Hey gang: It's day 3 of my new life with my baby girl, and she's moved in quite nicely (like she always lived here). LOL She's not shy at all!
However, I have a few "new mom" questions that I know y'all will be able to help with. (Thank you in advance for any responses. I really appreciate it).
1) Today she started licking herself in her leg/private area. This is new. She didn't do this on Monday or Tuesday. She's 11 weeks old. Is this normal, or does she have a UTI or something? I looked in the area, and it doesn't seem abnormal, but then again, I'm not really sure what I'm looking for...? I didn't really look at that area before she started licking it. LOL Sorry for the dumb question, I might have "new mom-itis" where I get nervous over every new sound, etc...
2) Is she too young to start training "tricks" - I wanted to teach her sit, stay, come, etc. Or are there better choices I should do?
3) She doesn't like to be picked up or "loved" on (petting, etc.). When I try to pet her she "bites" at my hand, thinking it's playing. If I try to pick her up to kiss her or love on her she squirms until I set her back down. Is there a better approach I should be doing to teach her?
4) She is VERY strong willed, and smart.... but right now I feel like her life is just sleeping and then playing. (and she's not one to play by herself, she wants to be entertained). Then when playtime is over (usually after I'm exhausted and ready to make dinner, or bathe, etc.) she goes into her "room" and sleeps, until it's playtime again. Am I doing this wrong?
I'm sure there will be MANY more questions to come. This is my first dog ever, and I'm soooo concerned to give her a wonderful life of discipline and love. Anyone else ever feel like you're completely failing? LOL
I'm so sorry if the questions sound dumb. I just want to be the best mommy I can be.
