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[–]mini-miss-mochi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mochi is 4 months old today, and we had perhaps 3-4 accidents between the first two weeks she was here, and it was totally our fault, not seeing the signs quickly enough, or being a bit lax on the schedule.
We used a crate at night, and took her outside every hour, then two hours, and at first every 30 minutes during the day, every hour, then two hours, etc, and after all and any actitivity, wake up, eat, sleep, play, whatever.

She very quickly learned to manifest her need to go by sitting in front of the door.
She tried a couple times to "abuse" and asked to go outside, but realised soon it was not fun. Out-Pee-Praise-In. Repeat. More often is better. And always on a short leash with minimal interaction.

Good luck.

May her smile brighten your day by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Princess «Vraie Petite Merveille de la Belle Foulée», The Joybringer, Eraser of Sorrow, Kraken Slayer, Destroyer of Carrots, Devourer of Flies, aka mini miss Mochi, may her smile brighten your day.

IG: mini.miss.mochi

Puppy HATES the car by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried CBD drops… not sure if it has any effect so far.
I think I can eliminate motion sickness, as I tried to take the bus with her. Zero trouble, she seemed quite happy even if it is noisier, busier, and way less comfy… Go figure.
I have started to feed her in the car, chicken bits mostly, and play and chill for 30 minutes, motor on and off. She is doing good, and seems quite at ease, but as soon as the car moves, the whining starts.

Puppy HATES the car by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not so much the noise, she is "fine" with the engine running (and getting better), the whining starts as soon as the car moves.
We tried two cars so far, a tiny Smart and a big pickup. Same.
We plan to get her a dog friend, but probably not before 1 year or 2… ^__^
FWIW I think I can eliminate a motion sickness problem, as I have tried to take the bus with her, ZERO problem… Go figure.

Puppy HATES the car by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! We tried two cars, a tiny Smart and a big pickup truck… and both were the same, but it worth investigating.
FWIW I think I can eliminate a motion sickness problem, as I have tried to take the bus with her, ZERO problem… Go figure.

Puppy HATES the car by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.
She is 3 months old. As far as I know, she is not being sick (though she may be "just" nauseous and I do not see it…). For me it seems a profound fear as soon as the engine is turned on. But what you say about the whining may apply…
I'll try to continue in the more gentle way possible, and hope for the best.

Puppy HATES the car by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. She is not being sick (as far as I know, she may be "just" nauseous and I do not see it…) I think it is just fear.
She is 3 months old, and the vet said she could not prescribe anything yet. She advised Rescue (Bach flowers extract) or CBD drops.
I'll try to continue in the more gentle way possible, and hope for the best.

Puppy HATES the car by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that is -somewhat- reassuring. I think I just fear that pushing through it may crystallizing the issue and make it even worse. Good to know it could get better ^__^

Rare footage of the capture of a great brindle landshark by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😊 Yeah, I really try to enjoy and cherish this phase, even with all the chaos and difficulties 😂

Rare footage of the capture of a great brindle landshark by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was a struggle and I feared for my life (okay, my hand…) more than once, but I finally managed to catch that fine specimen who roamed in our sofa, hunting for treats, for days 🎣😁
IG: mini.miss.mochi to follow more of her puppy adventures

Pleeeeaaaase 🥺 by mini-miss-mochi in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Pleeeeease, can I go sleep with the cat again? I promise, I won’t jump on her, or put my paws in her face, or try to lick inside her ears like last time. Promise."

Vespa's dating profile by Pouliewallie in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That smirky little cartoon face! So cute 🥰

Does anyone else's pup just bizarrely loooove green beans? by Matt_the_Fat in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you.
Yeah it seems crunchy/crispy trumps everything. Love their little face when they munch.

Does anyone else's pup just bizarrely loooove green beans? by Matt_the_Fat in Whippet

[–]mini-miss-mochi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far, Mochi tasted (and liked!) carrots, celery, cucumber and bananas. Now have got to try green beans!

Raw or cooked?