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Originally Posted by Mardelin  From 8 to 12 weeks of age is when the pup obtains training from it's mother. It learns how to play, puppy manners and where it fits into the pack. The pup is being socialized by it's mother and of course the breeder. Since this didn't happen with your pup, you will now become the pups mom and socializer. You'll have to instill that confidence into him. Over handling, carrying the pup everywhere may make the pup overly dependent on you (over handling can bring on hypoglycemic attacks), so make sure your pup gets plenty of rest. What is needed is to reassure the pup that it is safe.
The NutriCal is a good product to have on hand, but be careful as over use can lead to Diabitis.
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Originally Posted by ritz cool...another recent observation....he starts barking every time he wants me to pick him up...is it okay to cuddle him all the time or is he already getting too used to me ?? |
I edited the quote I used...to shorten what you need to re-read and bolded it for you...
1. Do you have a kennel yet? That should be #1 on the list of things you ran out an bought...you need to start right from the begining or it makes everything harder
2. Barking is okay..a couple barks to get your attention, otherwise you are teaching your pup to bark to get its way and thus rewarding this behavior-remember they are a pup but also pups need training, you can't reason with a pup so everything is cause and effect, action reaction...that's what they learn from-with the exception of fear based responses-doesn't sound like that's an issue for you though.
3. While you are getting the kennel get some Nutrical
4. Is he already getting used to you...couldn't say...you will soon become what he knows soon though, cuddling all the time-well okay do you plan on cuddling all the time for the rest of his life and risking behavioral issues due to codependency and instilling anxiety etc? Pups need rest play and it's so hard...but to be ignored sometimes...oh it's so hard...but it sets the tone for reality and giving them what they need isn't always giving them what we want to.