iLoveSchnoodles.comThe Schnoodle Cross Breed Dog, Hypo Allergenic and Intelligent

My little pup Ted has settled in lovely into our family and our home now.  it would be hard to imaging life without this little bundle of blonde fur under your feet, hanging off of Woody’s beard or getting up to innocent mischief.

Butter wouldn’t melt in my Schnoodle mouth

Woody adores the company of his little ‘furry’ brother and is so calm and gentle with him.  Woody is also a perfect mentor for the tiny ‘Ted’ terror.

Today I find myself with 2 – 3 hours on my own as I have entrusted a dog walker to take them out on a very long walk with her ‘pack’.  Not that I am lazy and can’t take my own dogs out but I want the dogs to get used to staying with the dog boarder so that we feel comfortable leaving them when we want to vacation.  I feel like an anxious Mummy of a toddler who has gone to kindergarten for the first time, but all is well, I have had a text to say they are on their way back home.

The house seems so empty without the guys here but I know they will crawl into their beds and crash out asleep for the next few hours.

Ted is learning so much and we are keeping up with small but frequent training exercises.  Potty training is still a slow process and I haven’t figured out if he is being lazy or really is struggling to get the idea of toilet stuff being done in the garden.  He will go on command now but then he forgets himself and does a little tiddle on the floor, luckily most of my flooring is tiles and so it is easily cleaned up.

Shortly, when the weather warms up a little we will go to a local dog training class but one thing is for sure he doesn’t need it for socialisation, he is a very social and well mannered pup around other dogs.

Ted the schnoodle pup is adorable, typical puppy Mummy, thinks their puppy is the best.

Ted the Schnoodle puppy mastering the stairs

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Teddy is fully inoculated now and able to go out for his first walk.  I took him twice yesterday along with Woody.  Ted is a bold puppy and didn’t appear to be frightened at all by the experience, which is good.  He wasn’t scared by any other dogs, especially the larger ones.

Schnoodle snooze after a walk

Woody showed him the way and he tried to keep up with his older brother, as fast as his little legs would take him.  The only problem we encountered was the cold, poor Ted started to shiver quite quickly so we didn’t stay out for long.

I have noticed Ted has started to clean himself now and as far as potty training goes he is doing his ‘pee pee’s’ almost on command.  He is putting on weight, although I haven’t increased his food quantity or frequency.

Night time still involves trips out to the garden at least once if not twice but he settles quickly again.

Three weeks in and I have never regretted the decision to bring Ted into our home and join us, he has given us all so much joy and pleasure.

Ted, the apricot and white Schnoodle puppy has been with us now for 14 days.  Everyone of the those days has delivered nothing short of laughter, fun and the chance to help Ted to become the ideal, well behaved and adjusted puppy that will bring us years of pleasure and enjoyment.

Ted the Schnoodle Puppy

Ted and Woody have bonded so closely and they are like a matching pair of bookends, albeit there is a large size difference.  Toys are shared and dragged around and so far there has been no jealousy, both share.  My house is littered with toys but who cares, if they are having a great deal of fun.

In our household there are 2 cats, 1 is petrified of Ted but the other isn’t.  Ted wants to be his friend and bounces all over him but the cat, Merlin, is so patient with him and has never drawn his claws.  Merlin is a rag doll cat, so quite placid by nature.

The second puppy jab is now looming so we are getting closer to being able to take him out of the house for walks.  I have got him a cat collar, with a safety harnesss, I just need to get him used to a lead now but one step at a time.

Ted is adorable, but then I would say that, I am smitten with Schnoodles full stop.

Schnoodle Puppy at 11 weeks old

Thank goodness for that, Ted went through the night until 5.00 am.  Some might not consider this through the night but for me, an early riser, this was through the night.

Big Schnoodle Woody and little Schnoodle Ted

What made the difference is that Woody was in the kitchen with him as well, which he isn’t normally.  Woody sleeps at the foot of our bed and has done since being the sole dog in our household since our elderly Schnauzer, Sonny, passed away 3 years ago.

Woody and Ted had a fantastic day yesterday just playing and rolling around all day with each other and their toys.  The sun was out so I had the doors open to the back garden and this made a significant difference with is potty training.

Ted is now letting us know he is ready to go out and he sits by the door when he wants to go out to relieve himself, woo hoo, we are getting there.

Ted the Schnoodle puppy is such a delight, not only is he adorable, he has made a real positive impact on Woody’s life.

Today’s task for Schnoodle Mummy is to sort out pet insurance for him.

More progress updates for Ted the Schnoodle puppy to follow

Ted has been with us now for a week.  My word how easy it is to forget the hard work involved with having a new puppy in the house.  Not that I am complaining but like any Mummy of a new human baby there are many similarities.  Ted cries for attention, he needs frequent feeding, he needs help with his potty training and he needs to be amused and sleep is fitful.

Ted the 10 week old Schnoodle puppy

Today we made a trip away from the home, although someone was in Ted had to get used to be left by from time to time.  Initially he yelled and displayed his unhappiness but soon settled down.  I was only out of the house for about 3 hours and during that time I missed him but I was also relieved to have a break.

Woody and him are bonding really well, as the picture shows.  Woody is incredibly gentle with him although Ted likes to play rough.  My home goes from being tidy to being covered in toys, how many toys do 2 dogs need?  It is such fun to watch them playing with their wide range of toys, dragging them, chewing them and pulling them between each other, great for wearing the little guy out.

I have now increased his food slightly and continue to damp it down with hot water, he is on dry food,  Both dogs get fed apart, Ted in his crate and Woody in the kitchen.  As soon as the feeding is over and both bowls are clear I remove them so that no one is sharing bowls and there is not the potential for a disagreement.  Jo, the dog trainer told me this tip and it has worked well, especially for a multi-dog household.

Potty training is going well but we have had a couple of little accidents on the carpet today but on the whole he is getting the idea.

Well more updates coming with Ted’s Puppy Diary.

2 Schnoodles playing

Who would have thought that 2kg of fluff can make such a noise.  Last night was sleepless as my new Schnoodle puppy ‘screached’ the

whole house down at 12.30 am and then 4.00 am.  Each time he did go out to do a pee, which is good, but I think he was trying to get attention.  He is not used to a crate and getting him used to it is a task.

Roll on to the morning and I have no other option but to phone the pet behaviourist, who visited us yesterday, Jo at K9 Dog Training Solutions, to get her advice.  Her advice was to come down to him, put him our for a pee, put him back in the crate, close the door and make myself a cup if tea and hang about in sight of him until he settles back into a sleep.  Great advice, will try this tonight.

Potty training is going well.  I think he is up to about 1.5 hours of being able to hold his pee before needing to go out.  I did find a poo under the dining chair today.

I took a trip to the local pet supermarket and spent a small fortune on some new toys and a new bed.  I wanted to get some training treats suitable for puppies of his age, 9 weeks, but 95% of them were only suitable from 3 months old.

Teddy loves a game and that is where I am off to now, to have a good game before his bedtime.

Well today has been a day and a half.  My new little Schnoodle puppy Ted woke me and the whole house up at 5.00am.  The good news is his crate was dry, very unexpected for a 9 week old puppy who has a tiny little bladder.

He was worn out from his visit to the vets last night and he is still a bit tender from his first jab.

Today the dog behaviour specialist came over to do a house call to check on Ted’s progress and give me some tips to try and make the crate training easier.  Ted’s breeder didn’t use a crate but I wanted to, although it is a first for me too.

We have had lots of visitors since Ted’s arrival and he is a very sociable dog who loves the company of people.  Unfortunately his little needle like teeth and sharp claws made my grandson cry today but the tears were soon wiped away by the offer of a candy bar.

Being a life long dog owner is never quite enough to prepare you for the arrival of a new little bundle of fluff, it still feels like a new journey but hopefully a very long and happy relationship.

My little man is all curled up in my arms, fast asleep and very contented.

Well, I couldn’t wait for another moment.  I got myself a beautiful little Schnoodle boy, apricot in colour although I would describe him as a strawberry blonde.

Ted the Schnoodle puppy

I have decided to call him Ted and I am smitten with him.  Ted is my second Schnoodle.  Woody, my older boy will be 4 this June and he and Ted are finding their feet with one another.

Today we went to the vets for his first jab and health check and all is good with the little guy.  The ver was lovely and although i have had dogs before I found myself asking lots of questions about his care.

Luckily my vets is doing a special offer on vaccination jabs, worming treatment and food.

Worn out by all of the excitement the little guy is fast asleep now……aw bless him