Recent content by MudgeOtis

Wow, I'm so glad I asked this question! Your answer was so informative to me. I really feel like I can use the advice you gave me and make a difference in my day to day puppy vs. kids bickerings. lol I will start using the distraction approach today. I think I've been copping out, by just...

I was so suprised when we went to buy our new puppy some toys. I couldn't believe that they actually make dog toys that totally look like baby toys. If I wasn't in a pet store, I would've thought those primary colored little rattles were for a newborn baby not a dog! lol Mudge loves the...

I'm going to post this and hope for the best. You all have been so helpful. After each post I've made here, our issues have been resolved almost the same day. So, here goes: Mudge is almost 11 weeks now. He's been nipping at the kids since we've had him (almost 5 weeks now). I know this...

Thank you to both of you. I didn't know that 10 weeks was WAY too young to expect him to be getting this. So, what I'm understanding, is that I'll have several more months of this, easy. I'm starting to wish I didn't have carpeted floors. I will print this all out and keep trying what...

Thank you everyone for your responses! Yes, I do praise him whenever he goes outside. I forgot to mention that before. Mudge doesn't like his dog treats, or at least, we haven't found a brand he does like. Maybe that's worth putting some more effort into. I really liked the towel idea...

I know Mudge is little, he's almost 10 weeks. But, I feel like I'm going bonkers with all the pooping and peeing he's doing on my floors! He'll usually go outside if I take him out (by that, I mean, physically going outside with him). But, whether he's been out or not, he'll still come...

Okay, I'll get him a collar and leash then. I can imagine it really won't fit for very long. DH says everyday that he comes home from work that Mudge looks bigger! lol I'm still going back and forth between the overprotective mommy thing and wanting to train him soon. He'll be 10 weeks...

Thank you for the response. That does make a lot of sense. I know everyone has stressed how important training is to start early. We just love Mudge sooo much that we don't, of course, want anything to happen. But, carrying him in and asking the trainer about shot requirements is also a good...

I'm confused. I was told by the trainer at Pet Smart that Mudge should start his puppy training at 10 weeks. She stressed it was better to start it as soon as possible. But, the vet told me that he shouldn't be out in public until he's closer to 4 months old. Isn't being around a bunch of...

Chestnut sounds like a fiesty little guy just like Mudge! I'll bet he's awfully cute! I know the scratching hurts, but I just think the "boxing" they do is so goofy to watch! It's one of those things I'd read about before we got Mudge, but was just fascinated with once we had him...

I think Mudge is getting things. He was nearly potty trained until it got really cold out and he stopped wanting to go outside. But, I know he can do it. He's also responded really well to "No Bite!", when he nips at me or the kids. So, I know he's a smart guy. We're planning on puppy...

Thank you again for your suggestions. I will try to start focusing on keeping him awake 2-3 hours before nap or bedtime. I'll be sending dh out tonight, if at all possible, to get a crate. I didn't know the crate should be kept out with all of us. Good to know! I'm looking forward to...

gmacleod, I know that you're right and he's just a baby. I'm finding he seems to be on a similar schedule as a baby. Sleeps during the day (despite trying to keep him awake to play), wakes up to play when kids go down for a nap and at night time and early in the morning. How do I get him...

shaebabybsw, Wow, thanks for your post! I'm really comforted to know that you've gone through the same thing and are finally getting some relief! I appreciate your responding to my post. I never really understood the reasoning behind a crate, but your post helped me "get it". He is in...

Thanks for the ideas. My dh actually thinks he's the one that's waking him up at both of these times. At midnight and 5:30, Mudge wakes up and dh takes him out to go potty and at the 5:30 wake up he's able to go eat and wander around until dh goes to work. It just seems like at both of...