Re: New puppy with special needs

[whitewave]

Oh, she is sooooooo adorable! Blow raspberries on that belly! (Yes, iHave done this )

My bulldog girl was a demon puppy and she has turned into a well-behaved really good girl at 2 years old. Here's hoping that happens for you!

 

[Matata]

I would have my lips all over that belly

 

[elle_71125]

She looks like a speckled jelly bean with that belly.

I believe I mentioned that ear shattering screeching sound. It's unlike anything else, isn't it? She sounds like she's doing well already and she is beyond cute!

 

[rocks]

Our boy, Casey.

Your new baby is precious. LOVE!

We have an 11 year old labradoodle. We are blessed with his breeding. Healthy and active. Still looks and acts like a puppy. Since we knew that he would go to work with my husband (dentist ) we needed to train him both orally and using signs. It was easy. We just used both the oral and sign when training (and lots of treats!). No problem. I can't take credit for "knowing" how you do it....my aunt had a chocolate miniature poodle when I was a child and that is how she trained him.

Your puppy is a blessing. I wouldn't give a second thought to adopting a deaf puppy.

 

[gemgirl]

I want that belly!

Deb, she's a little slut for a belly rub!

 

[gemgirl]

She looks like a speckled jelly bean with that belly.

I believe I mentioned that ear shattering screeching sound. It's unlike anything else, isn't it? She sounds like she's doing well already and she is beyond cute!

I'm sorry that I haven't had much time to spend on line since Lily arrived. Truth be told, some weeks I skip the computer three or four days in a row (which I really don't like to do). Yeah, without a doubt that screech is ear piercing for sure, but we thought it was interesting that she found her bark after just a few days here. It's kinda' cute, unless she goes into a tear for four or five minutes without a break.

Having that speckled underside is a trait of Jack Russell/Parson Russell (potato/ pitato). All three of our Jacks had it. I don't know why that is though. I have to look for a pic of Chloe's belly.

Juggling the three dogs with meals, treats, walks outside, keeping a record of the pup's pees and poos, keeping a log of weekly weigh-ins, etc. is all nothing compared to finding out that our sweet little pea has a nasty side. During the first week, she nipped/bit our Chloe, Chloe didn't like it and gave Lily a good scare. Chloe didn't bite Lily, but she curled her lip, gave a good snarl and turned her head as if to bite her (which Chloe never would). Lily ran for the hills and shrunk shaking into a corner whimpering like crazy. It was OK. She wasn't bitten, just scared. The baby has to learn the pecking order. It was yesterday though that Lily showed me just how nasty she could be. I had just taken her out and I wanted to give her some free supervised roaming time on our main floor. I caught her pooping in the hallway (bad enough) but then turning around to eat it. I picked her up, still with a nugget in her mouth, and instinctively did what my nephew's pediatrician told us to do if a baby puts something in his mouth. To gently squeeze the sides of the cheeks to make the mouth involuntarily drop open. It works for puppy's too but Lily didn't like that I made her drop it. Angry as all hell, she fussed like crazy in my arms and went to bite my left hand with a vicious snarling growl. Her full out tantrum went on for a minute and I was very surprised to say the least. She got a quick tap on the nose with a stern, no, no, no, no, NO! and back into her crate she went, losing out on her free time. It was disconcerting to me, to say the very least. Lily is the fifth pup I am raising from puppyhood and none of our other dogs has even remotely tried to hurt me in any way. All of our dogs matured into adorable little "affection hounds" as we call them. She surprised me. The breeder told us that both of her parents are mellow, docile Jacks.

Everything is back to normal now but I admit, I do feel bugged about it.

 

[whitewave]

You may have to consult a behavior specialist. I had a difficult dog and it is a nightmare story I don't feel like telling. We loved him and he loved us, but the day he died while sad, was also a gigantic relief.

There is a powder you can sprinkle on the food that makes the poop taste bad. I had one that ate poop.

 

[gemgirl]

Today I am totally losing my mind with this puppy. We went from her having a fit in her crate when she had to go out, (and I would leash her up right away and run her outside), to peeing and pooping in her crate all day. I don't know what happened. We DO need a specialized trainer for her.

 

[Queenie60]

Hang in there Gemgirl - you're a great person for taking this pup in.

 

[Platinum-blonde]

I'm soooooo sorry to hear how frustrated you are. Puppies are tough, but I'm sure that a dead pup will give you a run for your money.

One of my Boston Terriers were had to house break. However, it's not normal for them to pee and poop in the crate. Is the crate too big? Also, it think we went found that our pup could only hold it for an hour per month. For example, at 3 months we expected no more than the pup to hold it for three hours. We also woke the puppy up ever three hours throughout the night. It was hard, but I think it helped.

Good luck!!!!

 

[junebug17]

I'm sorry you're going through a challenging time right now gemgirl. Maybe because of her disability she is just confused and scared and so is acting out, idk. A specialized trainer might be a good idea if you continue to have difficulties. You and your dh are special people for taking in this puppy, I think what you're doing is wonderful and I just wanted to give you some support. (((Hugs)))

 

[Scandinavian]

Hang in there! It will get better! My only tip is to try to get her on a schedule: i.e. taking her outside every time she has eaten, slept, after playing, etc. Just keep watching her and RUN FOR IT whenever you see her bending those cute little knees...

 

[junebug17]

Gemgirl, agree with Scandi - what worked for us was taking our dog out every 20-30 minutes - I know, kind of a pain - I was home during the day so was able to do it - I guess the theory is the dog starts associating the feel of the grass with peeing and pooing (very mature words lol). Maybe give her a treat immediately after she does her business outside to reinforce the good behavior.

 

[Scandinavian]

Angry as all hell, she fussed like crazy in my arms and went to bite my left hand with a vicious snarling growl. Her full out tantrum went on for a minute and I was very surprised to say the least. She got a quick tap on the nose with a stern, no, no, no, no, NO! and back into her crate she went, losing out on her free time. It was disconcerting to me, to say the very least.

Please try not to worry. Our 6 year old furbaby - the sweetest dog in the world - was very much like that when she was 3-4 months old. I think your baby is perhaps not agressive, but just has a hard time expressing herself. So she gets frustrated, and she is a baby after all, so she does not understand that she is hurting you. Puppies can play pretty rough together in my experience. Our 3 months old baby is a biting troll too and likes to aim for my carotid artery when he gets boored or has too much energy LOL. But if you are feeling worried, perhaps a call to the breeder could help?

 

[gemgirl]

I'm soooooo sorry to hear how frustrated you are. Puppies are tough, but I'm sure that a dead pup will give you a run for your money.

One of my Boston Terriers were had to house break. However, it's not normal for them to pee and poop in the crate. Is the crate too big? Also, it think we went found that our pup could only hold it for an hour per month. For example, at 3 months we expected no more than the pup to hold it for three hours. We also woke the puppy up ever three hours throughout the night. It was hard, but I think it helped.

Good luck!!!!

LOL, I'm so sorry that I'm saying this Platinum but you just gave me a really good laugh on a day when I could use it. I'm sorry to disagree but I don't think a dead puppy would give us a run for our money. Again, I'm sorry but I AM laughing! (I know you meant deaf puppy).

 

[gemgirl]

Please try not to worry. Our 6 year old furbaby - the sweetest dog in the world - was very much like that when she was 3-4 months old. I think your baby is perhaps not agressive, but just has a hard time expressing herself. So she gets frustrated, and she is a baby after all, so she does not understand that she is hurting you. Puppies can play pretty rough together in my experience. Our 3 months old baby is a biting troll too and likes to aim for my carotid artery when he gets boored or has too much energy LOL. But if you are feeling worried, perhaps a call to the breeder could help?

Scandi, I actually have a life preserver if I need one. There's a Vet named Dr. Susan Tack who with her husband (also a Vet) have bred Jacks for over 30 yrs. Dr. Susan's personal puppy shadow was deaf. She passed at 16. According to my breeder who knows the Tacks, that dog was everything to her Dr. Susan.

I haven't called her yet. I didn't want to be a pain.

 

[foxinsox]

No experience with jack russells but our pugs were difficult to house train - small dogs, small bladders and they got distracted easily. We had to do outside every 45 mins, after every meal, play time, nap, cuddle session and lots of praise, treats and accompanying them so we could sync the verbal cue to the desired action. It worked but took a lot of focus and they regressed at about 10 months old so we had to resume the whole process! They got there in the end.
Also I would put money on the vet life preserver being happier to hear from you sooner in this situation than later when bad behaviour or issues have become embedded or worse.

 

[rocks]

I'm all for handling things on my own...but if i had access to a vet that has handled similar/unusual situations I'd make the call. Better sooner than later. Terriers are smart and stubborn (as you well know). I'd address the problem now, before it becomes more ingrained.

With our doodle, we handled the biting problem by wincing/crying when he did it. Stopped the problem almost immediately. Don't know what I would do with a deaf baby....

 

[Missy]

Scandi, I actually have a life preserver if I need one. There's a Vet named Dr. Susan Tack who with her husband (also a Vet) have bred Jacks for over 30 yrs. Dr. Susan's personal puppy shadow was deaf. She passed at 16. According to my breeder who knows the Tacks, that dog was everything to her Dr. Susan.

I haven't called her yet. I didn't want to be a pain.

gemgirl, I am sorry this is proving more challenging than initially expected and I am chiming in to say please call this veterinarian. You are not being a pain by calling her for guidance and expertise and I bet she would want you to reach out to her so she can help your family and this pup.

Sending you lots of good luck dust and sweet puppy vibes. (((Hugs))).

 

[elle_71125]

No experience with jack russells but our pugs were difficult to house train - small dogs, small bladders and they got distracted easily. We had to do outside every 45 mins, after every meal, play time, nap, cuddle session and lots of praise, treats and accompanying them so we could sync the verbal cue to the desired action. It worked but took a lot of focus and they regressed at about 10 months old so we had to resume the whole process! They got there in the end.
Also I would put money on the vet life preserver being happier to hear from you sooner in this situation than later when bad behaviour or issues have become embedded or worse.

As a mom to two very spoiled pugs, I totally understand this one. Can pugs be any more stubborn?! I've had the potty training battle on & off for years. Sometimes, when it's raining outside, my babies suddenly forget their bathroom manners.

 

[foxinsox]

As a mom to two very spoiled pugs, I totally understand this one. Can pugs be any more stubborn?! I've had the potty training battle on & off for years. Sometimes, when it's raining outside, my babies suddenly forget their bathroom manners.

I have spent many rainy moments outside with the boys encouraging them to hurry up and go!! while fat rain drops bounce off my head
They go faster with company so I've resigned myself to having to go out every time.. and I tell myself this way I'm keeping a regular eye on their toileting habits so I'll spot any issues early if they develop

 

[Platinum-blonde]

LOL, I'm so sorry that I'm saying this Platinum but you just gave me a really good laugh on a day when I could use it. I'm sorry to disagree but I don't think a dead puppy would give us a run for our money. Again, I'm sorry but I AM laughing! (I know you meant deaf puppy).

Omg! I'm dying!!! I really do need to proofread my posts. I'm glad that it gave you a good laugh.