Puppy Advice (merged)

Bromley86

Paparika wrote: »

Isnt it against the law to have a dog in the footwell, i thought they had to be in a cage or harnessed or in the back

AFAIK you can have a dog in your lap (i.e. there is no law detailing exactly how to transport an animal). However, there's a rule in the Highway Code about them being suitably restrained so as not to be a distraction and not to injure you if you brake suddenly.

Ignoring any injury to you and/or the dog, the other guy's insurance company is going to make a big deal of an unsecured dog, even if it was just sitting on the front seat/in the well and minding it's own business at the time.

roguebrogue

Ginger biscuits worked a treat for my mum's puppy.

pamelab21

Our Lhasa Apso used to be sick in the car when she was young but she has grown out it now. I tried sickness tablets from the pet shop and it was more of a struggle trying to get those down her than anything else. Persevere. Not taking her with us in the car was not an option so we just went prepared (we used to take an old towel, wipes and water)
She would also start to drool before being sick so allowed us time to stop and get her out of the car to be sick.
Good Luck

boldaslove

please please consider a rescue. there are so many it's utterly heartbreaking. have a look around this site, in particular the forums - http://www.dogpages.org.uk/ we got one of our previous dogs via this site.

it may also be a good place to mention this and bounce ideas off people's heads. lots of rescue organisations, foster carers and individuals post and read this forum and may be able to help.

i really hope this woman stops breeding, i cannot believe the irresponsibility of some people. you wouldn't believe how many similar stories i've heard. one of our previous dogs came from a 'hoarding' home, he was 13 years old and had been locked out in the back yard his ENTIRE LIFE because he fought with the other dogs and cats. he had deep scars all over his face and legs from trying to dig out of a concrete yard i understand the owner gave the animals up voluntarily so i think deep down most people know it's wrong.

here's hoping this has a happy ending

bexbex

Hi
On Monday our new dalmation comes to live with us.
She will be 12 weeks old.
I have never own a dog myself but I grew up with dogs around and know the basics.
We also have 3 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 hamsters and one 3 year old boy (who loves to help with the animals, lol)
I have bought some puppy books and have the basics in now, a pen for her to feel safe in and sleep in at night (in the livingroom which will be warmer for her)
I'm going to get her a few toys and a lead and as she's had her first jabs she can go outside.
I'm just after a bit of advice and tips really..
How to best introduce her to the cats, who have never spent any time with a dog before.
if you have any other new puppy tips that would be great too!

tbain

We got our Shih Tzu puppy a week ago and the only tips I can give so far are to start the housetraining the minute she arrives at your home, don't waste time by paper training , train her to use outside straight away. We have done it that way and she is almost trained aside from the occasional accident. Spend lots of time playing with her and get plenty of toys for her.

spaceman5

tbain wrote: »

We got our Shih Tzu puppy a week ago and the only tips I can give so far are to start the housetraining the minute she arrives at your home, don't waste time by paper training , train her to use outside straight away. We have done it that way and she is almost trained aside from the occasional accident. Spend lots of time playing with her and get plenty of toys for her.

we did that with our german pointer when we got her at 9 weeks, again she was trained within 1 week

Paparika

bexbex wrote: »

Hi
On Monday our new dalmation comes to live with us.
She will be 12 weeks old.
I have never own a dog myself but I grew up with dogs around and know the basics.
We also have 3 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 hamsters and one 3 year old boy (who loves to help with the animals, lol)
I have bought some puppy books and have the basics in now, a pen for her to feel safe in and sleep in at night (in the livingroom which will be warmer for her)
I'm going to get her a few toys and a lead and as she's had her first jabs she can go outside.
I'm just after a bit of advice and tips really..
How to best introduce her to the cats, who have never spent any time with a dog before.
if you have any other new puppy tips that would be great too!

be careful my pup just had his first jabs this Monday, he has another set 2 weeks after then its 2 weeks after that then he can go out properly, for now keep your pup away from grass and other dogs unless they have had all their jabs.

This was told to me by my vet.

This is a good website for help and advice for your dog

http://www.dogpages.org.uk/index.htm

Raksha

Yes, be guided by your vet, but don't forget, more dogs are PTS for behavioural problems (many of which are down to lack of socialisation at a young age) than die from the diseases we vaccinate against - ie, which is the biggest risk?........

Paparika

Raksha wrote: »

Yes, be guided by your vet, but don't forget, more dogs are PTS for behavioural problems (many of which are down to lack of socialisation at a young age) than die from the diseases we vaccinate against - ie, which is the biggest risk?........

I was told that as long as the other dogs are vaccinated then my pup can socialise with them.