https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:25:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338336 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:09:20 +0000 Snowdrop 1338336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ear plugs! Just don't expect her to be toilet trained for quite a while. 7 weeks old is really tiny and it probably won't click for quite a while. Also with teething toys, a lot of the shops seem to sell soft rubbery things for teething but our pup liked hard plastic to teeth. And most of all lots of cuddles, or else what's the point?<br /> P.s I expect some very cute pics soon :happy:</p> <p>ETA: we did lots of bite inhibition training with ours, we would let her bite during play but if it was a tiny bit too hard, act injured, ours is deaf so we couldn't squeal too but apparently they learn even quicker if you do that. She is sooo gentle now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338308 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:49:51 +0000 edelweiss 1338308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no advice (we got our dogs when they were older than 1 year), but please, whatever you do, at any cost...post a picture!!! i want to see this little cutie!! so happy and excited for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338286 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:38:00 +0000 Mamadee 1338286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with making a vet appointment asap! Not sure about where you live but in my area, parvovirus runs rampant. I can't tell you how many little pups have gotten it when it is 99% preventable with proper vaccinations! </p> <p>And as far as house training goes, positive reinforcement is the best! When my pup would try to start peeing in the house, I would make a loud noise and he would stop whatever he was doing. I would take him outside and he would finish his business. I would immediately praise and treat him. He was house trained in a few days :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338268 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:26:48 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1338268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We found a blanket over the cage at night realllllly helped with whimpering and whining at night! Also any wandering = put outside to per. Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338248 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:15:26 +0000 MrsScottish 1338248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: a chocolate lap!<br /> The lady from the rescue just called, she wasnt able to pick up the pups today, hopefully tomorrow. So hoping she does so we can see it tomorrow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338214 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:49:39 +0000 Happygal 1338214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BakerBee: crazy dog ladies, unite! That sounds like a good story--like a movie! My husband wasn't a dog lover when he met me, and my dog truthfully felt like he was crashing our party. He now loves dogs, and we talk about our dog all the time. </p> <p>@MrsScottish: oh, raising a puppy with another dog is a whole different ball game--supposedly much easier! Do you have a spray, like Nature's Miracle, for accidents? A few good toys are good, like mentioned, and something to chew on when teething starts.</p> <p>What kind of puppy are you getting? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338195 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:43:23 +0000 LBee 1338195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: I'm a crazy dog lady too! I actually met my husband at the dog park! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338189 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:42:05 +0000 LBee 1338189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't forget an ID tag and to make a vet appointment. It sounds like you are researching and are going to be more than ready. </p> <p>Only other thing I could think of is a special toy or two for the new pup and the original one. Everybody needs to feel special!</p> <p>If you don't have two leashes, you will definitely want a second one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1338017 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:50:35 +0000 MrsScottish 1338017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a 1.5 year old Shepard mix so the puppy wont be alone! I know 7 weeks is early, it is not ideal but it is a rescue. They are getting picked up today (all 10 puppies, and will be open to going home later this week, after vet check.)<br /> We have already looked into puppy classes, and there is even a doggie day care close to my dh work that we can take her to during the day. Non of this can happen until she has all her shots though!<br /> I went to the dollar store and got a $2 puppy collar, and we have a medium sized one our shepard mutt used when we got her at 6 months. </p> <p>Thanks for the info @happygal! ANY useful ideas send them my way!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1337992 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:22:14 +0000 Happygal 1337992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wine and ear plugs! Ha, I kid. Puppies are great but can be so much work. I have raised active German Shepherds though, so their energy and bite-ey-ness is a lot to handle. </p> <p>7 weeks is a little earlier than normal to send a puppy home. Even one more week with litter mates teaches them so much. I would see if there are classes that would allow your pup to carefully socialize with other puppies so he can learn bite inhibition and good things like that.</p> <p>You could purchase a light weight leash that is shorter, like 4 feet, and a puppy collar. Don't spend a lot of money on anything for a puppy b/c they grow fast and can chew stuff up. </p> <p>You may also want to purchase a puppy book (I like the book by Dr. Sophia Yin) and think of a schedule for feeding and house breaking. </p> <p>I am open about being crazy dog lady and can talk about this stuff at great length. Let me know if you have any questions! And do share pictures. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1337909 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:11:09 +0000 MrsScottish 1337909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a wire kennel that has the adjustable separating wall. We can adjust it as she grows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1337905 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:06:39 +0000 Mamasig 1337905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also would make sure the kennel is not too large. If it is, he will just go in the corner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1337862 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 13:34:18 +0000 MrsH 1337862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would recommend no pee pads. They have a scent that encourages dogs to pee on them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/puppy-tips#post-1337859 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 13:31:10 +0000 MrsScottish 1337859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OK bees, I need tips and advice from bees who have brought home a young puppy. I have not had one for 12 years (and then lived with my parents!!)<br /> We are most likely rescuing a 7 week old puppy on Monday, going to see them tomorrow (eeek!!) Our current dog we rescued at 6 months and she was mostly house trained! I have been googling all week. </p> <p>here is what we have done so far:<br /> getting a collection of baby gates, plan is to lock it in the kitchen, place her kennel in the kitchen.<br /> Cleared a spot for the kennel (have to get it out of the garage tomorrow)<br /> bought some new cheap towels, have a package of pee pads to put in kennel incase<br /> bought a new small bowl as it wont be able to reach the current one!!<br /> Will buy food tomorrow when we find out what they are eating</p> <p>what else!??! </p>