Now just missing the puppy!

Thanks to your advice I think she'll be happy when she comes home!

1 week to go (... and couting)

Sooo exciting for you Bet it's gonna be a longggg week

Is it a new puppy etc

Kat75 wrote:Sooo exciting for you Bet it's gonna be a longggg week

I feel sorry for my freinds/family. You know new parents can become baby bores?? ... well i'm a complete 100% puppy bore!

mazz wrote:Is it a new puppy etc

Yep the only bit missing is the most important bit
But it's making me happy to have it all ready for her

looking like some little girl going to be spoilt
if you have an old duvet or blanket drape it over the top off the top and sides of the crate it will help her settle and keep her warm

and haha fold the bottom cushion pad in half to make it more snugly and also have a half for any little accipumps she may have

bigwazza wrote:looking like some little girl going to be spoilt
if you have an old duvet or blanket drape it over the top off the top and sides of the crate it will help her settle and keep her warm

Excellent idea
I've got a divider to make the crate smaller to begin with (more 'snug').
And i'm going to ask to bring home somthing that smells like her brothers/mum hoping that will help her too.

Fraggle wrote:

bigwazza wrote:looking like some little girl going to be spoilt
if you have an old duvet or blanket drape it over the top off the top and sides of the crate it will help her settle and keep her warm

Excellent idea
I've got a divider to make the crate smaller to begin with (more 'snug').
And i'm going to ask to bring home somthing that smells like her brothers/mum hoping that will help her too.

it will most breeders will give you something like a toy or blanket that will stink lol

Any other advice regarding what I can do to help her to settle painlessly would be very welcomed

Loki settled in very quickly. He just walked around the whole rooms sniffing, and he was very clingy to begin with; always walking next to me, sitting when I stopped, etc. Ah, those days were gone so quickly and then the demon showed up . Anyway, I think they settle in quickly, just let her have a good explore (watch her like a hawk ) and let her take her time. Also, once she's settled in...PICTURES

Fraggle wrote:Any other advice regarding what I can do to help her to settle painlessly would be very welcomed

any questions just ask away we will be happy to give any advice needed (and no question is daft)

ANattyRat wrote:Loki settled in very quickly. He just walked around the whole rooms sniffing, and he was very clingy to begin with; always walking next to me, sitting when I stopped, etc. Ah, those days were gone so quickly and then the demon showed up . Anyway, I think they settle in quickly, just let her have a good explore (watch her like a hawk ) and let her take her time. Also, once she's settled in...PICTURES

That's good to know .. I just think if I expect the worst and ways to help then I can only be pleasently surprised
... pictures?!
Try and stop me! lol

bigwazza wrote:

Fraggle wrote:Any other advice regarding what I can do to help her to settle painlessly would be very welcomed

any questions just ask away we will be happy to give any advice needed (and no question is daft)

Thank you
Everyone here has been a godsend already .. i'm very greatful.

Fraggle wrote:Any other advice regarding what I can do to help her to settle painlessly would be very welcomed

I hid some high value treats eg. small pieces of cooked chicken in his bed and let him find them himself. After that he was always keen to go to bed on command ( and still is ) just to see what surprises were in store. I always reward him when he goes to bed on command.

P.S.
bed in our house isn't just his crate, he has a bed in the kitchen and a bed in the lounge......spoilt brat

A blanket or an item with her littermates scent will be helpfull as well as a TV or radio left turned on at a low volume

Lots of cuddles and kisses. We found Bruce was very nervous at first!have to say he's the life and soul of the party . Much to the disgust of our cats! Lol
They soon settle in and then god help you !))))

Bet you can't wait i know what it's like , we use two bedroom pillows with a small blanket over the top , we have a cover over the cage as well , Duke loves it , don't be shy with the pics when puppy arrives

lol, im totally in this stage, all setup, toys ready, food bowls in place. according to my S3, pickup is 4 days 6 hours and 3 minutes lol.

jojobda wrote:lol, im totally in this stage, all setup, toys ready, food bowls in place. according to my S3, pickup is 4 days 6 hours and 3 minutes lol.

Not that you're counting
One little tip.......get lots of sleep now to make up for the " 3am dragging yourself out of bed" few weeks for toileting.

reuben wrote:

jojobda wrote:lol, im totally in this stage, all setup, toys ready, food bowls in place. according to my S3, pickup is 4 days 6 hours and 3 minutes lol.

Not that you're counting
One little tip.......get lots of sleep now to make up for the " 3am dragging yourself out of bed" few weeks for toileting.

Strangely i am looking forward to it lol.

do it!! sleep while you can! Max is up all hours of the night, and it's been hot as hell here so he's been drinking loads of water. and there is nothing worse than the sprint for the door when you're sure he's gonna wee on the floor.

I was spoiled. Bart didn't wake up in the middle of the night nor did he have any accidents. He came home pretty much house trained as he would sit by the door or scratch on the screen door when he needed to go out.

Less than 10 minutes after he got home he seemed to feel at home. He liked to snuggle near me to sleep for the first week or so. Enjoy that excitement!!

as said, they grow up extremely quick, cass has flown up, i remember the day i could carry him one handed. not anymore!!

I just say be patient. especially surrounding the toilet training. im sure there'll be a few accidents on the way, but they learn in time.

enjoy the puppy stage!! they soon become cocky brave little teenagers in know time.

lilybet88 wrote:do it!! sleep while you can! Max is up all hours of the night, and it's been hot as hell here so he's been drinking loads of water. and there is nothing worse than the sprint for the door when you're sure he's gonna wee on the floor.

Loki slept right the way through the night from the third or so day *insert smug face here*...but now he's made up for it by being extra-clingy

Just have to be patient (impossible, I know) and enjoy the puppy cuteness...and allow us to enjoy it with you by taking tons of pics (this is aimed at everyone who's got/getting their new puppy).