There will be a few accidents, unless you are a real expert in puppy training! Every time you think 'that'll be the last time ' there always another one waiting to happen.
This guide should help.
https://dogforum.co.uk/threads/house-training.92604/
I'd avoid bathing him for a good while, you want him to be completely at home and to trust you - even then, most dogs don't need bathing unless they have rolled in something disgusting, a good brushing every few days should get rid of dander and debris. When you brush, don't do him all over at...
Maybe the puppy is called Clive?
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Sorry, I have a weird sense of humour, welcome on board - you'll find lots of help in that section of the forum but do remember to shout out if anything's not clear, or if you need more help.
You appear to be in the UK so provided you mean the kind we buy in supermarkets here, a small amount isn't a major problem - but they are fatty, so that could cause problems and they should be avoided if your dog has conditions that are irritated by fat (like pancreatitis).
But, there isn't any...
We were at sister in law's house for lunch. Picture the scene. She has a laminate floor, and Timber lies on a blanket on the floor.
It was raining outside. He went out for a wee, came back in and, as he does when he is tired, he started digging and moving his blanket around. On the laminate...
Try not to make things into a conflict. It only destroys your relationship. Can you find things you can do that both of you enjoy? Like, for example, teaching him a simple trick? That means both of you get a benefit, you are communicating, working towards a goal you share, and building a bond...
There's two schools of thought on picky eaters. One is that a healthy dog will not starve herself so you pick up the food after 10 minutes and only put it down at the next mealtime. But personally, maybe I'm soft but I prefer my dog to enjoy his food rather than just eat to survive, so I favour...
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