[JoanneF]

Sorry, that picture isn't good enough - we are going to need a lot more!

(shameless excuse for asking for more puppy pics ...)

 

[JoanneF]

I've been thinking a lot about socialization

Have you seen this resource? It isn't necessary or even feasible to get everything on the checklist but it's a decent guide.

The Puppy Socialization Exposure Checklist - Whole Dog Journal

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

www.whole-dog-journal.com

 

[JoanneF]

Haha, it's like a toddler playing with the boxes and wrapping paper on Christmas morning!

Rotating toys so he only has access to a few different ones at any time helps keep them special. And let me share our best. toy. ever. Ball in a sock.

 

[JoanneF]

Have you tried the Flitting Game?

Its described about ⅔ of the way down this link.

Separation Anxiety - Fact vs Fiction

Separation anxiety is something of a hot topic, something many trainers and behaviourists avoid like the plague and something widely misunderstood by the majority! So what IS it, and what ISN’T it. Separation Anxiety is used as an umbrella term to cover any anxiety based issues regarding...

www.thecanineconsultants.co.uk

 

[JoanneF]

If the car is going to feature in his life, it really is worthwhile investing the time to get him used to it now.

 

[JoanneF]

He is adorable! And I love your carpet and radiator

 

[JoanneF]

Sounds good!

 

[JoanneF]

He is a little sweetie, isn't he!

 

[JoanneF]

Well done Ozzy, and well done you!

 

[JoanneF]

Great game!

 

[JoanneF]

That’s great news, you have every reason to be excited! I’m excited!

 

[JoanneF]

You will be fine, look how well Ozzy has turned out. And she will have all her DogForum ”aunts” and ”uncles” to cheer her on!

 

[JoanneF]

I think he'd be OK for hopping but @agility collie mom is the person who will know for sure.

I just love how all your hard work with him is paying off.

 

[JoanneF]

Can you see if any charity shops near you have baby slings, to see how a sling would feel in comparison with a backpack?

 

[JoanneF]

What do you mean charity shop? Second hand?

Yes - here, people give unwanted goods (clothes, furniture, anything really) to shops owned by charities. So you can choose a charity that suits you - cancer research, child charities, animal charities - and the money raised from the sales goes to the charity. They are a good resource to find things that you may be unsure you really want, or only want for a short while.

 

[JoanneF]

I wouldn't imagine balloons being very robust, but what about rubber shoe soles?

 

[JoanneF]

Sounds possible!

I'm a dinosaur, we didn't have new fangled things like silicone growing up for repairs like this so I just reverted to what we would have used - but it sounds like you could really be on to something here. Patent that idea ASAP! 😍

 

[JoanneF]

I'm a bit spoiled now since Ozzy is so 'easy',

You need to take credit for that - you put the work in.

 

[JoanneF]

They are playing so nicely together, aren't they!