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The Puppy Thread My friend's Chow had puppies-2 brown and 1 black. She is giving the black male puppy to my son and the puppy is so adorable. I don't know anything about puppies and the things that they need. Can you please tell me some things about them, especially Chows and feel free to post pics. Thanks in advance  | |
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What do they need? Well, here's one thing:
They need to pee, every hour on the hour.   " | |
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FruitToAttractBears said: What do they need? Well, here's one thing:
They need to pee, every hour on the hour.  Not every hour? Say it's not so! | |
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nurse said: FruitToAttractBears said: What do they need? Well, here's one thing:
They need to pee, every hour on the hour. Not every hour? Say it's not so!Ok ok. Every hour and a half. 
But srsly...they pee a lot.  " | |
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FruitToAttractBears said: nurse said: Not every hour? Say it's not so!Ok ok. Every hour and a half.
But srsly...they pee a lot. How do you train them to go outside? See I told you I don't know anything about them, but he's so cute! | |
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nurse said: FruitToAttractBears said: Ok ok. Every hour and a half.
But srsly...they pee a lot. How do you train them to go outside? See I told you I don't know anything about them, but he's so cute! Well, what we did the first couple of weeks is just stay up and take him out whenever he started whining like he needed to go. We had to take him out about 5 times a night. But then when they get a little older, they can hold it longer and they'll let you know they need to go by sitting at the door or getting your attention somehow. " | |
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FruitToAttractBears said: nurse said: How do you train them to go outside? See I told you I don't know anything about them, but he's so cute! Well, what we did the first couple of weeks is just stay up and take him out whenever he started whining like he needed to go. We had to take him out about 5 times a night. But then when they get a little older, they can hold it longer and they'll let you know they need to go by sitting at the door or getting your attention somehow. I see now-thanks. What do you think is a good brand of food to put him on? His parents are spoiled-they only eat the best. They're great dogs. | |
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nurse said: FruitToAttractBears said: Well, what we did the first couple of weeks is just stay up and take him out whenever he started whining like he needed to go. We had to take him out about 5 times a night. But then when they get a little older, they can hold it longer and they'll let you know they need to go by sitting at the door or getting your attention somehow. I see now-thanks. What do you think is a good brand of food to put him on? His parents are spoiled-they only eat the best. They're great dogs. Science Diet.  " | |
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FruitToAttractBears said: nurse said: I see now-thanks. What do you think is a good brand of food to put him on? His parents are spoiled-they only eat the best. They're great dogs. Science Diet. Is that a great brand for his nutrition and coat? When do puppies need their shots? I appreciate you answers-I know some of my questions may sound naive, but thanks | |
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nurse said: FruitToAttractBears said: Science Diet. Is that a great brand for his nutrition and coat? When do puppies need their shots? I appreciate you answers-I know some of my questions may sound naive, but thanks As far as I know it's the best brand for nutrition and overall health. And you should take him to the vet as soon as you can for a basic check up type thing. I don't know the shots off the top of my head, but they need to get a handful of immunizations and then the vet'll give you heartworm pills for him to take every month. So happy for you! Puppies are so sweet  " | |
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its been about 16 yrs since i had a puppy ... but i will give it my .02 (i am soon due to get one ...lol)
first off- they do not need to pee every hour ... when i got my first puppy - i had it flown to me (6 -7 hr flight ) and it did NOT pee in the crate ... crate training - highly recommended .... the "crate" becomes more or less their "cave" or safety spot .... my dog got big - and she got to a point where if friends were over .... and she greeted them ... she would later go and lie down in the crate ... to relax, etc ... it was comforting ... and if the crate is NOT too big ... they will not relieve themselves in that crate ... that is why crate training is recommended by alot of folks ... they MAY cry some at first like at night .... but .... let them ... or .... let them out a few times ... your choice ... within reason .... they are like babies ... in alot of ways tho ... "crying" is not terrible ... (they are trying to get a response) my puppy - was a german shepherd ... and like a CHOW ... be prepared for the "chewing " stage ... they will go for just about anything ... i lost shoes ... socks ... etc ... i was NOT prepared for it ! shedding ... not sure how bad chows are ... but my dog needed brushing daily pretty much .... the one thing i DO NOT miss (about not having a dog .... ) - cus u can clean the whole apartment/house ... and 10 min later it looked like u never clean the shithole ... lol the LAST thing i highly recommend ... especially with the bigger dogs .... take training classes ... even if its at 3-4 months to socialize them ! ... you will learn alot about canine interaction as well as helping with the dog NOT jumping up ... biting ... etc ... just my .02
ok .. enuf ... enjoy your puppy !!!! | |
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did you start this thread for me?  | |
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Spookymuffin said: did you start this thread for me?
oh no 
Nurse, first rule about your puppy: don't let it near Spooky!  | |
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evenstar3 said: Spookymuffin said: did you start this thread for me?
oh no
Nurse, first rule about your puppy: don't let it near Spooky!  bring it here. | |
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Spookymuffin said: evenstar3 said: oh no
Nurse, first rule about your puppy: don't let it near Spooky! bring it here.  deviant! | |
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evenstar3 said: Spookymuffin said: bring it here. deviant! bring you here. | |
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Spookymuffin said: evenstar3 said: deviant! bring you here. as if i'd have anything to do with your deviancy  | |
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evenstar3 said: Spookymuffin said: bring you here. as if i'd have anything to do with your deviancy Don't play coy with me. | |
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Spookymuffin said: evenstar3 said: as if i'd have anything to do with your deviancy Don't play coy with me. oh please, you love it  | |
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evenstar3 said: Spookymuffin said: Don't play coy with me. oh please, you love it would you want me to be coy? | |
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Spookymuffin said: evenstar3 said: oh please, you love it would you want me to be coy? 
honestly? i'd probably get all nervous and think you were being serious  | |
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evenstar3 said: Spookymuffin said: would you want me to be coy?
honestly? i'd probably get all nervous and think you were being serious Exactly! So stop being coy please, darling.
Is it my voice that makes you think I'd be being serious? | |
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Spookymuffin said: Is it my voice that make you think I'd be being serious?
it might, depending on the tone you used i don't know for certain, though. | |
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evenstar3 said: Spookymuffin said: Is it my voice that make you think I'd be being serious?
it might, depending on the tone you used i don't know for certain, though. I have a very dead-pan delivery of jokes that you either get or don't, which sucks - especially when I think I've said something hilarious. | |
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Spookymuffin said: I have a very dead-pan delivery of jokes that you either get or don't, which sucks - especially when I think I've said something hilarious.well i suppose we'll find out if i get it or not eventually  | |
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SnidelyWhiplash said: its been about 16 yrs since i had a puppy ... but i will give it my .02 (i am soon due to get one ...lol)
first off- they do not need to pee every hour ... when i got my first puppy - i had it flown to me (6 -7 hr flight ) and it did NOT pee in the crate ... most likely the pup had not been given any water prior to being put into the crate. an average pup will eat and drink and need to pee or poo in just a little under half an hour after, or even sooner. they also need to pee a bit right after they wake up. so that's the kind of moments you should watch. or when your puppy finished playing with you or your child(ren) and walks away, that's another time he will feel the need to go potty, lol. crate training - highly recommended .... the "crate" becomes more or less their "cave" or safety spot .... my dog got big - and she got to a point where if friends were over .... and she greeted them ... she would later go and lie down in the crate ... to relax, etc ... it was comforting ... and if the crate is NOT too big ... they will not relieve themselves in that crate ... that is why crate training is recommended by alot of folks ... they MAY cry some at first like at night .... but .... let them ... or .... let them out a few times ... your choice ... within reason .... they are like babies ... in alot of ways tho ... "crying" is not terrible ... (they are trying to get a response) true. but people have to keep in mind that it will be a horror for the pup if you feed him at night and then put him in the crate and leave him, or her, there all night even if it cries. a dog will not soil his own turf unless he really has to, once you've got your dog to realise it has to doo it's stuff outside, he will not do it in the house or in his crate anymore unless it really cannot help it at all anymore (like after being left too long or having had too much to drink right before being left alone). you really have to make sure it has done it's business outside before you put it in the crate. the first night, even if they're quiet i would still go check and take them out about once a night. they quickly learn to keep up longer and before you know it your puppy is two or three months in your home and it will seem like he can sleep for as long as you can on the weekends. it's all a question of making sure they get a chance to relieve themselves before they go to sleep last thing. personally i never used a creat. i raised 1 dog with/for my parents and now this one on my own and i just kept them in a box next to my bed the first night. then in the same box on the hallway the second night and in the kitchen the 3rd night. the longest they cried was about 10 minutes and then i would simply go down, talk to them and tell them they were not alone and that we were all still around, lol. you know, it's kinda ok to let them cry for a while or adress them sternly but only after you're sure that the dog fully realises that he belongs in this home and is not being left alone. he's just been through a major transition and just needs to be reassured that he won't be left alone. but once he realises this (4 days max), you shouldn't get up every single second your dog cries cuz before long he will be sleeping in your bed and you will be in the kitchen, on the floor, lol my puppy - was a german shepherd ... and like a CHOW ... be prepared for the "chewing " stage ... they will go for just about anything ... i lost shoes ... socks ... etc ... i was NOT prepared for it ! we've had four different dogs at my parent's house, and i've only had one until now (he's just 5) and none of them have ever chewed up stuff in the house like sofa's or shoes, lol. just make sure that they have enough toys to play with like those dental floss ropes, some chewing bones which you replace as often as you have to (for a while my dog ate 1 each day )
and they also like *carefully* playing tug of war when their teeth hurt. best for my dog was a large towell with a know in the middle that he'd bite down really hard on and then pull very slightly. he'd love it. also just make sure that if you don't want him to eat your shoes, to just take them off the floor before you leave the dog alone with anything. shedding ... not sure how bad chows are ... but my dog needed brushing daily pretty much .... the one thing i DO NOT miss (about not having a dog .... ) - cus u can clean the whole apartment/house ... and 10 min later it looked like u never clean the shithole ... lol lol. exactly. the shedding is insane on some dogs. my dog is a reasonable shedder with short stubby hair but i do brush him every day for a bit and do hoover the appartment every day because of it. the best thing is when you've just spent 25 minutes hoovering, 20 minutes mopping and scrubbing the floor and your pooch runs in from the garden with muddy paws
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the LAST thing i highly recommend ... especially with the bigger dogs .... take training classes ... even if its at 3-4 months to socialize them ! ... you will learn alot about canine interaction as well as helping with the dog NOT jumping up ... biting ... etc ... just my .02
indeed. very important. especially if you haven't had dogs before or don't know that much about your particular breed. training classes might seem like a bit of a task cuz you have to go there and spend time there but think about it as a great way to bond with your dog, whom you will have in your home for aprox 10-15 years. this way you get a better understanding of the animal and it, in turn, will learn to understand you. plus, training can make a *HUGE* difference in how much you enjoy your dog in the house and around people and lastly, even if all this info might seem like a bit much to take on, or like too much time/work to invest, just realise that it really is worth it in the end cuz a good relationship between a nice dog and your family is really a big asset and it will bring you a lot of joy and fun times edittheedit [Edited 12/12/06 6:41am] and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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When your dogs take a dump, does their asshole turn inside out?
That shit is freaky! | |
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Look at how cute! 
Congrats on your new family member! | |
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When u visit next puppy take a small blanket and let the mama sleep on it with litter mates. When bringing puppy home take the blanket home with you it will make the puppy settle quicker.
Another trick is a small teddy if you rub it over the mama 2 pick up her scent little one will cuddle up to it. Do not change the pups food feed it the same food the breeder gave the pup or you could make little one very ill. You will need 2 bowls a bed a few toys eg nylabone dental and a baby kong are great toys will keep the young and old occupied for many hours, crates are good for training them but I personally only use one when I need to keep the poopmeister safe or calm when he is ill. You may need some potty pads or some old newspapers will do for potty training. Do not take pup outside onto the ground in public places until little one has had all vaccinations. Make sure ppl leave shoes at the door and do not let puppy play with them, this is just precaution to make sure no diseases are brought in until puppy is fully vaccinated. Look into insurance for puppy just make sure the insurance policy is illnesses for life. Purchase a Doglopedia book also a Chow Chow breed book. Contact the Chow Chow breed club they will advice you on the breed also ask if they know of a good Chow Chow groomers in your area. ur gonna have so much fun
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