Well, I'm supposed to be typing up a study sheet for a science test, but I love this site too much. ^o^
Bite Inhibition/Mouthing
So far Happy has been doing fine. I firmly say "NO." when he starts to chew on me. (although sometimes I just zone out and let him chew and chew) Me and him play a heck of a lot, and me and him just get wild. when he bites too hard I resist the urge to bowl him over and get mad, but instead yelp and ignore him until he calms down.
Play Dates
I've taken him to see his brother about twice since coming to my house. So far so good, the playin gets wild but I try not to intervene although when Happy starts squealing I cuddle him up.
Funny Stuff
I've just found out that when he gets frustrated, he yips. Like once, I put him at the top of the stairs, and from one step below, I said, "Come on! Come!" He stared at me, and he knows how to go UP, but not DOWN. so he watches me, and i sit there on the second step, waiting until he suddenly goes, "YIP!" ^o^ It was adorable.
Training
Well here, theres nothing much to say. He's a little scatterbrained right now, since's he's still investigating the world, but otherwise, he's knows that he has to sti to get a treat, although he sometimes sits and suddenly leaps up at me.
House-Breaking
Since I'm training him to go inside, he's been doing GREAT. He hasnt had an accident for a long time now...
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Question
Some lady offered us a dog/puppy a couple of days ago. My mom came home and told me, and I asked what breed, and she was like, "Bichon...?" Im assuming its a Bichon Frise. A lot of people told me its impossible to bond with two puppies at once, but would it be okay if the Bichon was about a year or two old?
Generally, right now, all I know is that some lady offered my mom a Bichon (poodle? Frise?) something.
Right now I'm up for it. I heard it has already been trained to go in the right spot, and its actually very intelligent. Just for a bonus of info- The only times no one is home in my house is during 10AM-2:30PM.
My mom -HOW CAN YOU NOT?!?!?- didnt find its gender, breed (well, properly...) and age. I fumed at my mom for a little while for not finding out the most important things but... *shrugs*
So the main question(s) are-
-Would it be wise to get a bichon something that is 1-2 years or older? (I'm not going to accept it if its still a puppy. I dont want all of you bashing my head in, and besides. I want to train Happy to PERFECTION.)
-For the first few days it comes home, should I supervise and make sure the older dog doesnt maul my puppy?
Again, I'm NOT going to accept if its still a puppy, and I have NOT gotten it yet. -Still Deciding-
Bite Inhibition/Mouthing
So far Happy has been doing fine. I firmly say "NO." when he starts to chew on me. (although sometimes I just zone out and let him chew and chew) Me and him play a heck of a lot, and me and him just get wild. when he bites too hard I resist the urge to bowl him over and get mad, but instead yelp and ignore him until he calms down.
Play Dates
I've taken him to see his brother about twice since coming to my house. So far so good, the playin gets wild but I try not to intervene although when Happy starts squealing I cuddle him up.
Funny Stuff
I've just found out that when he gets frustrated, he yips. Like once, I put him at the top of the stairs, and from one step below, I said, "Come on! Come!" He stared at me, and he knows how to go UP, but not DOWN. so he watches me, and i sit there on the second step, waiting until he suddenly goes, "YIP!" ^o^ It was adorable.
Training
Well here, theres nothing much to say. He's a little scatterbrained right now, since's he's still investigating the world, but otherwise, he's knows that he has to sti to get a treat, although he sometimes sits and suddenly leaps up at me.
House-Breaking
Since I'm training him to go inside, he's been doing GREAT. He hasnt had an accident for a long time now...
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Question
Some lady offered us a dog/puppy a couple of days ago. My mom came home and told me, and I asked what breed, and she was like, "Bichon...?" Im assuming its a Bichon Frise. A lot of people told me its impossible to bond with two puppies at once, but would it be okay if the Bichon was about a year or two old?
Generally, right now, all I know is that some lady offered my mom a Bichon (poodle? Frise?) something.
Right now I'm up for it. I heard it has already been trained to go in the right spot, and its actually very intelligent. Just for a bonus of info- The only times no one is home in my house is during 10AM-2:30PM.
My mom -HOW CAN YOU NOT?!?!?- didnt find its gender, breed (well, properly...) and age. I fumed at my mom for a little while for not finding out the most important things but... *shrugs*
So the main question(s) are-
-Would it be wise to get a bichon something that is 1-2 years or older? (I'm not going to accept it if its still a puppy. I dont want all of you bashing my head in, and besides. I want to train Happy to PERFECTION.)
-For the first few days it comes home, should I supervise and make sure the older dog doesnt maul my puppy?
Again, I'm NOT going to accept if its still a puppy, and I have NOT gotten it yet. -Still Deciding-