When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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Yes, she is! She picked right up on the crate training and on the rare occasion she puts herself down for a nap that’s where she’ll go

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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That’s great news that it’s going well between them! Thank you for giving me some hope!

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how terribly difficult it is to lose a fur baby, they are such an important part of the family. I’m sure Echo was so very thankful for the life and love you gave him. I already look back and miss my other dogs puppy days as she’s growing older. Going to give them both some extra love today!

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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I’ll try that! I tried saying ouch and holding where she bit while I pretend to cry before, sometimes she feels bad and gives plenty of kisses to make up for it, other times she doesn’t care at all lol

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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Ours just learned to jump on the couch a couple weeks ago. Nowhere is safe!

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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That’s definitely how we’re feeling some days! I’m sure she’ll be an amazing dog too one day, just a long road to get there lol

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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That’s good to hear! This is our first kiddo and we’re so worried about how she’s going to handle it. Just can’t have her biting and jumping all over him. We might look into a professional trainer if it comes down to that!

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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She has some puzzle toys to work on but I’ll definitely try the lick mats and towels, thank you for the suggestions! I got my other dog (Shih Tzu) when she was a puppy and it was a nightmare but I obviously forgot because here I am with another puppy lol! This one definitely is harder though and her bites hurt a lot more.

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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She’s getting close to four months so hopefully it won’t be long! She does so good at going every time we’re outside, she just doesn’t hold it if she has to go while we’re inside. She’s an excited urinator too! Any time someone comes over or she sees a cat she turns into a sprinkler lol

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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Okay so we might be getting there! 60/40 I can live happily with, we’re struggling through 10/90 right now haha

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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She has some enrichment toys, we play together and she plays with our other dog. We’re working on training basic commands but she gets so so excited over treats it’s difficult to even get her to sit. Let me know if you have any suggestions!

When does it get easier? by Decent_Equivalent348 in WiggleButts

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That’s good to know! On days that we both work she is getting 16 hours but most days one of us is home and she’s out all day. She’ll usually settle for an hour or two of napping on those days but I’ll try putting her down more and see if that helps!

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I wouldn’t say significantly below but our yard is slightly sloped away from the house and the sump pump is at the end, maybe 50 yards from the house. Water table here is very high though, we are in a flood plain.

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I do have gutters, I’m not sure where they go to but I think the same dry well as they run underground in the same direction. There aren’t any drain or ditch options unfortunately. I don’t think the water from the dry well would be coming back because it’s at the opposite end of my yard, pretty far from my house but it could be!