Best Friends

Time rushes by and Leo is nearly 16 weeks old. He is doing really well and has totally settled into his routine.

He best friends with Ozzy and behave as if they have always been together.

He is fully housetrained and is happy just to fit in with family life.

My New Bed

This is Leo in his new bed. It is in the living room so that he has a place of his own but can be with the family.

It its very important that dogs know their boundaries, as it makes for a much better relationship.

Leo is now quite happy sleeping in the porch with Ozzy, although he is still in his crate, locked in at night. In the day they are sometimes together outside or inside and other times they have time alone in their separate areas where each has their own kennel.

This way Leo can learn from Ozzy but also learns from us. He is totally clean in the house, well fully potty trained and comes when called and will sit on command as well, not bad at 15 weeks old.

Leo Loves His Friends

Leo loves other dogs, and just wants to play all the time.

He is becoming naughtier by the day, and if left gets into all sorts of trouble. It is relly important to set defined boundaries, and has enough mental stimulation.

If your dog is very bright and works things out quickly you need to be one step ahead and to challenge him. This can be with games, teaching tricks, advancing his training or exercise.

What is important it that he does not get bored, as this is when they tend to get into trouble and chew your prize possesion or ruin your home.

Another Bath!

Leo has had another exciting day, he is getting on with Ozzy really well. Being patient and only letting them be together for small amounts of time has really paid off. They can now be together and get on really well.

They are still not together all the time though.

Leo has been going out on lots of walks and is now starting to understand walking on the lead and not fighting it. He is interested in everything and loves a new challenge.

Life is still about meeting new things and situations, and not being scared. He loves being with us best of all.

Size Does Not Matter

Leo and Ozzy are now best friends, they still only spend a little bit of time together and are still always supervised.

They now both go out for walks together on the lead and Leo is starting to get the idea. Having an older well trained dog as an example helps speed up the training process and gives a good role model.

Leo is now very good with the sit command, and understands what is required from him. He also loves recieving treats and being a good boy.

Training Leo To Meet Friends

This was Leo's first outing to meet friends, and he had a great time.

He is now 12 weeks old and getting much naughter. He has to bewatched at all times or he gets into trouble.

Today at home he climbed outof his pen and found a beer can in the kitchen which then chewed holes in and decided to attack the feather duster - so you can imagine the mess, but he had great fun.

My advise is if youhave to leave your puppy make sure there is nothing he can get hold of or put him in his crate where he is safe. To read more about crate training your dog click here.

Meet My Sister

Give me a kiss Bro. Leo was really not sure what to make of his sister's affection.

This was Leo's first proper outing after his vaccinations. He had a great afternoon first meeting his sister and then going for a walk, followed by going into school to meet all the children.

He had to then have a long sleep to recover. It is very important for your dog's development to socialise and go into different environments. This will stand him in good sted for adapting to different situations in later life.

Bath Time!

Leo was so dirty after playing with Ozzy that he needed a bath.

This was a funny first experience in water, and he was not sure what to make of it.

As with all new experiences it is important for you to give lots of positive re-inforcement and praise so it is a good experience.

That way you have a clean happy puppy, who want mind having anther bath.

At Last Something To Get My Teeth Into

Leo is now 11 weeks old, and full of life. He loves chewing everything in sight.

It is therefore very important that he has his own things to chew, toys and bones.

He is also getting very naughty, as he is sleeping less and has more energy. This needs channeling so he needs lots of walks and playing with, otherwise boredom sets in and he is likely to get into all sorts of mischief. He can now climb out of his pen when he wants to be with us.

Ok I Just Want To Be Your Friend

Leo is just trying to make friends with Ozzy, but is not quite sure as Ozzy is so big. So he is wagging his tail madly and taking the submissive pose.

Remember that is takes a lot of time and effort and patience, to get wnat you want. But it will be paid off, so just keep going.

Ozzy has accepted Leo, they still are not left together because of the size difference but do run loose together and are establishing their pecking order well - Ozzy is boss.