The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Another idea I remembered - give your folks some extra special, high value treats (the fish4dogs ones are great for this) so that he gets one when he's there and has settled in his bed, only use those treats when he's there so that he looks forward to them. He sounds like a bright chap and ought to cotton easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Brilliant, thanks! He has an tshirt at my Mum's that I sleep in. Complete with toothpaste dribble Will look out for the fish4dog treats! Today was the first time he was left without me (at Mum's). He is quite good when I leave him alone here. I pop out, go to the shops and sneak a look on my way back On a positive note, he has just had a mad 5 minutes of obsessive sniffing around the house......I thought it weird and then realised it was the same noise that woke me up at 3am this morning! We rushed outside and he went to the loo there SO much praise I LOVE my little dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's good, you've worked out his 'sign' You can get fish skin plaits at Pests at Home. Fish treats are good as there's not waste, no cereal, just goodness. Fish4dogs Jon Angell These folks used to own fish4dogs then started up on their own - Moochoo got me onto them as they are near her and she goes to collect the food.... getting it a lot cheaper. Both of us feed our dogs on their fish kibble (just a wee bit)with raw meat/bones and the dogs are all the picture of health. The difference is most noticeable in my Cyrus who came to me in pretty dodgy condition; he looks wonderful now and acts like a puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Night night forum Aunties... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Awww, night night little Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 *sigh* Isn't he lovely Nighty night sleepy boy Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Awww night night Milo x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Aww that is so sweet Christian.........night night little man xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yay!!! A poop free night! I set my alarm for 4am just in case but he looked at me as if to say 'are you deranged' when I got up to let him out He went outside this morning I never thought I would be posting this kind of thing on a forum Will start working on leaving him alone today. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 they have a way of imparting just how nuts they think we humans are with the merest hint of a raised eyebrow don't they .......well done Milo Just carry on as you have been Christian, you don' t need luck, you're a natural with Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 You'll like this John Steinbeck quote then... I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that dogs think humans are nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That is an adorable photo, Christian . I know that look . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Oh my goodness! How cute is that photo?! It took me a couple of seconds to work it out, but then, my heart just melted, hes so cute, cuddling his toy and fast asleep and with his blankie and all snuggled up and so....so......Adorable!!! And what a clever boy you are...........Christian! working out his 'signal' and Well Done Milo for training Christian so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 We have a firm stool this morning! I woke up at midnight really hot, only to find a Milo sized lump on my feet No idea why he has started that mlarky He was sent to his bed! Visiting Grandma again today for some 'away from Christian' therapy. Should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I woke up at midnight really hot, only to find a Milo sized lump on my feet Cheeky boy! No wonder you were so hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 We have a firm stool this morning! I bet those are words you never thought you'd be typing on the forum! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 it gets like parents inspecting their offspring's nappies. Naughty boy for getting up on the bed - was he cold perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 No, he should be cold Clare. He has a very comfy snuggly bed with high sides, a blanket and isn't to far from the dreadful economy 7 storage heater. He just likes to be close, but has not done that before. It was cute, as he was on top of the duvet, but under the patchwork quilt Left him at Mum's today and he did really well. Seems that he likes staying there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It was cute, as he was on top of the duvet, but under the patchwork quilt That's terriers for you - they like to burrow My two lean hounds wear 'house coats' in the winter when they go to bed - just soft dog coats made of fleece. My kitchen isn't very warm and they have very little body fat so feel the cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It was cute, as he was on top of the duvet, but under the patchwork quilt That's terriers for you - they like to burrow This is so true, my parents' terrier can often be found curled up asleep on their half-landing with the floor-length curtains elegantly draped over him He also used to have a little house/kennel shaped bed (actually a large cat bed) which he loved to tuck himself away in, especially at night time. I think he would actually have quite liked it to have a door too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 It was cute, as he was on top of the duvet, but under the patchwork quilt That's terriers for you - they like to burrow : I'm rather ashamed to admit it, but when Henry the terrier was with us, he slept under the duvet curled up by my legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I was very tempted to leave him there, but thought better of it. Mum and Dad came over for dinner and took him home with them for a sleep over. I am really anxious I'm sure he will be fine, but as I saw his little face look at me as they drove off, I went all funny. I miss him already and he has only been gone 20 minutes. Daft so and so that I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I know, the house is really empty without a dog or two in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I love reading your posts about Milo! My pup will be a new model - he is only 6 weeks old atm..... So I will have all the puppy stuff to deal with, but I hope he settles in as quickly as MIlo seems to have done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
