Meet Chipper, Kia's new brother!

[Giselle]

Congratulations!!! And I can definitely see a bit of Basenji in that little wrinkled forehead The bowed legs could be due to a bit of malnutrition which would make sense if he was a street rescue. At any rate, he is ADORABLE and we're expecting more pictures *wink* !

[Fett]

His legs are only bowed out in the front at the elbow joint. In back they don't do that. It also doesn't seem to happen with both legs at once, just on whatever direction he's leaning, that's the leg that does it. It gives him character.

Also, when we got home, Kim found his limited info on the Oakland County Animal Control page.....

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=7182411

Not a great pic of him, but at least we have an internet record. His admission date on our paper record was 9/23/06. We have no clue if he was a street stray or a surrendered pet. Kim may email them to find out.

A couple more pics!!!



....and his current state....

[Giselle]

My Peke has the same thing. I think it's cute, and you're right. It does give character

[Sevaede]

Do his legs bend laterally? I thought I saw Lundehund for a second!

He is so cute! I got LES looking at the first pic with the I AM ADOPTED sign. So sweet!

[DJFyrewolf36]

Aww congrats! Welcome home Chipper!

[Fett]

Now, not sure if this is just cause he's in a new environment or what, but we've had him here about 4-5 hours so far and he's pooped once and peed twice in the house. Once on the arm of the couch and again just on the bed when Kim went in to go to bed. She opened the bedroom door to let Kia and Chipper in, and he jumped up on the bed and just peed. She's never had to do potty training before because Kia was housebroken when she arrived, so any good tips on what to??? Please help!

He's also sat against the door to go outside and has peed outside at least 4 other times in that same 4-5 hour timeframe also. Kim thinks he's not fully emptying his bladder when he goes outside, but we really don't know. Other times, he still leans against the door and when we take him outside he just stands there or sits there and he doesn't go potty. So about half the time he does go and the other half he doesn't when we take him outside.

Thoughts?

[Cinder & Smoke]

He's also sat against the door to go outside and has peed outside at least 4 other times ...

Kim thinks he's not fully emptying his bladder when he goes outside ...

So about half the time he does go and the other half he doesn't when we take him outside.

Well, you can't have EVERYthing the first night!
First Fix is to pull the Water Bowls "earlier" than you did ... NO Water after X:00 PM ...
and you'll have to experiment to find the right "X" number. Start with about 9 pm.

Big Thing is the "**PRAISE**" like fools when he DOES pee or poop - OUTside.
Make him think he just won the lottery.

"Punish" GENTLY if and only when you actually catch him in the act of doing an
INside accident ...
"Punish" (stern, unhappy VOICE will probably be enough) very quickly, then *rush* him outside
to attempt to "finish" outside. Again "**PRAISE**" if he does some outside.

He MAY be trying to "mark" his new territory ... gentle punishment will hopefully discourage
him from doing it.

If it continues - pick up a Dawggie DIAPER at Petsmart - I'm using them at night with
Bowz - who just forgets what he's doing at night.
Brand = "Simple Solution"
Item = "Male Diaper Garment Wrap"
Size = "Medium / Weight 15-45# / Waist Measurement 13-21 inches"

Get the "pads" from the Drug Store - NOT PetsMart!
And get a larger & thicker size than the included sample!

The "Wrap" does just that - "wraps" around Fido and covers his >squirt gun<!

With a low or empty "tank" by bed time - Chip will have a hard time "marking" much ...
and almost impossible if he's covered up!

Smokey thought he ought to "mark" the house - three times that I know of - all done as I watched!
He got *Butt-Smacked* and shoved outside!
The pee-inside problem was history after incident #3.

The thing you guys have to *watch* is that poor Kia doesn't feel the "need"
to RE-mark after Chipper!

HOPEFULLY this problem will be over quickly.
Try to be consistant - and if he makes a boo-boo that you DON'T wittness -
just clean it up without any signs of unhappiness ... maybe with him outside
so you can *scream* without him noticing!

Happie New Pup!!

[BC_MoM]

Congrats, you two! I can't believe I missed this thread. Chipper is VERY handsome.. I bet Kia's thrilled to have a new brother!

Sounds like he just isn't housebroken to me. Molly used to pee on the bed too - weird behaviour.

[k9krazee]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Darn it, I really should have gone today, haha!! Congratulations, he is very cute, I'm glad Kia approves.

[jazzcat]

He's adorable!!! Congratulations to all!

[K9karen]

Well! I'll be!! That's so awesome, Kimmy and Andy! I loved the "Gotcha" story too! Isn't it amazing when you find the perfect fit? Kind of reminds me of Mz. Logan's best behavior when I met her! How exciting that Kia likes her baby brother! Get used to the camera, Chipper! I have a feeling mom and dad are gonna be pointing it at ya all the time! Good girl, Kia! Good job Andy and Kimmy! I'm SO excited!!!

[Uabassoon]

I'm so excited for you! He is a very handsome boy

What do Zam and Logan think of their new brother?

[molucass]

Congratulations on the new addition!
He's cute.

[cloverfdx]

Oh wow what a wonderful suprise . Chipper is just gorgeous Kimmy and Andy, congratulations and thanks for adopting the sweet boy. Heres to many happy days ahead.

[critter crazy]

Congratulations!! Chipper is very handsome!! Sounds like him and Kia are gonna get along fabulously!!! Welcome home Chipper!!!