Oso needed more things so we went to the store and bought him a squeeking tugging toy. And what is that in the background but his very own braided bully stick – he loved it like puppy “”crack”.
Oso needed more things so we went to the store and bought him a squeeking tugging toy. And what is that in the background but his very own braided bully stick – he loved it like puppy “”crack”.
Oh no!! Not the bully stick topic again…. So, is Oso’s bully stick smelly or did you get the juice-less bully stick?
We took WTRanger to the store his first day home. We selected toys of just about every texture. I figure if he tries to eat the piano leg, give him a hard toy to to chew on. If he tries to eat my pants, give him a softer toy to chew on. If he tries to eat the leather couch, give him something leathery to chew on. It’s working quite well so far. Although, I’m still stumped on what texture toy is best when he insists on trying to eat the metal piano pedals! I couldn’t find any metal dog toys… hmmm… strange…
Little teeth will clamp onto anything that does not outrun them. I just kept substituting and reminding “not yours”. Today, Libby (S-litter 10 months) knows that that phrase means she is not to touch it. Sad to say, bully sticks always seem to be a winner-Explain this to the guys at work!!! None of them have turned their backs to me since I told them what I gave my puppy instead of rawhides. LOL 🙂
Apparently, I was in luck and got a low juice bully stick for my beast. No smell that I can discern and he divides his time with the soft squirrel squeaker and the bully stick.
That is a good idea about different toys for whatever he is chewing on – makes sense to me. Not sure what to do about metal. I guess they will about chew on anything.
Oso is making good progress and seems to know he does his business outside followed by a liver treat. He is also able to sit and lay down. I took him for a short walk today and because he is tethered he follows along very well and enjoyed the activity.
The only thing I wonder about is how much noise he makes from whines to squeaks to moans. Most of the time he seems happy but makes a lot of noise. Any ideas anyone??
This is his first day away from his littermates and that is rather unsettling for them. He is a little stressed, overwhelmed, and probably tired. I think he needs some sleep.
I think some are bigger talkers than others, but most of them seem to make noises–it reminds me of toddlers the way they talk when they play even when they are playing alone. Libby was my 1st non-rescue dog. Since she never lived in a dirty environment she was so easy peasy to potty train–thankyou Julie! Never 1 single accident. I tether also(even with older rescue dogs) and can’t recommend it enough. Keeps them from making mistakes and helps the bonding.
Thank you for the compliment Lisa, but housebreaking goes 100% to the credit of the owners. If you are vigilant and never allow soilng to happen in the house you will have the best success.
Truer words were never spoken!