8 Week Old (Rondo) - Need Advice

[Andrew]

While I wait admin approval I wanted to get some advice. We took our puppy home this past Friday and he came home and was very impressive. He didn't have any potty mistakes the first two days but he did chew on a lot of things including feet. We have been using Cesar Milan's training techniques and making eye contact and a noise that he will recognize when he does something bad. He had his first accident yesterday which lead to two more. I understand that will take time but my wife is extremely exhausted and frustrated from getting him to stop biting and being aggressive. We are doing everything we can to make sure he knows who the pack leader is. We always walk in front of him, we don't let him access the whole house, we don't let him get away with no no's. We've shown him kindness but yet been stern with him. He is getting through the nights in his crate better - he didn't make any noises except at 2 a.m. when we take him out and 5:30. He did start humping my wife's leg yesterday and he won't stop biting feet and toes and scratching his to pieces. He is quite the aggressive bulldog puppy which could be a good thing because he seems to be a very healthy puppy. Is all this normal? Do you have any tips as to how to help him behave better? My wife is so discouraged that she started responding in anger and I had to tell her to have patience. We have our first vet appointment tomorrow so we'll ask more questions but I know a lot on here have experience raising them. Any feedback would be appreciated!

[brumzoo]

Rondo is just a baby. It takes a while for them to grow up. I would enroll Rondo in obedience classes but you cannot do that until he is at least three months old and has had all of his puppy shots. Having an 8 week old puppy is like having an infant. You cannot expect them to know what to do and to do it at such a young age. As far as housebreaking goes, he can needs to go out every two hours right now. They can "hold it" for hours equal to how ever many months old they are. When he gets 3 months old, he should go out every three hours, four months, every four hours, etc. I know a lot of breeders will not let a puppy go to their new home until they are twelve weeks old so that their Mom and siblings can teach them what is appropriate behavior, etc. Good luck!  I cannot wait to see pictures of Rondo! 

[ksdstny]

Hes not being aggressive hes being a normal puppy. Get some bitter apple spray and use it on ur hands and feet. I was scrapped up for a few months with my two.  Totally normal as are the accidents.  If u cannot watch him every second he should b in his crate and should b on the schedule trish suggested. They have to pee about every 30 min or so..after eating , drinking, playing, sleeping. My girl was completely trained by 4 months...my boy took almost a year.  They ring a bell at the door to go out.  Time love and patience. No anger hes just a lil baby. He needs to b loved, he just left his mommy n siblings.

Getting a puppy kong and putting either the kong filling or peanut butter and freeze it for awhile will help. Also puppy keys that u can freeze to help him as he teeths. When he goes to chew something hes not supposed to tell him no and then give him one of his toys.

He wont b a puppy for long my best advice is to enjoy and love the heck outta him. It ll get better

[Andrew]

Thank you! We're using the bitter apple spray and we can see improvement in different areas every day. He is truly a great puppy and we are getting more and more patient. He had his first Dr. appt today and the vet began talking to us as if we were kids that bought one because they were cool. He warned us about the health problems but pointed out they are great family dogs. Upon checkout he was impressed with everything and said he was very impressed with the room in his nostrils for breathing and his build. He even asked if his parents were show dogs upon seeing pictures. He was so thrilled that we didnt go to a puppy shop and found a reputable breeder that he waived the charge on our visit and gave us puppy snacks and some worm meds. I've been anxious to be approved by admin but it's week a few days with no response. I'll post the picture because I'm anxious! Let me know if this works..

[Andrew]

Let's try this again..

[Susan & the bullies]

awww what  a darling!  I agree with what's been said but just want to add that as a baby, what he really needs is love, affection and a safe feeling place. You can correct him gently as you go. Bullies are quite sensitive under the stubborness so just by changing your tone of voice and facial expression, he will eventually understand what you want. We have a new Frenchie (have 2 English also) and took her to puppy class tonight. The trainer was talking about house training and said you would never expect to take the diaper off a 2 year old have it go on the potty without accidents. It takes time with toddlers and puppies.  Patience along with consistency will get you all to where you want to be.

[winwinsmom]

Rondo is absolutely adorable!  Looking forward to seeing lots more pictures of Rondo! 

[ksdstny]

What a cutie! Enjoy

[brumzoo]

Rondo is too precious! 

[mtc]

Tell me again how to say "NO" to that face ??!!!!!!   OMG He needs a cuteness warning!!


He's a baby - love on him - give him the toys mentioned - Kong's will be your best friends - and Rondo's!


SO absolutely adorabull !!