Re: while he eats...

[Ilene Cook <asorosgd@ameritech.net>]

Lyn Nelson wrote:
 > So what's his favorite item to "get into" you ask?  Nylons.  The
bugger
> LOVES nylons!  He clamps down on them so tightly that it takes all  
Lyn,
 It is good that you brought this up. Goldens love socks and such. Watch
out. Nylons and socks swallowed are a trip to the Operating Room for
sure. Everyone, protect your underwear!!!!

> Please tell me the rest are
> pre-occupied with nylons & humping too at this early age.
> 
Humping is natural for ALL puppies, either sex. We all like to think
that it has something to do with "sex" but that is not so. Humping is a
way a dog asserts it's dominance, and these puppies are trying to find
out where they stand in this world. So, Monza has let that teddy bear
know who is boss. Very calmly push your puppy away if he does this.
Usually they won't do it to adults, but will grab a hold of small
children or other animals. Understand, they want to be boss of somebody.
We want them to know that we are the boss, and they are the much loved
"puppy" and that is all, their place in life. The worse thing that you
can do is get freaked out about this, or make a big deal out of it when
they do it. Ignoring them is better then anything. 
 
> The piano?  Monza should've been Moon Devil Mozart.  Thankfully, I have the

Hey, I just thought of a new name. "Moon Doggie" and call him Frankie or
was that Paul?? What do you think Gina?? He was a real "stud"!!

> 
> Speaking of size, I think he's still got smaller ears, Ilene.  Plus, he's getting DARKER - thanks, Gina!

Gina,
 Lyn is just rubbing it in here. She knows that I wanted Monza's ears!!!

> What's still of interest to him in my house?  The bust of Beethoven,
> actually.  He stares and barks at it while sharpening his teeth on my stone

Hey, maybe this puppy is or has some hidden musical ability. Can he
still howl???

> My mom dances with him in an
> effort to make him relax.  She also sings while doing this & performed the other night when I had company - UGHHHHH!  I swear Monza relaxes  

 Sounds like he loves mom. A future customer Gina??? Or a spoiled
Grandpuppy??? He probably really loves the touch and rocking, no matter
how bad mom sings. You should try this with him Lyn. 
            
                              Ilene
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