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[Snoops27]

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This is my new pup, Milli. She is six and a half weeks old. Dad is a Shih Tzu and mum is a Lhasa apso X Chihuahua. I'm in love again!lol

 

[excuseme]

Six and a half weeks is very young to leave her mother, she can hardly be weaned properly!!
The breeder should have waited until after the new year!
I hope everything goes well for you both!

 

[Josie]

Aw she is gorgeous! Hope all goes well and she’s happy in her new home

 

[Snoops27]

Six and a half weeks is very young to leave her mother, she can hardly be weaned properly!!
The breeder should have waited until after the new year!
I hope everything goes well for you both!

The breeder and I went to the vet to have her checked before I parted with any money and he was perfectly happy for me to take her home. Therefore I was happy to do so, but thanks for your comments.

 

[JoanneF]

On the basis that forewarned is forearmed, two things you may need to be careful of are bite inhibition and confidence.

For bite inhibition, some people find a squeal like another puppy would give is helpful; but sometimes it just raises the excitement level. A good alternative is to just immediately stop play, even walk out, so she gets the idea that mouthing results in the fun stopping.

For confidence, it's a good idea to take her out and about as early as possible in a pet carrier or sling or even tucked into your jacket. That way she can experience the world from a safe place and build confidence much more quickly. It is about good socialisation. But quality is better than quantity. Letting all and sundry (people and dogs) near a puppy can be overwhelming and frightening- the opposite of what you want. Control the socialisation by being selective, especially with other dogs and kids. Look for calm role model dogs, and children who can be trusted not to get over excited. Socialisation is not about plunging your puppy into every new experience, but rather allowing her to see, hear and get used to people and situations calmly and from a safe position.

 

[Snoops27]

Aw she is gorgeous! Hope all goes well and she’s happy in her new home

Thanks Josie, she seems to be quite at home already which was a super surprise. Last night (her first night here) she slept all the way through without as much as a whimper. Even when I got up, washed and dressed and put away the dishes from last night, she waited until I lifted the blanket from the front of her cage before making a sound. It was like lighting the blue touchpaper on a firework; she jumped and barked and her tail was wagging sooo fast. I just hope she carries on in the same manner but I fear it might be too good to be true. We'll see.

 

[Snoops27]

On the basis that forewarned is forearmed, two things you may need to be careful of are bite inhibition and confidence.

For bite inhibition, some people find a squeal like another puppy would give is helpful; but sometimes it just raises the excitement level. A good alternative is to just immediately stop play, even walk out, so she gets the idea that mouthing results in the fun stopping.

For confidence, it's a good idea to take her out and about as early as possible in a pet carrier or sling or even tucked into your jacket. That way she can experience the world from a safe place and build confidence much more quickly. It is about good socialisation. But quality is better than quantity. Letting all and sundry (people and dogs) near a puppy can be overwhelming and frightening- the opposite of what you want. Control the socialisation by being selective, especially with other dogs and kids. Look for calm role model dogs, and children who can be trusted not to get over excited. Socialisation is not about plunging your puppy into every new experience, but rather allowing her to see, hear and get used to people and situations calmly and from a safe position.

Excellent advice, thanks JoanneF. We have already started teaching her that biting is NOT allowed using both the methods you describe, but the socialisation advice is particularly interesting and so will definitely try that. Thanks again and Seasons Greetings to you and yours.

 

[JoanneF]

Excellent advice, thanks JoanneF. We have already started teaching her that biting is NOT allowed using both the methods you describe, but the socialisation advice is particularly interesting and so will definitely try that. Thanks again and Seasons Greetings to you and yours.

I didn't describe it well but the main risk to puppies before their vaccinations is from the faeces of rats and unvaccinated dogs so as long as she doesn't come in contact (i.e. not on ground where they have been) she will be safe. And as she has left the litter quite early, it becomes even more important.

 

[Snoops27]

I have no intention of allowing her outside our garden until she has had her second jab, as I have done with any dog of mine.

 

[JoanneF]

I have no intention of allowing her outside our garden until she has had her second jab, as I have done with any dog of mine.

Your dog, your rules of course. But keep an open mind, maybe do some research, ideas change and she would be perfectly safe if she doesn't actually touch the ground.

 

[Snoops27]

I'd really like to know what makes you so sure that your way is the correct way. At 64 I might just know what I'm doing. Btw, you are not giving advice, you are lecturing and I have had quite enough thank you. Please avoid the temptation of either replying to this, my last word on this thread, or of commenting on any future posts. On the many forums of which I am a member, there is always someone with a superior attitude and who is sure that they know better than anyone else. On this forum that seems to be you. I don't need to do any research to work that out.

 

[excuseme]

snoops27;
HOW VERY RUDE !!!

 

[JoanneF]

First @Snoops27 , I sincerely apologise if you thought I was lecturing. My intention was only to help with the potential issues you might face as a result of having a puppy taken early. However -

Please avoid the temptation of either replying to this, my last word on this thread, or of commenting on any future posts.

You are on a public forum. That means you don't, I'm afraid, get to demand this. There is however an 'ignore' button so you don't have to see what I post.

I'd really like to know what makes you so sure that your way is the correct way.

Well, I do actually have a diploma in canine behaviour. As well as many years of experience, including with some pretty challenging dogs. But as I said, I did not mean to take a lecturing attitude; as we all know the written word lacks the light and shade we get from a face to face conversation. So please put me on ignore and I wish your puppy all the best.

 

[Snoops27]

First @Snoops27 , I sincerely apologise if you thought I was lecturing. My intention was only to help with the potential issues you might face as a result of having a puppy taken early. However -



You are on a public forum. That means you don't, I'm afraid, get to demand this. There is however an 'ignore' button so you don't have to see what I post.



Well, I do actually have a diploma in canine behaviour. As well as many years of experience, including with some pretty challenging dogs. But as I said, I did not mean to take a lecturing attitude; as we all know the written word lacks the light and shade we get from a face to face conversation. So please put me on ignore and I wish your puppy all the best.

Believe it or not, I am, and always have been, ready to take responsibility for my actions, be they physical or verbal. In this case I feel that I should apologise for taking umbrage at your, obviously well intentioned, words. I sincerely hope that you can forgive me and that we can restart our aquaintanceship on friendlier terms (on my part). Seasons greetings and best wishes, Alan..

 

[JudyN]

I do love a happy ending Thing is, on public forums, we usually don't know whether the other person has years of experience or has just picked up their first puppy thinking that all you have to do is to make sure you eat before the dog and everything else will fall into place (like I did...). And we all want to offer advice based on our own experience and learning but as they say, the only thing two dog trainers will agree on is that the third is doing it wrong

Milli is gorgeous, and I hope to see many more photos of her!

 

[Josie]

We must remember that our actions on the forum are because we are all passionate about dogs! They are our main focus and the reason we care so much.

Everyone here has different beliefs and ways of raising their dogs and we all need to appreciate that. Sometimes we feel so strongly about things they can be interpreted in the wrong way.

Thank you @Snoops27 and @JoanneF both of your points are valid and we listen and appreciate them both on the forum

 

[excuseme]

This is a fantastic result. I hate bad feelings.

 

[JoanneF]

hope that you can forgive me

Of course. But only if you post more pictures of Milli ....