Clouser's Bodacious Danes

07/21/2024

Sweetest co-pilots

07/16/2024

Our stunning Amaranth found her forever 🏡 today and will be headed to north FL this weekend. Definitely going to miss this sweet girl ❤️. Ghirardelli the chocolate tan point is waiting for her forever 👪 to come along

07/13/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
I wanted to touch base on a common issue that happens when new puppies go home sometimes...

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS-
You see the breeders pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet and sweet and playing happily with household pack. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home.
-First of all, the puppy has been in the breeder's home since birth. They had their mother and littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play, and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur and HYPOGLYCEMIA.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!

PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over.
- ask guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect an 8 to 16 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.

Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day. They may be curious and energetic, they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive feedback and happy experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.

🐾 Copied from another breeder

07/12/2024

Love these nuggets 😍 😋 ❤️ Still searching for astrological themed named for her. We chose Valen for his 🤩

07/06/2024

These 2 gorgeous girls are waiting for their forever 👪 to come scoop them up.

💥Ghirardelli is a chocolate tan point carrying blue with the potential to carry piebald

💥Amaranth is a brindle carrying chocolate, fawn, piebald and blue

07/04/2024

07/03/2024

Our handsome boy Ryker had a visitor this past week. Can't wait to see what they conjure up together ♥️😍

06/29/2024

Echoes and Eyes for Spicy, Nebula & Pyxis
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PS... They have plenty of room, they are just choosing not to use it 🤣🤣

06/23/2024

Our Lumi x Nico nuggets started heading to their forever 🏡 today. Junonia is the first to make it home. Her big sister Chloe (from our Gemini x Spartacus litter) was waiting for her and I think they're going to be best of friends 🧡

06/22/2024

💥💥💥Just a reminder to all our puppy families. If you have a puppy from us, it has a microchip. Please make sure you get their microchips enrolled to you in case they ever get loose, lost, stolen, etc.

FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON ALL PRODUCTS Now thru June 14, 2024 | NO COUPON CODE REQUIRED FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON ALL PRODUCTS Now thru June 14, 2024 NO COUPON CODE REQUIRED

06/16/2024

Update on our handsome boy over in Germany. Makes me so proud ❤️ Thank you Nicki Neck

"Dodge has his first exhibition in Denmark today and has a very good rating, is Danish Junior Champion and has made 2nd place Best of Junior"

Kalindi x Ryker

06/14/2024

Just a reminder to all my puppy families. Please make sure you get their microchips enrolled in case they ever get loose, lost, stolen, etc.

FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON ALL PRODUCTS Now thru June 14, 2024 | NO COUPON CODE REQUIRED FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON ALL PRODUCTS Now thru June 14, 2024 NO COUPON CODE REQUIRED

06/12/2024

Super excited for the pick puppies we have coming to hopefully continue our program into the future generations. My mind never stops thinking and planning ahead. Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of those that we've collaborated with to make these beauties possible!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

06/09/2024

Little munchkins are arriving. 8 so far ❤️. Additional videos in comments

05/30/2024

My gorgeous Kalindi has a birthday today also. She and Ransom share this very special day. She is so stunning and by far one of my favorite girls. She has an amazing temperament and made some gorgeous little last year. She and Verdict are expecting little nuggets in just about 2 more weeks now. Can't wait to see all the chocolately goodness they will make. I know you didn't want to give her up Steph Dixon but thank you so very much for allowing me to bring her into our home. She is the absolute sweetest

05/30/2024

Happy Birthday to this amazing boy. Ransom is such a sweet, goofy boy, and I just couldn't adore him more. He makes some gorgeous babies and I can't wait to see what else he produces this year. Thank you Sherri Jack for entrusting me with such an awesome boy and to Kris Hauk & Mikej Fandb for your help in producing him 😍❤🥰

05/27/2024

Don't miss out on our Memorial Day Special on our remaining pups. You will be disappointed if you do ;) PM me for details

05/26/2024

Time to figure out a name for this handsome guy 🤔

05/25/2024

05/22/2024

Couldn't be more ecstatic with where my program is going. It's been a long road with some trying times, but I keep pushing in the right direction. These prove that I'm doing something right ❤❤

Both Walter (Eclipse x Spartacus) and Adhira (Venus x Nash) were bred and born here by me. Nebula (Jayne x Nash) was purchased from Bonnie Bates. Both she and her sister Pyxis scored excellent on their OFA hips. Adhira, Pyxis and Nebula share the same father who is owned by Bonnie. My heart is so happy right now ❤

05/13/2024

3 hip checks today (Adhira, Walter & Nebula) and all 3 look great. Official OFA results to follow

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there.

We're going to run a special on our older pups to honor our moms. Today and tomorrow only. You won't want to miss it. If you've been eyeing one of our pups, now is the time. You won't find a better deal. Check them out on our website www.clousersbodaciousdanes.com and message me for info on the special. Special is available by PM only

05/09/2024

This gorgeous girl was just chosen by one of our past families that has a Gemini x Spartacus baby 😍

05/08/2024

This handsome chocolate mantle guy we call Caribou is waiting for his forever family to come scoop him up 😍

Potential to carry blue and/or tan point or be a genetic tan point, single KB

05/08/2024

Such a hunk this guy is. Absolutely adore him. Can't believe he's snoofing for his 👪 still.

Blue Brindle Merle Piebald. Carries chocolate and fawn

04/22/2024

Don't miss out on these 2 gorgeous ladies 😍 💕

04/21/2024

Snoofing for their people 😍🥰
Clouser's Bodacious Danes & Frenchies

04/21/2024

Sweet Ferrero is such a snuggle bug 😍🥰. He'll soon be off to his forever 🏡