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[matese]

How to bathe small breed dog
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always hold the pups ears down so no water gets in them,you can put a small piece from a cotton ball in the ears, but, one shake of the head the cotton balls can come out, I hold the ears down flat against the head, keep soap out of the eyes, they sell a no tear shampoo, tilt pups head up to rinse from head.

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[wigglewomyn]

Originally Posted by Winnii

Hi Wigglewomyn,

Thank you! Vets visit went well. Knowing what I know now, I think it's a bit suspect that the puppy was neither potty nor crate trained.. The breeder gave me a blanket.. but lillie messed it up (she threw up, peed and pooped on it) so I'm going to have to throw it out. I can't keep it as it cos it reeks and if I wash it it defeats the purpose. (i think). Lillie has gone in her crate a couple of times, but maybe its cos its new to her? I hope we get the hang of it soon (still haven't left her in her crate all night).

Happy to hear that the vet's visit went well. That poor little girl. It doesn't sound like the breeder took very good care of her; not bathing, crate or potty training her. To me, it would be less work to potty train the puppy than to have it going all over the house. I know just from what you have posted that your baby will have a much better home with you and be loved much, much more!

To get her to eat some of her food, you could sprinkle some parmesan cheese on it. They usually love that. I am sure, if she is used to that food and ate it at the breeder's, that once she gets used to your house and you that she will start eating again.

When you take her out, tell her 'go potty', and as you have been doing, clap your hands and praise her when she does go. Hopefully your little lady will stop going in the crate once she gets used to the idea of going out. Apparently she doesn't know any better yet.

You sound as though you are calmer and the good vet visit probably made you feel better. Owning a new puppy is sort of like having a newborn. You find out what works from other knowledgeable people and trial and error.