Well, Daisy's home! Pic attached and questions.

[Gorran]

So, we collected Daisy this evening, the journey home was uneventful, she slept for most of it and no accidents on my lap, hurray!

My cat hates her, keeps hissing and has swiped at her (and will again, we're just keeping them separate) so that's not been too positive, but obviously it's very early days.

My question is this (one of many, I'm sure) - how often do we take her outside for the toilet? She's been outside for a good half and hour when we got home and did a wee. My H took her out again about half an hour after that and she poo-ed, I obviously missed a cue as she got up, was sniffing and I was about to take her out when I noticed a little wee in the hallway. Took her out anyway but nothing. So, when should we take her out again? And she's now put herself in her bed, in her crate and is sleeping - do we wake her for a wee? We'll be going to bed ourselves at around 11.30pm I would think...

I have this nervous feeling, like bringing home a baby for the first time!

[HelgatheHairy]

I just got our puppy on Saturday so by no means an expert. What age is your Daisy? Generally we take ours every hour and a half. He has moments where he's great and goes to the door and whimpers and then he has momentsnwherenhe goes in the hall but he's learning

I personally would wake her for a wee, we do with ours. He gets one last walk/ runaround and then bed at 10.

[HelgatheHairy]

And I can't see pics

[assumpta]

Hi, congrats on your new addition. I would definately take her for a wee before you go to bed. Be prepared for some whining when you leave her for the night, but if I were you I would ignore it. It will be difficult for the first 2 or 3 nights, but will then stop, then take her out early in the morning. Good luck with her.

[assumpta]

Sorry, posted in the wrong topic.

[anchovies]

Oh so glad she's home!

I can tell you what we've been doing and so far so good! We take Flower out every half hour or so, after she eats, as soon as she wakes up and when she has played. At bedtime she goes out at 11ish for a last wee then in her crate til 2am, out for a quick wee and straight back in the crate til morning which is 5.30-6am () So far no accidents in the night and 2 wees inside, all poos have been outside so a good week so far!

Good luck for tonight, fingers crossed she settles easily!

[anchovies]

By the way dont know if you've already found it but labradorforums is fab.

[Vanfurgstan]

Can't c the pics :(

[Gorran]

I've just updated my profile to public, duh!

[D0oinMeCleanin]

Take out every hour, when you spot her circling, about half an hour after meals, straight after waking from a nap, straight after her mad half hour.

It sounds a lot but she'll catch on soon enough.

Definately take her before bed.

If you want her to go in a certain spot and not just all over the garden, it's best to clip a lead on for now and take her out to that certain spot. Go crazy with praise and treats when she 'performs'.

You'll both get on swimmingly I am sure

[BetterChoicesChair]

I'd take her out again before you turn in and be prepared for a nocturnal garden visit. She won't do that for long, so don't panic . The puppy will gradually learn appropriate boundaries with kitty so don't worry about that either.

Congratulations; she's a doll .

[Gorran]

Will she let us know during the night if she needs to go out? Whilst at the fosterers she's been sleeping for around 6-7 hours, but weeing in the crate during the night.

[anchovies]

She might do as they apparently don't like going in their bed but I didn't want to get into "you cry, I come running" which is why I have been waking her, moving it later by half an hour each night. If her bed doesn't fill the whole crate however she might just get up and go outside of her bed.

Two different schools of thought as you could just leave them to go in their crate with the acceptance that in a few weeks they will go through the night anyway without you ever bothering to get up in the night.

[out2lunch]

she's so cute

[Puppypanic]

Oh she's adorable! How did the night go Gorran or are you still unconscious on the sofa!

[Vanfurgstan]

She is adorable but v want more pics [greedy]

[Isitme1]

Awww
I know nothing about pups. But I do know that she is soooo cute!!!
Awww
Congratulations!
well jealous :)

[NunTheWiser]

Melts at pic!
With our labbie, we took her outside after she woke up then every hour or so during the day, after every meal and every nap.
I took her out once during the night for a while too.

[daisydotandgertie]

Outside every hour, set an alarm somewhere.

Outside after every meal, after every sleep, and after every game.

Praise like an absolute loon once she's done something in the right place, and completely ignore any accidents unless you catch her right in the middle of it. If you do, a curt 'no' and scoop her up to finish off outside. The surprise usually cuts them off mid flow.

The theory behind crate training speeding things up is that they're reluctant to pee in their beds - I'd guess she has a spare area in hers at the moment? If there is crate space and bed space, it'll defeat the purpose, but it will, of course make sure she can't get up to mischief when left alone.

Don't use paper or puppy pad training - it will only mean you are teaching her 2 things as I assume you want her to pee and poo outside eventually.

Start teaching recall now - and sit, and wait. Ideally before meals. Also, now is a good time to start lead and heel work - she is like a little sponge at the moment and will want to be with you more than anything in the world. Take advantage!

And she is gorgeous.

[PuddinAforeDinner]

Aww Daisy is gorgeous.

I remember when my ddog1 was that age, he will be 10 tomorrow.

Treasure these puppy days and take lots of pics as they grow so quickly

[Gorran]

Thank you all! You wouldn't believe I've read the 'Perfect Puppy' twice, would you?! Somehow it's more reassuring to hear what other, real-life dog owners did/do.

She slept in her crate all night until 5am when my eldest daughter heard her whining so my H got up with her. She's yet to wee outside today, two wees and a poo indoors, despite doing everything we should. Will keep at it!

she's been to the petfood warehouse with me, where she was made a big fuss of (and loved it!) but not so keen on being crated in the car (I have a fold up carrier thing from Pets at Home which is in the boot) - she whined. I did reqard her for getting in the car both times so hopefully she'll become more used it travelling in it.

She's asleep now, whenever I leave the room she wakes up and follows me - so cute! Will add more pics later!

And yes, definitely won't be paper training! Surely it makes no sense to teach her twice? I think that's why she's keen to go indoors actually, the fosterer just let them pee and poo in her kitchen and conservatory, they'd not been in the garden at all.

[celeriac]

Lovely photo!

It's a good idea to introduce a command such as 'Go Quick' when your puppy wees/poos. That way they will start to associate the command with the action and then when you are putting them out late at night for the last toilet before bed, they know what you are asking them to do!!

I would suggest that you let her and the cat work it out between themselves. The cat will probably be less than impressed, but once it is established that the cat is head of the household then all will be well!!

[heroutdoors]

gorran
Saw the picture of Daisy. What a beautiful face. She very much reminds me of my own Chocolate.
She is in the garden. Under a Cherry Tree.

Even if your Daisy has only 1% of my Holly, you will never regret it.