Ive done a thing...

[thebishman]

Dec 17, 2017 9:58:19 GMT @dozerman said:

TBH i am not sure on the idea of using "puppy pads" as in my mind all you are doing is teaching him to use them not to go outside.
I personally would be doing as others have said .. outside....outside....outside as for the shivering he will get used to it mate.
They survive out in the real world quite well honest.
Also WTF is a puppy pad does nobody use newspaper nowadays.

Yep today he is going outside mate. It was just initially to get him chilled out. Because every time we took him outside he literally just shook himself silly and cowered between our ankles.

But like mandy said make outside fun and he should be ok.

And tbh the pads are good because it soaks it all up so well!

[domesticextremist]

You could always move the puppy pads outside and hope he gets the hint.

[lobeydosser]

Our 2 Bichons were both trained on "puppy pads".

Once they were used to using these, they were moved to outside the back door, then onto the back lawn and eventually the pads were not needed.

Bichons are notoriously hard to "house-train" and therefore patience and persistence is the name of the game.

The main thing is to get a couple of books that are specific to your pet breed and to read them well.
I say a couple of books by different authors because everybody has their own ideas about what is best and by steering a course between their opinions and what you think is best, you will end up with an A1 member of your family.

[phtumshk]

Dec 17, 2017 9:57:47 GMT tsoko said:

Seeing that Frank is a French Bulldog should his name not be Franc?

Franc rhymes with squonk, I like it.
Great lookin little dog thebishman and a fitting name.
Good luck with your pet owning journey.

[thebishman]

Dec 17, 2017 12:08:27 GMT domesticextremist said:

You could always move the puppy pads outside and hope he gets the hint.

Thats exactly what the plan is

[Perpetua]

Dec 17, 2017 7:18:15 GMT thebishman said:

Dec 17, 2017 7:10:44 GMT Perpetua said:

Early days yet Neil.

Is literally like having kids all over again. Im so glad im off on holiday till 2nd of jan!

I bet!! Takes some of the pressure off you Neil . . . . and gives an opportunity to have a nap in the afternoon. xx

[DaveJ]

Dec 16, 2017 14:20:09 GMT thebishman said:

...

Frank!!

And there it is - kids and puppies! Your young'uns will have fond memories of this friendship for life.


Lovely pics, thebishman. Hope you get some sleep soon!

[thebishman]

Well that was his 3rd night with us. But 1st night in kitchen with baby gate across door. Left crate open and left plenty of toys in kitchen.

He woke up only 3 times last night! Which is better than 10 lol. He pooped on the puppy pad at back door. Result!

That went alot better than expected. He was absolutely distraught when he firat woke up. Never heard noises like that coming from a dog before! But he settled fairly quickly with a few strokes.

Ive got my eldests xmas play today so frank will be on his own for the first time..about an hour or so.

[jtc]

Awww bute 👍

[Lee]

Remember that Christmas day to avoid giving the little chap turkey since you wont like the results
But being as he has European origins, Brussel sprouts will be fine

And don't feed him any chocolate

[thebishman]

Lol thanks lee. Looks like we need to buy an extra present this xmas

[taz96]

thebishman Sounds like frank is settling in just fine. Love the pic of him sleeping with your wee boy.

[thebishman]

Guys n girls, i vape in the house...but not to the extent of filling the rooms up with clouds. Would this effect a dog??

[Lee]

It don't affect our three dogs

Two lap rats and Belgium Shepherd are fine when I vape near them

No matter how hard I try, the two yappy lap rats are ok

[thebishman]

Dec 20, 2017 16:21:52 GMT Lee said:

It don't affect our three dogs

Two lap rats and Belgium Shepherd are fine when I vape near them

No matter how hard I try, the two yappy lap rats are ok

Lol!!

He doesnt seem bothered by it. Just wondered if they can be allergic or something