North East Imperial Shih Tzu Puppies

27/12/2023

27/12/2023

I’ve just posted some of my work on ABSTRACT ART
Just wondering what you think.
It’s a small collection of my large Detailed Abstract Work. 😊

Watercolours
Inks
Pencils
Washes
Multi Media paper / canvas

17/08/2023

NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….

As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

Realistic Expectations

You see the breeders pictures and videos and The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. 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 in the crate 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 breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often 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, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont 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.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

***Please restrain from visitors and ABSOLUTELY no outdoor walks, pet stores, etc until fully VACCINATED!!***

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not a 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!
- limit guests during the first week. 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 guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- 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 a 8-13 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 time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- 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 puppy at all times when around children.
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy 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.

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 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.

30/07/2023

What i call poor man's stew in mine today, all fresh veg a tin of corned beef and some gravy granules, served in home made yorkshire puddings
WOW Never did i think my lunch would get over 1300 likes. THANK YOU ###
Alot of people are asking for recipe literally any veg you want gravy granules and 1 tin of corned beef.

24/06/2023

😲👍And this one

15/05/2023

Just love this picture of my Eugènè amazing little boy just patiently waiting for his girlfriends season to come in 😆👌

30/11/2022

25/11/2022

When you find someone that wants to befriend you only to con and mislead you out of many thousands of pounds is unforgivable...it affects your breeding life with pups that are unfit for the purpose they were bought ..This habitual liar is being named and shamed to help warn other breeders of this vile poisoning old woman...Breeders should help each other for the good of their breed not conspire to cheat you out of your money isnt that right SUSAN JAMES of Christchurch Dorset?

21/10/2022

Only one Beautiful Baby Boy still waiting for his forever cuddles .🤍💛🤎

15/09/2022

Gorgeous babies looking for the best cuddles a litter of 5 stunning girls and boys with the best natures 😇

15/09/2022

The eyes on the babies are beautiful 😍

14/09/2022

Little snuggle bugs 8weeks old looking for cuddles and forever love😇

03/07/2022

Future Stud Eugenè soo lush xx

08/05/2022

Beautiful Amè..still waiting.😪😇

27/02/2022

Snuggling down for the night my choc babies ❤12weeks old now absolutely stunning..love kisses and lots of cuddles 🤎🧡👑👸🤴🐾

25/02/2022

Little green eyed boy beautiful nature🧸♥️

25/02/2022

Loved her bath😇 one of my little choc n tan babies shes just soo! .🍫sweet like chocolate 🎶

24/02/2022

Beautiful little fluff ball ready for snuggling she has a lovely soft nature and still waiting patently! bless her🧸🎀💕

30/01/2022

Beautiful Choc n Liver Girl soo sweet and loving and cuddly waiting to be spoiled and soooooo! worth it.💕🤎

30/01/2022

Beautiful liver and choc dobie girl just love her big eyes shes amazing ❤🤎

31/12/2021

Choc n tan baby boy so beautiful

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas to all my Beautiful pups and their families
🎈🎄🎆✨🎊🎅🤶🥳🎉xx