First time poster. We adopted Ranger at 8 weeks old and we've had him one week today..so he's 9 weeks now. I haven't raised a puppy in years so I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with this stage and just looking for advice or solidarity. Also my husband and I have an almost 3 year old son and my hope is that they can grow up together and be pals. But right now I can't trust the puppy around my son with his crocodile teeth and energy. Can someone answer some of my questions and tell me any success stories of having a former wild stubborn crocopup who turned out to be a gentle loving family pet?
1..He nips and bites, chews on our clothes and even growls sometimes when too hyped up. We have to pull our hands, sleeves, shoes, pant legs out from his mouth cause he just hangs on. How to best correct this biting and when does it get better?
2.. His poops have been pretty soft and mushy like soft serve ice cream and I figured it was maybe due to being so new and the dewormer etc..we have his first vet appointment tomorrow morning. I haven't seen any worms in his poop but he does itch and scratch a lot in that area too. And today he pooped in the kitchen floor and he immediately ate it! 🤢 is that normal?
3..speaking of poop...we take him outside very regularly..after naps..after eating..after playing etc.. he usually always pees while outside and sometimes poops too but he comes in and will pee again within a few mins..sometimes right after coming in the house and this is frustrating because we have no warning. I've been spraying each spot with cleaner afterwards. He goes in his crate no problem as long as he's good n tired..other times I put him in there and he whines but I know that's normal. Just wondering why the frequent peeing in the house not even 10 mins after peeing outside.
4..as long as I have treats he will sit and lay down on command. He learned those commands pretty quick. Coming when called is a different story though. Its like half the time I think he is deaf cause I can call him and call him and he completely ignores us. How do you get them to learn to come to you when you say their name?
Last thing...he constantly chews and tugs at his leash when it's on and I guess he thinks it's a game. I am trying to teach him to "drop it" but that doesn't seem to be progressing any yet. Not sure if I'm doing it correctly.
Sorry for all the questions. I know its only been a week but at times I feel overwhelmed and wonder what was I thinking. I would love to hear how your puppies were vs how they are now?
1..He nips and bites, chews on our clothes and even growls sometimes when too hyped up. We have to pull our hands, sleeves, shoes, pant legs out from his mouth cause he just hangs on. How to best correct this biting and when does it get better?
2.. His poops have been pretty soft and mushy like soft serve ice cream and I figured it was maybe due to being so new and the dewormer etc..we have his first vet appointment tomorrow morning. I haven't seen any worms in his poop but he does itch and scratch a lot in that area too. And today he pooped in the kitchen floor and he immediately ate it! 🤢 is that normal?
3..speaking of poop...we take him outside very regularly..after naps..after eating..after playing etc.. he usually always pees while outside and sometimes poops too but he comes in and will pee again within a few mins..sometimes right after coming in the house and this is frustrating because we have no warning. I've been spraying each spot with cleaner afterwards. He goes in his crate no problem as long as he's good n tired..other times I put him in there and he whines but I know that's normal. Just wondering why the frequent peeing in the house not even 10 mins after peeing outside.
4..as long as I have treats he will sit and lay down on command. He learned those commands pretty quick. Coming when called is a different story though. Its like half the time I think he is deaf cause I can call him and call him and he completely ignores us. How do you get them to learn to come to you when you say their name?
Last thing...he constantly chews and tugs at his leash when it's on and I guess he thinks it's a game. I am trying to teach him to "drop it" but that doesn't seem to be progressing any yet. Not sure if I'm doing it correctly.
Sorry for all the questions. I know its only been a week but at times I feel overwhelmed and wonder what was I thinking. I would love to hear how your puppies were vs how they are now?