The Dogmother Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I don't do tug of war with Ruby either, she loves hide and seek though - finding me when I have hidden, and also the 'leave it' game where you put something in front of her (favourite toy or treat) and ask her to leave it then wait to see how long before you release her to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well Lola is 11 weeks old now and went for her 1st walk today. This morning we walked into the village as my sister was going to a friends. She was actually suprisingly good, she was wary of cars but soon settled down. We didn't meet any other dogs though. We have been taking to her to meet my aunties welsh terrier and her MIL's dogs so she has had contact with dogs before we were allowed to take her out. We then took her to Tittesworth resevoir this afternoon. It was very busy so lots of people came and said 'hello' to her, we had to warn them of her biting first though. We met a few other dogs and she was ok with them considering she was tiny compared to most of them! Dad(who didn't want her in the 1st place and is now besotted) has just taken her down to the canal next to our house. She has probably had way to much exercise for her little legs but its so exiciting her being able to go for walks! We have had no more accidents in the house which is good. She is getting better with her biting. We brought a long lead from a pet shop and it has worked wonders so we just pull the lead and say 'leave' and it works. When we used to just say 'leave' it didn't work and when we used to nudge/push her off it just got her more excited. We did give her a rawhide chew which she seemed to like but i have since read that they are not very good and one website said that they were only 10% digestible. I did buy her a nylabone thing but she is not keen on it, maybe i will smear some cheese on it. She chews her chews but gets fed up and we ideally want something she can chew on for a while rather than play with. Any ideas? I'll try and post some more pictures tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 She will grow out of the nipping, a bit like toddlers grow out of putting everything in their mouths. In the meantime, yelp like a hurt puppy when she does it and turn away to ignore her. She wil then come over to see if you're alrigth and be all submissive. This is when you give her a treat. You might feel a bit of a 'nana doing it, but it does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 We did give her a rawhide chew which she seemed to like but i have since read that they are not very good and one website said that they were only 10% digestible. I did buy her a nylabone thing but she is not keen on it, maybe i will smear some cheese on it. She chews her chews but gets fed up and we ideally want something she can chew on for a while rather than play with. Any ideas? * Kongs *are very good at keeping young dogs occupied. They are very durable and come in different sizes. You can fill them with their own food or special treats. I'm sure your local pet shop will sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Awwww I love that bottom photo! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 How lovely. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well I did say i was going to post pictures a while ago and i've finally got round to it. We went to Scotland last week and Lola came with us. On the whole she was very well behaved. It was the first time she had seen the sea and she too keen after she ran through a massive rock pool and went under! She has lost hair underneath her chin and we are not sure why, it's where her tags are with our telephone number and her other one to say she has been microchipped. The only thing i can think of is that the metal on them is irritating her skin. We don't want to take them off so we have started taking her collar off when she is in her crate. We were supossed to be taking her to a puppy party at our vets but it was on whilst we were away last week. At the parties they have a nurse and a dog behaviour expert but apparantly she will be too old for the next one. Mum is going to ring up and ask nicely if we can go because we havn't met many dogs that actually want to play with her and that are her size so it would be good to go. Anyway here are some more photos of Lola: Eating seaweed. With her crazy ears!! We are sitll not sure what she is. Its funny hearing people's replies when we say we are not sure what she is crossed with. So far we have had: border collie, pitbull, terrier of some sort and lurcher. Anyone got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 She is sooo gorgeous!!!! It's hard to tell at this age, but build-wise, she's a lot like Ruby (my lurcher) at that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 She is very sweet - I love those ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 wow, isnt she lovely those ears are great I love the sand on her nose too cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 She is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 She is just a cutie pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Whatever she is, she is just adorable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 She looks a lot like Jazz as well - so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Yeah I thought lab too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
