We chose a puppy!

[JanS]

The breeder has been delayed... he'll be here tomorrow around 14:30. I do feel a little (very) disappointed

I know it can be frustrating and it happened to us as well with Della, with too hot conditions to fly but she got here a couple days later and we couldn't have been happier when the moment came.

 

[DN2017]

He’ll be worth the wait but yes enjoy the quiet while it lasts Lol

Have you puppy proofed the house?

I'm sure he will be. We're so curious to see how big he will be. He looks like a miniature pinscher in the pictures but we know he's not LOL

Yes completely! All cabels are out of sight for as far as thats possible and there's nothing within reach that he can swallow.

He would be here around 14.30 but we just got a message that he'll be here tonight around 19.00. Lets hope so! Poor baby has been travelling for 3 days now

 

[Kaiser2016]

Another delay? Ok, only a few more hours delay this time. Lol, it's not even my puppy!

 

[Viemarangelrock]

I was going to say you could keep yourself busy by puppy proofing. Lol

Looks like you’ve got things in hand

The wait continues....

 

[DN2017]

Update; probably around 20.00. The wait is killing me. Just went for a stroll through the city to keep my mind of it. Didnt help. I'm gonna try (!) to take a nap (while I still can), that might speed time up a little. Unfortunately my husband cant be here when he arrives, he won't be home before 20:45

Sidenote; it's 17:00 over here right now

 

[Kaiser2016]

Anything yet?

 

[Kaiser2016]

Maybe he's arrived and is peeing all over the place And she has to go find all the mop supplies in a panic. That's how it was for us

 

[DN2017]

He arrived last night! We are in love! He is really sweet but also reaaalllly energetic.

He pooped and peed in his crate last night and we didn't hear him (which is weird because he's in the room next to us) so that didn't go so well but thats not his fault. He is also really unimpressed when corrected when he bites the rug or my shoes. And is really noisy when we put him in his crate. But we're taking babysteps so it's all gonna be allright!

 

[DN2017]

His little face. Gonna post his ears tonight when my husband is home.

 

[blacknrust]

He's adorable!

 

[Viemarangelrock]

He’s adorable! I’m so happy for you guys.

No longer with us but you bought this picture to attention for me...

“Mum, he won’t let my shoe go!” Lol

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Uh oh, he has the look. Strap on your seatbelt this little guy has little terrorist written all over that face. He is going to keep you BUSY!!

So cute though!

 

[Kaiser2016]

Super cute face!

Little terrorist lol.

Does his crate have a divider? That will help with the soiling. Also use enzymatic cleaner to remove the scent so he doesn't do it again.

Wait, what's his name?

 

[DN2017]

His name is Ace!

Tried posting his ears. Shook once and one post came out. I took everything off again. What a mess, I hate it

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Keep posting! You have to make sure to get the backer rod post as deep in the ear as possible.
Read the ear posting method on this forum. It’s a step by step method and trust me it gets easier each time. You don’t want to have a crop and flop. Keep on working on the ears and you will be glad you did.
Put Ace up on a counter so you have better control while posting his ears!

 

[DN2017]

Keep posting! You have to make sure to get the backer rod post as deep in the ear as possible.
Read the ear posting method on this forum. It’s a step by step method and trust me it gets easier each time. You don’t want to have a crop and flop. Keep on working on the ears and you will be glad you did.
Put Ace up on a counter so you have better control while posting his ears!

Thanks! I'm afraid I'll have no choice, it just makes me so insecure if I'm doing it right or not

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Thanks! I'm afraid I'll have no choice, it just makes me so insecure if I'm doing it right or not

Don’t worry, you will get it and be a pro in no time.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Thanks! I'm afraid I'll have no choice, it just makes me so insecure if I'm doing it right or not

Post pictures of the posting and we can help guide you through it.
Only two pieces of tape are needed on each ear. You don’t have to tape over the entire ear.

 

[Ddski5]

Mine would shake out backerrod every time until I finally got frustrated and decided to back tape the entire backerrod. Now, I only leave like 1/4" of bottom exposed cause I want the soft portion of bottom backerrod touching Bottom of ear pocket.

He would head shake and sometimes even scratch for first 5-10 mins but I would redirect with a toy or go outside. Then he would become use to the post and would have no issues.

Have fun with it and stay calm. He can sense your frustration.

 

[JanS]

I'm glad he's finally home and he's definitely cute!

Yes, the big secret to keeping the posts in the ears is to push it down as far as you can into the canal and use the right size backer rod. If it's too big, it won't go far enough in and if it's too small, it sometimes won't be enough to properly support the ear. I think we started out with 1/2" backer rod.