5 week old puppy

Sliverfox said:
Are you using a harness on Indy?
If so let him wear around the house for awhile to get him used to it..

I worry about a pup pulling once on a leash, putting too much pressure on their neck.
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No harness. Collar and leash only. Boy, oh boy. Indy sure is stubborn. He thrusts his forelegs out ahead of him and he refuses to move.
I have backed way off and I try it only in the living room AND with cheese treats if he moves at all.
i do keep the collar on 24/7
 

Devi said:
I'm not a dog owner, but it does seem like a harness would be better than a collar.
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Ok. Why is that ?
Indy is now 6 weeks old and he eats like a horse. He is putting on 2 ounces/day.
PS: he is absolutely miserable when in the pen. Nice soft bed. Lots of shredded newspaper at one end. And toys which he totally ignores. When turned loose into the living room and kitchen, he chews everything in sight. Especially my toes. BUT NOT THE TOYS. Hmm. I don't get it.
 

hawkdon said:
"miserable in the pen"....well how would you feel if you were
penned up?? Stop and think about it a bit if possible....imo
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I can't allow him total free reign of the house. Poop/pee EVERYWHERE. Sooner or later he MUST get used to the idea of being penned up at night and when I go to doctor/shopping etc.
The ONLY place he is happy is either on my lap OR having total free reign of the house.
Dogs have pens OR are often chained up by their little dog houses.d12765377a153d348bec948f22ee5b4f.jpg
 
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Sliverfox said:
Have you tried covering his crate when you put him in it at bedtime?

With our other dog my father was still with us.
We went out for an evening leaving him with our than young dog.

Came home to discover her in her crate which was covered over with an old shirt of ours.
From then on her crate had a cover over it.
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Excellent idea. I'll cover his pen with a bed sheet tonight.
 
Sliverfox said:
Have you tried covering his crate when you put him in it at bedtime?

With our other dog my father was still with us.
We went out for an evening leaving him with our than young dog.

Came home to discover her in her crate which was covered over with an old shirt of ours.
From then on her crate had a cover over it.
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I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Indy has PLENTY of room in his pen to poop/pee on shredded newspapers at one end of his pen. But , NO ! Dummy will poop and pee right on top of his soft bed.
10 minutes ago, he did it AGAIN. We had just returned from his walk and I put him in his pen. Within 5 minutes POOP right on his bed.
Jeez, I thought that all dogs had enough common animal sense to poop/pee AWAY FROM ITS BED .
 
senior chef said:
The difference between a human baby and a 6 week old puppy ? Obviously, when a human baby cries, it needs immediate attention. But how about when a puppy cries ? When I go to sleep, I crate the puppy. BUT he cries, and cries, and cries. I know that his tummy is full , so he is not hungry. Yes, he has a nice soft bed and cut up newspapers at one end. He wants me to cuddle him. I get it. But, he needs to get used to the idea of his "cave". Will he outgrow that crying when crated?
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He misses his mom. I put a ticking alarm clock and a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel filled with tepid water for mine to cuddle up to. Doesn't always work.
 
Make sure the cover isn't too thick a fabric. I recall now that my daughter had a lightweight fitted cover for the crate when her dog was little. She still sleeps in her crate, with the door open, and goes there for naps through the day. It's her calm space. She's 5 1/2.

We never had a crate for either of our labs, but .. different strokes for different folks.
 
I agree with Lewkat the poor puppy is missing his mummy. you might like to consider a large stuffed dog that he can cuddle up to during the night. Pee pads work great, he will grow and learn where and when to pee and poo, he is lonely. When you see him squat run him outside. Try and make outside activity long enough for him to do his business. Good luck. I should talk I need help with my kitten.😂🤣
 
@senior chef .......Lots of great suggestions.
The thing is, he's too young to have left his mom.
Have patience, don't raise your voice, be gentle......potty training will come.
He is very lonely for his mom.
@Lewkat had 2 great ideas.....a ticking clock....hot water bottle wrapped in something.
Not sure how many meals he gets......after each meal take him out, and also after sleeping time.
Have a schedule.

What were you able to do when you were 5 weeks old.

Please have patience.

Physical contact is important too.
 
senior chef said:
I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Indy has PLENTY of room in his pen to poop/pee on shredded newspapers at one end of his pen. But , NO ! Dummy will poop and pee right on top of his soft bed.
10 minutes ago, he did it AGAIN. We had just returned from his walk and I put him in his pen. Within 5 minutes POOP right on his bed.
Jeez, I thought that all dogs had enough common animal sense to poop/pee AWAY FROM ITS BED .
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Please don't be upset with him.......in time......in time training will come.
When you're out with him.....treat him when he does a jobs.....may have to stay outside for a bit....don't run inside right away after your walks.
Do not scold him......

Again, he's very, very young.
 
MickaC said:
@senior chef .......Lots of great suggestions.
The thing is, he's too young to have left his mom.
Have patience, don't raise your voice, be gentle......potty training will come.
He is very lonely for his mom.
@Lewkat had 2 great ideas.....a ticking clock....hot water bottle wrapped in something.
Not sure how many meals he gets......after each meal take him out, and also after sleeping time.
Have a schedule.

What were you able to do when you were 5 weeks old.

Please have patience.

Physical contact is important too.
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Is it normal for a puppy to poop/pee on his own bed ?
PS: he is now 6 weeks old
He gets 3 meals/day plus treats.
He is putting on weight at a fantastic rate.
 
senior chef said:
Is it normal for a puppy to poop/pee on his own bed ?
PS: he is now 6 weeks old
He gets 3 meals/day plus treats.
He is putting on weight at a fantastic rate.
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If i remember maybe once or twice.......but......any of my guys were 10 and 12 weeks old.
Happy he's gaining weight.
I'm sure being taken away from his mom, left him missing moms milk......but don't give him milk now.
If he's getting a good menu, he doesn't need the milk.
 
Sliverfox said:
If your crate is large enough for him to use it for pottying,,, could it be TOO big?

What are you using for bedding?

Our 7month old pup wanted to pull everything out of his.
I bought him a pad for his .
A foiled towel is his bedding,,plus the 2 small toys the breeder gave us.
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his pen is aprox 25" X 25"
bedding is a bunch of my oldest T-shirts . I wore each of them for a day so they would have my smell.
 
senior chef said:
Is it normal for a puppy to poop/pee on his own bed ?
PS: he is now 6 weeks old
He gets 3 meals/day plus treats.
He is putting on weight at a fantastic rate.
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The pups I have experience with have usually been 7-8 weeks old when I got them. I never had one who was taken from his litter and mother at such a young age as 5 weeks, even now at 6, he's just a baby and you can't expect to seriously train him at such a young age.

I blocked off the kitchen with a baby gate, had a papered area for potty, and used that technique until my pups were trained. Training a dog takes a lot of time and hard work, but to have a well trained dog, who is not fearful of you and knows what you expect of him, makes a wonderful companion. For up to the first month of having a new pup, you really need to rearrange your schedule and make sure you're not neglecting the needs of the pup. In your case, he needs to bond with you, and have the comfort and security that he would have with his mother.

They depend on you for leadership, and to show them how to please you. They don't understand your words, but will respond nicely with positive training, calm and confident attitude. They sense when we're annoyed, nervous, upset, etc. The more secure he feels with you at home, the better he will respond to you.

Please be patient. Show him in a calm way what he can and can't chew on. Correct him gently, in the moment by taking away something he's chewing on and having a replacement in hand of something acceptable. I always kept tiny rawhide chew bones in my pocket at home, to have one on hand to correct chewing problems. When they drop it and walk away I pick it up for next lesson. Works like a charm. I never leave them alone with the rawhide, it can be a choke hazard especially for a young pup.

You can attach a small light-weight leash to his collar for a short amount of time during the day, under your supervision. Just dragging it around for a half hour at a time will get him used to it, if he starts to chew on it, calmly tell him no, you chew on this, while giving him something he can chew on.

With each passing week, your baby will be more mature and understand better what you want from him. Dogs are very loyal, they are very willing to please their masters, it's important that you guide them through the learning process with love and patience. Good luck, save the serious training for another couple of weeks when he's older.
 
In my experience pups take a good while to be truly housebroken. You might want to limit his water and food intake. I do not mean starve him but he would probably do all right with one or two meals a day. Feed him at the same times and take him out shortly after he eats. As a pup he should be taken out to use the pot every four hours. Take some of the soiled paper from the kennel out with you when you take him out and put it where you want him to go. Try to feed him and take him outside at the same times daily. Try to catch undesirable actions while he in the act. Please no hollering or hitting when he has an accident as with any undesirable behavior just let him know you are not happy. Use words that do not sound alike for commands and reprimands.

It takes time and a lot of patience to house break a dog. Each breed is a little different. It took close to six months for my Chihuahua "Boo" to finally get it. A pup is like a little baby. It comes into the world with limited understanding. You are the one who supplies the patience and understanding. Keep in mind most dogs want to please their owner. Read all you can about raising pups.

Like anything else, while raising a dog we reap what we sow. Show it love it will show you the same. My buddy Boo passed a couple of years ago. We were together pretty much twenty four seven for twelve years. It was a very trying time for me. I loved him very much. Like children they depend on us, their owners for everything. Hang in there. The reward is tenfold. I hope this helps.
 

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