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Offline mooching

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Re: Some puppy questions...
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2010, 08:31:41 PM »
We sometimes let her have a chew on our fingers because it lets us feel where the teeth are still missing and she seems to appreciate the personal touch. Then again, we may be setting ourselves up for problems later on. Damned if you do, damned if you don't, eh?
I personally wouldn't encourage my pup to chew on my fingers because I would have thought it's a habit that might hamper efforts to get undesirable things out of his mouth (eg if he picked up a chicken bone in the street outside). I want his reflex to be to loosen his grip when he feels my hand there, not tighten it.

Apart from that, I'd suggest you get her accustomed to having her teeth looked at the way a vet would, so that it's easier for a  vet later on when your pup has her dental checks.

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Re: Some puppy questions...
« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2010, 08:25:36 AM »
Posie is still on her first collar and lead. Why do people normally go through several?

1st ones aren't that strong either and are quite narrow so you will need a wider and stronger one when they're older
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Re: Some puppy questions...
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2010, 08:52:34 PM »
We got the fleece lined harness, as recommended by Jeanette (thank you).  Its great, well made and really soft and comfortable.  Has made our walks a much more pleasurable experience!!