We're expecting

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Dash is a lap baby! Love that he is a snuggler, but so is my Nicco so we may be in for some issues.

One concern with Dash - he wouldn't pee last night! He peed at about 4:30pm, but wouldn't before bedtime. He is pad trained so I put him in a confined area with a pad several times until about 10pm and he never went. I crated him for bedtime, but when he whined I didn't know if he was lonely or had to pee. So I took him out and confined him again several times until about 1am. He never peed so I put his bed and water in the confined area with the pad and went to bed. He whined a couple times and then went to sleep. I woke up at 8am and he was quiet as a mouse, but awake and had pee'd on the pad sometime during the night.

Do you think he wouldn't pee because of the new surroundings? I knew to expect him not to eat, but hadn't heard how changing homes might affect his potty routine.

You'd be surprised how long a pup can hold without needing to urinate. He's a bit older so, he can hold it longer.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Finally! We are home and getting settled in! I cannot get a good photo of him, but here are a couple that don't do him justice! His name is Nealstar's Dashing 'N D'Lightful and we are calling him Dash. His breeder said it fits his personality to a tee.

Congratulations! Dash is a beautiful boy.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Dash is a lap baby! Love that he is a snuggler, but so is my Nicco so we may be in for some issues.

One concern with Dash - he wouldn't pee last night! He peed at about 4:30pm, but wouldn't before bedtime. He is pad trained so I put him in a confined area with a pad several times until about 10pm and he never went. I crated him for bedtime, but when he whined I didn't know if he was lonely or had to pee. So I took him out and confined him again several times until about 1am. He never peed so I put his bed and water in the confined area with the pad and went to bed. He whined a couple times and then went to sleep. I woke up at 8am and he was quiet as a mouse, but awake and had pee'd on the pad sometime during the night.

Do you think he wouldn't pee because of the new surroundings? I knew to expect him not to eat, but hadn't heard how changing homes might affect his potty routine.

Max and Teddy both did the same thing when I brought each home.....they held it forever! Made me a nervous wreck. Max was 13 weeks and Teddy was 8 months.

[gemy]

Congrats on your new addition. Just love his name. May you have many happy and loving years together.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Nealstar's D'Light Her With Diamonds won BOS in Vegas, among other places. She is also Dash's full sister

I told y'all I was being picky and oh, so careful this time around!

Dash is gorgeous! I am so happy for you and your new little boy!


It is so nice to see that all of the lecturing, talking, jumping up and down that so many do on YT pays off when others take notice and listen.

[TexasKat08]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

You'd be surprised how long a pup can hold without needing to urinate. He's a bit older so, he can hold it longer.

You aren't even kidding! He can hold it for hours!

[TexasKat08]

Two words:

"I'm exhausted!" (ok, maybe that's 2 1/2 words)

Dash is "allegedly" pad trained, but I don't really trust that since he is having "accidents." I have had to watch him non-stop for the last 3 days. I had forgotten how tiring that is! Can't even sit down without worrying about where he is! He follows me everywhere (of course) and when he gets distracted and wanders off comes right back when I call him, which is making it easier to monitor his whereabouts. But he has peed on the tile floor 3 times and the carpet once so potty training is now our #1 priority. Aaargh!

[TexasKat08]

Oh! And, BTW, it appears he already knows his name! He is brilliant!

[yorkieusa]

Dash is gorgeous. Congratulations.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

So, this is the pen I ordered:

Zebra Pet Dog Cat Tent Puppy Playpen Exercise Pen L | eBay

I am annoyed that I can't get it immediately, but that's what I get for waiting to make a decision!

Kinda cute, huh? I got the biggest one to give him more room to roam. I saw lots of members here posting that they like this playpen so I hope it works out for me!

i have this one too. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. found a matching zebra blankie at target too

[RachelandSadie]

he's BEAUTIFUL BTW!! IN LOVE