When we got Chloe, she whined and cried. we got out of bed and pet her so she new we were there and we didnt leave her alone. I found myself getting up very early on the weekends with her but when she took a nap so did I or I scooped her up and put her in her cage and she slept for about 4 hours.
I did the same thing you did I wanted her to eat a cup and she didnt, eventually they will.
Good luck to you
Debbie
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Originally Posted by Paulinal
Well, FINALLY I've got a new puppy!!
He doesn't have a name yet.
He's a Jack Russel 3 mos. old, and he's a very special, friendly, loving and funny dog.
I hope that here I will find some great tips from you guys.
We - me and my boyfriend - are away for work almost the whole day. Every minute we're home, we spend it with him. He's learned where he has to pee, but not where to evacuate yet.
The most important questions for me are:
1. He doesn't want to eat! He's supposed to eat 1cup but only eats 1/2 or less, during the day. I've tried to feed him from my hand and he ate, but I don't want him to get used to this. What can I do? Is he ill?
2. Sleeping time: a nightmare. He whines until we take him into bed with us. Even if he's almost asleep in his doggie bed, he starts whining and crying until he makes his point. We are worried for the neighbors, but want to establish a routine. How can we modify this behavior. I think that we feel guilty for leaving the puppy so many hours alone, and kinda spoling him.
As you can see, many many questions here. I would really appreciate if anybody can help and share "best practices" with me!
Thanks,
Paulina
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