Evil Puppy Pictures

[Lawn Dart]

Congrats!

Great choice...and she's off-the-scale in the "cute-n-fuzzy" meter.

That one shot of her working on a chew toy (3rd from bottom...) made me remember very distinctly just "how sharp..." a puppy's 1st teeth are.

I have often frozen damp old rags/facecloths for pups to "chew on..." when they're teething.  Works great!

Cheddar

Hey Cheddar,  The frozen rag thing - that's a helluvan idea!  Gonna have to use it!

It's funny, her teeth are sharp but she is so increadibly gentle about her chewing and taking of treats.  Obviously I'm expectant of some change, but I'm hopeful it won't be the same as my parents dog (who was, from day 1, a yapper/biter big time).  And Audrey hardly barks at all - which is lovely!

Scott, as to the socks - my wife likes them and I'm not going to argue!

[Bunbun]

Great pics  

I think my cat is starting to warm up to the dog.  And by that I mean "establish dominance over the puppy".  The frequency of the drive-by clawings are decreasing, but the force with which they are being carried out is increasing.  Puppy doesn't understand yet I don't think.  He'll cower 1 minute and the next he'll rush the cat, thinking it's play time.

Sounds like a cross between your 2 cats

Bun

[kevin_stevens]

Hey Cheddar,  The frozen rag thing - that's a helluvan idea!  Gonna have to use it!

It's funny, her teeth are sharp but she is so increadibly gentle about her chewing and taking of treats.  Obviously I'm expectant of some change, but I'm hopeful it won't be the same as my parents dog (who was, from day 1, a yapper/biter big time).  And Audrey hardly barks at all - which is lovely!

That's a retreiver thing.

One great exercise for her (or any puppy), is to get her to play "grab the rag", where you move the rag or stick rapidly between your hands.  The game is for her to grab JUST the stick, not your hand.  If she nips your hand, YELL like you've been knifed (not at her, just in pain).  Look at her reproachfully and stop the game (walk away).

My Doberman could take a tennis ball out of my hand from as high overhead as I could reach without nipping - very cool.

KeS

(used to train dogs in my copious free time)

[AJP]

Very cool.    

[cultureslayer]

So cute, makes me want one.  Post pics of the destruction too so I can convince myself to wait a little longer.

[JReazor]

Obviously I'm expectant of some change, but I'm hopeful it won't be the same as my parents dog (who was, from day 1, a yapper/biter big time).  And Audrey hardly barks at all - which is lovely!

I firmly believe that a dog's teeth should never be tolerated on human flesh no matter the size of the dog. Unless you're training for protection work which is a whole other thing and requires an amazing level of control.

It wouldn't be unusual for her to find her bark after she settles in to her new surroundings and routine. If she does, you can teach her to controll it. Mine are free to bark until I give them a "Quite". They almost always respond well to that. It's a work in progress.

Regardless, she is a beautiful pup. Congrats and enjoy the quiet while it lasts  

[Mrs.BMW-K]

Scott!!!  How can you be so judgemental... those are my fabulous lucky rainbow toe socks that made their debut at a recent track day.  They must be lucky, 'cause I made it through without a scratch.  

[Viffer Vern]

Great looking dog.  You and Trina done well....

[JonS]

Thanks, this pic made my morning and its only 6am. She is so cute!
God, I love puppies.

[ksann]

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