Sounds like a wonderful pick of the litter. Yes, please keep him in a crate when unattended. At night when you sleep. During the day if you are going to be gone from the room more than a minute. Pick him up and take him outside to walk in the grass every hour. Till he pees or poops outside. Gradually increase the amount of time between trips outside. Praise him each time he pees or poops. Make a big deal of it. If he is not in his crate and he starts circling the room or sniffing around, take him immediately outside. He needs to excrete something. Remember, lots of praise when he goes. Accidents happen, but he will learn soon. Keep vinegar or some other anti-odor stuff to remove smells. If he goes off by himself in the room he might intend to go potty. Dogs who are crate trained think of it as their own private cave. Their castle. Basically, human pups can be trained the same way. You go outside frequently (go sit on the potty frequently) so you anticipate the excrement. That way, they get used to going in the grass or the potty, and are rewarded with praise for going in the right place. Have fun with your new puppy!
Crate training is good. Our 3yo dog, gotten as a puppy was crate trained by his foster mom. He still is happy to go in his crate every night after his last trip outside. He is out of the way under the counter in the kitchen. He sometimes times naps there in the daytime on his own. No whining or barking even when we are bustling around the kitchen in the morning. We also keep him gated in the kitchen when we leave the house.
Someone once said that dogs are born into this world already knowing how to love ... it takes us humans a little longer - and that's why dogs don't live as long. So sad because they certainly wiggle right into your hearts and will forever be a cherished member of the family - enjoy the ride.
Oh, what a precious little guy you have there! (Richard’s nice, too, but I’m talking about J. Dudley. 😬) And born July 26? We share a birthday! You can’t go wrong with a Leo. 😊
Our family has raised two litters of Golden Retrievers and we now have a 5-year-old Golden and an 11-year-old Cavachon. To say we are dog lovers is an understatement.
My tips: Be consistent. Have boundaries. Crate training is a good thing and pays off later when your little guy may just choose to go to his crate for a little R & R. I love dog pillows but I remember going through MANY of them when the pups were young. They were chewed on, ripped apart and used as an indoor bathroom 😳. That being said, I love seeing them snuggled up in their little dog bed/pillow and of course, I replaced them way too many times. 🥴🤗
One thing our vet has always told us is this: your pup doesn’t pay rent. He is not in control. He has to learn the rules of “the pack” … in this case you and Richard. Make him “earn” a little more freedom for good behavior. Don’t just let him have the run of the house and then get upset when things are torn apart. And oh my gosh, the time spent in training now will pay off in leaps and bounds throughout the rest of his life.
Most of all, have fun with him and snuggle endlessly, breathing in that puppy smell and delighting in that adorable puppy who is now a part of your family. I can’t wait to follow your journey! 😊🐾❤️
Ohhh, if only you hadn’t posted the photo of Dudley! I’m so tempted to consider play dates…checking with Dusty, Tillie and Sasha - house cats in charge.
Sounds like a wonderful pick of the litter. Yes, please keep him in a crate when unattended. At night when you sleep. During the day if you are going to be gone from the room more than a minute. Pick him up and take him outside to walk in the grass every hour. Till he pees or poops outside. Gradually increase the amount of time between trips outside. Praise him each time he pees or poops. Make a big deal of it. If he is not in his crate and he starts circling the room or sniffing around, take him immediately outside. He needs to excrete something. Remember, lots of praise when he goes. Accidents happen, but he will learn soon. Keep vinegar or some other anti-odor stuff to remove smells. If he goes off by himself in the room he might intend to go potty. Dogs who are crate trained think of it as their own private cave. Their castle. Basically, human pups can be trained the same way. You go outside frequently (go sit on the potty frequently) so you anticipate the excrement. That way, they get used to going in the grass or the potty, and are rewarded with praise for going in the right place. Have fun with your new puppy!
Thanks! Keep the advice coming t
Think I see an already emerging facial similarity between R and D in this photo, a common phenom.
I know, right? What’s the science behind that?
Crate training is good. Our 3yo dog, gotten as a puppy was crate trained by his foster mom. He still is happy to go in his crate every night after his last trip outside. He is out of the way under the counter in the kitchen. He sometimes times naps there in the daytime on his own. No whining or barking even when we are bustling around the kitchen in the morning. We also keep him gated in the kitchen when we leave the house.
A friend sent this to me because I have a Golden Doodle named Dudley! He's 7 and has the most amazing personality and quirks.
Someone once said that dogs are born into this world already knowing how to love ... it takes us humans a little longer - and that's why dogs don't live as long. So sad because they certainly wiggle right into your hearts and will forever be a cherished member of the family - enjoy the ride.
Oh, what a precious little guy you have there! (Richard’s nice, too, but I’m talking about J. Dudley. 😬) And born July 26? We share a birthday! You can’t go wrong with a Leo. 😊
Our family has raised two litters of Golden Retrievers and we now have a 5-year-old Golden and an 11-year-old Cavachon. To say we are dog lovers is an understatement.
My tips: Be consistent. Have boundaries. Crate training is a good thing and pays off later when your little guy may just choose to go to his crate for a little R & R. I love dog pillows but I remember going through MANY of them when the pups were young. They were chewed on, ripped apart and used as an indoor bathroom 😳. That being said, I love seeing them snuggled up in their little dog bed/pillow and of course, I replaced them way too many times. 🥴🤗
One thing our vet has always told us is this: your pup doesn’t pay rent. He is not in control. He has to learn the rules of “the pack” … in this case you and Richard. Make him “earn” a little more freedom for good behavior. Don’t just let him have the run of the house and then get upset when things are torn apart. And oh my gosh, the time spent in training now will pay off in leaps and bounds throughout the rest of his life.
Most of all, have fun with him and snuggle endlessly, breathing in that puppy smell and delighting in that adorable puppy who is now a part of your family. I can’t wait to follow your journey! 😊🐾❤️
Ohhh, if only you hadn’t posted the photo of Dudley! I’m so tempted to consider play dates…checking with Dusty, Tillie and Sasha - house cats in charge.
Welcome J. Dudley from feline friends, Lilah and Nadia, in Rippey, Iowa, who haven't met a dog, but I am sure would like you.