look at the puppy though

[valkyra]

He's great ^_^
He seems to be adjusting as I would expect. He is VERY quiet. I haven't heard him bark yet.
He's got the basics of potty training, he whines when he has to go. No accidents in the kennel last night, but he did shred the puppy pad that was in there....

They call them German SHREDDERS lol
He is also a German SHEDDER
The shedding brush is already being put well to use

He doesn't seem to miss his brother, and he is quite shy around new people
I'm walking him around the block when we go out, and anyone that has the time and wants to stop to meet him, I let them. The more interaction, the better!

[valkyra]

[offshoredrilling]

put some peanut butter on roof of mouth. that will keep the tongue in n busy

[mba_25]

Originally Posted by valkyra

He's great ^_^
He seems to be adjusting as I would expect. He is VERY quiet. I haven't heard him bark yet.
He's got the basics of potty training, he whines when he has to go. No accidents in the kennel last night, but he did shred the puppy pad that was in there....

They call them German SHREDDERS lol
He is also a German SHEDDER
The shedding brush is already being put well to use

He doesn't seem to miss his brother, and he is quite shy around new people
I'm walking him around the block when we go out, and anyone that has the time and wants to stop to meet him, I let them. The more interaction, the better!

He'll love his new mama!

[Rainbird4668]

Fill a kong with a mix of dry dog food peanut butter and water... you gotta microwave it and mix it up first though (smells fuggin awful)... then after you scoop into kong you freeze it.

Give to puppy. It takes a while to lick out whole thing, so it will keep him busy and happy to have a treat all at once.

[valkyra]

Alright guys, I need enrichment toys! I'm seeing pictures of these snuffle mats,

but I don't really have time to compare each one. Does anyone have experience with something like this, or have other enriching puppy toys? He's a smart bugger and easily bored, but also easily amused!

[Willie Wanker]

Snifle mat? Sounds like a banned sex toy.

[valkyra]

Originally Posted by Willie Wanker

Snifle mat? Sounds like a banned sex toy.

Its like a foraging mat, something they have to seek out their food/treats. Keeps them busy for a bit.

[offshoredrilling]

Originally Posted by Willie Wanker

Snifle mat? Sounds like a banned sex toy.

what happen to the good old days when a gal would just get knocked up to give the dog a playmate ???
kids n dogs go well together Sir

ya sadly the dogs dies and ya stuck with a teenager, that the new dog will be afraid of, but will keep ya company as the teen drives ya nuts
As ya ma tells you Sweet, you did have a kid just like you

[valkyra]

Unfortunately I don't have children, nor will I ever be responsible enough to manage children much less find a lifelong partner that I would want to procreate with. My animals are my children ^_^

[valkyra]

raise a paw if you need a nap

[Willie Wanker]

Originally Posted by valkyra

[IMG]

Yes, you can sit on the couch
You can sit anywhere you want,
As far as I'm concerned

Don't ever let anybody tell you
You can't sit next to me
Or to stay off of the furniture
Because I'd love nothing more
Than to listen to you snore
So safe next to me

That's a nice picture of you,.and the pooch. You both look happy.

[offshoredrilling]

Originally Posted by valkyra

Unfortunately I don't have children, nor will I ever be responsible enough to manage children much less find a lifelong partner that I would want to procreate with. My animals are my children ^_^

lifelong partner????
Sir its 2021, any Tom, Dick, or Harry will do for a hour or two.

Had all my kids with a female lawyer in BUF, Never met or paid a dime for.

She would call, Meet in a Apt till the rabbit died. Not a word till next wanted.
Hell she would not even call to let me know done. Drive to BUF and a note on door thanks and I moved out

[valkyra]

Originally Posted by offshoredrilling

lifelong partner????
Sir its 2021, any Tom, Dick, or Harry will do for a hour or two.

Had all my kids with a female lawyer in BUF, Never met or paid a dime for.

She would call, Meet in a Apt till the rabbit died. Not a word till next wanted.
Hell she would not even call to let me know done. Drive to BUF and a note on door thanks and I moved out

Despite the new-age ideals, I'm pretty old school when it comes to stuff like marriage and families. I was raised very traditionally. Ideally, I dream of being able to retire from this to become a wife and mother. I manage a business well, so I'm sure I could manage a household. Unfortunately, not many people share my ideals. If the perfect person doesn't come around, it just won't happen for me.

I'd love to raise a child to teach them better. One person at a time will improve the state of the world we live in. But especially with my occupation, I'm not holding my breath.

[valkyra]

Originally Posted by Willie Wanker

That's a nice picture of you,.and the pooch. You both look happy.

Thank you! He brings me a lot of joy. I've missed having a dog.