Ollie boy's night-time adventures!

[Smita, Ollie and Juno]

First of all, Ollie and I thank all of you for extending such a warm welcome.
Ollie's first night was quite an adventure after a fairly uneventful day. We decided to use the airline type crate even though we have the wire crate set up, just because it was easier to carry it to our bedroom. And boy-oh-boy, our little fella did not appreciate it. He would sleep for about 40 minuted and start whining. We must've taken him outside, a million times, thinking he wanted to go potty. But he would refuse to step out into the unusually rainy fall night here in California. I was completely confused as to what he wanted...poor boy.

Yesterday during the day he had a couple of piddle accidents when hubby was watching (?) him !! Other than that he did really well with the potty part.

In just 1 day he has learned the sit command.

Last night was a bit better. We set his wire crate up downstairs and I think he prefers it to the plastic one. I kept it covered and the radio and a small light on for him. He slept at 2 hour stretches. He would whine for 10 minutes and again sleep for 2 hours. Hubby and I took turns taking him out when the whining got too loud, took him outside and then right into the crate. He would still whine but fall asleep after a few minutes.

Some general observations my experience of having my first ever puppy:

1. After reading several books, watching the dog whisperer, talking to other dog owners and obsessively visiting DK, I am still completely clueless.
2. Ollie whines and cries much louder than my human babies ever did as infants. He even woke up my kids with his whining. It is hard to imagine a little 7lb thing being so loud.
   
3. He is much smarter than I ever imagined. He seems to like his crate but positions his head so that I can't close the door. Now that he has figured that I give him a treat when he sits, he sits even before I ask him to when he sees the treat (instead of jumping like he did before)

And...the thing you really want to see instead of my long rambling post...Ollie's photos.

[Linda Lynch]

What A DOLL...puppyhood always the worst-he'll learn quickly with positive reinforcement and lots of kisses!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh wow, he is a cutie! The first week is definitely the toughest. Each day you'll get more confident and he'll feel more secure. Isn't it amazing how loud they can be for their size? Guinness was always pretty quiet but Murphy the Drama King could wake the dead. Thanks so much for sharing these first photos.

[Carol and Banjo]

I just love Ollie!!! Those 1st few nights can be confusing...you're not quite sure if pup "needs" to go out or not....but they do settle in quickly! I'll bet tonite is quieter than last nite!

[Phoebe's Mom]

He is beautiful! Congratulations and enjoy him!

[Frannie & Callie]

Ollie is sooooo cute! Congrats!!