Puppy Driving Me Mad

tankgirl1

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

I would always get a dog or b1tch neutered, the risk of unwanted pups is too great, and how sad to have to keep a dog on lead all the time and deny him the pleasure and exhileration of a good runabout and socialising and playing with other dogs, just because s/he is not neutered.

Even keping a dog on lead does not guarantee safety - someone I worked with was talking to a friend (with his dog on a lead at the side of him) when a male dog mounted his unspeyed female - he was really very shaken and upset about it.

I agree - I have never seen a case where neutering was contraindicated - not saying it doesn't exist, but over 6 years in referral practice (incl behaviour & internal meds), and I've never seen one, so it probably a very rare occurence

tankgirl1

Raksha wrote: »

Although it seems traumatic, the younger chipping is done, the better. If it's left too long, to have something that nasty done at the vets can leave a life long scar. When they are younger the memory fades quicker.......

I have mixed feelings on this - pups have a 'critical age' when most of their learning is done - can't remember what it is off the top of my head, but it's fairly young. Saying that though, they recover within minutes, and seem to soon forget about it - yes they yelp, and it ca look very distressing (especially in the very rare cases where it causes a little bit of harmless bleeding), but I would say either or is ok - although young pups can still escape, so maybe it is better to get it done when they are young...

suki1964

I know my lad let out a wimp at 10 weeks when he was chipped. Nothing like the noise he made last month at 5 years old having an antibiotic jag - thought he was being killed.

At the end of the day its a 10 second pain. Ok so dont do it the same day as all the other inoculations but asap. I know you want to protect the wee bundles of fur but they will suffer a lot worse as they get older and you cant just decide not to give them treatment cos it might hurt

Paparika

Just had a read through this thread and wanted to wish you luck and ask after the lil fella.

I hope he has settled in his new forever home. bear with him, it's been traumatic for him, but i am sure he sees you as someone he can trust and love.

greytdog_2

just a quickie from me as there has already been lots of good advice, definitely get him done, no unwanted litters, less likely to try to run off at the smell of a female on heat, and due to his breed much less likely to be stolen by theft to order dog theivies which is a real problem in most areas but under reported in the media. I would say definitely give him a treat whenever he goes into the crate but not too many as it will upset his tummy. The other option as well as radio, clock and wheat bag is to put a t shirt in the crate that smells of you or your husband and another option is to buy a kids t shirt and put it on him and then tie it so its nice and snug as this makes they feel secure.

Milford_Cubicle

suki1964 wrote: »

At the end of the day its a 10 second pain. Ok so dont do it the same day as all the other inoculations but asap. I know you want to protect the wee bundles of fur but they will suffer a lot worse as they get older and you cant just decide not to give them treatment cos it might hurt

If I had that mindset, then I'd never do anything at work!

(I'm a nurse. We cause pain, it's unavoidable. If I didn't want to cause unavoidable pain, I'd not be a nurse!)

piratess

We had our lab chipped and our vet refused to do it until he was 6months old! ..
said it was a big thing for pups as it is quite a big needle he yelped and it bled a little ..

altho saying that a friend of ours had their beardy done at 12 weeks !

ladysparklexx

I have had my lab done tonight as he is ten and a half weeks and has just had his second jab. Personally I wanted him microchipped before he went outside next week, he did a quick yelp but nothing more and at our vets it seemed to be the normal age. Each to their own I guess.

piratess

Well it wasnt my desicion i wanted him done like you before he could go out, Vet just wouldnt ...
Im happy to say i have since changed vets though! ....

mandy2901

Hi and firsrty congratuations on your new baby and well done for rescuing him from the situation he was in.
I apologise inadvance if i repeat aything already suggested as when the catty started i stopped reading!!

Firstky he is a baby and should still be with his littermates so its a very scary experience for him, crate trainging takes time and until he is comfortable in their dont close the door, feed him in it, give him treats in it and give him his toys in it, with the door open, their is no reason why (if you have space) you cant start with the crate in you bedroom and move it gradually out of the room and to where you finally want it to be, a cover over the crate will make it feel more secure. His last feed should be about 10.30 to 11pm and should be a warm pudding, weetabix is ideal made with warm water and a very small amount of milk (goats or sheep is pref to cows or soya in case of dairy intolerance) after his feed take hime outside for his business before settling him in his crate, use a well wrapped hot water bottle and a wrapped old fashioned alarm clock if he is still fretting, and a cuddly toy or peice of your clothing that you have had on (beware of buttons etc) if he cries settle him with your voice and if he persists try taking him outside in case he needs then put him straight back in. Earplugs are not the solutin neither is letting him cry you would not leave a child to fret so please dont let this mite either. Try to get his vaccs done as soon as poss and a puppy socialisation class is a must when he has learnt so little from mum and littermates or you "may" have problems in the future. As for crate training during the day, again small amounts and often, DONT put him in for misbehaving, a crate should be a pleasant den for them to retreat to when they choose.

Some issue you "may" encounter with him being away so young is bite inhibition, if he bites you hard then yelp like a puppy would, fold your arms and stand. Give him a toy in substitution for your bodyparts !! lol

Good luck and i wish you every happiness together.

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Mandy x