Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I can't stand it!! I have to wait untill the 20th untill I can get Bella. I got pics of her yesterday and she is SO ADORABLE! Her nose has turned from white with black spots to black with white spots and now it's totally black. Half of her face is still white and she's got theese adorable chocolate eyes! And the tip of her black tail is still white! I have to wait TWO weeks!!! Aargh! I'm going to do this kind of "puppy box" of wood on the side of my bed so that at night when I can't check on her, she doesn't go and do her pee-pee everywhere. I'll have her little bed there and the rest of the floorspace will be for news papers (easy to clean up). What do you think? It will be like a box, but without a top or a bottom. Just walls. And it will be a place for her only for the night or if there are a few minutes that I can't watch her. (the idea is to teach her to become house broken sooner) I can't wait to get her home! Does any of you have an idea of how to let Ben and Bella get aquainted? Ben has always been the only dog in the family and here comes another dog. I know he will be angry at the pup for a while and I'm afraid that he'll start to fight her (wich she will have no chanse to win). My mom is more important to him then me (he even sleeps with her). See she does all the good things and I do all the bad things (like wash him, empty his anal glands etc.). So offcourse he goes to her whenever he can. So he has decided that mom can not touch any other dog besides him. He starts to bark and growl at the other dog if mom does that. It is not acceptable with me, but mom can't really say "NO" to him in thoose situations. She doesn't know what to do. Ben has always from the time he was a pup seen me going to strange dogs and giving them a good rub behind the ear etc. So there is no problem if I touch a dog, but mom and dad... he's never seen them go to another dog and make that dog's tail wag. So I'm a tiny bit worried. I know for a fact that when he realizes that Bella isn't the enemy, he will calm down and try and become her friend. So does anyone have any idea of how to make Ben comfortable with Bella sooner? Thanks. /Crest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Isn't there anyone with any ideas on what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I have limited experience with introducing two dogs to living with each other. The experience I had (with bk and rinny) went really well. They knew each other beforehand and had spent almost 2 years hanging out with each other until living together. So the eventual move went swimmingly, though the tussle for alpha went on for some time. :roll: There is a fantastic dobermann site somewhere, i will post the address if I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 oooh here is a good site: [url]http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/intro.htm[/url] I hope this helps you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Hi there, The puppy is new to your household and therefore you must make sure that Ben knows his place and knows that the puppy doesn't pose a threat to the social hierarchy that he is confident and familiar with. Put the puppy into a puppy pen or a cage that is open at all sides( fold down cages are super). Place the puppy in the room and then let Ben come in. Don't say anything at all, just watch the responses. If Ben is sniffing the puppy happily and not growling but is alert then reward him with a tidbit, then take him outside to another room or your garden. Wait a few minutes then let him back in again. He will probably be quite eager to get back into the house again and curious as to what this strange little puppy is all about. This time encourage Ben and talk to him positively if he is being calm and alert with the pup, but refrain from using words like good boy just yet. Again take him out of the room and wait a few minutes then bring him back in and start stroking Ben (kneel down to the dogs level). Stroke him big long strokes along his body starting at his head and ending at his tail. Do this a few times then while you do this start talking to the new pup. Start alternating stroking Ben and talking to the pup so you aren't doing both actions at once and only 1 dog wil be receiving attention at one time. If you are confident that Ben is happy, then remove the puppy from his cage and hold him facing Ben in between your knees still kneeling on the floor. Talk to both dogs and stroke them alternatively. Let Ben sniff the puppy and eventually release the pup watching both dogs but only intervening if it gets rough. This is the best way I find to keep the peace, instead of just throwing them all in together and leaving it to pack order. Best of luck with the new fur pup :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Oh, wow! Thanks Kat and bk_blue! What about if Ben starts to growl, bark and see Bella as a threat. What do I do then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riesa02 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 ipana tulee sitten kohta kotiin! onnea! meille tuli perheenlis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 riesa: I would have posted pics allready, exept that the server I have my homepage on, will not let me go and upload pictures. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Ok... I put the pics on geocities, untill that server starts working. I don't know if they will show, becouse geocities -pics phpBB don't really want to show (I've noticed). But let's try... [img]http://www22.brinkster.com/miia1985/bella6w.jpg[/img] Bella looking adorable! [img]http://www22.brinkster.com/miia1985/bella6w_2.jpg[/img] Aren't I cute? [img]http://www22.brinkster.com/miia1985/bella6w_3.jpg[/img] (sigh) Thoose brothers and sisters of mine are a pain in the behind... [img]http://www22.brinkster.com/miia1985/bella6w_4.jpg[/img] Bella playing with her breeder "C'mon!! Let's play!!" /Crest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 So I guessed right, they don't show... I'll try another place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Hi there, If he starts to growl or bark the important thing to do is not to have a shouting match with him as this actually reinforces the bad behaviour and rewards him for the bad behaviour. Clip his lead on and flick the lead slightly, and twist him around but don't say anything. When he is quiet then reward him and take him back to the puppy. Easiest rule when understanding dog behaviour: Reward the god behaviour and ignore the bad. Voice/tidbt does the good wok and lead serves to correct or avert the bad behaviour like barking. If he incessantly growls or barks then go right back to the start with introductions. Dogs love familiarity and routine and when a new baby enters his world, it can greatly upset him, so he needs to be reassured and reminded where his place is in the household but also he must know that this new pup is here to stay and that he will only get rewards if he is pleasant to the puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Let's try it this way then: [url]http://www.geocities.com/miia_1985/bella6w.jpg[/url] [url]http://www.geocities.com/miia_1985/bella6w_2.jpg[/url] [url]http://www.geocities.com/miia_1985/bella6w_3.jpg[/url] [url]http://www.geocities.com/miia_1985/bella6w_4.jpg[/url] NOW it should work, by clicking on the URL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I just recently went through this. We took Mary with us to pick up Stewie. They met on his (actually his mommies) turf. Mary played with his mom and all his littermates. Then when we left, he just happened to come with us. She loves other dogs so she was ecstatic. I think that is probably the best way to do it, but if that is not possible then the info provided by others should work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanvean Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I can't see the photo when I click on the link, either :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Thanks again Kat and mary's mama. Here are finally the pictures: [img]http://personal.inet.fi/koti/crested/bella/bella6w.jpg[/img] Bella looking adorable [img]http://personal.inet.fi/koti/crested/bella/bella6w_2.jpg[/img] Aren't I cute? [img]http://personal.inet.fi/koti/crested/bella/bella6w_3.jpg[/img] (sigh) thoose brothers and sisters of mine are a pain in the behind [img]http://personal.inet.fi/koti/crested/bella/bella6w_4.jpg[/img] Bella playing with her breeder "C'mon!! Let's play!!" :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltielover Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Oh she is adorable!!!! I LOVE the second pic.....looks like she is prancing and showing off. So cute, Crested!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Thanks sheltie. I know I'm a lucky girl getting her! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vstardragon Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 That's a cute little pup.....what kind of dog is it? and why is he partly shaven? Just wondering....he's a little cutie though and looks like he'll be tons of fun to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelboddy Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 [quote name='vstardragon']That's a cute little pup.....what kind of dog is it? and why is he partly shaven? Just wondering....he's a little cutie though and looks like he'll be tons of fun to play with.[/quote] Hope you don't mind me answering crested. :D But that is a crested dog. They are not shaved, they look like that. :D But not all are born so special and have that balled look. Bella is the only one out of her litter to look like that. What a special pup. :wink: She is such a cuttie crested. She is going to be a beauty when she grows up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Angelboddy: No, I don't mind at all! Thank you! Oh, and there are diffirent hairless varities allso. Hairy hairlesses look like powder puffs, but get shaved. EXTREMELY hairy hairlesses are sometimes not even detected, so some breeders even think they're powder puffs. And then there are so called "medium hairlesses" (like Bella) and true hairlesses (like Ben). ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vstardragon Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 That is quite unusual...I've never seen a dog like that....pretty neat....they are kinda funny looking...but in a cute way! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Do you know that she allready has nick names like: Bellushka, Bee-bop, Boo-Boo, Bootilishious etc. etc.? :D AND SHE'S NOT EVEN HERE YET!!! What do you think about the "puppy pen" or what to call it? I would place it beside my bed (offcourse) and then old newspapers on the bottom and her little sleeping box in it. This way, she wouldn't be able to get up at night, walk through the house and in the morning, when I'm walking in the house barefoot and still a bit groggy I find a nice "surprise" when my foot splashes into a little water "pond". She would be able to get up and do her buissness, but inside the pen. I would make it big enough for her to walk about a little in it too offcourse! I would make it like 1 meter x 1 meter or so. For a little puppy, that's HUUUGE!! And with time, I will take the pen out and it would just be her little boxy beside my bed. What do you think? /Crest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 vstardragon: Oh, you want to see someting funny? Dada-dada-dada-dada dada-dada-dada-dada BAT BEN!! [img]http://personal.inet.fi/koti/crested/Big_ben.jpg[/img] (Ben as a puppy. LOOK AT THOOSE EARS!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 The pen sounds like a good idea however I would still set the alarm for a few times during the night so you can take her outside and encourage her to go potty out there. It makes you as tired as hell for a while but it does speed the potty training up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 oh I forgot to say how gorgeous she is :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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