Hi There!
I am normally not a big fan of posting pictures of myself on the internet, but I have to show you all my new best friend.
http://networkn.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album03
I have some questions:
1) At 9 weeks old, will he be able to hold on through the night. If I was to say take him out at midnight, and then again at seven, is it likely he could avoid an accident? I am concerned getting up at 3am to take him out, is creating a habit I don't want to continue with past when its required. Esp since at 3am he is so excited to see me, and so cute and wants to play, I end up spending 10-15 minutes giving him cuddles.
2) We have been playing with him as much as we can. Usually 15 minutes every hour or so, and then when he is awake and alert, 45 minutes or longer as time permits. Usually we rough house, cuddle, have him chase us around a little. We found a towel and he loves to grab one end of the towel and play tug'o'war with me. Does it matter if I win or I let him win? Is it an ok game to play or will it make him more aggressive? He does growl etc when we are playing tug, but no other times. I presume its most likely fine, but I wanted to check.
3) He is quite bitey, which I assume is a development stage, but it means having to be QUITE careful when he play, he loves to lick which is nice, but then he follows up with the chewy bit afterwards. My sister a vet said to push my finger sideways against the V in his mouth where there are no teeth, but I am a little scared of doing that and my wife is even more unwilling to put her fingers anywhere NEAR those sharp teeth
4) As is natural in all babies, he is a little reluctant to try new things and areas of the house. The tiles took 2 days, my office a day or so. I was massively impressed that he after 3 attempts to walk into a darkened area (hallway) between our kitchen and lounge, did eventually follow me (took 2 goes of me circling and him getting 90% there then running back the way he came to meet me before doing the whole circuit *3* times in a row, with vigourous cuddles and praise in between.
5) I am wondering what rewards he would like. We tried some cheese but it (I think) gave him soft poops and we aren't really keen to continue to try that if that's the end result.
6) Is cooked onion as part of a stew ok for him? I know raw onions are a definite no no.
7) Usually his meal times are at 9-4-12 and our meals times are 7-12-7. I am told you shouldn't let him eat first, but two hours before is ok?
8) He dribbles when he is carsick, and I take him to work most days, will this improve with time (only 3 car trips so far) and the last trip was shorter than the others, but had significantly less drool.
9) How many hours a day do your dogs spend in their crates?
Thanks in advance for any help!
I am normally not a big fan of posting pictures of myself on the internet, but I have to show you all my new best friend.
http://networkn.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album03
I have some questions:
1) At 9 weeks old, will he be able to hold on through the night. If I was to say take him out at midnight, and then again at seven, is it likely he could avoid an accident? I am concerned getting up at 3am to take him out, is creating a habit I don't want to continue with past when its required. Esp since at 3am he is so excited to see me, and so cute and wants to play, I end up spending 10-15 minutes giving him cuddles.
2) We have been playing with him as much as we can. Usually 15 minutes every hour or so, and then when he is awake and alert, 45 minutes or longer as time permits. Usually we rough house, cuddle, have him chase us around a little. We found a towel and he loves to grab one end of the towel and play tug'o'war with me. Does it matter if I win or I let him win? Is it an ok game to play or will it make him more aggressive? He does growl etc when we are playing tug, but no other times. I presume its most likely fine, but I wanted to check.
3) He is quite bitey, which I assume is a development stage, but it means having to be QUITE careful when he play, he loves to lick which is nice, but then he follows up with the chewy bit afterwards. My sister a vet said to push my finger sideways against the V in his mouth where there are no teeth, but I am a little scared of doing that and my wife is even more unwilling to put her fingers anywhere NEAR those sharp teeth

4) As is natural in all babies, he is a little reluctant to try new things and areas of the house. The tiles took 2 days, my office a day or so. I was massively impressed that he after 3 attempts to walk into a darkened area (hallway) between our kitchen and lounge, did eventually follow me (took 2 goes of me circling and him getting 90% there then running back the way he came to meet me before doing the whole circuit *3* times in a row, with vigourous cuddles and praise in between.
5) I am wondering what rewards he would like. We tried some cheese but it (I think) gave him soft poops and we aren't really keen to continue to try that if that's the end result.
6) Is cooked onion as part of a stew ok for him? I know raw onions are a definite no no.
7) Usually his meal times are at 9-4-12 and our meals times are 7-12-7. I am told you shouldn't let him eat first, but two hours before is ok?
8) He dribbles when he is carsick, and I take him to work most days, will this improve with time (only 3 car trips so far) and the last trip was shorter than the others, but had significantly less drool.
9) How many hours a day do your dogs spend in their crates?
Thanks in advance for any help!