New Frenchie owner, long time dog mum

[triage999]

Hi all,

After losing my 11 year old Minpin x Chi unexpectedly though illness, leaving his yorkie buddy and I bereft I have entered into the realms of Frenchie ownership.

I chose the Frenchie as he has similar attributes to my boy I lost, just slightly chunkier and squishy nosed.

It’s day three of chaos in the house but he seems to be settling well and my other boy is already taking to him which is lovely.

Currently attempting crate training which hasn’t been easy (that howling) getting him to spend a few minutes a few times a day (when he’s tired) to get used to it and keep him out of mischief so I can at least use the loo in peace and get him prepped when I need to pop out for a couple of hours.

I’m also nursing an injured foot, so it’s been a fun 48 hobbling around after him.

Look forward to chatting to other sleep deprived parents!

 

[JoanneF]

We have lot of resources here that you might find helpful, especially Your New Puppy: the First Few Nights, and the Crate Training guide by Emma Judson.

Useful Links & Recommended Reading

Do shout out with any questions though.

 

[triage999]

Thank you for the links, much appreciated!!! I am sure there will be a lot of questions…..

 

[JudyN]

Welcome

 

[Hemlock]

Looking forward to hearing more about your dogs when you have time.

 

[Tinytom]

We had a rescue frenchie many years ago ...a beautiful brindle girl