WExtremeG Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I was paranoid about Parvo and so my pup stayed home until her 2nd 12 week vaccinations. Did your pup get his 1st vaccinations?- you should have a vax/certificate card proving that he did. Also his papers (which will be orange or blue for NSW) should have 3 generations of his ancestry, his registered name and his breeders details, as well as your details on them. It's important to have this, in this day and age with all the hype and bans coming into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Keeping a puppy at home until 12wks is madness. They need to be out experiencing the world during those critical weeks. Carry him if you're afraid of parvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WExtremeG Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 4 weeks is nothing, especially when it comes down to the risk to the animal IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Personally I have my dogs out and about everywhere for socialisation in that 8-12 week period. As far as this puppy goes he is away from his litter too soon, I wouldnt be doing anything with him til he had his feet checked out as that bleeding is not right! As others have said I really do hope you have the correct papers for this dog . Edited December 27, 2011 by Nevafollo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 if you're smart the risk of parvo is quite low. Considering you can bring it into your house on your shoes from outside you can never be totally free from it. Don't take your pups to dog parks/beach but you should be at least taking them for drives, carrying them around people/noise etc to make sure they're properly socialised. Also the week after a vaccine they will be more sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 4 weeks can be everything, I would be getting pup out as often as I could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 taking them for drives, carrying them around people/noise etc to make sure they're properly socialised. yes!!! carrying/driving is ideal.. just not walking at present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hey guys, when i take him for a walk its just out the front, not even 5 minutes worth. Is it ok to take him to the beach yet???? Or am i getting ahead of msyelf here? hhee Don't take him anywhere until you get those feet checked by a vet. They look very abnormal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfsie Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I agree four weeks is everything...i will take my puppies out and about from the day I get them at a minimum of eight weeks. I will try to control the environment and who they meet a little. I choose vaccinated dogs and avoid dog parks, but i take my puppies everywhere. And I ask people to meet and greet my puppies. This is especially important if you want a social dog. I know that it would not be done with working dogs and I would accept that. But with a dog of your breed I would ask lots of people you know to meet and greet. people of every age, size and creed....So important to have lots of happy experiences. The same for dogs, all sizes and ages BUT...only known reliable dogs, do not allow your little cute puppy to get a fright. That is why I love belonging to a kennel Club, where i know all the dogs and people. it gives so many good opportunities to meet and greet. I also give mine the chance to hear road noises, cars, bike, planes and trains...Outside schools noises and all the rest. The only thing I was wondering, has your puppy been trying to dig out of any area, that could be the cause. We let our puppies choose their own level of exercise when they are young, we never walk them on lead, just free. we do a little training on lead, but it would be only for 3-5 minutes at the time. Your puppy is cute, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 4 weeks is nothing, especially when it comes down to the risk to the animal IMO. I am with you! My puppy didn't go 'public' as such until she had her final 12 week vac, she got her socialisation in controlled situations like my mums house with her vac'd dogs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Thanks again for replies guys. My back yard is all tiled (Italian previous owners hehe), there is no way to dig around the back. Just asking about another tip, he cries alot for attention. I always go out there and play with him till he is tired (I try not to have him in the house at all), then he sleeps again. Is it good practice to sometimes ignore his cries (Hard to do!) so he doesnt get use to getting what he wants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Provided a BABY pup has somewhere warm(or cool) sheltered and secure to sleep .... some appropriate toys and is fed /watered .. then, yes you can ignore crying, IMO...but not sometimes... puppies do not understand 'sometimes' If you go to them when they cry, then DON'T go .. they will cry harder, 'cos you came last time He is a baby- taken away from his family..stuck in a tiled yard ..with no sand to sniff, or lawn? or much of interest , it sounds like . Can he at least see into the outside world ? Why don't you have him indoors? That is one of the quickest and best ways to get to understand each other!! If your cousin is a knowledgable breeder, you should have received all sorts of stuff with puppy .. including some written up basic 'how to's ' for the transition period ... I strongly suggest you go out and buy a clamshell kids sandpit .. and fill it with sand (yes, you will have to bring it in in big bags) Place it somewhere shady ...(hopefully you have shade sails or something ) ..and , on hot days, damp it down - show him how to dig for toys in it ..and then at least he has something to do ! Dogs use their noses to obtain the 'news'..and to discover new things . Digging in dirt/rolling on grass is all excellent for learning about the world. Pups need to experience different textures , etc too, so they become confident later on ..and don't freak on different floors, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 All the bull breeds are people dogs why carnt you have him inside?If your going to be keeping him in a small tiled yard when hes older make sure he gets lots of exercise and stimulation or hes going to end up very bored and frustrated and then you can get problems like barking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 All the bull breeds are people dogs why carnt you have him inside?If your going to be keeping him in a small tiled yard when hes older make sure he gets lots of exercise and stimulation or hes going to end up very bored and frustrated and then you can get problems like barking. ...and aggression... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Because I dont like dogs in the house. I have asthma and hayfever, so having the hair etc around the house will affect me. Im active, so plan to get him out at least 2 hours a day. Good idea re the sand pit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Mine are out and about as safely as possible from 8 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 BTW Sorry my yard is mostly tiled, there are some areas where there are hedges and river pebbles (they are smooth). Its not a small yard, and has access to see the outside world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I know it's different for everyone, but I have asthma and sinus issues, and OH has hayfever, and the dog fur does not bother either of us at all. We have two moderately shedding (more than an Amstaff) dogs who are inside when we are (and a carpeted house). I also say you need to go to the vet and have his feet checked out. They do not look normal at all, even for a 7 week old puppy who has been taken for a walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Poor pup, taken from his family too soon, not allowed inside with his pack, this is starting to not sound ideal. I hope you have registration papers for this little guy as I think one day you may need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Just wondering if your disinfecting your yard coz some disinfectants can cause that sort of reaction on dogs feet specially if theyre used to strong. But yeah amstaffs are a lot of dog and need a lot of training and socialisation if you want a well adjusted adult.My girl wasn't socialised well and she is DA (I didnt own her when she was young) and believe me it causes major problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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