Say hello to Monty
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Toby teaching Monty about Newton’s third law of motion; a 3kg puppy is not going to win a tug o war with an 18Kg dog. Elelmentary my dear Monty
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Maybe not but it wont stop him trying and once he gets it, Toby won’t be able to keep up with him.
Thanks for the pic.
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Top dog!
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Thanks for sharing those lovely photos JP it’s great to see such happy photos.
The one on the sofa reminds me of when, after a tearful phone call from one of our girls we added a third rescue to our band of amigos. I need not have had the concern about leaving the three together for the first time as they were to be found as a three decker ‘sandwich’ on the armchair! Thank you for bringing back that memory.
I’m so pleased you have your lovely ‘mates’ to enjoy
I could get quite comfortable here…………..Stick a film on please, the full Monty will do
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Monty seems very happy with Toby and their slave.
You are a lucky man JP.
How is your friends recovery going?
So lovely …such happy dogs…heartwarming.
How is your friends recovery going?
Slow but sure, still attending follow up checks and tests but she is stronger day by day.
Thanks for asking
Have you got him house trained yet?
Have you got him house trained yet?
House training this time of year is a nightmare. Most dogs don’t like the rain and that is all we get here. I have managed to get Monty to use the training pads to some extent but he just doesn’t get the connection with going outside. It is early days and Bichons are noted for being one of the more difficult breeds to housetrain. My friend is also having limited success with hers because as soon as you put them outside they want to come back in again. I also have the added problem that Monty is one of those dogs who likes to eat poo so I have to constantly monitor both my dogs and pick up straight away after them both, a challenge in the dark. I will get there in time but it will take a while. He is a full time job because I not only have to watch for the signs that he needs to go out but he is constantly grabbing anything within reach he shouldn’t have to get my attention. luckily he is really good at night so I do manage some much needed sleep at the end of each eventful day.
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I think sometimes a little firmness is needed, it’s a game of will power.
When its time to put him out for the loo, put on your hat and coat ang go with him.
Be resolute, wait as long as it takes, give a command in a firm voice ‘Monty will do’
eventually he will go, then he must have lots of praise and even a treat and he can go in.
After a few successful goes, he will be self emptying with you standing at the door and giving the command.
Our Staffy from the third day we had him would perform ones and twos on command and that continued for his whole life.
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I have trained all of our dogs to do their 1’s & 2’s on command too Bonjour, just by repetitive words used each time they did what was needed , using the same word for each, telling them “Good girl/boy” and repeating the word again and again, eventually they associated that word with the actions.
We used to have a Shih Tsu a breed notoriously difficult to house train. Each time we met another Shih Tsu owner we like they would ask if ours or theirs was housetrained and the answer would invariably be nearly. When we came here she was nearly 5 and it was like a switch had gone on she was housetrained. We have subsequently been told by a breeder that this happens with Shih Tsu’s usually between the age of 4 and 5. Just keep going and the penny will drop
Just keep going. Is that a pun?
Dogs are very individual. No two are alike and in my opinion no two react to housetraining the same way even if they are the same breed. One of the easiest I had was a Corgi and the most difficult was a Border Collie. Having said that Monty is right up there. He doesn’t respond at all, it is going to be a long hard challenge but some how I will get there in the end. Sadly Toby’s condition is slowly deteriorating and there is a very difficult decision to be made soon, probably in the next few days. I think this Christmas will be rather sad for me and Monty.
You are so right JP, like us they are all individuals, you will get there with Monty, he’s very young yet and just enjoying being a puppy!
I am so sorry the day is approaching when you have to make that awful decision we all dread. It is always done with love for the wellbeing of our beloved pets, but they always leave us with so many happy memories.
Mr m took Bentley to the vet to see if he could help with the nights…it took Bentley ages to settle ..he would turn around and around…settle then get up and go around and around…we tried everything..new beds..water bottles…what we didn’t réalisé was that it was because he was in pain.
the vet said I’m sorry ..it’s time…he left them alone for a few minutes.
I didn’t have that time …when mm came home alone I was devastated…I didn’t say goodbye.
It still makes me cry as I write now.
being sad is the price of loving….take those precious moments together now.
We are very sorry to hear that JP. There are no words that will help.
When we made the decision for our Staffie we told the vet to come to us at home. It made it less stressful for the dog and much easier for us. We were not even charged a call out fee.
So sorry to hear your news. We always wish our pets would live forever but they never do. That very difficult decision is always taken on the best advice and with our love but it never seems to make it easier. Hopefully when that time comes Monty will keep you occupied and you will be able to relive the good memories of Toby
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