Papillons!

Hi everyone!

I have been looking through the forums and this is my first post. I really had to join in becuase I have a pap, he is 8mos old and a more busy boy I have never met.  We got him two months ago, he is a breed that my daughter really wanted. He has the most intelligent eyes and is so happy all of the time. I am really enjoying him and can't wait until we start agility training for him he'll be a natural. It's too hot here in georgia right now but soon we'll be in the back yard running and jumping and getting him real tired. I'm so glad we got him, and I look forward to more post of my new grandpup.

 I am owned by a papillon. 

He's a 4 year old rescue that's been with me for 2 and 1/2 years.  He's a big boy at 14 inches and 15 to 15.5 pounds but he's all papillon. 

He's come a long way since I adopted him.  He had to be housetrained (that was fun) and taught about baths and grooming.  Tht big un-learns were that the toilet was NOT the water dish (easy, just remember to close the lid) and not to be terrified when the bathroom door was closed when he was in the bathroom. (not so easy but with patientce we conquered that). 

I had to laugh when I was reading this post.  He was in the living room at the floor to ceiling windows barking his head off at the neighbor's house.  She's having her house painted so he's going to have a ball for a few days.  He's not a big barker and never barks when we're out walking.  If he stops and just stares I know that there is something I need to pay attention to.  AND we walk a lot.  This dog would walk 24/7 if he could convince me to do it...lol. 

Nemo is my 2nd papillon. 

Caruso the happy - yappy - papillon was with me for almost 15 years. 

I absolutely adore the breed. 

 Nemo on guard. 

Hi!

I am so glad you mentioned housetraining because we are having soooooooooo much fun here. Just to give you a little history. My boy was originally purchased from a pet store when he was four months old then he was tied by his neck (no collar) to a closet door and was never taken outside. We got him two months ago and now even though we have good days (no accidents) more often than not he will come in from outside and still go. How long did it take for your pap to learn. I believe with love and patience he will eventually learn all that is necessary but I was just wondering if it is harder to train pap's or is it because of his history. I have two minature schnauzers and they are very easy to train. Besides potty training I am trying to teach him to not bark at the cats. He is a very lovable boy and is learning how to recieve and give love back. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

Poor baby!  I bet he's glad to be away from that place.

I'm not sure I can help much with the housetraining.  It took me about 3 weeks to feel comfortable leaving Nemo loose in the house.  Lots of "outside" and praise.  Now accidents are mostly my fault.  I either don't pay attention to his signals or leave him alone too long.  I say "mostly" because on occasion I notice he's hit the buffet leg and I'm pretty sure he's telling me he's ticked because I let another dog in the house. 

My biggest problem when I adopted him was that noone could tell me what he was eating and he had had such a miserable week he probably didn't know waht was coming next. 

*turned over to a rescue group on Sunday

*shuffled between foster homes and finally put in a cage outside with beagle puppies

*vet checked and neutered on Wednesday

*returned to the beagle puppies

*listed on petfinder.com on Thursday

*adopted by me on Friday

I'm sure the poor fellow's head was spinning and needless to say the sudden change in diet didn't help.  Once we got through that, thing progressed nicely.  I used belly bands for quite a while - and still do on occasion - when he goes to someone else's house.  I use them more as a reminder than anything because he's never wet one except when I've forgotten to take it off before we went outside....lol. 

As for the barking, good luck.  I'm not convinced you can totally change that. 

I hope your new pap brings you as much joy as Nemo has to me. 

I am looking to add another dog to my family and was going to get another doxie but I am also considering a papillion. Are they real high strung? They are beautiful dogs!