10 wk old Toy Poodle - help with play time - bored?

[BFRANK]

Hello puppy lovers,

 

I've had my Toy Poodle for 1 wk today.
 

My puppy came from a full house, consisting of her Mum & Dad (both 2 yrs old) and her uncle, which she played with a lot! And also her sister. There were only the two of them born in the litter. 
As well as her human Mum & Dad.

 

She’s come to a home with just me only and we’re in lockdown. 
 

i haven’t been able to socialise her with other dogs, puppies or people , due to lockdown and she also needs to have her 12 wk shots. 
 

im really concerned I might not be enough for her and she may be a little bored???

 

I have her on a schedule which she doesn’t seem to have a problem with as she’s eating well, potty training great (not perfect of course) and learning tricks, including getting the ball and placing in my hand and then she gets the treat. Sit, can not get her drop/down. I give her lots of attention during playtime hours. Hardly ever cries. Cried last night after putting her back in her crate after a going toilet. 
but its just me and her? I’m running out of play games and don’t want to overload her with too much training and treats. She has heaps of energy and loves things her way. Loves to nip every time I pat her. Very playful. 
 

worried I’m not enough?

 

any comments or suggestions. Would love to hear.

 

Thanks heaps

 

BK

Edited August 14, 2021 by BFRANK
Original message sounded like things were perfect but of course they’re not only at 10 weeks old...... a long long way to go & im new to having a fur baby

[Dogsfevr]

I actually see your problem differently, being in lockdown and still training independent behaviour the harder aspect .

Your puppy needs to learn your not going to be there all the time and learn to amuse herself with her toys so make sure you rotate her toys .

Be creative ,toilet roll inners to hide food in ,radio,TV for noise .

Put ball in a sock .

Outside time is still socialisation to the outside world hearing,smelling,seeing,feeling .

yes pup needs its 12 week Vacc but you can still make sure social aspects happen .

lead trading ,grooming training 

[BFRANK]

Good morning, 

 

thank you for your response, I really appreciate it. 
 

I agree with you lockdown definitely has its benefits, I’m making sure she gets alone time so not to create separation anxiety when we finally do go back to work.

 

uh toilet roll inners. Great idea THANK YOU!

 

I have been giving her bits of cardboard bent into different shapes which she loves... just like toddlers who sometimes are fascinated with the box as opposed to the present inside.  
 

I’ll put more effort into lead training.

 

thanks again 
 

have a wonderful day. 

[Tassie]

In most places with lockdown, getting veterinary treatment for an animal is an allowed reason for leaving your house .. but probably not further than the specified distance.   Check with NSW Public Health website.   It's likely the vet will be doing car park handovers, so check with your vet about the protocols they are using.  So the 12 week vaccination should not be an issue.

 

And in terms of puppy training and entertainment .. have a look at a game often called It's Yer Choice ... helps puppy to learn not to mug hands, and eventually, to leave food on the floor until/unless given permission to eat it.  And little recalls, hide and seek, chasey games .. pup chasing you, all help to build the relationship between you and the pup (always rewarding when the pup find.catches you,   If pup is wearing a collar , get pup used to you touching and eventually grabbing the collar being a good thing ... always rewarded with a treat.    If the weather is nice, you could sit outside in your front yard and let pup see and hear the world go by.

 

Oh and we would love to see photos of the small one. 

[_PL_]

Vets are considered an essential service and travel to see one is considered an animal welfare issue. 
Check with AWL to confirm if you're worried. They've put out several notices.

I agree, if you are not going to be a full time WFH person after Covid I'd begin teaching her how to amuse herself and be happy to happily stay in a puppy pen without your input. When life finally goes back to normal she will have to cope without you.