty as an adult. Each cuddle time time can you take a moment to squeeze paw pads and touch between toes? I try to remember to regularly hold Poppy firmly as if a vet needed to examine something too. Just for a moment then cuddles and praise. If you end up somewhere you need to regularly search for ticks you'll be glad they resign themselves to a check all over believe me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Harper was fine getting her nails done as a puppy, but as soon as her adult claws developed, she freaks out at the click noise it makes when they get cut. I've taken 2 years to be able to maybe get 2 nails done at a time now... grr! I'm glad that Pickles' wierd mobility issue means that she drags her paws some and keeps them shortish herself - because no-one can get near her feet at all! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Ugh, vomit all over the back seat of the car. What was the car sickness cure? And whoever said dogs are clean creatures has never had a puppy eat another's vomit. Blurk. Despite the car sickness they did very well at the market and got lots of cuddles. Bunny was pretty much adopted by a little girl. I've exchanged phone numbers with her Mum if they want to do a doggy walk. Bunny was, given her breed, unsurprisingly reactive to everything. Roo was very 'I'm out in the world!' and took most things in his stride. I have been doing lots of feet fiddling, especially with Roo. Brush for him this afternoon but Bunny's got vomit on her feet so a quick bath as soon as I've had a tea. I'm sorry to do it to her when she's been vomiting but it's all very yucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Bummer about the vomit. (Ginger .. maybe as a ginger nut biscuit before the trip .. is supposed to help). But hey, they sound as though they're really making great progress. Had to laugh at your neighbour's concern ... did it make any difference when you explained? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 A drop of peppermint oil on their collars before a car ride should slow down the urge to upchuck everywhere... let it dry some before putting the collar on to avoid any skin reaction to the oil though... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Bummer about the vomit. (Ginger .. maybe as a ginger nut biscuit before the trip .. is supposed to help). But hey, they sound as though they're really making great progress. Had to laugh at your neighbour's concern ... did it make any difference when you explained? She said, 'Are you sure?' Ginger, that was it. I'll get some next time I'm at the supermarket. And write myself a reminder not to feed her before travel. #urgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 A drop of peppermint oil on their collars before a car ride should slow down the urge to upchuck everywhere... let it dry some before putting the collar on to avoid any skin reaction to the oil though... T. Hadn't heard that be before. I don't think I have any but will check the cupboard. Poor Bunny, she had a fairly traumatic day as the afternoon also included ear plucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 What do you do with those that struggle from the beginning? And how do you bath them? Hydrobath? Bathtub? I'm also curious if anyone else recommends the don't care if they are scared/enjoy it approach that showdog is advocating. With mine I do the I am going to do, regardless. However IF they do do what I want, ie stand still I reward them. In the beginning it may well be food treats, but also and mostly a happy higher pitched, Goooddddd yes Goooooddd puppy, how clever etc etc. If they stop struggling for 2 seconds ont heir way to starting another a quick yes or good, if they are standing still longer then a drawn out goooooddd yyeesss etc. If mine REALLY play up I will growl at them, then as soon as they pause heaps of praise. I try to ignore behaviour I don't want and reward what I do, but sometimes they can be determined, so then I will growl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Roo went for his first walk by himself yesterday and being out in the big wide world completely forgot all his lead training. We didn't get out of the street because we'd get so far, he'd pull and I'd stop and go back in the other direction. Poor boy, there were all these smells! Edited July 27, 2015 by Sheridan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Oh bless him. His little boy brain would have just about exploded. Luckily at their age, it's about the exposure rather than the physical exercise. You might need to take a cup of coffee out with you next time .. now that would really get your neighbour wondering :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Oh, he was hilarious, Tassie. A couple of neighbours got in their cars and drove away and I could just see his little brain wonder if he should give chase. Little ratbag. And then when he did finally pay attention he was so attentive that I kept nearly falling over him. We ran up and down a bit and his little tail didn't stop wagging the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 You know you're going to have to get a GoPro, or set up a video camera. Sounds heaps of fun. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Good boy Roo... you'll get the hang of it mate! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Wish he'd get the hang of having his head handled! It was brush night and he did pretty well. But oh, trying to clean his eyes. Dear Bunny just stands there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 The more you do something with as little fuss as possible, the easier it gets... they will eventually work out you need to do whatever, and it's over faster if they don't act like idiots... ... unless you are Pickles, then it's just act like a completely spastic idiot, and Mum will give up rather than wring your neck! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 The more you do something with as little fuss as possible, the easier it gets... they will eventually work out you need to do whatever, and it's over faster if they don't act like idiots... ... unless you are Pickles, then it's just act like a completely spastic idiot, and Mum will give up rather than wring your neck! T. I suspect Pickles has been sending Roo messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'll have to tell her to stop that, as it's driving poor Aunty Sheridan batty... lol! Uh oh! Pickles wants to have her say now... Hewoo... I is Pickles the Naughty... I hears that little Master Roo is channelling my evil nasties. Master Roo... you needs to be goods for Mummy Sheridan now... plenty times for naughties later OK? T (&P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 This is Aunty Sheridan, Pickles. Stop that right now! :laugh: So, walks tonight. Bunny did much better when walking past houses with loudly barking dogs, though she still freaks out at cars. Not as much but she had some omigod! moments. We got out of the street this time, me and Roo. It was his turn to do the omigod! dogs barking. Plus it was dark so he didn't quite know what to do. We got about halfway down the street before we turned back. His little tail was pretty flat, though not flat enough that he wouldn't take treats. They're both pretty exhausted now, poor kids. All that mind boggling. Brush later. The meanness continues ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Pickles assures me she is no longer sending naughty vibes to Master Roo... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Pickles assures me she is no longer sending naughty vibes to Master Roo... *grin* T. I think Pickles crossed her paws when she gave that assurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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