Caporegime
We've had our King Charles for 3 years this christmas just gone, fantastic dogs tbh Sounds like you didn't realise how much of a commitment it is.
Anyone had a puppy ?
You can also get scented 'puppy pads' that they go to wee on, bit like a nappy.
Bought a king charles cavalier the other day.
After lots of hard thought we did it.
but now all of us (me, mum dad) are having second thoughts, and thinking of taking him back. He cost us £600 but we dont care about the money.
Basically hes not settling well at night, crys all night no matter what we do, none of us have any sleep, cant leave him on his own for more than 3 hours at a time, and all of us work/study in plymouth which is 30 miles away.
I feel really guilty but its like having a baby with no idea what the baby wants when he crys, and i would rather think about it now than when hes properly settled, so he wont pine for us.
thoughts ? stick with it ? will he get better as time goes on ?
thanks
Its not that i begrudge it, I dont at all. Its that Im putting him first and wondering whats best for him. Though he seems perfectly happy in the day.
Is it normal for them to cry as soon as someone for instance, leaves the room to go to the kitchen, yet theres two other people in the lounge ?
Had him 2 days.
Hes sleeping in a basket with a tea towel with the scent of his genetic mother, is this not a good idea ?
Seriously, two days? It's a puppy. This isn't meant to be an insult but are you actually thick - what were you expecting?
Its not that i begrudge it, I dont at all. Its that Im putting him first and wondering whats best for him. Though he seems perfectly happy in the day.
Is it normal for them to cry as soon as someone for instance, leaves the room to go to the kitchen, yet theres two other people in the lounge ?
Had him 2 days.
Hes sleeping in a basket with a tea towel with the scent of his genetic mother, is this not a good idea ?
Hes sleeping in a basket with a tea towel with the scent of his genetic mother, is this not a good idea ?
Dogs always have a good old whine at night when they're in a new place. They grow out of it though. All I have to do now is shout "Dave, bed!" and he goes and lies down.
If you really can't manage him and you need a home, I'll take him off your hands. Seriously.
Some might frown but seriously try a cage. They actually feel safe in them. Also, it is no different really than having a baby. You have to switch off to them. It really doesn't take long for them to get used to new surroundings and a new routine.
Also, forget paper training. Take outside regularly and when is convenient for you, they soon get the message.