I'm a Brand New Doggie Mom!!!

[wolflady]

Hi everyone! I have been on PT for a long time, but have spent most of my time on the "cat side", but now I will be on both sides and I brought home my little girl today!!!

Any advice for a first time doggie mom? How should I go about acclimating her to being a housepet? How should I go about potty training? What should I do with her tonight? Gosh, so many questions. I thought I knew a lot, but now that I have her I'm at a loss!

I went to Pet Co today to get some supplies because I had nothing for dogs here. I got a baby gate and put it up so I can gate her into the kitchen. I also got a crate and a bed and of course food, treats and toys. I also got shampoo and gave her a bath so she smells good

I know everyone will be wanting pictures, so I will be taking some soon, but I thought I would share her rather bad shelter photo to tide you all over!


She has a doxie build, but longer and softer hair. She has the face of a papillon? In any case, she's a very unique looking dog, and very sweet. She rode very well in the car and even snoozed a little bit. She met a lot of people today and loved everyone. I think she's a little gem! Still no name though! I'm thinking!

**hugs**
Karen

[Aspen and Misty]

What an ADORABLE doggie! O what a proud momma you must be!

I'm so glad you adopted a pup in need! I am so glad that this little one gets a new chance.


Ash

[GoldenRetrLuver]

How Cute!!! Congrats!

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

YAY!!! You're soooo lucky... What's her name?

[aly]

CONGRATS KAREN!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SO happy for you!!!!!! And excited! I can't wait to hear more about the pretty girl. She's so precious, she needs a reallly pretty name

Let us know what the cats think!!

[CathyBogart]

Originally posted by ILoveMyAbbyGirl
YAY!!! You're soooo lucky... What's her name?

Umm...read the post.

What a cutie! She has beautiful ears! Let us know when you pick a name for her! Oh, and we need those pictures ASAP! :-D

[magcpen]

Yay! Congrats.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I absolutely love her! Her picture is just too cute. I can wait to see your pictures. So hurry and snap away. She looks like a darling and I adore her ears and scruffy face

Best of luck to you with the name. I am sure you will find a suitable one very soon.

[zippy-kat]

Congrats, Karen!!

[delidog]

Oh Wolflady!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!
You will LOVE being a Dog Parent!!!!!!

GLAD THAT YOU GOT ALL YOUR SUPPLIES IN ORDER...

When I saw your photo...the name "Inky" came to mind...what do you think???
So glad that you saved a preious,little life!!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

What a cutie!!! Congrats!!!!

Something abouther reminds me of Gizmo, from the Gremlins...so cute and cuddley

[I Love Brian, Forever <3]

I agree with Cincy's Mom, she definitely reminds me of Gizmo.

Anyway, congratulations on your first pup! She is SO ADORABLE!!! I'm jealous! I can't wait for the pics.

[wolfsoul]

Congrats! What a cutie pie! More pics please!

[tikeyas_mom]

yay I am so happy you adopted her!! congrats on the new addition . yay!!

[Byakko's Mom]

Congrats again!!!!!!!!!You are so lucky,what a sweet,cutie,pie. I answered some of your questions on your other post.I jumped the gun and had not read this one,sorry,But I hope your nite is going well.The other advantage I forgot to mention of the crate is if it is not to big and they like small and cozy is that they do not like to soil where they sleep or eat so unless they are left to long puppies don't tend to go to the bathroom in their crates which is why it helps housebreak them.They try to keep their den clean so it helps alot but only if they are let out enough and they have not allready spent their life in a box and been forced to use it to go in then sometimes it is harder if it is habit, sometimes they still want to be clean anyway and I realize you probably have no real accurate if any history but in any case the crate is still a safe place.
You may want her to have a little adjustment time but you want to call right away and start looking for a good positive basic training class in your area.Check out the trainers,maybe through your vet or friend maybe some people on this board or sometimes on greatpets they have helped before I know if you say what area you are in but all dogs should go through that for training and bonding for you and them.
They are alot of work but you can never get that unconditional love and joy anywhere but from our furfriends as you know with your kitties.Please,please keep us posted.I love new additions.We are here for the joy,the fun,the laughter and the frustration and everything else.
Laurie