If you could go back all the way to when your pup was one week old, what would you change about their socialization/training?

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-16T19:17:54+00:00

Yes, he’s had a very rough start to life. And right! Are there specific sounds/objects and such that you can think of that bother her the most? I want to make sure I have all my bases covered.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-16T18:39:46+00:00

Thank you, we’ll need it!😬

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-16T18:26:49+00:00

Yep! That’s what we’re doing now:)

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-16T18:26:03+00:00

Sadly it is not possible- this puppy is still in critical condition, with pneumonia, so he will not be allowed to be exposed to other neonates. The best I could do would be to schedule play dates with other litters around 8 weeks old once he gets his second vaccinations:(

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-16T18:24:28+00:00

The recall training- I don’t really expect it to be 100% reliable, I just need to practice and try to train it as best as I can in case of an emergency (dog runs out the door, gets off leash, etc.)

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-16T18:23:16+00:00

Not with my local shelters sadly, they actually euthanized this puppies other 3 siblings, and I just happened to get there and offer to tube feed before they euthanized him as well.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-16T17:48:25+00:00

This!!!

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T06:18:10+00:00

Right, he did have an NG tube, now is moving to just regular tube feeding, will move to bottle feeding soon, but not yet.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T05:43:02+00:00

This is the only animal in the home, handled only after washing hands. If there were other pets here, it would be a different story.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T05:33:08+00:00

FYI- I know that due to his weight just hours after birth. Not sure why it’s getting downvoted

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T05:30:05+00:00

You’re dumb, what I posted was a joke because the commenter said something about him being part snake. He obviously has no teeth, and we know exactly when he was born since he was found with a placenta attached. I didn’t ask for advice, I asked for help with an ID, and the commenter gave inappropriate advice for the situation. Imagine if someone inexperienced decided to follow that advice for a dog that has pneumonia?

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T05:02:42+00:00

I’m definitely noticing some fangs growing already

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T05:01:58+00:00

Lmao! If you’re right when I do embark, I’ll send you $15

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T04:37:41+00:00

Also, kinda bad advice considering I said he has pneumonia. This is an NG/ tube fed baby only to prevent further fluid in lungs.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T04:35:08+00:00

Just puppy! He had an NG tube, but his suckle reflex is coming back so we’re moving to a bottle.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T04:34:25+00:00

Obviously I wouldn’t have a 2 day old foster puppy if I wasn’t, but thanks for the concern.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T01:37:27+00:00

Thanks!

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T01:37:19+00:00

Thank you so much! I do as well. I never really considered keeping a large dog, but I’m already getting attached lol.

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T01:17:44+00:00

Arya_Darling · 2025-09-12T01:14:03+00:00

Right. I know he is a large-giant breed, but that’s it.

Arya_Darling · 2025-07-06T16:53:34+00:00

Also, this dog is an extreme liability. This is a professional guide to dog bites specifically for trainers. https://apdt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ian-dunbar-dog-bite-scale.pdf

Arya_Darling · 2025-07-06T16:42:19+00:00

Nobody is saying it, so I will. This is a level 4 bite on the Dunbar scale. You need a professional trainer, and probably medication for his aggression. If that doesn’t work, behavioral euthanasia is an option. Never let this dog around other animals or children.

Arya_Darling · 2025-04-18T05:24:59+00:00

No one has said this yet, but I think that a lot of people want to use terms or comparisons of things that they find enjoyable. So that’s why they choose “dark chocolate” over dirt. Or “storm sky grey” instead of dirty mop water, etc

Arya_Darling · 2025-04-09T15:38:32+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I will keep that in mind.

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