Squeaky Toy

Angus got this squeaky toy on Saturday for his puppy classes as a fetch and retrieve toy. It has now lost his squeak but he still loves to play with it.

Credits: Kristin Aagard 'Just a Boy' Paper Pack 2

Puppy Class

Angus had his first day at Puppy School today. It's a 6 weeks course and by the end of it Angus should be able to:
* Recall - On a long line come when called from 5-10 metres away and sit in front of me.
* Heel - Stay in a heel position alongside me with minimal guidance.
* Sit - On first command.
* Drop - On first command.
* Stay - For up to 30 seconds.
* Sit for exam - Allow another person to approach, pat and retreat without moving from the sit position.
* Retrieve - Favourite toy or more.

Today we did the 'come here' command and he was fine in class then when I tried it at home he just looked at me. I think he was over it all. We also learned to make him wait at doors to let me enter first...he did well at that.

There were 6 other dogs there including a Husky, a Labrador, a Bishon, a Maltese, a Jack Russell and a Beagle. He was so excited that he really didn't want to listen to me...very over excited. Hopefully he will calm down in future classes.

I'm looking forward to the coming weeks. I will try to get a photo somewhere along the way to show you his class mates.

14 weeks old

Angus is now 14 weeks old. He's just learned how to dig holes (not big ones) and try and visit the dog under the side fence...so we have had to barricade that off. He spent his first night outside last night and seemed to be fine. He has claimed Murray's chair on the back veranda as his bed and snuggles up on it.
Last week we went to Esperance and Angus got to meet his 5 cousins (my mums, sisters and brothers dogs) He loved it so much...loved all the human contact too! He was so good on the car trip too!
Angus has started to get the snuffly Boxer breathing and is getting longer legs and musclier everyday.


Here are the latest photos of Angus at 14 weeks old.

First Scrapbooking Page for Angus

Isn't he just so adorable.

These photos were taken at 6, 8 and 10 weeks old. He is nearly 12 weeks old now! WOW..and he is getting so big. I will post some new photos soon.

Good Boy

Angus is such a pleasure to have. He is nearly 10 weeks old now and is growing very fast. He spends his days outside now and enjoys running around the backyard and has no problems entertaining himself. At nights he sleeps in his box in the laundry under his blanket until 7am when Murray takes him out. He's such a good boy. When he is inside he sits on his mat...he knows what 'Go to your mat' and 'sit' means. We just need to teach him to do his business behind the shed...or at least on the lawn and not on the patio! When he needs to go to the toilet when he is inside he goes and sits at the backdoor...and if we don't see him there he starts crying so we know he is there..very cute. He is such a cuddly boy still.
Soon Angus will get to meet my mum's dogs Chloe the Bishon and Lucy the Chihuahua x. I really hope he doesn't grow too much in the next 4 weeks so he doesn't scare them as they are little doggies.
We love our boy so much.
xxoo

8 weeks old

Here are some photos of Angus relaxing in the sun on his new blanket.

I found out today that he won't be able to start puppy school until a week after his last injection which will be a 13 weeks :(

Walk to the Park

Today Angus went for his first walk on a lead....and hated it! He struggled with it the whole time so Murray ended up carrying him most of the way. On the way home he went a lot better..better do it more often I think.

Once we got there we tried to get him running around to play with him but all he wanted to do
was sleep. He didn't once get up and play...haha.

We need to get him into obedience classes soon as he is starting to display some puppy behaviour that needs to be dealt with. We are still working him out as his behaviour and personality is so different to all the other dogs we have had. He is so quiet, placid and cuddly but seems to be insecure..poor baby. Note to self...ring vet to see when puppy classes are tomorrow.

Angus's First Bath

Wow..Angus loves his baths. He just stood there and didn't seem worried at all. After his bath he snuggled with me infront of the heater and fell asleep...what a good boy.

On the sleeping front...he still is crying at night. He sleeps through til about 3.30 and then every hour after that til 7am. Angus loves being around us and when we leave him outside alone he cries which can be annoying. Today we left him at home by himself while we were at church and since we have been home he has been a lot more settled and will stay outside no problem now....must have needed that time to get over himself ;)
I can not belive how much he has grown in one week! He is getting quite big now. It won't be long before he loses that puppy look.

Birth to 6 weeks History

Born 1530hrs Friday April 11 2008.
Birth Weight - 325gms

Wk 1 370gms
Wk 1-2 594
Wk 2 940
Wk 3 1405
Wk 4 1760
Wk 5 2235
Wk 6 2900.

HISTORY SUMMARY:
>Vet Checked (Kingsley Vets) Sat 12 April
>Eyes opened April 20.
>This lawn is a little cold and the sun is too hot, April 20.
> First steps April 27.
> First barks April 28.
> Milk Arrowroot Biscuits are beaut! April 30.
> 1st Worm Tablets administered 1/2 Tablet (Miibemax), May 3.
> Started to eat water soaked Puppy Eukanuba. May 4.
> Started eating dry Eukanuba May 8, But still feeding of Mum occasionally.
> Running around on the lawn with brother's & sis's is great, May 1.
> My first case of Diarrhoeia May 17 - 18.
> Loved the boiled chicken thighs for dinner, May 17.
> Started drinking water from container May 18.
> This Eukanuba & Water is great, May 20 and my poos are good.
> First out of the kennel May 21.
> Its great running around with Mum all the family, mum plays rough but!
> May 23 loved the Pedigree brand Puppy Milk (Coles), In moderation early stages.
> May 26 had my first 6 week needle and it did not even hurt. Mike the vet said I was very healthy and allowed to leave Mum.
> I will be going to my new home on Tuesday May 27. But I will promise Mum I will see her when she comes down from the city
> Slept all night without crying on my first night away from my mummy.

Angus's First Night

He is here!!

Last night we drove to Perth to pick up Angus from Bob as it just wasn't going to work on the weekend. We were expecting him to cry all night but we put his box next to our bed and he slept the whole night! Today he has been a bit unsure of everything and has been shaking a bit. I hope it is not too long before he feels at home here. I took him outside this morning for a run in the backyard...he was so cute exploring the backyard. Here are his first photos here with us.

Meeting Angus

Today Murray, Bree and I drove to Perth to pick up Yvonne and Cody from the airport for their holiday so we went and visited Angus. He is 6 weeks old now and so cuddly and beautiful. We are hoping to pick Angus up next Saturday depending on the vet check and if he is ready to be released. Here are some photos...
Ruby and Angus with Murray...

Angus...

Me and Angus

Ruby & Axle

Meet Ruby and Axle...Angus's parents. Aren't they amazing. This will give you an idea of what Angus will grow to look like.

Angus's Parents:

Dam: Artcoast 'Ruby'

Sire: Carlberry Gold Waves aka 'Axle'

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Ruby's Parents :

Dam: Hexenhaus Nina aka 'Ali'

Sire: Hexenhaus aka 'Mako'

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Axle's Parents:

Dam: Carlberry Gold at Chynae

Sire: Carlberry Ripp Tide

Here he is...

This morning we woke to lots of photos of Angus. Here is our boy....

And we are picking him up on Saturday the 7th of June...yay! He is the smallest of the litter and he was nicknamed Steve from the Great Escape as he was the first over the ramp of the whelping box.

We're getting a puppy!!

Well it seems that our wait for 'family member number 6' is finally over. For the past year we have been in search for a dog, looking into Aussie Bulldogs mostly, but the price tag of $1500 has been unreachable for us. This week we found an add for Boxer pups and after emailing Bulldog Bob back and forth we are going to get a little boy named ANGUS! Why Angus you ask...well, as some of you may know Murray's 'role model' at the moment is Angus Buchan from South Africa. He has written the book 'Faith Like Potatoes' and Murray recently attended one of his Mighty Men's Conferences in Perth...so Mighty Angus it is! When Murray and I were first married 12 years ago his desire was to own a boxer, but thought they were too big for small toddlers. But now the girls are older and able to stand more firmly we are going for it.
I will upload a photo of Angus when Bob sends us one by himself. He is from a litter of 8 gorgeous pups.
We should be picking Angus up from Perth around the 21st of June and he will be 10 weeks old.
On this blog I will be posting the latest news, photos and videos of Angus...I know it may seem a little crazy to have a blog just for Angus, but he is going to be a very loved boy and he deserves it...don't laugh!
Bye for now
Gayle