Giant Woes
Boaz is 12.5 weeks now and lived with us for 6 weeks and it is definitely an adventure for all of us. Puppy house training has been a real challenge. Bo is very good about not soiling his crate/bed area, but the rest of our home and the deck has been a free potty zone. My dh and myself have been very frustrated. But I noticed the last couple of days, accidents are seldom. Mel has been taking him out regularly and waiting for him to do his business. We have also put bells hanging down from both front and back doors. Bo is learning to go jangle the bells or bark when he wants out. He’s not noisy. He only barks once.

Image of Boaz
Bo is also growing like a weed. He’s definitely going to be a Giant Schnauzer if he grows into those big paws of his. He was given another round of vaccinations yesterday at the vets and he weighed 24 pounds. Three weeks ago he was 15 pounds. He’s gotten so tall that when I sit at the table he can come beside me and lay his chin on top of the table. But no table food for him. He has his well balanced Orijen large breed puppy food and lots of great treats when we train together and I put him in his crate.
I’m finding that my housekeeping is going to have to get better, with less “things” laying around. Bo can reach the top surface of most of our tables already; soon the kitchen counters will be within his reach. Continue reading →