My new dog

[Aneeda72]

For some reason potty training has really gone to, well, shit. . Took her out, she peed, she pooped, put her in play pen to play, she peed. Hmm. Put her in crate, she napped, took her out, she peed, she pooped even though we have a dusting of snow.

Brought her in, put her in pen to play, she pooped more. I mean she is 6 pounds I don’t even know where she keeps all this poop and pee. . I mean how much can a small puppy store. Apparently a lot. Then she starts barking cause she doesn’t like poop in her play pen. .

Back into the crate she goes for a nap. She never has an accident in her crate. I think we will go back to crate, outside potty, crate for a week and playing only in the outside play pen which she can’t be in now cause of snow, and rain. This is why I wanted to do doggie litter training and avoid these issues.

Husband doesn’t take her out. He’s back in I don’t want a dog mode. Which is fine, he doesn’t have a dog, I do.

 

[Sliverfox]

@Aneeda72, been enjoy reading about you & Bella.

Went on an online puppy search this afternoon.
Boston Terriers are still out priced for us.

So came across site that had mixed Boston Terriers ,,,,,,,,, and some cross bred Corgis with Bostons!
There was a video of them running around,, so cute.
Believe it to be Amish breeders in Ohio.

Hubby watched the video with me ,, remarked about how short their legs were.
Video made me smile & wonder about what that cross breed would be like.

 

[Aneeda72]

@Aneeda72, been enjoy reading about you & Bella.

Went on an online puppy search this afternoon.
Boston Terriers are still out priced for us.

So came across site that had mixed Boston Terriers ,,,,,,,,, and some cross bred Corgis with Bostons!
There was a video of them running around,, so cute.
Believe it to be Amish breeders in Ohio.

Hubby watched the video with me ,, remarked about how short their legs were.
Video made me smile & wonder about what that cross breed would be like.

Thanks she is an interesting dog, I like her shortness, but she is very difficult lately . Seems she has to potty on either dry ground or carpet, but this is one battle I am going to win. She escaped the puppy pen in the backyard, when I went potty , but she could not escape the yard. Luckily she still comes when called, I called her, and like a lighting bolt, she appeared.

Gave me a scare though.

Boston terriers are as little as a 1000 here and as much as 3000. Corgis run 1500 to 2500. Mixed corgis 700. But I wanted a mix so that worked For me but I can’t believe how expensive small dogs are. A purebred German Shepard 500.

 

[MickaC]

If only I could send Bella to your house , she is so cute! How much does she weigh? Bella has a blocky front that I think is a red heeler look.

Well of course she can come here to play with Micki. She now weighs 24 1/2 lbs..........last May she weighed 27 lbs.........to heavy for her.......she's a fair bit small smaller than her siblings. She was NOT happy with the diet.
Yes, you are right........large breeds are very much different than small breeds......in just about every way.
Selective hearing........Micki...big time........Shaalee and Noah, pretty much never, listen well.
Micki does hear....the listening part is on pause and delay..........Corgi thing.
I don't think potty training take 2 years........but possibly to take in more advanced tasks and manners, behavior.....2 seems to be the magic age.
I not by any means, telling what you should do, i not there, looking on, she seems to be crated a lot, and how long in a day.......nite time is a yes.
I've had many trials with my guys, past and present......no 2 are the same in training.
How's Mr. of the house and Bella getting along.
Here comes that sleepy mode coming again.....

Good nite Aneeda and Bella.......be a good girl.

 

[Murrmurr]

If I understand right, Bella doesn't like to poop on snow? Maybe try putting down a shallow pan of dirt or doggy/kitty litter when you take her outside while there's snow on the ground.

 

[Lewkat]

I read where corgis, and heelers naturally will go after family members trying to herd them if they haven't animals to herd. Genetic instinct in them. They do learn that they are family members, but will want to be boss. Marley, who is a combination shepherd and welsh border collie has a slightly stubborn streak, but she knows that I will always win any resistance nonsense, so she acquiesces quickly. I worked with her on chewing her food instead of simply gulping it down and she chews everything thoroughly. I have found out that with this type of herding dog, they are lazy if they do not have a job, unlike the corgis and heelers. Marley just accepts she's a family pet and happy as a clam. Bella will come around with the house training in time. She's still a baby. But, the nipping will take some doing.

 

[Aneeda72]

Well of course she can come here to play with Micki. She now weighs 24 1/2 lbs..........last May she weighed 27 lbs.........to heavy for her.......she's a fair bit small smaller than her siblings. She was NOT happy with the diet.
Yes, you are right........large breeds are very much different than small breeds......in just about every way.
Selective hearing........Micki...big time........Shaalee and Noah, pretty much never, listen well.
Micki does hear....the listening part is on pause and delay..........Corgi thing.
I don't think potty training take 2 years........but possibly to take in more advanced tasks and manners, behavior.....2 seems to be the magic age.
I not by any means, telling what you should do, i not there, looking on, she seems to be crated a lot, and how long in a day.......nite time is a yes.
I've had many trials with my guys, past and present......no 2 are the same in training.
How's Mr. of the house and Bella getting along.
Here comes that sleepy mode coming again.....

Good nite Aneeda and Bella.......be a good girl.

She actually is not crated that much for a 9 week old. She needs to sleep 20 hours a day as a puppy but I’ve had to structure that as she is very hyper and won’t fall asleep anywhere but her crate.

We go outside every 2 hours to 3 hours during the day depending on sleeping and every three hours throughout the night. After potty we walk in front of the house up and down during the day, then, now that she is back on track with potty outside, play pen for 15 minutes to half hour.

When she starts getting hyper, I recognize she is tired, much like a two years old human child, and into the crate for sleep. Big dogs just drop where they are and sleep, she does not. 15 minutes twice a day in the outdoor play pen which she hates as there are a lot of overwhelming noises out there.

Then a few laps out around the back yard. When I let her have more time out of the crate and she got less sleep, she started to loose weight and even though I fed her more she still lost weight. Seriously she does not have an off switch so I have to monitor her closely.

We took a walk down the street yesterday but now it rained then snowed so all outside walks are off until it melts off as too unsafe for me. I think, as I said before, more high active cattle dog personality than corgi. No impulse control at all.

But she has regained the weight she lost on the schedule I have her on, and is back on the recommended amount of food. Training class starts Saturday and hopefully I can get some input on her biting, although she is biting less hard, sometimes. She does seem to like the snow so playtime in back yard is still possible.

Its an interesting journey with a go, go, go, go, and go puppy instead of a lab or poodle who like to go then sleep. . It certainly would be better to have a second puppy, better for me . Only in terms of tiring her out, or teaching bite impluse.

She/we will get to where we need to be, but it certainly is a test of my patience and stamina. I am so tired, . Oh, still no sheding which is strange. Even poodles will leave hair all over you.

 

[Aneeda72]

If I understand right, Bella doesn't like to poop on snow? Maybe try putting down a shallow pan of dirt or doggy/kitty litter when you take her outside while there's snow on the ground.

She actually started liking to poop in the house, because I think, she dislikes the process of going outside. I have to get her out of her play pen as running and playing around causes the pooping , you know exercise.

She is not a fan of being held, heeler personality, then leashed up, hates leash, then walked to the door trying to bite my feet all the way, then sit at the door, then outside refusing to poop until I suppose she can’t help herself or find the exact right spot. It’s a twenty minute process. Then reward for potty, for now, is a walk in the front sidewalk, twice, which she loves.

Then back to the front door, where she plays tug of war with her leash until she gets bored. Then she sits, barks and then jumps up and we wait till barking stops, it’s not an automatic door, barking does not open it. Once she sits, and is quiet the door miraculously opens.

Then, like a race track driver almost to the finish she hell bent for leather rushes in side, stopped abruptly by the leash. At which point, she starts barking hysterically and biting at my feet which are in my slippers, and biting hard. She wants to get back to her toys.

Now, it’s nap time. Like a tired human two year old just home from the park screaming and fighting not to go to bed. But to bed she goes. First a drink, which calms her, then crate. Five seconds later, after half hearted barking, sleep. And we repeat this every two hours or so.

Course she gets four meals a day, backyard time, where she refuses to potty as there are dogs on both sides. She is slowly making friends with the golden retriever mix, but stays away from the heelers on the other side. I really have little time but to rest in between session with her. But as she gets older, it should improve.

 

[Aneeda72]

I read where corgis, and heelers naturally will go after family members trying to herd them if they haven't animals to herd. Genetic instinct in them. They do learn that they are family members, but will want to be boss. Marley, who is a combination shepherd and welsh border collie has a slightly stubborn streak, but she knows that I will always win any resistance nonsense, so she acquiesces quickly. I worked with her on chewing her food instead of simply gulping it down and she chews everything thoroughly. I have found out that with this type of herding dog, they are lazy if they do not have a job, unlike the corgis and heelers. Marley just accepts she's a family pet and happy as a clam. Bella will come around with the house training in time. She's still a baby. But, the nipping will take some doing.

Yup, the nipping to hard biting will take a lot of time, it seems. I will be using my little bit of “extra” money to train her. I have pretty much back scaled on buying anything extra to achieve this goal.

When she reaches four months old and has all her shots, she will get a week of board and train to help settle her, work on the nipping which I expect will still be an issue, and work on a long sit. I have learned not to rush a dog or a child. Actually all the water and sun in the world won’t make a squash ripen any faster than it’s set time either.

You just have to wait.

if she were a lab or poodle all this would have stopped and she would be firmly potty trained, and or my house. But she is a crazed little girl so I expect, while she is smart, she will be slow.

 

[Pepper]

Cats are so much easier!

 

[Aneeda72]

Cats are so much easier!

I am not a fan of cats, but I did ask my husband about a cat, and that was a huge no. . It wouldn’t have been a good situation for the cat or me. He likes dogs. He runs hot and cold with Bella because he has issues with me, not her. When I die she will make him a good companion.

I had this in mind as well when I bought her. A “tougher“ dog is a better companion for him as he does not/can not watch where is walks (due to his weight) and all those accidental sorry I stepped on your paws hurt feelings won’t be taken so seriously by Bella, I hope.

Plus he’s a sit by my side guy not in my lap and Bella likes to sit by you but does not want to cuddle.

 

[Pepper]

I like dogs too, Aneeda but never lived long enough in a place I felt was proper for a dog. I always loved my friends' dogs, and 2 of those were corgis.

 

[Oldguy]

Oh, still no sheding which is strange.

Remember these words in six to 12 months...

 

[Aneeda72]

Remember these words in six to 12 months...

Spring blowout, yup

 

[MickaC]

She actually is not crated that much for a 9 week old. She needs to sleep 20 hours a day as a puppy but I’ve had to structure that as she is very hyper and won’t fall asleep anywhere but her crate.

We go outside every 2 hours to 3 hours during the day depending on sleeping and every three hours throughout the night. After potty we walk in front of the house up and down during the day, then, now that she is back on track with potty outside, play pen for 15 minutes to half hour.

When she starts getting hyper, I recognize she is tired, much like a two years old human child, and into the crate for sleep. Big dogs just drop where they are and sleep, she does not. 15 minutes twice a day in the outdoor play pen which she hates as there are a lot of overwhelming noises out there.

Then a few laps out around the back yard. When I let her have more time out of the crate and she got less sleep, she started to loose weight and even though I fed her more she still lost weight. Seriously she does not have an off switch so I have to monitor her closely.

We took a walk down the street yesterday but now it rained then snowed so all outside walks are off until it melts off as too unsafe for me. I think, as I said before, more high active cattle dog personality than corgi. No impulse control at all.

But she has regained the weight she lost on the schedule I have her on, and is back on the recommended amount of food. Training class starts Saturday and hopefully I can get some input on her biting, although she is biting less hard, sometimes. She does seem to like the snow so playtime in back yard is still possible.

Its an interesting journey with a go, go, go, go, and go puppy instead of a lab or poodle who like to go then sleep. . It certainly would be better to have a second puppy, better for me . Only in terms of tiring her out, or teaching bite impluse.

She/we will get to where we need to be, but it certainly is a test of my patience and stamina. I am so tired, . Oh, still no sheding which is strange. Even poodles will leave hair all over you.

Imo....Aneeda.....the second puppy is not a good idea, especially if you get both as puppies.
Neither will have any interest with you.
Someday down the road, if a person wants the second little family one.....waiting till one is an adult.....another member can arrive......the first one will have already an attachment to you.
Wow.......20 hours of sleep.......sorry, i disagree with that.
I'm very surprised at the " no shedding ".........healers are heavy shedders as well.
I don't remember how much Micki shed when she was a puppy.....seems so long ago.....9 years to be exact.....but maybe she turned into a shedding machine when she got her adult coat......that's making sense to me.
Puppies......puppies......puppies...... aren't they wonderful.

 

[dobielvr]

I think I have to go take a nap now Aneeda, after reading all that you do.

 

[Aneeda72]

Imo....Aneeda.....the second puppy is not a good idea, especially if you get both as puppies.
Neither will have any interest with you.
Someday down the road, if a person wants the second little family one.....waiting till one is an adult.....another member can arrive......the first one will have already an attachment to you.
Wow.......20 hours of sleep.......sorry, i disagree with that.
I'm very surprised at the " no shedding ".........healers are heavy shedders as well.
I don't remember how much Micki shed when she was a puppy.....seems so long ago.....9 years to be exact.....but maybe she turned into a shedding machine when she got her adult coat......that's making sense to me.
Puppies......puppies......puppies...... aren't they wonderful.

Well, I goggled it on several sites and my other puppies/dogs slept a lot as well so, , you are not disagreeing with me actually, you are disagreeing with google

 

[MickaC]

Well, I goggled it on several sites and my other puppies/dogs slept a lot as well so, , you are not disagreeing with me actually, you are disagreeing with google

OOPS.........Sorry....... don't want to disagree with google

Cats are so much easier!

Have had many house cats from the time i was born, and up to around 1989.
My choice after my last two passed away, were to have dogs for my next family.

 

[MickaC]

Yup, the nipping to hard biting will take a lot of time, it seems. I will be using my little bit of “extra” money to train her. I have pretty much back scaled on buying anything extra to achieve this goal.

When she reaches four months old and has all her shots, she will get a week of board and train to help settle her, work on the nipping which I expect will still be an issue, and work on a long sit. I have learned not to rush a dog or a child. Actually all the water and sun in the world won’t make a squash ripen any faster than it’s set time either.

You just have to wait.

if she were a lab or poodle all this would have stopped and she would be firmly potty trained, and or my house. But she is a crazed little girl so I expect, while she is smart, she will be slow.

Smart little girl.......she has plans for Mom.

 

[MickaC]

She actually started liking to poop in the house, because I think, she dislikes the process of going outside. I have to get her out of her play pen as running and playing around causes the pooping , you know exercise.

She is not a fan of being held, heeler personality, then leashed up, hates leash, then walked to the door trying to bite my feet all the way, then sit at the door, then outside refusing to poop until I suppose she can’t help herself or find the exact right spot. It’s a twenty minute process. Then reward for potty, for now, is a walk in the front sidewalk, twice, which she loves.

Then back to the front door, where she plays tug of war with her leash until she gets bored. Then she sits, barks and then jumps up and we wait till barking stops, it’s not an automatic door, barking does not open it. Once she sits, and is quiet the door miraculously opens.

Then, like a race track driver almost to the finish she hell bent for leather rushes in side, stopped abruptly by the leash. At which point, she starts barking hysterically and biting at my feet which are in my slippers, and biting hard. She wants to get back to her toys.

Now, it’s nap time. Like a tired human two year old just home from the park screaming and fighting not to go to bed. But to bed she goes. First a drink, which calms her, then crate. Five seconds later, after half hearted barking, sleep. And we repeat this every two hours or so.

Course she gets four meals a day, backyard time, where she refuses to potty as there are dogs on both sides. She is slowly making friends with the golden retriever mix, but stays away from the heelers on the other side. I really have little time but to rest in between session with her. But as she gets older, it should improve.

Aneeda.......what did you do with all your time before Bella.

 

[Kathleen’s Place]

Aw, baby girl!!!!! She is so dang cute, Aneeda!!!!!

 

[Aneeda72]

Aneeda.......what did you do with all your time before Bella.

I got some sleep

 

[squatting dog]

@Aneeda72, been enjoy reading about you & Bella.

Went on an online puppy search this afternoon.
Boston Terriers are still out priced for us.

So came across site that had mixed Boston Terriers ,,,,,,,,, and some cross bred Corgis with Bostons!
There was a video of them running around,, so cute.
Believe it to be Amish breeders in Ohio.

Hubby watched the video with me ,, remarked about how short their legs were.
Video made me smile & wonder about what that cross breed would be like.

If you've ever been to an Amish breeder's place, you'd never buy another dog from them. I have had the privilege of being there when a few were shut down. Nasty people when it comes to breeding.
One of my favorite rescues came from a shut down Amish bunch. My little Judy (aka Ju Ju bee)I called her my bump and go. Poor little thing had never been out of a 2 foot cage, except for breeding. When I first got her, she would only walk in 1 foot circles. She also had no idea what grass was. (scared her the first time she stepped on it). We caught them as they were about to kill her and throw her on the pile of dead dogs they had out back. as she had cancer and was blind in one eye. (diseased so bad, we had to have it removed ). She now rests easy in Fl. along with Noop, Patti cake, and Elliot.
This was the last picture I have of her. The day the vet could do no more and I had to end her suffering. She still brings tears to my eyes.

 

[Sliverfox]

@squatting dog ,,
Was looking over the online dogs.
What?? that is no pup.
There were 2 brown Boston Terriers listed as pup. 340 wks old is No pup.
Besides both pictures showed that the 2 females had been nursed at sometime.

 

[Sliverfox]

Regarding the Amish.
They live around us in this rural area.
Like all sects there are good & bad.

When I had horses,,one of the girls hired an Amish bad to shoe her horse.
Since mine needed shoe also, both horses were taken to our small garage.

Horse number one had never been shod .
Amish man took out a a thin nylon rope to use as addition to its halter.

Then the fun started.
Which ended up with horse # 1 bashing its head on low beam,, stunned it & fell to ground!
"Sit on its head!" growled the man.

Shaking I did that, thinking ,OMG.
Horse1 got new shoes put on that way.

My horse was an old had at getting shod,, no problems.

I took the Amish back to his home,, thinking ,never agin will you handle any of my animals.

When driving past any of their farms,, notice that you seldom see a dog in the yard.
To them all animals were put on earth for our USE.