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Post by wedding on Aug 12, 2021 8:30:51 GMT -6
Apparently my 40’s is when I do the things I’ve said I would never do, like get a puppy. Meet Lola she is a 12 week old mini Bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog and mini poodle). We have wanted a Bernese for a while but their size would be too much for our home and yard so I started looking into these. The cross breed actually breeds out some of the genetic health issues of each breed.
Happily there aren’t any in rescues I could find but I do feel weird buying a dog. I found a responsible breeder in Indiana since there are only a couple breeders in New England. I drove him nuts with questions and making him take videos of their kennels so I knew they weren’t a puppy mill. Then I hired a flight nanny to fly with the dog. She was supposed to be at the airport in RI at 6:45 but due to storms they missed their connection and we ended up driving to Boston to get her. It was an adventure with Callan!
Anyway, I’m sure you all just want pics.
Any and all housebreaking, not chewing, and leash walking tips welcome! We start classes next week.
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Post by wedding on Aug 12, 2021 8:31:43 GMT -6
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nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Aug 12, 2021 8:33:51 GMT -6
wedding he’s adorable! And you look great btw!
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guster
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Post by guster on Aug 12, 2021 8:35:31 GMT -6
Adorable!! And congratulations!
Did I miss his name?
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Post by wedding on Aug 12, 2021 8:37:44 GMT -6
Her name is Lola😊
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Post by wedding on Aug 12, 2021 8:38:54 GMT -6
wedding he’s adorable! And you look great btw! Thanks Nam! I was a mess running around and the humidity was nuts so I was looking a bit weathered! |
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guster
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Post by guster on Aug 12, 2021 8:48:25 GMT -6
Adorable!! And congratulations! Did I miss his name? What a dummy. It was right there in your post! She is a cutie!! |
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Post by mwhip on Aug 12, 2021 9:09:15 GMT -6
OMG, adorable! Welcome Lola, to the family!
Not much advice, even in a dog home, every puppy is so different. In regards to potty training, take her out ALL THE TIME. I took our youngest out every 15 to 30 minutes, if she started sniffing, I had her outside. Treats when they go potty outside. There will be accidents, but they're learning, so stay patient. Crate training also helped with potty training. What is the rule...for every month they are old, that's how many hours they can go without going potty? Or something like that, it seemed pretty accurate for our youngest.
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klong11
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Post by klong11 on Aug 12, 2021 9:16:56 GMT -6
So cute!!!
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 12, 2021 9:17:36 GMT -6
Adorable!
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Aug 12, 2021 10:13:51 GMT -6
Oh my gosh wedding! It should be a crime to be that cute! Nice to meet you Lola. Lots of different types of chewies available. Limit space in the house (to preferably areas without carpet) at first. Lots of walks so she can get leash trained and get some socialization with other dogs. What do Marty and Evee think? |
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Post by jewels on Aug 12, 2021 10:25:32 GMT -6
super cute! Congratulations!!
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Post by wineallthetime on Aug 12, 2021 11:21:39 GMT -6
Oh my gosh. She is sooooo cute! I love her!
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Post by lahdeedah on Aug 12, 2021 11:33:19 GMT -6
Well isn’t she the cutest. I just want to snuggle with her. Congrats on the new pup!
The boys want one so bad, but we are definitely not getting one while in a townhouse.
We have a therapy dog at my new hospital. He’s a retriever and makes rounds on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. I met him for the first time yesterday while venturing through the hospital. Made my day.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Aug 12, 2021 11:56:18 GMT -6
So cute! My friend’s neighbor has one and he’s so playful.
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Post by wedding on Aug 12, 2021 14:25:54 GMT -6
Oh my gosh wedding! It should be a crime to be that cute! Nice to meet you Lola. Lots of different types of chewies available. Limit space in the house (to preferably areas without carpet) at first. Lots of walks so she can get leash trained and get some socialization with other dogs. What do Marty and Evee think? They are scared and have been under their bed in their room. They came out last night and hug with us in our room. I just shit the door to their room so they would see there’s no way she can get up there. I think it’s going to take a lot of scent exchanges and patience but I have hope since Eevee hasn’t run a sneak attack! |
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Post by wedding on Aug 12, 2021 14:26:43 GMT -6
So cute! How big will she get? Eta: I've liked Bernese too but have the same concern! She will be 30-35# |
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Post by lfig on Aug 12, 2021 20:40:58 GMT -6
Omg…soooo cute!
I just want to snuggle her!
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Aug 12, 2021 23:55:33 GMT -6
Oh my gosh wedding ! It should be a crime to be that cute! Nice to meet you Lola. Lots of different types of chewies available. Limit space in the house (to preferably areas without carpet) at first. Lots of walks so she can get leash trained and get some socialization with other dogs. What do Marty and Evee think? They are scared and have been under their bed in their room. They came out last night and hug with us in our room. I just shit the door to their room so they would see there’s no way she can get up there. I think it’s going to take a lot of scent exchanges and patience but I have hope since Eevee hasn’t run a sneak attack! I'm sure with time they'll be good. If Denver, a then 11 yo cat who wanted nothing to do with dogs, can fall in love with a dog, hopefully Marty and Eevee will too. |
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Post by tallb on Aug 13, 2021 11:29:48 GMT -6
Omg sooo cute!! Congratulations!! My sis is in the market for a doodle herself...so many options!
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kim22
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Post by kim22 on Aug 13, 2021 19:18:44 GMT -6
Super cute! Based on my dog, I’m a terrible dog trainer but good luck! (Well mine is housebroken and sleeps in every morning so I’m not that bad).
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Post by wedding on Aug 14, 2021 10:51:00 GMT -6
So overnight is going great but yikes on the daytime housebreaking! Yesterday was only two pee accidents until C got home and it was impossible to keep an eagle eye. Both accidents were because she refused to be outside in the heat. The weather breaks tonight so hopefully we will have better luck after that.
Today though she has peed and pooped multiple times in the house. I have puppy training orientation in an hour so I’m hoping to get some good advice. I know she can hold it because she went 8 hrs(!!) overnight without any accidents.
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Aug 14, 2021 15:39:34 GMT -6
I'm sorry it's been a pain wedding. I've successfully housebroken 1 dog, so with my N of 1 I don't have a lot of advice other than keep being persistent. There was definitely a period of time I wondered if I'd made a tiny huge mistake getting her. She's the best doggo in the world and I have no regrets, but for about 2 months--yikes. |
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Post by klong11 on Aug 14, 2021 15:44:27 GMT -6
Maybe set a timer and take her out every 30 minutes. Have C go with her and throw a party if she actually goes.
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