Pinky sleeping on her back is a sign she's comfortable! They only do that when they feel 100% safe because there bellys are a vulnerable area for them.
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Oh and sleeping on her back means she definitely feels safe, dogs hide their bellys a lot of the time because its their most vulnerable part so she seems very settled. 😊
@@kayleighjames8755 ohh ahha thats so random. I have two cavalier king Charles spaniels and they snore all the time! They have a round bed but just snore even when theyre awake haha😂 think they just like to make noises to annoy us🤭😂
Dog reccomendation: I really reccomend getting pinky - who is soooooo cute btw - a collapsible bowl since its great to take on walks for when she gets really thirsty on a long walk, u can just whip it out the bag and open it up. Its also great for travelling!!! Xx hope this helps
I use one of those water bottles that are usually hung on cages when I take my dogs for walks because they're easier to carry, no need to bring an extra water bottle :)
You get her all these things lovely things and she'll end up claiming a random old towel as her fave blanket and a plastic cup as her fave toy, that's what happened with my dog 😂😂😂
a rule we had when we first got our dog was that when she went back to her bed we all left her alone as she knew that that was her own space. it really helped her discover boundaries. she would then come out and come to us or lay on the floor when she wanted attention. this really helps her settle in as she was from a rescue xxx
I know this is a tough one especially since everyone is in lock down. However, watching your vlog. You said, she gets startled, nervous those type of things around noises, or people. Do the best you can to try and socialize her. So that she isn’t scared of everything lol I uhm may have created my own issue with that one 🤫
Definitely! Also I think teaching her how to be alone is important too, but I mean she won't be alone a lot I think even without the lock down and the virus so yeah! But just so she can be alone for the times they go out for couple of hours or go to the grocery store or something like that! Yeah, the lock down makes it hard to socialize and do the training for being alone:/
One of the best tips that I've seen is just going to a park or a shop, and sitting with your pup. Not playing, not interacting with people, just practicing being calm and happy while people walk past. My dog was very anxious when she came home to us, and that was one of the things we worked on a lot. She still doesn't love other dogs on walks (leash reactivity) but likes chilling out and watching the world go by...and obviously getting pats :P
This is great advice! However for a rescue dog coming from abroad the general advice is to keep them in the house and garden for a minimum of 1-2 weeks to let them decompress before you start taking them out and socialising. :)
I noticed that as well. Vet advice we got (and of course will be a little difficult in lockdown) was to carry little training treats with you. When you meet someone give them a treat to give to Pinky. My dog Squidgy thinks everyone is awesome now and even runs and jumps into the UPS truck because the driver has treats too. It’s the cutest thing. Of course the fact the Squidgy recognizes the UPS truck sound before it even gets here may indicate I have an online shopping problem lol
@@nicolemallaby4544 totally agree. Please don't force loads of different people and noises on a nervous Romanian rescue dog that has just arrived! I have had mine for 3 months and it has taken until now for her not to be on edge all of the time. It just takes time. How ever, when introducing people, do not let them go up to the dog and try to touch it, keep speaking to it, try to entice it towards you.. the dog should be ignored and have the choice to come up to the visitor if it feels comfortable. The best thing to do with my dog is for strangers & visitors to completely ignore her as though she isn't there. My dog seems to have had a harder start than pinky so i have had to take a lot of time and she is slowly getting better. Hopefully pinky won't have as many issues with strangers etc as she seems to have taken to you both already
Absolutely, my staffy once got his collar caught on a blind cord when he was looking out the window, I was in the shower and heard him Yelp, I came in the room and was horrified. Once I had set him free immediately removed his collar and hes never worn one again, he is chipped and has details on his harness. I dread to think what would have happened if I had not been in. Xx
That’s really important advice to give, especially if the collar isn’t a break away collar. A puppy from the same litter as my dog actually hung himself off a kitchen door handle and when they found him it was too late. We knew his owners and they were naturally heartbroken. It’s certainly meant we never leave ours alone in his collar anymore
We do that as well! Ours used to chew on his collar when he was puppy, but he would get his jaw stuck underneath his collar and he wasn't able to get out anymore unless we opened the clasp.
My mam always gives out if I take it off as sometimes our dogs will go out the door this is normally ok but it just helps with that if they do get out on the road they have a collar on as well as easier to catch
Hi Sophie. I’m a veterinary nurse student and you are doing a great job. It’s really important for puppies to have loads of mental stimulation. It’s so important to train them will be such a fun time for both her and you and James. Also when she gets her vaccines you should see if your vets have any puppy socialisation classes. It’s really important to get them socialised so that they aren’t scared of things. You’re doing an amazing job x
When a puppy or dog sleeps on their back it means their relaxed! I am so inspired by you for adopting a dog and i am glad to see she is settling in well!😃
You are such a good dog mum! It’s so important to watch your dogs with new toys as so many are choking hazards and it’s so great that you are supervising her and taking away unsafe toys! Well done Soph! Xxx
Dogs sleeping on there back symbolizes comfort and happiness my dogs sleep on their back all the time and we confused but the vets said it symbolizes happiness
She’s absolutely stunning!! The treats are great but best thing instead of dentasticks for her teeth are carrots. Just put a bag in the fridge then give her one one instead of dentasticks etc. The carrots are great for teeth cleaning, the cold helps soothe their teeth too if irritated when teething and also is a great source of fibre which helps them with toileting as they can be quite constipated at first from previous diet, Diet changes and the lengthy travels on the transport vans. Pets at home sell these tyre type toys too which are similar to the kongs so durable and good for them to chew on. The crate is a great ideas as many dogs see them as safety places. However just be a bit wary of the blankets on top. Because she’s chewing she may try to chew the blanket and the thread can become loose and sadly some dogs have got the thread tangled around their necks or made a hole and the dog has gotten stuck or been strangled as a result. I know that’s awful to hear but could avoid disaster so thought I’d mention it. The best thing is to buy crate covers from Amazon. I also let my dogs on sofa however make sure she knows her basic training first so sit, wait etc because this puts boundaries in place and creates a bond where she will listen to you. Some dogs mainly rescues will try to claim areas etc so she could try to claim the sofa or just refuse to get down if you tell her down so I’d put those training in place and teach her to ask to come up first and to get down when told. Also teaching her to go to bed and wait is a great command especially when visitors come over. When you do get visitors I’d get a safety gate or something so that you can do introductions Safely as sometimes they may think visitors are a threat. There’s lots of advice I could give but would become an essay so let me know if you ever have any questions as I have lots of experience with Romanian rescues and rescue dogs in general 😊
Uncooked veggies can be hard to digest for some dogs, so keep that in mind ☺️ If I give mine even a small piece of raw carrot, you can literally see pieces of carrot come back out in his poop. He looooves veggies, so we will just cook or steam them, and give them afterwards ☺️
@@ChocolateYmke That’s good advice! Absolutely each dog varies and I should have mentioned that. Usually carrots are fine and them being cold does help with teething but absolutely if not chewed properly may come out in their poo. It’s important to mention that size of the veg makes a difference So if a small dog then use a small piece of carrot or half a carrot. If bigger they can have a bigger size and so on. Something I forgot to mention It’s always good to keep an eye when introducing any food to dogs so thank you for pointing that out 🙂
dog walker here! we love our halti harnesses that attach to the lead at the front instead of the normal ones that clip at the back, instead of the dog being pulled upwards/backwards by the harness when they pull it just makes them turn around, it depends on the dog whether it makes a huge difference or not but it just means for our more difficult dogs they get bored of pulling super quickly and the harness doesn't dig in to their skin too much when they do pull!
My partner and I rescued a dog 2 weeks ago and I bought him the exact same elephant toy from Pets at home. He's a staffy cross lurcher so quite big and the toy was destroyed in less than 2 days but he just go very excited when he heard the squeak from the video when you squished it! Good luck with your new puppy, every day will be a joy!!
Hi Soph I'm so glad you and James decided to go down the rescue dog route. You are going to be such fantastic furry parents with so much love to give. She is already amazingly calm which to me says - she has already decided that she is safe and happy. Both of you are going to have so much joy from your fur baby.
My dogs actually LOVE their crate! They even prefer no beds/blankets because the rest of the house is carpet and they prefer the cool crate floor on their belly💜 we keep the door open and I find them in there all the time🥰
Pinkie is adorable! A good tip we got with our pup was to touch her paws and brush her pretty much as soon as we got her to get her used to grooming and getting her nails cuts as the earlier they experience it the more comfortable they are, and also to take her walking to dog parks to get her used to other dogs and if any family or friend have dogs do little visits so she can socialise and learn to trust other dogs as friends
My dog was 5 and a half when we rescued her and she didn't make a noise for ages! We've had her for nearly 3 years now and she just seems to get more and more vocal, we're always laughing at the new noises she makes. Congratulations on your new baby, she's an angel!
Dogs sleeping on their back means they love you and they trust you. When they’re sleeping like that they are vulnerable and they trust you to be around them and feel safe with you which is lovely to hear x
Hey soph! Firm staples in our house for the dogs are: Bags of carrots in the fridge. Chopped up they work really well for training or whole they’re really good for cleaning their teeth. Mine really enjoy apples, either sliced or whole but with the core taken out as they can’t have the seeds. Bananas are loved. There’s so many veggies they can have and enjoy too! Celeriac is a firm favourite with our two as its low in calories and high in vitamins. For actual treats, I try to keep it a bit more natural and mine mainly get non-processed as in not bleached buffalo ears from a natural foods supplier. Or mine love things like sprats which you can get from pets at home. Mine are teddy obsessed. One of their teddies is over seven years old, it’s from the teddy bear factory and poppy has had it since I rescued her seven years ago. It’s belly even still smells like strawberries. Some of their absolute favourites are the tiny football teddies from IKEA. They also love the snow buddies collection on Amazon. Each teddy comes in different sizes so the medium size would be ideal for Pinky. They are really good quality and wash well. Actually that’s another thing, if she has a habit of leaving toys in the garden, make sure you wash them regularly. Not just for bacteria etc but slugs can cause lung worm in dogs and if your toys are left out with slugs sliding all over them it poses a risk so just throw them in the wash, I do mine about once a week and you’ll be good! With kongs, they’re super amazing. There’s some top tips for filling them with yogurt, berries and natural fillings and freezing them which make them last a lot longer when you give it to her. An important thing to remember with the Kong is that the licking can cause a suction motion so it’s important to make sure there is always a hole through the toy so like when you fill it up, just use a skewer to poke an air hole through and it’ll stop the suction motion from happening! I got these super cute wooden toy baskets on Amazon for like £15 for three to put round the house. X Edit: also crate training is actually super important. I don’t use one with mine, they’re comfortable around the house together and don’t need it but they are both crate trained. It comes in handy for putting them in the kennels when we go away and also should they ever need to stay at the vets for any kind of procedure, they will find it more relaxing if they are already crate trained! X Also, I keep mine away from sticks when outside and encourage either a fake rubber stick or a ball. We had an incident that really opened my eyes when I was younger with a dog chewing on a stick and he started choking and being sick. After being rushed to the vets it was a bit of the bark from the stick he had chewed off had become lodged in the ridges on the top of his mouth. Because of the colour we couldn’t see it but the vet found it under their lights and advised it was a common issue so I’ve banned sticks ever since! X
Helpful tips for puppies: freeze some peanut butter or bone broth (dog specific preferred) in your Kong! Helps soothe their little gums for teething and takes them longer to chew! So impressed with how you’re doing with her. Supervising and training are so important and I think you’re doing everything exactly right!!☺️
Just watched this. Love to see how she’s settled in & how happy you are with her. My Lola loves chewing & the deer antlers/bull horns/ram horns are great for them chewing as they can’t chew through them/chew bits off so great for their jaws & teeth. You can get smaller ones depending on your dogs size. Our favourite poop bags are from wilkos. And Lola has the chips toy from pets at home had it for about 3 months now & it’s surprisingly heavy duty she plays with it everyday it’s her favourite
I'm studying to become a dog behaviourist, I can't tell you how happy i am that she spoke about safety for the dog. congrats on your new baby! so glad you didn't get a pug!!!!!!!
Hi Soph! Congrats on your new family member, she is soo adorable 😍 We recently got our 9-month-old pup a safety light since we live in Finland and it’s basically dark for most of the day during fall and winter. I really recommend the Orbiloc Dual Safety light as it is extremely bright, has a long warranty and comes in a tonne of different colors. Although most harnesses come with reflectors, it’s in my opinion a great additional safety measure for your pup during the darker times of the year and something that we didn’t come to think of right away either. Much love from Finland. xx
I definitely recommend a sniffle mat, you hide treats in it or just her dried food, we use chopped up carrot, and it keeps them occupied for so long, it’s also good for reducing stress especially if you’re leaving her alone while food shopping or something it gives her something to focus on
You will be sooooo happy if you follow through on the crate training. Give it a few weeks!! Don't give up!!! My dog uses his crate on his own, now. He loves it.
Hi soph! Really liked this video😍 some things that helped us when we were training our pups 1) pop the kong with peanut butter in the freezer for 15 minutes before you let her play with it, it makes it harder and takes them longer to finish it! 2) use high reward treats like cheese and cooked chicken when training, it’s a lot more interesting for them than normal biscuits and they are more likely to respond! 3) we give our dogs carrots instead of denta stix because we find they can be too salty for our dogs - our previous dog had kidney failure so we try to limit salt in their diet! We just peel a small carrot for them and they have one each day as a treat, they love it so much!!! 4) if you want to get some tennis balls for her to play with, buy used ones on eBay that tennis courts no longer need! They are cheaper and have so much more bounce in them than the ones you can buy from the pet store! Let me know if you try any of these 🥰
First of all she is precious! Just some puppy advice puppies just like babies and toddlers go through teething till about 6 months old or so. We used to freeze ice cubes of chicken broth for.our puppy and let her chew on that, but all the toys you got her will be so great for her!!! We also would freeze unflavored yogurt(only as a special treat occasionally). Both a little messy, but I know my puppy loved them! Congratulations on your new fur baby!!!
DEFINITELY RECOMMEND GETTING A HANGING BELL ON AMAZON, THEY HANG ON THE DOOR HANDLE AND U TEACH THEM TO RING IT WHENEVER THEY GO OUT!!! basically you teach them to hit the bell and every time they’re successful you open the door. Reward with treats and repeat. We taught my dog at 2 months and he’s now 11 months and is amazing at it ! Life saver because they ring whenever they need a wee or poo !!!!
We just got a little puppy at the beginning of the first lockdown, some stuff I would recommend you getting is puppy shampoo and conditioner (they need to be for puppies cause their skin is still a bit sensitive when they are young, and conditioner is important since she has hair-like fur), a brush is highly important as well otherwise her hair will get all knotty! Also you should get her used to brushing her teeth while she’s still young :) some advice that helped us was, don’t allow her to do anything that you probably won’t when she’s older, no matter how cute she is! If you allow her to do ‘naughty’ things as a puppy, it super difficult to grow out of those habits ! She is super adorable and looks like a little angel ❤️
i have a greyhound and she loves the normal throws from primark. she has two of them and we put one on the sofa for where she can sit and she comes flying towards to the sofa because she loves it so much. we use the other one to cover her and when she is scared (fireworks) we swaddle her in it. tesco also do biodegradable poo bags xx
I’m so glad you’ve done your research and listened to the rescue place! I work at a doggy day care and the Halti brand is what we use for a variety of dogs and they’re amazing! Vet bedding is amazing too! With kongs keep an eye when she plays with it, some dogs can get their tongue stuck in the hole where it causes suction otherwise they’re pretty safe!
Hey soph I know u already have wee pinky but just a tip if no one has mentioned is if your leaving her downstairs or anything rub ur smell on blankets and it will calm her down plus it help her know ur sence also rub on new toys too. Pinky is soooo sweet I love my wee girl and they will bring u so much love and joy xxx
Hey Soph! I recommend soft, stuffed toys or ropes because when they chew/play with them it helps clean their teeth! Also if she likes the kong, I would also recommend chuck-it balls! They’re made of thick rubber like kongs but they’re easier to roll, toss, etc. we had a Doberman who did nothing but chew and those balls would last her for months! Good luck!
Just a heads up do be careful with the rope toys in case she starts to eat the rope! I can get wrapped in their belly’s and cause serious issues! She’s so beautiful and so amazing to see you promote rescuing x
She’s beautiful Soph! The one thing I would suggest is make sure you get pet insurance that covers lifelong conditions. My dog has a skin allergy disease that costs a lot in medications and this year she had a cancer which luckily she has had the all clear from now but cost thousands in treatment costs! X
100% Soph, me and my boyfriend are dying to get a little pup when we move out in the next couple of years and we are 100% getting from rescue centre/shelter, any dog we get we will i think its just the most amazing thing and makes you feel so amazing and makes the whole experience more special and exciting i think knowing that you’re helping and technically saving a little dog xxx
dog tip! make sure whenever you're playing with her you make it obvious to take her paws casually (all four) so she gets use to them being touched as it'll be so much easier for when she gets her nails trimmed as she will get use to her paws being touched! as well as her ears as you may have to clean them every now and then! otherwise you're doing great! pinky is soooo cute :))) can't wait to see her journey
She’s soooo perfect and so sweet🥺🥺, I have always been told that dogs will like toys more and react better with toys going from your reaction, so the more excited about if you are the more they enjoy it, I would definitely recommend a water bottle or a water bowl that folds down for walks and stuff or car rides they are absolutely amazing and so useful to have, you guys are absolutely amazing she 100% has found the right home with you and she seems to settled already, I can’t wait for more vidoes 🥺💕
Lovely 🥰 one word of caution, try to supervise when she has the rope toys, they’re super common but unfortunately they’re in the top 3 items that vets find in intestinal blockages. The strands are easily swallowed and cause havoc wrapping up in/round their disservice system. A chunk of rubber does much less damage if swallowed
something great to get for your car are these dog carseat mats that you can put on one of the seats in your car and they are plastic at the bottom so your carseat doesn't get wet or dirty after a walk. my sister got hers in costco and it's an absolute dream! ps. love you and your videos, you always make my day and congratulations on your little Pinky xx
I’d recommend taking her collar off in the house - seen too many accidents with getting stuck on crates etc. Snuffle mats are great for keeping them occupied and antlers/buffalo horns are also really good for something to chew on! She’s a lovely looking pup ☺️
With the kong toy, if she starts going through the peanut butter really fast- stick it in the freezer overnight! We do that every day for our pups, and we put it in their crates with them if we leave!
Dogs shouldn’t be chewing on sticks tho, cuz they could get splinters in their gums/mouth and need to visit the vet. Of course they can play with them but should never chew on sticks. It can be really dangerous
Aww she's so cute! Both my dogs are crate trained and they seem to like it, they will go straight in there when we say its bedtime or "in your beds" and it gives me peace of mind that they are safe and can't get up to mischief! For chew treat things, I would definitely recommend Yakers and antlers, they last a long time and my two love them :) Not sure what age they can have them from though. One of my dogs loves to chew toys so I've had to find some that stand up to his chewing 🙈 the Kong rugby ball shaped Jumbler and JW Hol-ee roller are two of his favourites and have stood the test of time. I hope this is helpful, your puppy looks like she's going to have the best life and knowing how much it meant to me when I got my dogs its so nice to see how excited you are, I can't imagine life without my dogs now ❤
She’s so cute 🥰 my dog chowed about 90% of his toys even the strong ones it’s just something they do and grow out of it after a while so don’t worry you’re good 😅
Give her something that has your scent on it that you don’t mind getting destroyed. This helps with anxiety overnight. I did when I was young for my not so little anymore dogs (one has passed🙏🏻 11yrs) it really helped them both settle
Sophie is such a beautiful human! Literally love who you are as a person and how you treat your surroundings. Wish we could be friends because your energy is amazing! ❤️ Love your channels.
I highly recommend chuckit ultra ball. This is the most loved ball by our dog. He is obsessed with it. Also it is very durable. He's chewing it all of the time and nothing is happening. It's very jumpy and floats on water. We have a dachshund and size M is perfect. Second favourite ball is chuckit erratic ball. The ball has angular edges and bounces in an unpredictable direction. Nothing else could compare to them.
I have a cavapoo who is now 9 months old. I would advise: - Pet head oatmeal shampoo (good for their skin) - JR Pets pate (it's like ham texture and VERY HIGH VALUE treat. Perfect for training difficult things like getting her to enjoy the bath) - 100% natural antler chews (healthy, long lasting, great for their teeth) - Butternut subscription. I like that this is fresh human grade ingredients. Much better than feeding your dog kibble where you dont really know what's in it. - DONT buy treats and food that say made or flavoured "WITH chicken/duck/etc." Because if you look at fine print on the back you'll see that key word being "WITH" means they only use about 4% of that meat ingredient and the rest is wheat or unhealthy crap you dont want your dog eating. - if she eats her food particularly fast then slow/fun feeder bowls are great for slowing her down. - when she is sleeping desensitization with touch and sound. Touch all her sensitive areas like her ears and between her paws to prepare for nail clipping. Talk as loud as you normally do, play the TV loudly, play firework sounds, etc. - Make sure you give her some hours alone and continuously go in and out the room or house, so she doesn't develop separation anxiety or associate certain things you do with leaving the house.
We crate trained my dog, but he LOVES his crate. My dog is very nervous, so we treat it as his special space, filled with all his fave blankets and he sits in it out of choice, I think crate training is great for making a dog feel comfortable and as though they have their own space.
Hi Soph, it’s so nice to see you so happy! My dog loves squeaky ‘chuck it’ balls. You can get them online or in jolleys the pet store. I don’t think pets at home sell them. My pup also has a ‘wubba’ it’s a kong toy. He’s had it since we got him at 8 weeks, he’s now 9 months and it’s still as good as new!
Usually dogs don’t tend to eat the bits they rip off the toys, as they don’t taste good! My parents have a daschund and he rips most of his toys to shreds and just leaves them, and has never had any health issues because of it! However, better to be safe than sorry, so glad you are being careful! She is gorgeous 😍😍
We give our dog all the cardboard from food packaging or any cardboard box that we have - it’s free entertainment for them and bonus you don’t have to rip the boxes apart to fit in the recycling bin especially the strong boxes his food comes in but you do have to go round picking up all the bits and put it in the bin but it’s easier than ripping it all apart yourself! However I would only encourage this for dogs that don’t like to destroy household items or this would encourage it more. My dog knows what he can and can’t rip apart and he gets so excited when we let him do it! And also Pinky is so adorable she’s like a cute little fox 🦊 💖
This is so exciting! We have recently rehomed a dachshund who loves chewing things and we got her an antler from pets at home and honestly it is the best buy ever! She absolutely loves it and if she gets bits off its ok as it is all natural! 🧡
For indestructible toys: I’d recommend a kong wubba - the one I have is blue and material with a squeaky ball shaped thing! It’s a very loud (and annoying) squeak but my dog is obsessed with it! It’s also indestructible for her, she’s always chewing apart toys but that one she hasn’t managed to destroy yet!
Hi Soph, I hope you see this, congrats on getting your puppy! What a happy time! The stuff you have purchased for your pup is great, I just wanted to pop you some suggestions. Once she is grown, I would recommend getting a perfect fit harness (by dog games shop) - the shape of the harness is designed to fit comfortably and has two connection points to help with pulling and balance - these are fully tailorable to your dog, fit with clips so not scary things going over her head and are best used with the halti training lead you have already got. A big bonus is that the top piece of the harness comes in several colours and there are two shades of purple to choose from. I am a fully qualified dog trainer myself in positive reinforcement methods and Zak George, Kikopup and Susan Garrett from DogsThat! are trainers i definitely reccomend following. To find local trainers, I would recommend searching for an APDT accredited trainer to ensure their code of conduct is safe for both you and your gorgeous pup. Enjoy this wonderful time! I love you channel :)
Hey Soph. We have a Cockapoo and we really recommend the red Kong ball and the Kong Wubba! They are some of the only toys that have stood the test of time! Pinky might be a little small for them at the moment but definitely worth looking at in the future. We also brought the pack from Amazon and they lasted about a week!
I work for a pet store and we get loads of training on puppies. Split Antlers and Yak Milk chews are the BEST chews for teething pups 😊 Pinky is so gorgeous and she looks so happy in her new home xxx
We are 6 months into puppy life so here are so tips - Highly recommend Yakker (get a medium so they can hold on to it and once it gets too small stick it in the microwave and it turns into like a honeycomb that the dog can then safely eat) and Antler for chewing - also put her feed with water in the kong and freeze it - top it with cream cheese or peanut butter. I also make banana/blueberry/yogurt cubes - great for teething and putting in the kong. We were told to avoid baker and pedigree products - we did have a incident when we gave our puppy baker treats and she was super sick so we are so careful with what we give her now. Highly recommend liver cake for training - our pup will do anything for liver cake! We bought all these things for our pup and she only plays now with tennis balls and plastic frisbees - has no interest in rope or soft toys lol theres also a facebook group beyond the bowl which is great for mental games. We have a working cocker spaniel and all her meals are given by scatter feed/kong/snuffle mat/puzzle games as she needs lots of mental stimulation as well as off lead runs. Also teething wise - frozen carrots are brilliant and cheap!
I commented on your last vlog but you may not of seen it. For dog food I recommend checking out tail.com, you fill out a questionnaire about your dog, breed, age, weight and health etc.. and they tailor a recipe specifically for you dog. You can choose what you want the food to aid with like putting on weight, loosing weight, maintain a healthy coat, digestive issues and joint problems.. you can also choose if you want it to not include a ingredient like our dogs can’t have grains so we opted to take that out. Then they tell you exactly how many grams you’re dog needs a day like 256g for example and send you a food scoop with your order too with a marker where you fill it up too for the right amount, they send you the amount you’ll need for the month so you don’t have to worry about needing to go pick up more food. Our deliveries have never been late and since we switch our dogs have been so much better. You get like 50% off your first order and then it’s like £27 a month after that. I highly recommend, and your dog food comes with your dogs name on it with I think is so cute 😊
Sorry just thought of a few more things to recommend that we have for our dogs :) A fun pet food bowl, our youngest dog would just wolf his food down in a matter of seconds and make a weird noise so concerned we bought these fun pet bowls that have like ridges in them and it helps to slow him down and it’s helped a lot! Our oldest dog is so strong we have literally bought him toys from everywhere and he just demolishes them (even the black extreme kong toy) so we tried these balls called “Chuck it” I think and we’ve had them almost a year now and he actually gets bored of them cause he can’t pierce them and chew them up, they might be a bit big for your little pinky though, they are tennis ball size.. we were going to get a halti harness but read so many bad reviews so we got a “julius K9” harness and it is so good. However our dogs are black Labradors so are bigger and pull a lot stronger than pinky will :) Doggy day care I recommend. So when we first got our dogs we lived on Anglesey and have a large garden so they never really need to be walked, plus it’s like just farms everywhere over there so no much human traffic, so when we moved back to Manchester and had to obviously walk our furries they were not used to other dogs at all (which was a nightmare when we saw another dog on a walk 🙄) so anyway we started to take them to doggy day care for a few hours a week so they were around other dogs, they got to socialise and play with other dogs in a safe environment and it’s done wonders and they LOVE going now and the centre sends us cute pictures of the dogs playing as well, it’s like a little dog school it’s great 😊 I love that you are crate training too, we crate trained and it’s so good for separation anxiety.. so if you and James both have to leave she won’t be distressed as she’ll be used to her own company. Lint rollers you will need if you find your clothes cover on dog hairs too from all thee constant cuddles.. I’m so sorry my comment is so big! I’m so glad you got a dog though, they are amazing animals who will love you more than anything else in the world 😊🐶❤️
She’s so beautiful!! A little tip our vet told us for our dog to keep him clean and smelling nice was to rub some baby powder into his fur and then brush it out. We do it between grooms to keep him clean and smelling fresh :) x
Hello soph your puppy is so cute make sure when she plays with rope toys she is supervised because sometimes they pull the little strings and eat them which isnt good xx
hi Soph I just wanted to let you know that there are Sprays dedicated to dogs that say a puppy pees in the house you can spray it and clean it up and there's no stay no smell and no residue. All you have to do is spray it in the pee. Mainly from amazon
I crate trained my dog and when shes in the car with us if it's a long ride we put her crate in the boot and she sits in her crate and its rlly secure and much more comfortable for her... I dont know if this is helpful but...
My biggest tip is to always have dog bones laying around, its something for them to do, makes them bite less since shes problably gonna be toothing pretty soon and its therapeutic for them. She is so adorable😍
My boyfriend and I have just bought a house and the first thing we did was get a puppy! Our puppy is 4 months old, she’s a German Shepherd (fully bred). We’ve found Kongs to be super helpful. Mostly when she’s home alone, we fill it up with all sorts of recipes. We’ve tried the following: - Squirty cheese and pieces of carrots - Baby food (make sure they are suitable though) we like Ellas kitchen - Penut butter (dog friendly of course) and treats. It’s best to freeze the kongs if you want them to last longer, takes her hours to go through! We’ve also left her kong overnight in her puppy food bag so it soaks up all the yummy smells - she loves this. I’d highly recommend a licky mat you can get them at Pets at Home/Amazon. We lather it with baby food, peanut butter or cheese (again you can freeze them!) I’d suggest having more than one Kong so you can rotate them and have them prepared. We have 4 (all size Large). We got a puppy blanket from Amazon it was roughly £15 for an extra extra large fits perfectly over her crate to cover it! Link: PAWZ Road Pet Dog Blanket Fluffy Fleece Fabric Soft and Cute Warm Dot Print Blanket Throw Washable for Cats and Dogs Blue XL:200 * 150cm www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QL8C93H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_XpSTFbPZMKE6E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 If she’s in a chewy mood we give her a Kong Tire (they’re super tough!). Also, she has natural meat chews like buffalo skin etc (sounds disgusting, but she loves it and it keeps her busy for hours!!). Sometimes she likes soft things to mouth not chew, we have loads of soft toys for that. To stop her chewing things we don’t want her too we use a spray (anti biting spray by Johnson’s) I found it in the range - absolute life saver!! Just spray it on a table, table legs, shoes etc and they won’t go near it. It’s just a biter taste it won’t harm them. We did crate training, we think it made a world of a difference on our pup! We time how long she’s awake for. Our trainer told us puppy’s should be sleeping 18hours of the day and should only be awake an hour max - so once she’s had her hour we usually prompt her to go to bed and it’s made a huge difference on her behaviour. We found that she chews and is nippy more when she’s tired. Also remember, for every month they are they should have 5 mins exercise eg 3 months = 15 mins (like for walks) especially if it’s a breed prone to bad hips etc. I don’t know whether you’ll have this issue though? ☺️ I’d highly recommend the VIP pets at home app, loads of offers!! I hope this helped you!
Hi soph! Omg how cute. My puppy was exactly the same with chewing. I would recommend yaks milk- you can buy it at Pets at home. It’s so good and lasts for days. Antlers too are good as they are less brittle than bones and dogs can naturally digest them. 💞
Dog walker and own three spoilt pups Recommendations: Equafleece Chicken feet Sprats Nelsons treats Lickimat Kong gyro treat dispenser Salmon oil Million collar club paw & nose balm and their shampoo bar Furminator Hollings treats Snuffle mat - angles accessories on instagram is fab Ruff and tumble dog drying coat Rudis dog bakery for when its her birthday/gotcha day Yaker chew
I’m an animal behaviourist so I thought I’d give u some tips: I’d seriously recommend a nylabone for her chewing & try your best to only give one of the dental sticks a day cause they’re super fattening! Also those little wainwright treats are good but if you use the misfit ones try and break them in half if possible (just because she’s so small) and try to look into some natural chicken or salmon treats to try and keep it fresh for her - pups love variety & it’s so much easier to work on training when you can figure out what her favourite treat and hierarchy of treats/toys are Personally, I hate haltis cause it uses negative reinforcement and can be fairly uncomfortable for dogs so I’d maybe look into some alternatives - I use a harness & robust lead for my pups & use treats and teach heel. Another thing to note - those rope toys are very fun for dogs but it’s so easy for them to pull out the string and get it either stuck in their teeth or I’ve even seen case studies where dogs have pulled so much out that it gets stuck in their stomach n even need surgery! If you ever need any advice or other info pls lmk and I’d be happy to help 🤍 Ps. She’s adorable and I’m kinda in love with her
For the chewing, I recommend keeping a bag of carrots in the fridge. The carrot acts as a dentastick and also soothes teething but is also really good for her!
Hey Soph, puppy recommendation is that getting chews is great for her as she will be teething. Also a towel like jumper is great for when you come back from muddy walks or out the bath. She is adorable x
The best thing is to get her into a routine my dog knows what time she has her breakfast, lunch and dinner at. Don’t worry about her destroying toys or sticks the pet shops wouldn’t sell toys that are not safe to be eaten. Good luck with training she’s soo cute 😊
This might sound strange but some of the best rubber dog toys I've got for my springer spaniels were from B&M they're really strong and are practically indestructible and pinky is so cute xx
Oh my gosh she is so cute! I've looked at the comments and you've pretty much been given any advice I can give but what I would say is don't be startled when you wash that vet bed, I'm a groomer and we use them in our crates so we go through them like there's no tomorrow but as soon as you wash them they all clump together like wool, totally normal that's just what they do, thought I'd mention it as I thought we had a faulty one when I first saw them😂
My little 3legged rescued Boston terrier, Squidgy, is an aggressive chewer and we went thru so many things till someone suggested antlers. I don’t know if they sell them in the pet stores in the UK but I believe they are on Amazon. There are all kinds(deer, elk, etc) and sizes. These are the only things that have proved to be Squidgy proof and he LOVES them. Added bonus is they get calcium from the antler as they chew on it and our vet said that they help keep their teeth clean. They also last a very long time. Don’t get anything bovine like cow hooves or Buffalo horns because they will splinter but antlers don’t do that.
Hi soph my dog used to eat a full dental stick and he gained loads of weight from it so now my mum asked the vets and the vet said that one dental stick is equivalent to 3-4 Mars bars for a dog. So now we give the dog a quarter of it a day to freshen up his breath. Thought to let you know.
just to let you know soph i really don’t recommend using collars. we have 3 dogs ages 14, 7 and 3 and our eldest used to only go for walks using a collar instead of a harness and he has a lot of problems with his neck and throat now because he used to pull a lot:( luckily our others are completely fine because we switched over to harnesses a few years ago!!
Hiya soph, yeh those cheaper wired squishy plastic toys were useless for our pup too !! She just seemed to chew through the ends and eat the little plastic bits 🤦♀️ would recommend any of the other kong toys and the extra sting range from pets at home ( I think it’s called rough and tougher) also if she’s keen on chewing get her a nylabone, they are super good for chewing, they last ages and it’s good and safe for there teeth. Hope this helps. Stay safe ❤️❤️
Hi Soph! I have two rescues and our youngest we rescued in January and she was 5 months so I feel I might be able to give you some useful tips! Number one - FREEZE YOUR KONGS! Once you’ve stuffed the kong freeze it, it will last her sooooo so much longer! With your Haiti, we had that harness and it’s ok but it slips about a bit. I’d say when she gets bigger it’s worth investing in a sturdier harness - we just bought both our dogs the BullyBillows harnesses and they’re anti pull too - worth every penny! For her teeth definitely don’t give any kind of dental stick they are FULL of sugar we just give both ours a raw carrot every day and their teeth and pearly white 😬 Also, with her chewing I would recommend buffalo horns or antlers they are much better for her to chew rather than those toys they will last her much longer. other than that enjoy her! It’ll be the best thing you’ll ever do 😘😘😘😘😘
Just came from your video collecting her and actually sat here crying cuddling my dog😂 my dog is 7 and yet I still found this helpful, she's started pulling on her walks and barking at dogs last couple months so gonna swap out her harness for the halti to see if that helps
One good rubber toys for dogs/puppies are the plain rubber rings from either pets at home or wilko and my dog loves them she’s 7 now and she’s had them since she was little and no pieces come of when she chews them as they are just a plain ring and they come in a variety of colours 💗
Pinky sleeping on her back is a sign she's comfortable! They only do that when they feel 100% safe because there bellys are a vulnerable area for them.
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Oh and sleeping on her back means she definitely feels safe, dogs hide their bellys a lot of the time because its their most vulnerable part so she seems very settled. 😊
hi Soph. Our pup used to snore a lot while sleeping so our vet recommended we get him a circular bed and ever since then he stopped snoring.
Wait how does a circular bed make them not snore haha
@@kw18122 I don't exactly know why but I think it prevents them from sleeping upside down. That's when they snore lol.
@@kayleighjames8755 ohh ahha thats so random. I have two cavalier king Charles spaniels and they snore all the time! They have a round bed but just snore even when theyre awake haha😂 think they just like to make noises to annoy us🤭😂
@@kw18122 aww.. 😂 It's probably just for pups then
@kayleigh James Completely unrelated but my name is Kayleigh and my boyfriends name is James so seeing your name I was like ooo that's so random 😂😂
SHES LITERALLY THE MOST CUTEST PUPPY EVER LOVE HER ALREADY
Dog reccomendation: I really reccomend getting pinky - who is soooooo cute btw - a collapsible bowl since its great to take on walks for when she gets really thirsty on a long walk, u can just whip it out the bag and open it up. Its also great for travelling!!! Xx hope this helps
I use one of those water bottles that are usually hung on cages when I take my dogs for walks because they're easier to carry, no need to bring an extra water bottle :)
You get her all these things lovely things and she'll end up claiming a random old towel as her fave blanket and a plastic cup as her fave toy, that's what happened with my dog 😂😂😂
My old dog was the same! Loads of toys to pick between, but no, a ratty old flower pot was her favorite!
This could not be more accurate x
My dog loves her toys but every time we get her one she breaks them in 5 minutes and I’ve had her since I was 11, I’m 17 now
a rule we had when we first got our dog was that when she went back to her bed we all left her alone as she knew that that was her own space. it really helped her discover boundaries. she would then come out and come to us or lay on the floor when she wanted attention. this really helps her settle in as she was from a rescue xxx
I know this is a tough one especially since everyone is in lock down. However, watching your vlog. You said, she gets startled, nervous those type of things around noises, or people. Do the best you can to try and socialize her. So that she isn’t scared of everything lol I uhm may have created my own issue with that one 🤫
Definitely! Also I think teaching her how to be alone is important too, but I mean she won't be alone a lot I think even without the lock down and the virus so yeah! But just so she can be alone for the times they go out for couple of hours or go to the grocery store or something like that!
Yeah, the lock down makes it hard to socialize and do the training for being alone:/
One of the best tips that I've seen is just going to a park or a shop, and sitting with your pup. Not playing, not interacting with people, just practicing being calm and happy while people walk past. My dog was very anxious when she came home to us, and that was one of the things we worked on a lot. She still doesn't love other dogs on walks (leash reactivity) but likes chilling out and watching the world go by...and obviously getting pats :P
This is great advice! However for a rescue dog coming from abroad the general advice is to keep them in the house and garden for a minimum of 1-2 weeks to let them decompress before you start taking them out and socialising. :)
I noticed that as well. Vet advice we got (and of course will be a little difficult in lockdown) was to carry little training treats with you. When you meet someone give them a treat to give to Pinky. My dog Squidgy thinks everyone is awesome now and even runs and jumps into the UPS truck because the driver has treats too. It’s the cutest thing. Of course the fact the Squidgy recognizes the UPS truck sound before it even gets here may indicate I have an online shopping problem lol
@@nicolemallaby4544 totally agree. Please don't force loads of different people and noises on a nervous Romanian rescue dog that has just arrived! I have had mine for 3 months and it has taken until now for her not to be on edge all of the time. It just takes time. How ever, when introducing people, do not let them go up to the dog and try to touch it, keep speaking to it, try to entice it towards you.. the dog should be ignored and have the choice to come up to the visitor if it feels comfortable. The best thing to do with my dog is for strangers & visitors to completely ignore her as though she isn't there. My dog seems to have had a harder start than pinky so i have had to take a lot of time and she is slowly getting better. Hopefully pinky won't have as many issues with strangers etc as she seems to have taken to you both already
We take our puppy’s collar off when she’s in the house, especially when she’s alone just in case it gets caught on something 💕
Absolutely, my staffy once got his collar caught on a blind cord when he was looking out the window, I was in the shower and heard him Yelp, I came in the room and was horrified. Once I had set him free immediately removed his collar and hes never worn one again, he is chipped and has details on his harness. I dread to think what would have happened if I had not been in. Xx
That’s really important advice to give, especially if the collar isn’t a break away collar. A puppy from the same litter as my dog actually hung himself off a kitchen door handle and when they found him it was too late. We knew his owners and they were naturally heartbroken. It’s certainly meant we never leave ours alone in his collar anymore
We do that as well! Ours used to chew on his collar when he was puppy, but he would get his jaw stuck underneath his collar and he wasn't able to get out anymore unless we opened the clasp.
My mam always gives out if I take it off as sometimes our dogs will go out the door this is normally ok but it just helps with that if they do get out on the road they have a collar on as well as easier to catch
Definitely, especially with the name tags, my dogs got caught on the radiator and bent the whole of it while we were out! Good advice!! X
Hi Sophie. I’m a veterinary nurse student and you are doing a great job. It’s really important for puppies to have loads of mental stimulation. It’s so important to train them will be such a fun time for both her and you and James. Also when she gets her vaccines you should see if your vets have any puppy socialisation classes. It’s really important to get them socialised so that they aren’t scared of things. You’re doing an amazing job x
When a puppy or dog sleeps on their back it means their relaxed! I am so inspired by you for adopting a dog and i am glad to see she is settling in well!😃
You are such a good dog mum! It’s so important to watch your dogs with new toys as so many are choking hazards and it’s so great that you are supervising her and taking away unsafe toys! Well done Soph! Xxx
Dogs sleeping on there back symbolizes comfort and happiness my dogs sleep on their back all the time and we confused but the vets said it symbolizes happiness
Yes, it is a sign they trust you as they are exposing their stomach
she is so cute
She’s absolutely stunning!!
The treats are great but best thing instead of dentasticks for her teeth are carrots. Just put a bag in the fridge then give her one one instead of dentasticks etc. The carrots are great for teeth cleaning, the cold helps soothe their teeth too if irritated when teething and also is a great source of fibre which helps them with toileting as they can be quite constipated at first from previous diet, Diet changes and the lengthy travels on the transport vans.
Pets at home sell these tyre type toys too which are similar to the kongs so durable and good for them to chew on.
The crate is a great ideas as many dogs see them as safety places. However just be a bit wary of the blankets on top. Because she’s chewing she may try to chew the blanket and the thread can become loose and sadly some dogs have got the thread tangled around their necks or made a hole and the dog has gotten stuck or been strangled as a result. I know that’s awful to hear but could avoid disaster so thought I’d mention it. The best thing is to buy crate covers from Amazon.
I also let my dogs on sofa however make sure she knows her basic training first so sit, wait etc because this puts boundaries in place and creates a bond where she will listen to you. Some dogs mainly rescues will try to claim areas etc so she could try to claim the sofa or just refuse to get down if you tell her down so I’d put those training in place and teach her to ask to come up first and to get down when told. Also teaching her to go to bed and wait is a great command especially when visitors come over. When you do get visitors I’d get a safety gate or something so that you can do introductions Safely as sometimes they may think visitors are a threat.
There’s lots of advice I could give but would become an essay so let me know if you ever have any questions as I have lots of experience with Romanian rescues and rescue dogs in general 😊
Uncooked veggies can be hard to digest for some dogs, so keep that in mind ☺️ If I give mine even a small piece of raw carrot, you can literally see pieces of carrot come back out in his poop. He looooves veggies, so we will just cook or steam them, and give them afterwards ☺️
@@ChocolateYmke That’s good advice! Absolutely each dog varies and I should have mentioned that.
Usually carrots are fine and them being cold does help with teething but absolutely if not chewed properly may come out in their poo. It’s important to mention that size of the veg makes a difference
So if a small dog then use a small piece of carrot or half a carrot. If bigger they can have a bigger size and so on. Something I forgot to mention
It’s always good to keep an eye when introducing any food to dogs so thank you for pointing that out 🙂
dog walker here! we love our halti harnesses that attach to the lead at the front instead of the normal ones that clip at the back, instead of the dog being pulled upwards/backwards by the harness when they pull it just makes them turn around, it depends on the dog whether it makes a huge difference or not but it just means for our more difficult dogs they get bored of pulling super quickly and the harness doesn't dig in to their skin too much when they do pull!
My partner and I rescued a dog 2 weeks ago and I bought him the exact same elephant toy from Pets at home. He's a staffy cross lurcher so quite big and the toy was destroyed in less than 2 days but he just go very excited when he heard the squeak from the video when you squished it! Good luck with your new puppy, every day will be a joy!!
Hi Soph I'm so glad you and James decided to go down the rescue dog route. You are going to be such fantastic furry parents with so much love to give. She is already amazingly calm which to me says - she has already decided that she is safe and happy. Both of you are going to have so much joy from your fur baby.
I actually can not deal with how sweet she is OMG!!!! She’s the most beautiful little thing I’ve ever seen 😍😍
My dogs actually LOVE their crate! They even prefer no beds/blankets because the rest of the house is carpet and they prefer the cool crate floor on their belly💜 we keep the door open and I find them in there all the time🥰
Pinkie is adorable! A good tip we got with our pup was to touch her paws and brush her pretty much as soon as we got her to get her used to grooming and getting her nails cuts as the earlier they experience it the more comfortable they are, and also to take her walking to dog parks to get her used to other dogs and if any family or friend have dogs do little visits so she can socialise and learn to trust other dogs as friends
My dog was 5 and a half when we rescued her and she didn't make a noise for ages! We've had her for nearly 3 years now and she just seems to get more and more vocal, we're always laughing at the new noises she makes. Congratulations on your new baby, she's an angel!
Dogs sleeping on their back means they love you and they trust you. When they’re sleeping like that they are vulnerable and they trust you to be around them and feel safe with you which is lovely to hear x
Awwww she is the sweetest little thing I need to see more pinky content.
Hey soph! Firm staples in our house for the dogs are:
Bags of carrots in the fridge. Chopped up they work really well for training or whole they’re really good for cleaning their teeth.
Mine really enjoy apples, either sliced or whole but with the core taken out as they can’t have the seeds.
Bananas are loved.
There’s so many veggies they can have and enjoy too! Celeriac is a firm favourite with our two as its low in calories and high in vitamins.
For actual treats, I try to keep it a bit more natural and mine mainly get non-processed as in not bleached buffalo ears from a natural foods supplier. Or mine love things like sprats which you can get from pets at home.
Mine are teddy obsessed. One of their teddies is over seven years old, it’s from the teddy bear factory and poppy has had it since I rescued her seven years ago. It’s belly even still smells like strawberries. Some of their absolute favourites are the tiny football teddies from IKEA. They also love the snow buddies collection on Amazon. Each teddy comes in different sizes so the medium size would be ideal for Pinky. They are really good quality and wash well. Actually that’s another thing, if she has a habit of leaving toys in the garden, make sure you wash them regularly. Not just for bacteria etc but slugs can cause lung worm in dogs and if your toys are left out with slugs sliding all over them it poses a risk so just throw them in the wash, I do mine about once a week and you’ll be good!
With kongs, they’re super amazing. There’s some top tips for filling them with yogurt, berries and natural fillings and freezing them which make them last a lot longer when you give it to her. An important thing to remember with the Kong is that the licking can cause a suction motion so it’s important to make sure there is always a hole through the toy so like when you fill it up, just use a skewer to poke an air hole through and it’ll stop the suction motion from happening!
I got these super cute wooden toy baskets on Amazon for like £15 for three to put round the house.
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Edit: also crate training is actually super important. I don’t use one with mine, they’re comfortable around the house together and don’t need it but they are both crate trained. It comes in handy for putting them in the kennels when we go away and also should they ever need to stay at the vets for any kind of procedure, they will find it more relaxing if they are already crate trained!
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Also, I keep mine away from sticks when outside and encourage either a fake rubber stick or a ball. We had an incident that really opened my eyes when I was younger with a dog chewing on a stick and he started choking and being sick. After being rushed to the vets it was a bit of the bark from the stick he had chewed off had become lodged in the ridges on the top of his mouth. Because of the colour we couldn’t see it but the vet found it under their lights and advised it was a common issue so I’ve banned sticks ever since!
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Helpful tips for puppies: freeze some peanut butter or bone broth (dog specific preferred) in your Kong! Helps soothe their little gums for teething and takes them longer to chew!
So impressed with how you’re doing with her. Supervising and training are so important and I think you’re doing everything exactly right!!☺️
Just watched this. Love to see how she’s settled in & how happy you are with her. My Lola loves chewing & the deer antlers/bull horns/ram horns are great for them chewing as they can’t chew through them/chew bits off so great for their jaws & teeth. You can get smaller ones depending on your dogs size. Our favourite poop bags are from wilkos. And Lola has the chips toy from pets at home had it for about 3 months now & it’s surprisingly heavy duty she plays with it everyday it’s her favourite
I'm studying to become a dog behaviourist, I can't tell you how happy i am that she spoke about safety for the dog. congrats on your new baby! so glad you didn't get a pug!!!!!!!
Hi Soph! Congrats on your new family member, she is soo adorable 😍 We recently got our 9-month-old pup a safety light since we live in Finland and it’s basically dark for most of the day during fall and winter. I really recommend the Orbiloc Dual Safety light as it is extremely bright, has a long warranty and comes in a tonne of different colors. Although most harnesses come with reflectors, it’s in my opinion a great additional safety measure for your pup during the darker times of the year and something that we didn’t come to think of right away either. Much love from Finland. xx
Rescuing an animal is the best thing ever! Such a beautiful thing to do! She’s also the cutest little dog 😭💖
I definitely recommend a sniffle mat, you hide treats in it or just her dried food, we use chopped up carrot, and it keeps them occupied for so long, it’s also good for reducing stress especially if you’re leaving her alone while food shopping or something it gives her something to focus on
You will be sooooo happy if you follow through on the crate training. Give it a few weeks!! Don't give up!!! My dog uses his crate on his own, now. He loves it.
Hi soph! Really liked this video😍 some things that helped us when we were training our pups
1) pop the kong with peanut butter in the freezer for 15 minutes before you let her play with it, it makes it harder and takes them longer to finish it!
2) use high reward treats like cheese and cooked chicken when training, it’s a lot more interesting for them than normal biscuits and they are more likely to respond!
3) we give our dogs carrots instead of denta stix because we find they can be too salty for our dogs - our previous dog had kidney failure so we try to limit salt in their diet! We just peel a small carrot for them and they have one each day as a treat, they love it so much!!!
4) if you want to get some tennis balls for her to play with, buy used ones on eBay that tennis courts no longer need! They are cheaper and have so much more bounce in them than the ones you can buy from the pet store!
Let me know if you try any of these 🥰
First of all she is precious! Just some puppy advice puppies just like babies and toddlers go through teething till about 6 months old or so. We used to freeze ice cubes of chicken broth for.our puppy and let her chew on that, but all the toys you got her will be so great for her!!! We also would freeze unflavored yogurt(only as a special treat occasionally). Both a little messy, but I know my puppy loved them! Congratulations on your new fur baby!!!
DEFINITELY RECOMMEND GETTING A HANGING BELL ON AMAZON, THEY HANG ON THE DOOR HANDLE AND U TEACH THEM TO RING IT WHENEVER THEY GO OUT!!! basically you teach them to hit the bell and every time they’re successful you open the door. Reward with treats and repeat. We taught my dog at 2 months and he’s now 11 months and is amazing at it ! Life saver because they ring whenever they need a wee or poo !!!!
We just got a little puppy at the beginning of the first lockdown, some stuff I would recommend you getting is puppy shampoo and conditioner (they need to be for puppies cause their skin is still a bit sensitive when they are young, and conditioner is important since she has hair-like fur), a brush is highly important as well otherwise her hair will get all knotty! Also you should get her used to brushing her teeth while she’s still young :) some advice that helped us was, don’t allow her to do anything that you probably won’t when she’s older, no matter how cute she is! If you allow her to do ‘naughty’ things as a puppy, it super difficult to grow out of those habits !
She is super adorable and looks like a little angel ❤️
i have a greyhound and she loves the normal throws from primark. she has two of them and we put one on the sofa for where she can sit and she comes flying towards to the sofa because she loves it so much. we use the other one to cover her and when she is scared (fireworks) we swaddle her in it. tesco also do biodegradable poo bags xx
I’m so glad you’ve done your research and listened to the rescue place! I work at a doggy day care and the Halti brand is what we use for a variety of dogs and they’re amazing! Vet bedding is amazing too! With kongs keep an eye when she plays with it, some dogs can get their tongue stuck in the hole where it causes suction otherwise they’re pretty safe!
You’re such a good dog mum, she’s so lucky she’s got a variation of everything and so much to keep her safe and happy ❤️❤️
Hey soph I know u already have wee pinky but just a tip if no one has mentioned is if your leaving her downstairs or anything rub ur smell on blankets and it will calm her down plus it help her know ur sence also rub on new toys too. Pinky is soooo sweet I love my wee girl and they will bring u so much love and joy xxx
Hey Soph! I recommend soft, stuffed toys or ropes because when they chew/play with them it helps clean their teeth! Also if she likes the kong, I would also recommend chuck-it balls! They’re made of thick rubber like kongs but they’re easier to roll, toss, etc. we had a Doberman who did nothing but chew and those balls would last her for months! Good luck!
Just a heads up do be careful with the rope toys in case she starts to eat the rope! I can get wrapped in their belly’s and cause serious issues!
She’s so beautiful and so amazing to see you promote rescuing x
She’s beautiful Soph! The one thing I would suggest is make sure you get pet insurance that covers lifelong conditions. My dog has a skin allergy disease that costs a lot in medications and this year she had a cancer which luckily she has had the all clear from now but cost thousands in treatment costs! X
100% Soph, me and my boyfriend are dying to get a little pup when we move out in the next couple of years and we are 100% getting from rescue centre/shelter, any dog we get we will i think its just the most amazing thing and makes you feel so amazing and makes the whole experience more special and exciting i think knowing that you’re helping and technically saving a little dog xxx
dog tip! make sure whenever you're playing with her you make it obvious to take her paws casually (all four) so she gets use to them being touched as it'll be so much easier for when she gets her nails trimmed as she will get use to her paws being touched! as well as her ears as you may have to clean them every now and then! otherwise you're doing great! pinky is soooo cute :))) can't wait to see her journey
She’s soooo perfect and so sweet🥺🥺, I have always been told that dogs will like toys more and react better with toys going from your reaction, so the more excited about if you are the more they enjoy it, I would definitely recommend a water bottle or a water bowl that folds down for walks and stuff or car rides they are absolutely amazing and so useful to have, you guys are absolutely amazing she 100% has found the right home with you and she seems to settled already, I can’t wait for more vidoes 🥺💕
Lovely 🥰 one word of caution, try to supervise when she has the rope toys, they’re super common but unfortunately they’re in the top 3 items that vets find in intestinal blockages. The strands are easily swallowed and cause havoc wrapping up in/round their disservice system. A chunk of rubber does much less damage if swallowed
B&m are great for dog toys and stuff. And they're still open during lockdown ❤️ I love pinkyyy
something great to get for your car are these dog carseat mats that you can put on one of the seats in your car and they are plastic at the bottom so your carseat doesn't get wet or dirty after a walk.
my sister got hers in costco and it's an absolute dream!
ps. love you and your videos, you always make my day and congratulations on your little Pinky xx
I’d recommend taking her collar off in the house - seen too many accidents with getting stuck on crates etc. Snuffle mats are great for keeping them occupied and antlers/buffalo horns are also really good for something to chew on! She’s a lovely looking pup ☺️
With the kong toy, if she starts going through the peanut butter really fast- stick it in the freezer overnight! We do that every day for our pups, and we put it in their crates with them if we leave!
Don't worry about her destroying toys, and especially not sticks. Dogs are pretty robust!
Dogs shouldn’t be chewing on sticks tho, cuz they could get splinters in their gums/mouth and need to visit the vet. Of course they can play with them but should never chew on sticks. It can be really dangerous
Sticks are bad! Very easy for them to get splinters or even swallow bits of stick and it to cause internal damage
Chewing and ripping apart plastic toys can also cause bowl obstructions so should be avoided
Aww she's so cute! Both my dogs are crate trained and they seem to like it, they will go straight in there when we say its bedtime or "in your beds" and it gives me peace of mind that they are safe and can't get up to mischief! For chew treat things, I would definitely recommend Yakers and antlers, they last a long time and my two love them :) Not sure what age they can have them from though. One of my dogs loves to chew toys so I've had to find some that stand up to his chewing 🙈 the Kong rugby ball shaped Jumbler and JW Hol-ee roller are two of his favourites and have stood the test of time. I hope this is helpful, your puppy looks like she's going to have the best life and knowing how much it meant to me when I got my dogs its so nice to see how excited you are, I can't imagine life without my dogs now ❤
She’s so cute 🥰 my dog chowed about 90% of his toys even the strong ones it’s just something they do and grow out of it after a while so don’t worry you’re good 😅
My 2 terriers, ages 11 and 4, still chew and destroy all their toys 😂
@@ajedwards194 I was gonna say, my border terrier is 5 now and he still chews and rips up any toy he can get his hands on haha
Give her something that has your scent on it that you don’t mind getting destroyed. This helps with anxiety overnight. I did when I was young for my not so little anymore dogs (one has passed🙏🏻 11yrs) it really helped them both settle
Sophie is such a beautiful human! Literally love who you are as a person and how you treat your surroundings. Wish we could be friends because your energy is amazing! ❤️ Love your channels.
I highly recommend chuckit ultra ball. This is the most loved ball by our dog. He is obsessed with it. Also it is very durable. He's chewing it all of the time and nothing is happening. It's very jumpy and floats on water. We have a dachshund and size M is perfect. Second favourite ball is chuckit erratic ball. The ball has angular edges and bounces in an unpredictable direction. Nothing else could compare to them.
I have a cavapoo who is now 9 months old. I would advise:
- Pet head oatmeal shampoo (good for their skin)
- JR Pets pate (it's like ham texture and VERY HIGH VALUE treat. Perfect for training difficult things like getting her to enjoy the bath)
- 100% natural antler chews (healthy, long lasting, great for their teeth)
- Butternut subscription. I like that this is fresh human grade ingredients. Much better than feeding your dog kibble where you dont really know what's in it.
- DONT buy treats and food that say made or flavoured "WITH chicken/duck/etc." Because if you look at fine print on the back you'll see that key word being "WITH" means they only use about 4% of that meat ingredient and the rest is wheat or unhealthy crap you dont want your dog eating.
- if she eats her food particularly fast then slow/fun feeder bowls are great for slowing her down.
- when she is sleeping desensitization with touch and sound. Touch all her sensitive areas like her ears and between her paws to prepare for nail clipping. Talk as loud as you normally do, play the TV loudly, play firework sounds, etc.
- Make sure you give her some hours alone and continuously go in and out the room or house, so she doesn't develop separation anxiety or associate certain things you do with leaving the house.
We crate trained my dog, but he LOVES his crate. My dog is very nervous, so we treat it as his special space, filled with all his fave blankets and he sits in it out of choice, I think crate training is great for making a dog feel comfortable and as though they have their own space.
Hi Soph, it’s so nice to see you so happy! My dog loves squeaky ‘chuck it’ balls. You can get them online or in jolleys the pet store. I don’t think pets at home sell them. My pup also has a ‘wubba’ it’s a kong toy. He’s had it since we got him at 8 weeks, he’s now 9 months and it’s still as good as new!
Also, amazon have a set of 6 led lights with a led collar for around £12 for night time walks
Furminator brushes are the best for grooming. Definitely recommend. She is super cute soph.
I already watched all of ur vlogs but now that u have Pinky.. I don't think I'll be able to miss one single vlog from now on haha she is so cute!!
Usually dogs don’t tend to eat the bits they rip off the toys, as they don’t taste good! My parents have a daschund and he rips most of his toys to shreds and just leaves them, and has never had any health issues because of it!
However, better to be safe than sorry, so glad you are being careful!
She is gorgeous 😍😍
We give our dog all the cardboard from food packaging or any cardboard box that we have - it’s free entertainment for them and bonus you don’t have to rip the boxes apart to fit in the recycling bin especially the strong boxes his food comes in but you do have to go round picking up all the bits and put it in the bin but it’s easier than ripping it all apart yourself! However I would only encourage this for dogs that don’t like to destroy household items or this would encourage it more. My dog knows what he can and can’t rip apart and he gets so excited when we let him do it! And also Pinky is so adorable she’s like a cute little fox 🦊 💖
This is so exciting! We have recently rehomed a dachshund who loves chewing things and we got her an antler from pets at home and honestly it is the best buy ever! She absolutely loves it and if she gets bits off its ok as it is all natural! 🧡
For indestructible toys: I’d recommend a kong wubba - the one I have is blue and material with a squeaky ball shaped thing! It’s a very loud (and annoying) squeak but my dog is obsessed with it! It’s also indestructible for her, she’s always chewing apart toys but that one she hasn’t managed to destroy yet!
Hi Soph, I hope you see this, congrats on getting your puppy! What a happy time! The stuff you have purchased for your pup is great, I just wanted to pop you some suggestions. Once she is grown, I would recommend getting a perfect fit harness (by dog games shop) - the shape of the harness is designed to fit comfortably and has two connection points to help with pulling and balance - these are fully tailorable to your dog, fit with clips so not scary things going over her head and are best used with the halti training lead you have already got. A big bonus is that the top piece of the harness comes in several colours and there are two shades of purple to choose from. I am a fully qualified dog trainer myself in positive reinforcement methods and Zak George, Kikopup and Susan Garrett from DogsThat! are trainers i definitely reccomend following. To find local trainers, I would recommend searching for an APDT accredited trainer to ensure their code of conduct is safe for both you and your gorgeous pup. Enjoy this wonderful time! I love you channel :)
Also super cheap and handy! A carrot or a whole swede is fab for them and helps with cleaning teeth
Hey Soph. We have a Cockapoo and we really recommend the red Kong ball and the Kong Wubba! They are some of the only toys that have stood the test of time! Pinky might be a little small for them at the moment but definitely worth looking at in the future. We also brought the pack from Amazon and they lasted about a week!
I work for a pet store and we get loads of training on puppies. Split Antlers and Yak Milk chews are the BEST chews for teething pups 😊 Pinky is so gorgeous and she looks so happy in her new home xxx
We are 6 months into puppy life so here are so tips - Highly recommend Yakker (get a medium so they can hold on to it and once it gets too small stick it in the microwave and it turns into like a honeycomb that the dog can then safely eat) and Antler for chewing - also put her feed with water in the kong and freeze it - top it with cream cheese or peanut butter. I also make banana/blueberry/yogurt cubes - great for teething and putting in the kong. We were told to avoid baker and pedigree products - we did have a incident when we gave our puppy baker treats and she was super sick so we are so careful with what we give her now. Highly recommend liver cake for training - our pup will do anything for liver cake! We bought all these things for our pup and she only plays now with tennis balls and plastic frisbees - has no interest in rope or soft toys lol theres also a facebook group beyond the bowl which is great for mental games. We have a working cocker spaniel and all her meals are given by scatter feed/kong/snuffle mat/puzzle games as she needs lots of mental stimulation as well as off lead runs. Also teething wise - frozen carrots are brilliant and cheap!
Puzzle toys are amazing for dogs to keep their brains active an keep them from getting bored
I commented on your last vlog but you may not of seen it. For dog food I recommend checking out tail.com, you fill out a questionnaire about your dog, breed, age, weight and health etc.. and they tailor a recipe specifically for you dog. You can choose what you want the food to aid with like putting on weight, loosing weight, maintain a healthy coat, digestive issues and joint problems.. you can also choose if you want it to not include a ingredient like our dogs can’t have grains so we opted to take that out. Then they tell you exactly how many grams you’re dog needs a day like 256g for example and send you a food scoop with your order too with a marker where you fill it up too for the right amount, they send you the amount you’ll need for the month so you don’t have to worry about needing to go pick up more food. Our deliveries have never been late and since we switch our dogs have been so much better. You get like 50% off your first order and then it’s like £27 a month after that. I highly recommend, and your dog food comes with your dogs name on it with I think is so cute 😊
Sorry just thought of a few more things to recommend that we have for our dogs :)
A fun pet food bowl, our youngest dog would just wolf his food down in a matter of seconds and make a weird noise so concerned we bought these fun pet bowls that have like ridges in them and it helps to slow him down and it’s helped a lot!
Our oldest dog is so strong we have literally bought him toys from everywhere and he just demolishes them (even the black extreme kong toy) so we tried these balls called “Chuck it” I think and we’ve had them almost a year now and he actually gets bored of them cause he can’t pierce them and chew them up, they might be a bit big for your little pinky though, they are tennis ball size..
we were going to get a halti harness but read so many bad reviews so we got a “julius K9” harness and it is so good. However our dogs are black Labradors so are bigger and pull a lot stronger than pinky will :)
Doggy day care I recommend. So when we first got our dogs we lived on Anglesey and have a large garden so they never really need to be walked, plus it’s like just farms everywhere over there so no much human traffic, so when we moved back to Manchester and had to obviously walk our furries they were not used to other dogs at all (which was a nightmare when we saw another dog on a walk 🙄) so anyway we started to take them to doggy day care for a few hours a week so they were around other dogs, they got to socialise and play with other dogs in a safe environment and it’s done wonders and they LOVE going now and the centre sends us cute pictures of the dogs playing as well, it’s like a little dog school it’s great 😊
I love that you are crate training too, we crate trained and it’s so good for separation anxiety.. so if you and James both have to leave she won’t be distressed as she’ll be used to her own company.
Lint rollers you will need if you find your clothes cover on dog hairs too from all thee constant cuddles..
I’m so sorry my comment is so big!
I’m so glad you got a dog though, they are amazing animals who will love you more than anything else in the world 😊🐶❤️
She’s so beautiful!! A little tip our vet told us for our dog to keep him clean and smelling nice was to rub some baby powder into his fur and then brush it out. We do it between grooms to keep him clean and smelling fresh :) x
Hello soph your puppy is so cute make sure when she plays with rope toys she is supervised because sometimes they pull the little strings and eat them which isnt good xx
hi Soph I just wanted to let you know that there are Sprays dedicated to dogs that say a puppy pees in the house you can spray it and clean it up and there's no stay no smell and no residue. All you have to do is spray it in the pee. Mainly from amazon
I crate trained my dog and when shes in the car with us if it's a long ride we put her crate in the boot and she sits in her crate and its rlly secure and much more comfortable for her... I dont know if this is helpful but...
My biggest tip is to always have dog bones laying around, its something for them to do, makes them bite less since shes problably gonna be toothing pretty soon and its therapeutic for them. She is so adorable😍
My boyfriend and I have just bought a house and the first thing we did was get a puppy!
Our puppy is 4 months old, she’s a German Shepherd (fully bred).
We’ve found Kongs to be super helpful. Mostly when she’s home alone, we fill it up with all sorts of recipes.
We’ve tried the following:
- Squirty cheese and pieces of carrots
- Baby food (make sure they are suitable though) we like Ellas kitchen
- Penut butter (dog friendly of course) and treats.
It’s best to freeze the kongs if you want them to last longer, takes her hours to go through!
We’ve also left her kong overnight in her puppy food bag so it soaks up all the yummy smells - she loves this.
I’d highly recommend a licky mat you can get them at Pets at Home/Amazon. We lather it with baby food, peanut butter or cheese (again you can freeze them!)
I’d suggest having more than one Kong so you can rotate them and have them prepared. We have 4 (all size Large).
We got a puppy blanket from Amazon it was roughly £15 for an extra extra large fits perfectly over her crate to cover it!
Link: PAWZ Road Pet Dog Blanket Fluffy Fleece Fabric Soft and Cute Warm Dot Print Blanket Throw Washable for Cats and Dogs Blue XL:200 * 150cm www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QL8C93H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_XpSTFbPZMKE6E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If she’s in a chewy mood we give her a Kong Tire (they’re super tough!). Also, she has natural meat chews like buffalo skin etc (sounds disgusting, but she loves it and it keeps her busy for hours!!).
Sometimes she likes soft things to mouth not chew, we have loads of soft toys for that.
To stop her chewing things we don’t want her too we use a spray (anti biting spray by Johnson’s) I found it in the range - absolute life saver!! Just spray it on a table, table legs, shoes etc and they won’t go near it. It’s just a biter taste it won’t harm them.
We did crate training, we think it made a world of a difference on our pup! We time how long she’s awake for. Our trainer told us puppy’s should be sleeping 18hours of the day and should only be awake an hour max - so once she’s had her hour we usually prompt her to go to bed and it’s made a huge difference on her behaviour. We found that she chews and is nippy more when she’s tired.
Also remember, for every month they are they should have 5 mins exercise eg 3 months = 15 mins (like for walks) especially if it’s a breed prone to bad hips etc. I don’t know whether you’ll have this issue though? ☺️
I’d highly recommend the VIP pets at home app, loads of offers!!
I hope this helped you!
So happy for you Soph! My dog rips apart everything try not to worry too much xxx
Hi soph! Omg how cute. My puppy was exactly the same with chewing. I would recommend yaks milk- you can buy it at Pets at home. It’s so good and lasts for days. Antlers too are good as they are less brittle than bones and dogs can naturally digest them. 💞
Dog walker and own three spoilt pups
Recommendations:
Equafleece
Chicken feet
Sprats
Nelsons treats
Lickimat
Kong gyro treat dispenser
Salmon oil
Million collar club paw & nose balm and their shampoo bar
Furminator
Hollings treats
Snuffle mat - angles accessories on instagram is fab
Ruff and tumble dog drying coat
Rudis dog bakery for when its her birthday/gotcha day
Yaker chew
I’m an animal behaviourist so I thought I’d give u some tips:
I’d seriously recommend a nylabone for her chewing & try your best to only give one of the dental sticks a day cause they’re super fattening!
Also those little wainwright treats are good but if you use the misfit ones try and break them in half if possible (just because she’s so small) and try to look into some natural chicken or salmon treats to try and keep it fresh for her - pups love variety & it’s so much easier to work on training when you can figure out what her favourite treat and hierarchy of treats/toys are
Personally, I hate haltis cause it uses negative reinforcement and can be fairly uncomfortable for dogs so I’d maybe look into some alternatives - I use a harness & robust lead for my pups & use treats and teach heel.
Another thing to note - those rope toys are very fun for dogs but it’s so easy for them to pull out the string and get it either stuck in their teeth or I’ve even seen case studies where dogs have pulled so much out that it gets stuck in their stomach n even need surgery!
If you ever need any advice or other info pls lmk and I’d be happy to help 🤍
Ps. She’s adorable and I’m kinda in love with her
For the chewing, I recommend keeping a bag of carrots in the fridge. The carrot acts as a dentastick and also soothes teething but is also really good for her!
Hey Soph, puppy recommendation is that getting chews is great for her as she will be teething. Also a towel like jumper is great for when you come back from muddy walks or out the bath. She is adorable x
Pinky is just too cute. She’s going to have the best life with you and James 💖
It’s so lovely to see a rescue pup happy and living her best life ❤️ we have one rescue dog and getting our second in a few weeks!
she's the most gorgeous little thing! she looks so settled and loved already!
The best thing is to get her into a routine my dog knows what time she has her breakfast, lunch and dinner at. Don’t worry about her destroying toys or sticks the pet shops wouldn’t sell toys that are not safe to be eaten. Good luck with training she’s soo cute 😊
This might sound strange but some of the best rubber dog toys I've got for my springer spaniels were from B&M they're really strong and are practically indestructible and pinky is so cute xx
Oh my gosh she is so cute! I've looked at the comments and you've pretty much been given any advice I can give but what I would say is don't be startled when you wash that vet bed, I'm a groomer and we use them in our crates so we go through them like there's no tomorrow but as soon as you wash them they all clump together like wool, totally normal that's just what they do, thought I'd mention it as I thought we had a faulty one when I first saw them😂
My little 3legged rescued Boston terrier, Squidgy, is an aggressive chewer and we went thru so many things till someone suggested antlers. I don’t know if they sell them in the pet stores in the UK but I believe they are on Amazon. There are all kinds(deer, elk, etc) and sizes. These are the only things that have proved to be Squidgy proof and he LOVES them. Added bonus is they get calcium from the antler as they chew on it and our vet said that they help keep their teeth clean. They also last a very long time. Don’t get anything bovine like cow hooves or Buffalo horns because they will splinter but antlers don’t do that.
Hi soph my dog used to eat a full dental stick and he gained loads of weight from it so now my mum asked the vets and the vet said that one dental stick is equivalent to 3-4 Mars bars for a dog. So now we give the dog a quarter of it a day to freshen up his breath. Thought to let you know.
just to let you know soph i really don’t recommend using collars. we have 3 dogs ages 14, 7 and 3 and our eldest used to only go for walks using a collar instead of a harness and he has a lot of problems with his neck and throat now because he used to pull a lot:( luckily our others are completely fine because we switched over to harnesses a few years ago!!
Hiya soph, yeh those cheaper wired squishy plastic toys were useless for our pup too !! She just seemed to chew through the ends and eat the little plastic bits 🤦♀️ would recommend any of the other kong toys and the extra sting range from pets at home ( I think it’s called rough and tougher) also if she’s keen on chewing get her a nylabone, they are super good for chewing, they last ages and it’s good and safe for there teeth. Hope this helps. Stay safe ❤️❤️
Hi Soph! I have two rescues and our youngest we rescued in January and she was 5 months so I feel I might be able to give you some useful tips! Number one - FREEZE YOUR KONGS! Once you’ve stuffed the kong freeze it, it will last her sooooo so much longer! With your Haiti, we had that harness and it’s ok but it slips about a bit. I’d say when she gets bigger it’s worth investing in a sturdier harness - we just bought both our dogs the BullyBillows harnesses and they’re anti pull too - worth every penny! For her teeth definitely don’t give any kind of dental stick they are FULL of sugar we just give both ours a raw carrot every day and their teeth and pearly white 😬 Also, with her chewing I would recommend buffalo horns or antlers they are much better for her to chew rather than those toys they will last her much longer. other than that enjoy her! It’ll be the best thing you’ll ever do 😘😘😘😘😘
Just came from your video collecting her and actually sat here crying cuddling my dog😂 my dog is 7 and yet I still found this helpful, she's started pulling on her walks and barking at dogs last couple months so gonna swap out her harness for the halti to see if that helps
One good rubber toys for dogs/puppies are the plain rubber rings from either pets at home or wilko and my dog loves them she’s 7 now and she’s had them since she was little and no pieces come of when she chews them as they are just a plain ring and they come in a variety of colours 💗
100% agree with you with rescuing and the whole pug thing! Your doggy is so cute tho such a beautiful fluffy dog ☺️