Good Morning everyone!
Just writing a update on Ms. Luna...
Well, we put her down in her area, which for now is the guest bathroom shower (which in an area measuring about 6 by 4 feet) at around 1am. She must've known it was bedtime because before long she began crying up a storm. I didn't understand that because the whole day when she would sleep, she wouldn't cry one bit! So, we pulled out the radio and left it at medium volume for her. She seemed to calm down after about 5-10 mins.
Luna was wonderful throughout the night! Not a peep! I woke up at 7:30am and found her quietly sitting on her puppy pillow, looking at me with her cute little eyes, as if wanting to play. I felt really bad that I left her in her area for about 6 1/2 hrs, considering that I've read that one should leave the pup enclosed for more than 6 hrs. So, I got her out and played with her for about an hour, hoping to tire her out and put her back to bed. Boy oh Boy was I WRONG! lol little Ms. Luna wanted more PLAY! She was crying her little heart out, once again, when I left her in her area.
I then brought her to my room and left her in her basket but she still wanted to play some more and even jumped out of her basket! I was then tempted to bring her in my bed with me, which I know is a big NO NO, but I just had TOO!
And she fell right asleep.... Now she is back in her area taking another nap.
Her personality is so wonderful! Luna is so energetic at play time, and so, so cuddly when she's getting tired. I am so thankful that she isn't one bit nervous! She seems like she's going to be quite a piggy, she has been eating up her food every chance she gets! (which by the way is left 24 hrs until she gets a bit older, as instructed by the breeder)
Anyways, I'm sure you all know what it's like to have a puppy, but just thought of sharing my first night experience either way.
I do have a few questions, which with your help I could probably understand and become better at raising Luna.
1- Treats? Can Luna, who is just about 9 weeks old, already be given treats? Are their specific treats I should give? I'm not too sure on how the praising should be. So far, all we really do is pet her and praise her if she does something good.
2- Housetraining? We've had approximately 5 or 6 accidents in the house. Although her accidents are very minimal and easy to clean up, I want to know if I should startle her, by clapping or coin can, and take her to her wee wee pad as she is about to go potty. That is what the "Puppy for Dummies" book suggested but I am afraid she will get nervous or something...
3- Nap time? The breeder suggested that for everyone 1 hr of play time the puppy should be napping 3 hrs. What did you do with your dogs when it came to napping and play time hours? Is there specific schedule I should follow?
4- Sleeping through the night? What I did last night, leaving Luna by herself in her area to manage on her own, is that good or bad? Suggestions are highly needed in this area!!
Sorry for being a bit lengthy, but I really want to try my best and provide everything Luna needs, especially in the beginning. Thank you all for your help and support!
I hope your babies aren't misbehavin'!