Wow--this is terrific info! It makes so much sense. I wish I had heard it years ago, but better late than never. I guess I'll just have to get another puppy to put it all into practice!
This site is fantastic for getting information like this! Will be getting my new pup around 14th jan 2010 by then she will be 8 weeks old. This will hopefully help me loads. Thankyou!
I am curious how everyone does the obstacle course type things with their chis. Pepper isn't aware that she can't jump four feet to her death and would love to take a flying leap off of anything she is set on. This includes my lap, the porch, the steps, and any furniture large or small. She trys to jump up the stairs and then rolls back down them if I don't catch her. Is there an easy way to get them used to steps and/or jumping up onto things without the danger of a fall?
this is great info, thanks! Will def. put it to good use.
Cambrea, sounds like my lil Diego. He tried to jump off everything and did manage to slip out of my arms at about 3 ft high!! the horror! I think he's learned his lesson the hard way. How about putting treat on each step to get him to go up one at a time? For me, it helped keeping my little one on a lease so I could control his movements better...he was/is so fast! Hope it helps
Wonderful information that all breeders should be following. Carrying through with these types of things at the new home is great as well. This is all part of the socialization and early training that we all talk about.
To the question about grass...breeders should have a controlled environment that they allow the puppies to use when introducing grass and outside experiences. They know who and what has been there so they limit the puppy's exposure to any diseases or parasites. It's not the same thing as allowing an unvaccinated or undervaccinated puppy access to public places. HTH
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