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Post by suzieJ Thu Nov 07 2013, 19:20

Hi,
Lucy is doing well, "I must download some more photo's as she has grown"
We went to a meeting of puppies at our vets surgery on Tuesday. She was the youngest at 9wks and ended hiding under the chairs until half way through the meeting when she came out to say hello Smile 
I was surprised as I thought she would run riot, At home she is like a rocket running around our living room.
I wish we could take her out but she doesn't have her second injection until this Saturday- then I'm told we have to wait another 2 weeks before we can take her out for a little run around. I know we will have to take it easy with her but the excess energy she has is unbelievable.

Lucy is being fed on Orijen (80% protein-20% veg and fruit) Do you think having a diet of high protein is causing her to behave like this?
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Post by Guest Thu Nov 07 2013, 19:33

No, she just needs a bit more mental exercise! Try a few short training spells with her during the day, wear her brain out!

Orijen isn't a bad food, so it isn't that. She just needs a bit more stimulation. Do you have a garden? Can you play tug or throw something around for her? Obviously if she needs a rest she should be allowed to, but she's at that awkward time when she's starting to really settle in and feel comfortable but can't go out & burn it all off!


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Post by Kathy Thu Nov 07 2013, 19:37

I wouldn't have thought a high protein diet would cause her to have excess energy levels, quite the opposite in fact. Yes as Caryll suggest some mental stimulation with games of for example hide and seek indoors should tire her out well. Try hiding a small treat in an old egg box, roll up in a blanket, under a cushion etc, for her to find.
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Post by suzieJ Thu Nov 07 2013, 20:50

Thank you
Mind stimulation it is, I'll try to put in a few lessons at the same time re- sitting and laying down:) 
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Post by Guest Thu Nov 07 2013, 20:54

It'll be much better when she can start to explore outside. She'll get physical & mental exercise that way.

Don't forget the pics!

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Post by Sazzle Fri Nov 08 2013, 08:54

Look forward to the pics Smile
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Post by Guest Fri Nov 08 2013, 10:44

...........were are those pics? Smile

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Post by suzieJ Fri Nov 08 2013, 17:50

Here are my new photo's ... Sorry I couldn't pick just two as I like them all Laughing

Lucy tucking into her lunch
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Whats up- I haven't done anything wrong!
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Haven't I grown
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I am OK to bite this ; aren't I ?
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Thats me playing in my cage
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Post by Limey Sat Nov 09 2013, 19:53

Hi there from me and my Zara. Lucy is gorgeous. Zara keeps me very busy with play times and training too. I get to take Zara out for her first proper walk next Friday and we have enrolled in puppy training as from next Saturday. Let the fun begin Smile
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Post by janey Sat Nov 09 2013, 19:57

Oh my how cute! Love Struck 
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Post by janfrost489 Sun Nov 10 2013, 10:34

Hi lycy is beautiful looks just like our sasha, who incidentally has more energy than any dog I have ever known. She has 2 runs a day and a walk around 9pm and she still isn't worn out. Ive just brought sasha some interactive toys online just waiting for them to come. I find if I put a couple of treats in a fizzy pop bottle and give it to her keeps her amused for ages linfer than any toy ive brought lol x
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Post by janfrost489 Sun Nov 10 2013, 10:35

Sorry about the spelling my phone keeps changing words randomly at wits end
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Post by suzieJ Sun Nov 10 2013, 13:12

Lucy is playing with a pop bottle as I type this message, I definitely will put some treats inside as soon as she stops whizzing around the room.
I have never seen a dog run so fast; and I've had a Doberman and staffy before Lucy."She is like lighting"
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Post by janfrost489 Sun Nov 10 2013, 13:26

I know what you mean im thinking about getting some agility classes for sasha no. Shes so fast now and she can jump too she clears the stairgate now by a couple of inches that is supposed to stop her getting upstairs
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Post by suzieJ Sun Nov 10 2013, 13:36

ha ha; I had to laugh re the stair gate- Lucy is up and down the stairs all the time when Mr Nobody leaves the door open ?
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Post by janfrost489 Sun Nov 10 2013, 13:40

It was funny but not so funny when she got up there and ripped the hall carpet up trying to get into my bedroom. Youve got all this to come lucy is still a baby she looks so much like sasha very close markings too
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Post by suzieJ Sun Nov 10 2013, 14:21

Thanks for cheering me up... I think?
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Post by janfrost489 Sun Nov 10 2013, 14:30

ll you're welcome bounce
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Post by Guest Sun Nov 10 2013, 15:31

suzieJ wrote:ha ha; I had to laugh re the stair gate- Lucy is up and down the stairs all the time when Mr Nobody leaves the door open ?
We have a Mr Nobody here, as well!

suzieJ wrote:Thanks for cheering me up... I think?
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Post by Sazzle Sun Nov 10 2013, 17:35

Great pics, she's adorable Love Struck 
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