mowin Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nytracker said: Had our first accident last night . Ruger has found his legs . Little guy runs flat out full tilt all the time. He was playing pretty hard when all the sudden he ran to the back door before I could get my shoes on he wet. My fault . He made the effort. He is a pretty smart pup. No accidents in his crate. He has gained 12oz in 4 days Little piglet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Sooo cute!! Congrats @Nytracker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 He is eating 5 times a day. Seems to be hungry like a teenage boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Nytracker said: He is eating 5 times a day. Seems to be hungry like a teenage boy. I have 2 teenage boys. Eating is all they do, lol! Thank God they are housebroken!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) So ruger went to see the vet yesterday. Had a text message from the breeder that 2 pups from his litter had contracted parvo. My SIL is a vet. We watched him close for 4 days. First signs of parvo is diarrhea and lethargy. At 10 days he would have tested positive. The 2 pups that contracted parvo went home 3 days before we picked ruger up . Rather than take a chance I took him in to be tested . He tested negative . Thank god . Parvo is up too 90 percent fatal for a pup. $160 bucks for check up and test .Worth it for peace of mind..SIL doesnt own the practice . He goes back next friday for next shots and follow up . On a high note aunt doc says he is a fat healthy pup. He gained 2lbs since monday .Have to start cutting back his food. I have always carried Ruger down and up the deck steps to go potty. Yesterday morning he walked to the steps and put his front legs up . 3 trips later with a little coaxing he climed up all 9 steps. Good times . Edited January 11, 2020 by Nytracker 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Nytracker said: So ruger went to see the vet yesterday. Had a text message from the breeder that 2 pups from his litter had contracted parvo. My SIL is a vet. We watched him close for 4 days. First signs of parvo is diarrhea and lethargy. At 10 days he would have tested positive. The 2 pups that contracted parvo went home 3 days before we picked ruger up . Rather than take a chance I took him in to be tested . He tested negative . Thank god . Parvo is up too 90 percent fatal for a pup. $160 bucks for check up and test .Worth it for peace of mind..SIL doesnt own the practice . He goes back next friday for next shots and follow up . On a high note aunt doc says he is a fat healthy pup. He gained 2lbs since monday .Have to start cutting back his food. I have always carried Ruger down and up the deck steps to go potty. Yesterday morning he walked to the steps and put his front legs up . 3 trips later with a little coaxing he climed up all 9 steps. Good times . Wow... Glad Ruger dodged that bullet. Pun intended. Stella is still in the clumsy puppy stage, even at 11 months. She jumps from the top step, only 3 steps, but still can't get the brain and legs to work together climbing them. Lol. She's getting better at it though. Don't think she seen a stair before we took her in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/4/2020 at 12:47 PM, Nytracker said: Mom weaned so he came home early . Hour and a half drive home . Didn't make much noise. Slept most of the way. Sleepy little slug. Ate a half a cup of food and passed out . Every couple weeks you should update this with a photo or two. (Just a suggestion from the gallery) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Glad he was negative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Kind of blurry.. he is a natural retriever.. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 This post is really making want another pup.... My first lab is 14 years old now and old age is really starting to show on her. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Cute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NockednLoaded Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 43 minutes ago, Moho81 said: This post is really making want another pup.... My first lab is 14 years old now and old age is really starting to show on her. I just put my 12 year old chocolate down Tuesday ughhhh that sucked. Still have my 13 yr black. Cherish these days with her my friend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I just put my 12 year old chocolate down Tuesday ughhhh that sucked. Still have my 13 yr black. Cherish these days with her my friend.Sorry to hear that buddy. I can’t imagine doing it but I know her time with us is winding down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Ruger is styling... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nytracker Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Lightly frosted .. ruger loves the snow . Not so much the wind . And has it been windy here. Went to see Aunt doc friday . Got his shots up to date . Having a worm issue .... haven't dealt with that in years . Yuck! My dogs get heart worm medicine and it's good for all peracite. He obviously got it from his mother. He only gained a pound in the week. Cutting his meals to 3 times a day but bumping the quantity. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Good looking puppy.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Wife says I spoil my dogs .... I dont see it . 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Another first .... first full night he slept through. Didn't wake up until my alarm went off.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Now that's a milestone.. Mine is like a rooster. First hint of light, and she's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Wife keeps reminding me we got him early . He is still only 9 weeks old . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 MUST STOP READING THIS THREAD!!! LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Lol why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Sooo cute. Really thinking I may end up w a lab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Enjoying this thread, I pick up my new pup next Sunday. Been getting the house ready... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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