It's potty time! Now!

ladyfreckles · 01-12-2012, 03:59 PM

Viking's housetraining has gone fairly well. There have been about 3 or 4 accidents, but he's getting the hang of it. He goes almost immediately when we go outside now. So, after taking him out to potty this morning I took him to the local natural pet supply shop to socialize him. I hug out in there with the owner for a good few hours. Viking socialized with three other dogs, two cats, and several kids. It was good for him.

While the owner of the store and I were talking about different kibbles and which ones have benefits over others, suddenly Viking starts going nuts, barking, and tugging on the leash. I got a hunch and instead of trying to have him sit and calm down, I followed him this time. He lead me across the store, to the door, outside, and then he promptly went potty on the grass! He was telling ME that it was time to hurry up and go potty! I was so proud of him!

Just had to share that moment. He's such a great dog.

qbchottu · 01-12-2012, 04:09 PM

Yay! Good work Viking!

I love it when it finally "clicks" and they learn to tell you that they need to go out

chicagojosh · 01-12-2012, 04:36 PM

cheers to Viking!

chicagojosh · 01-12-2012, 04:37 PM

awesome name by the way

Angelina03 · 01-12-2012, 05:46 PM

Nice. What a good boy.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 01-12-2012, 05:56 PM

Atta Boy Viking,you deserve a reward.

GatorDog · 01-12-2012, 06:28 PM

Be careful socializing him around other animals right now. He's so young and susceptible to tons of illnesses that can be fatal to a pup his age!

DJEtzel · 01-12-2012, 06:38 PM

Uhm, why are you spending hours in a pet store with a puppy you shouldn't even have yet, and letting him outside in strange grass to go to the bathroom!?

ladyfreckles · 01-12-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DJEtzel

Uhm, why are you spending hours in a pet store with a puppy you shouldn't even have yet, and letting him outside in strange grass to go to the bathroom!?

Why shouldn't I have him yet?

GatorDog · 01-12-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyfreckles

Why shouldn't I have him yet?

Seven weeks is too young to leave his mother. And his immune system is highly compromised being so young that it is dangerous to allow him to interact with dogs who may or may not be carrying fatal viruses on them. I've seen plenty of puppies die from Parvo at that age, so you really have to be careful.

01-12-2012, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
ladyfreckles Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,833	It's potty time! Now! Viking's housetraining has gone fairly well. There have been about 3 or 4 accidents, but he's getting the hang of it. He goes almost immediately when we go outside now. So, after taking him out to potty this morning I took him to the local natural pet supply shop to socialize him. I hug out in there with the owner for a good few hours. Viking socialized with three other dogs, two cats, and several kids. It was good for him. While the owner of the store and I were talking about different kibbles and which ones have benefits over others, suddenly Viking starts going nuts, barking, and tugging on the leash. I got a hunch and instead of trying to have him sit and calm down, I followed him this time. He lead me across the store, to the door, outside, and then he promptly went potty on the grass! He was telling ME that it was time to hurry up and go potty! I was so proud of him! Just had to share that moment. He's such a great dog. __________________ Viking vom Zeder-Kamme (11/19/2011)

01-12-2012, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
qbchottu Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 908	Yay! Good work Viking! I love it when it finally "clicks" and they learn to tell you that they need to go out __________________ Puddi 11/15/10 Rescue GSD/Golden Whiskey von Huerta Hof 12/20/10 WGSL GSD Wiva vom Drache Feld 2/3/11 WGSL GSD

01-12-2012, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
chicagojosh Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wicker Park, Chicago Posts: 1,789	cheers to Viking! __________________ A tired puppy is a good puppy CODY - Sable GSD Born 11/15/09 MANDI - GSD/Husky/Lab Mix Born 6/3/06

01-12-2012, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
chicagojosh Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wicker Park, Chicago Posts: 1,789	awesome name by the way __________________ A tired puppy is a good puppy CODY - Sable GSD Born 11/15/09 MANDI - GSD/Husky/Lab Mix Born 6/3/06

01-12-2012, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Angelina03 Master Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 626	Nice. What a good boy. __________________ Angela_______________________________ Danny (husband) ~ Samantha (daughter) ~ Rocco (GSD) Lucky (cat) ~ Beauty (cat) ~ MuMu (cat)

01-12-2012, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	Atta Boy Viking,you deserve a reward.

01-12-2012, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,025	Be careful socializing him around other animals right now. He's so young and susceptible to tons of illnesses that can be fatal to a pup his age! __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

01-12-2012, 06:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
DJEtzel Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 2,932	Uhm, why are you spending hours in a pet store with a puppy you shouldn't even have yet, and letting him outside in strange grass to go to the bathroom!? __________________ I'm Danielle Frag CGC, male GSD Bailey, female Rat Terrier Mix www.FraggleRockCollars.com

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