Frightened Cavalier

[wombat2u2004]

"let me ask you one question... how would you like to live in someone's backyard?? I do not think you would like that AT ALL."

Well that depends sweetie.
If it were your backyard.....I definately wouldn't like it.
If it were Elle McPhersons backyard ....I would like it.
If it were my backyard......I'd love it.

Yours sincerely,
Wombat xxx

[wombat2u2004]

Thanx for your reply.
Do you really think he should be inside ????
I mean he is doing so well outside, he seems really really content and comfortable out there.
He is certainly playful enough, and yes....he has dug his fair share of holes already, eaten a few of the wifes newly planted trees and demolished a few garden gnomes....but thats what pups do !!!! (Of course I get all the blame, but I figure its worth it....LOL).
I'm actually going to train him to sit in the back of my utility each day when he's older, so that he will be on my building sites with me each day......he'll have lots of timber offcuts to chew on...LOL.
As for a pic....I'll get one on here soon for you all....k ??? He's a chocolate and white (same as his dad, all the other pups and his mother were black and white). My daughter said he looked like a bear when I first brought him home....so his name is "Bear". Actually his dad had one wall eye, which is blue, Bear has two wall eyes. When he looks at me with those two blue eyes.....I melt....LOL.
Wombat

[borzoimom]

Thanx for your reply.
Do you really think he should be inside ????
I mean he is doing so well outside, he seems really really content and comfortable out there.
He is certainly playful enough, and yes....he has dug his fair share of holes already, eaten a few of the wifes newly planted trees and demolished a few garden gnomes....but thats what pups do !!!! (Of course I get all the blame, but I figure its worth it....LOL).
I'm actually going to train him to sit in the back of my utility each day when he's older, so that he will be on my building sites with me each day......he'll have lots of timber offcuts to chew on...LOL.
As for a pic....I'll get one on here soon for you all....k ??? He's a chocolate and white (same as his dad, all the other pups and his mother were black and white). My daughter said he looked like a bear when I first brought him home....so his name is "Bear". Actually his dad had one wall eye, which is blue, Bear has two wall eyes. When he looks at me with those two blue eyes.....I melt....LOL.
Wombat

Yes I do for several reasons. First of all = safety- this is a tiny little puppy. For hawks or anything. And as a puppy he would come to anyone, so he could even be stolen.
Second of all he could eat something in this chewing stage and hurt himself.
Third of all- if he isnt inside he will bond with things that are outside, verses you.
Finally- a dog that doesnt know how to house break, were something to ever happen you had to give him up ( things happen ya know like job changes or something) a unhousebroken dog is very hard to place. The concept of not going in the house where the people live, is a valuable trait to have if nothing else than the acceptance of dominance in the peoples wishes. Dominance may be a wrong word for this application but you get the point.
Also- he will stay cleaner, be more socialized to people, and easier to train as the puppy wont be so independant. YOU will be his fun and games- not some rock in the yard..

[borzoimom]

And one more thing to keeping him inside. the cavalier will be quicker to accept him if he is a member of the family.
He also needs his sleep, and willl sleep better in a quiet house than a busy outdoors. I have seen puppies that are sooooooo exhausted from being outside too much, they just fall asleep in your arms. As you can see, this is a baby..

[wombat2u2004]

Message understood !!! You are right, I must admit.
After reading your last two replies I have spoken to my wife, and she agrees with you to.
Sooooooo....tomorrow we will move him in
I won't wake him right now....I just had a peek, he's fast asleep in his kennel, its 12.41am here now, so I think I'll let him rest away the rest of the night right where he is.
I have a pic of him now to...just loaded it, not real sure how to attach it, you may have to help me on that one.
Thanx again.........
Wombat

[borzoimom]

You are more than welcome. I am here if you need to talk more about getting the adjustments. One more thought- I use to help with shepherd rescue, and honestly= the dogs that lived in peoples homes just seemed smarter to me. Maybe its the constant interaction etc, but they were obviously smarter.
Just remember the cavalier has to get use to accepting this puppy as a member of the family and not a outsider. And let her tell the puppy to "knock it off".. It sounds worse than it is, but even my two younger ones had to learn not to run at Hottie, who is older.. He tells them to knock it off with a warewolf growl.. lol.. ( soooooooo macho ya know..) .. And always pet the cavalier first, feed first, put the leash on first, give cookies first, and the lap ( yours) first.. She will relax. My mother had cavaliers for about 50 years, now 70 something, and they adapt quickly as long as she feels supported by you..

[borzoimom]

Message understood !!! You are right, I must admit.
After reading your last two replies I have spoken to my wife, and she agrees with you to.
Sooooooo....tomorrow we will move him in
I won't wake him right now....I just had a peek, he's fast asleep in his kennel, its 12.41am here now, so I think I'll let him rest away the rest of the night right where he is.
I have a pic of him now to...just loaded it, not real sure how to attach it, you may have to help me on that one.
Thanx again.........
Wombat

Sorry- how to attach is easy on this forum. First load to your computer like " my pictures". Then open this replay and type what you want. Then scroll down to "manage attachements, then click on browse and find the picture. Then click on load. and wait- after it is done- close the window.
Then in the reply click on "submit reply" in the attachment area- and POOF- instant picture.
Cant wait to see him.. !!!

[wombat2u2004]

Here he is..............

[borzoimom]

That sounds like a much better situation.. Keep us posted..

[husky_lover]

Your Bear is soooooooo cute!!! Hope he is getting adjusted to his new "friend". Give them both lots of hugs and kisses!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

[I]Okay, I apologize.[/I] But, you have absolutly no right to explode on me in my thread in dog behavior. Also, you don't really don't need to be rude about this, eathier.