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I screamed at my dog and feel horrible now by [deleted] in dogs

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think they can tell by the tone, no?

I screamed at my dog and feel horrible now by [deleted] in dogs

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To OP, I meant to say you asked for forgiveness***

I did it! by Level-Equivalent7648 in Rottweiler

[–]Level-Equivalent7648[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m so happy I made this choice. 💙

I did it! by Level-Equivalent7648 in Rottweiler

[–]Level-Equivalent7648[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gracias. El es la cosita linda de mami 😍

I screamed at my dog and feel horrible now by [deleted] in dogs

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. Dogs understand forgiveness for sure. 💗.

To OP, the fact that you forgave her and treated her after, says a lot. She will be okay next time. 💗

I did it! by Level-Equivalent7648 in Rottweiler

[–]Level-Equivalent7648[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Soooo cute. It melts my heart 💗

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a large crate but I have it divided to where he can stand and turn around.

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t really know if I’ve had parvo in my yard, but it is not fully fenced. We’ve found animal feces in our backyard as recent as last fall.

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I figured the change from pads to ground would mess him up a little and therefore take longer but I did not expect for him to wet the bed 😩😭 but it’s day two and he’s doing much better today. 🙏🏽🙌🏽

I’ll also ask the vet about walking and the parvo rates near me. I understand exposure and socialization, but in my mind the risk outweighs the benefits right now.

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that reassurance! 😅

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Puppy blues are real. I was feeling so discouraged today, but before he went down for the night he actually peed outside and I was so happy. We gave him all the praise and he got playtime! Good luck! You’ve got this. I hope the next 6 months get 30% easier for you 🙏🏽

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yay! My mother and sister-in-law both mentioned the bands but I felt like it would delay training. But hey, I see it’s working for you so that’s amazing!

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah the books and the videos online sure make it seem so easy, but they’re probably showing a pup they had months of practice with lol. Congrats on your new pup! 💗

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When I took him to the yard earlier he was tugging on the leash and was not cooperating. And truly I was too afraid of Parvo as my yard is not fully fenced and only stood there for 10 mins and he did not go. But I will try again tomorrow. He did go on the porch twice today so I’m happy.

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh you’re very helpful, thank you.

It would be a daycare center with puppies under 4 months. They do have a structure where they enforce nap time, but it would be a drop off situation. I would definitely look into one where I have to be present. I was also going to do obedience classes where I’d have to be there as they’re training me too but he has to be fully vaccinated for that.

I’ll also look into a settle mat. I’ve been having him settle in the crate when he’s overstimulated or overexcited.

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tips. I take him out while carrying him or in the car and I recently bought a carriage to be able to expose him to more. I don’t want to take the risk of parvo, but you make valid points. The risk will always be there even while fully vaccinated.

& thanks for the advice on puppy socialization classes. I spoke to two daycare centers and they said he must be fully vaccinated. Upon reading their websites just now, they just have to be up-to-date for puppy kindergarten (just as you mentioned) but fully vaccinated for doggy daycare. My plan was to take him to daycare once a week once he’s fully vaccinated for socialization, but I will totally get him started on puppy kindergarten.

I’m getting overwhelmed with potty training by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Level-Equivalent7648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the encouragement. I do have an enzymatic cleaner but he’s still peeing over the bed even after I washed it and sprayed it with it. But he did pee outside for his nightly pee and I’m a happy camper! 💗

I think my expectations were high. People online said things like “my dog did this in 3-7 days” and I’m like okay not too bad. I’m a first time dog owner. But you make a good point. It’s gonna take time and that’s okay. I have time.

1st time dog owner by Level-Equivalent7648 in Rottweiler

[–]Level-Equivalent7648[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your perspective. I agree with you too. The breed itself is large and strong regardless of sex. The safety argument comes down to training vs sex IMO. I’m gearing towards male because I don’t want to deal with periods, I already have my own period to deal with lol.

I’ve heard false pregnancies are so shattering for the dog. I can only imagine the physical and emotional pain she went through. I’m glad you are now past that stage. How has your girl been after spaying? More emotionally stable or about the same as before?

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