Gorgeous George

[MissJ]

More pics of George:

 

[MissJ]

Sorry I did not mean to put a photo of my partner fishing on there!

 

[goetsch4]

He is gorgeous. Can't wait to see more pics of him.

 

[MissJ]

He is gorgeous. Can't wait to see more pics of him.

Thanks, Love the pics of Zoe lovely pup!

 

[musicdeb]

Great pic of George!

 

[Amanda F.]

George has such a cute face! I love his wrinkles and expressions

 

[DMikeM]

He looks good. Looks like he is at just about the time he will be packing on a pound or more a week. Let the fun begin!

 

[MissJ]

George has such a cute face! I love his wrinkles and expressions

Thanks he is a real character, I think it shows in his face!

 

[MissJ]

He looks good. Looks like he is at just about the time he will be packing on a pound or more a week. Let the fun begin!

Thanks: He is putting on about 2.5 kilos a week. He is quite solid and just starting to sprout legs!

 

[MissJ]

Thanks all
Love seeing everyones pictures on here and have been taking on all the training tips to bring out the best in our little chap.

 

[DMikeM]

Thanks: He is putting on about 2.5 kilos a week. He is quite solid and just starting to sprout legs!

Whoa that's 5.5Lbs I think Jade only got to 3 or 4 per week. We would joke and say "Hey let's watch Jade grow" It really seemed like you could see a difference from morning to night time.

 

[m0rg4n]

That's an awesome looking dog. Definitely love that original beach picture.

 

[MissJ]

Thanks all.
George is presently enjoying a holiday visiting family on a small farm in Ireland. He is great with all the animals including ponies and baby goslings and all this socialisation must be doing him good.

A question to you senior members who seem to know everything:
We are being very careful not to over exercise the little chap, and the breeder said no more than 10-15 mins a day if the ground is hard but longer if he is feeling up to it on soft ground.
By soft ground, I know grass is good, but how about dirt paths like in glens and so forth, there are a lot of glens that are handy and are lovely to walk around. Would this be OK for him?
Answers much appreciated.

 

[MissJ]

Sorry meant to say no more than 10-15 mins twice a day!

 

[elasticpurejoy]

When we were socializing and exercising our dog we watched him closely. In the beginning it was probably around 15 mins -/+.
The one thing I read that I watched closely for was Gus waking up stiff or sore. Their muscles and bones can grow faster then their tendons and ligaments. If they are showing signs of this don't let them over extend as this may cause damage or future problems.
There were days I had to walk away from the park so Gus would not run. I explained to the other owners why he could not interact with their dogs but I still felt as if they thought I was just being over protective. Maybe I was but later if some problems do occur I can have a clear mind that I did all I could.

 

[MissJ]

When we were socializing and exercising our dog we watched him closely. In the beginning it was probably around 15 mins -/+.
The one thing I read that I watched closely for was Gus waking up stiff or sore. Their muscles and bones can grow faster then their tendons and ligaments. If they are showing signs of this don't let them over extend as this may cause damage or future problems.
There were days I had to walk away from the park so Gus would not run. I explained to the other owners why he could not interact with their dogs but I still felt as if they thought I was just being over protective. Maybe I was but later if some problems do occur I can have a clear mind that I did all I could.

Thanks for that, George is now 17 weeks and has never shown any sign of stiffness or limping. I keep a close eye on him for signs of tiredness, and never walk for long on concret or tarmac, but by my house is a lovely glen, and the path is dirt and in places wood over mud, with lots of grass either side. I am wondering if this is classed as soft ground or only grass or sand?
George is much happier and more well behaved generally after a walk in the glen but I don't want to be doing him any damage.

 

[LizB]

I am wondering if this is classed as soft ground or only grass or sand?
George is much happier and more well behaved generally after a walk in the glen but I don't want to be doing him any damage.

That would definitely be considered soft ground, and I would not worry. This warning is for city dogs that generally go out on concrete sidewalks and tarmac. You'll know when he's overdone it - he'll show signs and then you can back off. The activity of being outside following you around, smelling new smells, seeing new sights and animals is very good for him.

 

[MissJ]

That would definitely be considered soft ground, and I would not worry. This warning is for city dogs that generally go out on concrete sidewalks and tarmac. You'll know when he's overdone it - he'll show signs and then you can back off. The activity of being outside following you around, smelling new smells, seeing new sights and animals is very good for him.

Thanks LizB, that is just what I needed to hear. He loves it in the glen there are a lot of them over here in the Isle of Man and now I can take him out and just keep an eye on him and not over tire him. Cheers!

 

[NYDDB]

What a handsome pup! Looking forward to watching him grow...

 

[MissJ]

What a handsome pup! Looking forward to watching him grow...

Thanks he is a lovely pup. Just coming on great and has a fabulous nature.

More up to date pics. He is 17 weeks and just around 5 stone give or take.
He is now completely house trained, walks to heal, most of the time, just a little lunging when seeing something of interest like other dogs ect..., and then only cause he wants to play. He also sits and stays briefly on command. Will fetch a ball, a few times before he gets bored and is great with kids, polite with food, mouthing less, using lots of training tips from this site and finding them invaluable.