Introducing Stewart!

[Jess & Stewart]

Here he is! He has the cutest face!

He's peed 3 times already. He BARELY squats, so I'll need to watch him like a hawk!

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

Such a cutie!

[Miss Ellie]

He is just gorgeous...Congratulations on your newest addition...he will bring you so much joy!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

What a cutie!  puppyhood!  just keep smilin'! his adorableness will go a long way!  

[BG and Gavin]

Sooo how did the night go?

[Ginny Nightingale]

so cute! A few things to add to the advice--and I didn't read thru every answer so forgive me if someone said this...

First, don't wait until bedtime to use the crate! You should feed Stewart in there, give him treats, new toys, etc in his crate--it should become his little home so that bedtime is not so scary. Also a blanket over the top is useful at sleep times. It makes it more den-like. If he is playing and has gone potty and starts to lose energy, pop him in his crate to fall asleep--and if you know his needs have been met, ignore the crying--tell everyone to act like they are deaf--no eye contact, no words, nothing and he will soon learn that crying is not going to get him out of the crate. This will make bedtime much easier.

If he is still having a rough time settling down at night, sit near the crate silently with your back to him until he nods off, then sneak away--also, some people love the "snuggle puppy" which acts like a littermate for a new pup and smooths the transition. The sell them online.

[Ginny Nightingale]

Just looked at some responses--sorry to repeat things and glad it is going well so far!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Welcome home, Stewart! He is just darling! 

[Three Doodle Life]

Jess, congratulations on finally bringing your doodle home! You have waited such a long time for this little guy. He is so adorable and has such a pretty coat! I really like his name, too. :-)

[Jess & Stewart]

He's doing really well! Slept from 10:30 pm to 5 am, with snuggle puppy with litter mates scent on it, not a sound!! He's in his crate right now, I needed to unwind & nap. I also thought I'd start right away getting him used to the crate for periods of time, since he'll be in it when I'm at work.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

He's doing so well with the crate! Good to hear!

[Seamus & Haidee]

oh my....he's just too cute!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Congratulations. Stewart is adorable.