Amber983

I choose the Scratch Kangaroo because it won't be harsh on his stomach and is all natual, free of grain, nothing synthetic, full of nutrients etc. plus kangaroo is much cleaner as it is not farmed, grain fed and pumped full of hormones and chemicals. It has added beef fat so is not too lean for a growing puppy and he is also having the Lamb Lyka which is high fat. I am working with a holistic vet with 25 years of experience and she said it was a good choice. Pooping 5-6 times a day is not unusual for a 3 month old puppy and he was pooping the same amount on royal cannin despite it being dry and black then. I am not sure what you expect me to do with grooming. I am making it an enjoyable experience for us both while he is learning, rather than battling and forcing him into submission at times when he doesn't have the impulse control. He will learn to enjoy it at all times as he grows and develops further. His dad was a toy poodle so despite it being summer he has not shed a single hair during daily grooming and rarely has a single knot.

Thanks everyone for your advice. In relation to your questions: - He was raised in a breeder's home but I think the puppies were mostly in a playpen in the garage. The puppies had a nice clean setup with bed, blankets, toys, fan, TV etc. They were loved, cared for, played with everyday and very friendly towards people - but probably didn't see much grass. - Our deck has 1 step on one end and 2 steps the other but he can zoom down them with no problems. He has explored the whole yard and runs around with the kids on the grass everyday. He has great bladder and bowel control as can hold it 6+ hours overnight. - We plan to install a doggy door on our laundry door soon. I am totally fine with potty training taking a while but just wondering if I could be doing something different or better as he is not getting it. It has only been 3 weeks and he is adjusting to a lot of new things so I'll just continue to be patient. - He eats at 7am, 1pm and 7pm each day and I measure his food according to his energy needs. I slowly transitioned him off royal cannin from the breeder to Scratch kangaroo (which is a premium Australian brand). His poos were dry, black and too hard on royal cannin (probably from the synthetic iron) but now are firm and normal. - He only gets treats when we are training him and I break them into tiny pieces. They are all 100% dried lamb, pork or chicken. No food scraps, occasionally a couple of frozen blueberries or a piece of cucumber. He now likes the lamb Lyka but none of the other flavours. I am only giving him little bits to slowly introduce him in conjunction with his kibble. - I do believe that the reason he is rougher with my six year old is because they both feed on each other's excited energy and get too excited. I am also working with my son to show him how to tone it down and not excessively laugh, run around, jump etc. He adores the puppy and wants him next to him at all times but I do set limits so puppy can sleep and relax. The puppy will also sit on the couch with him and they have quiet time together too. Most of the time when he starts biting him is because he wants to play with him. The puppy sees him as the fun one. - I lightly brush him everyday. He likes it when sleepy but will bite the brush when playful so I pick my moments. I trimmed his eye hair, and gave him a bath and will book him in with a groomer soon. - He is probably spoiled for attention and affection. There are four of us and my boys were asking for a dog for 2 years. He is just so adorable too!

Thank you. I completely expect accidents and know it'll take time to fully train. I just feel like it's getting worse, not better. When we first brought him home he peed a couple of times outside (though on my deck, not grass) but now he will only go inside. I take him out for 10-15 minutes then he'll go as soon as he comes in. Likewise, he used to only go on the puppy pads but now I find presents everywhere. I have been ignoring it when he goes elsewhere and cleaning it with a urine enzyme cleaner that is supposed to get rid of the scent but should I be correcting him? We have a puppy playpen for when we go out. I put his bed in it, toys, water, food (if mealtime), a snuggle pup with heart beat, sometimes puzzle toys with treats and leave on calming music. I usually pack down the playpen when we are home, just due to space but maybe I should try this when he is bitting too. I just don't want to increase his anxiety. He is getting more confident and will allow me to leave the room without following me every single time.

Hi I have a 13 week old black, male moodle puppy who has been with us for 2.5 weeks. He is sweet and beautiful but there are a couple of behaviours I am concerned might become problematic if I don't address now: Potty training - he refuses to go outside. I take him out every one to two hours. I have placed a used puppy pad outside and some of his poop for scent. He mostly goes on puppy pads inside but increasingly has more other spots he likes. He poops 5-6 times a day and I don't want to clean it forever! Biting - When he gets excited he likes to bite/chew us (generally not hard). We redirect to a toy but he gets particularly focused on and rough with my 6 year old and will bite his nose, ears, cheeks, anywhere. I tell him to say no, to walk away and ignore him for 30-60 seconds but is there a better way to teach him? Aside from those issues he also is a fussy eater and only eats kibble but I would love him on a more real food diet. He can bark or growl if I don't lift him up on the couch/bed straight away or give him another treat, and he cries if left alone (though someone is home with him 90% of the time - I work from home and he comes when I walk kids to school). On the plus side he is a little angel while I work and sits in his bed next to me, he sleeps through the night with no accidents, he loves new people and gives the best cuddles. My kids spend a lot more time outside playing with him and off screens. I can't get him into puppy school until mid January. Any advice or experience would be appreciated. Thanks