Hi everyone!
Just had my little Rosie for two weeks. she is a 9 week old English Cocker Spaniel puppy.
Its my first puppy, but my second dog. There has been a lot of learning and mistakes, so wanted to share what worked well.
– I started crate training from day one. This was a lifesaver. She takes all her naps there without issues.
– When the puppy starts whining in the crate, give it 10 min before doing anything? 97% of the time she falls asleep before it hits 10 min.
– I highly overestimated how much exercise the puppy need. 10min twice a day.
– When she becomes super bity, zoomies, crazy and its been more than 30 min since she was up. straight to crate for sleep.
– Wake up- straight to pee/poo/ – 10 min exercise, 5 min learning, – food, relaxing- pee/ poop and sleep. rinse and repeat
– Covering the crate completely has been very helpful, playing music/ podcasts helps to.
– I tried many places for her crate. ended up in my bedroom as she sleeps better in a quiet room.
– I started leaving her alone in her crate for up to two hours after just 3 days. Lifesaver. She si actually calmer when I am not here.
– Webcam in crate has been the best thing i have done. Being able to check on her whe out, and seeing her when she is whining changed things.
– From day one I have exposed her to sounds, noise and loud TV. After two weeks she can sleep through me and my friend watching football at loud volume.
She already knows how to sit, comes when i recall. I get her to sit patiently until the foodbowl hits the ground before she eats.
Also noticed that my mood and stress level is mirrored by her, so taking care of my own well being helps both.
Let me know if you have questions
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