his name is Champ and he is almost 10 weeks old. this is my 1st dog and it's even harder because of his breed. does anyone have some really good advise or a really big creat?

Hi- I am also new to this board. I have 4-"fur-kids", two french bulldogs and two bullmastiffs! The frenchies are the boss of the big dogs without a doubt! I lost my 9 yr old bullmastiff girl "Nelly" to cancer in January. I miss her terribly. I am an avid dog-shower in conformation, obedience, agility, tracking, carting....I love to train my dogs! 8-l "Bull" breeds are not supposed to be smart or athletic....but if properly motivated they are BOTH! I just recently got my denial letter from BC/BS IL and I am taking legal action. While I wait I am sure happy I have these sweethearts to hug and kiss my tears away. Dogs truly love you no matter what...don't care a bit that I am fat! When I have felt embarrassed of my weight, especially when I am showing, I look at thier faces which radiate love for me, and I feel accepted. Don't know what I would do without these guys! Cindy

Puppies are soooooooo cute aren't they. I have 2 litters of mini schnauzer puppies three weeks old. The litters are 2 days apart. I'm just curious, how much do you get for your puppies. I live in the midwest so I don't get as much for mine if I lived on the east or west coast. Do you advertise on the internet? I've had good results doing that. Linda

Hi, I will be totally honest with you. Small dog training is hell and it has to be constant. And by constant I mean millitant lol. I do not think small dogs any breed* are ever 100% potty trained outside. With Chai she sleeps in her crate, then outside, then breakfast then outside and is outside every two hours and I watch her like a hawk. The breeders I got her from with their puppies they put down rugs and sheets for the puppies to go on! This has lead to such problems for me as well. When I am home Chai is kept in the kitchen with me and I put paper down she gets her food and water on a sced. so I know what goes in and out. I know the running around and wetting can drive the most patient of people insane. She only gets to run around when I am in that room and I know she's just gone. I tried the dog litter box and followed it to the letter she just would not learn it. I know its hard work but maybe if you set up a area just for your dog and stick to her potty training with both guns you can get there. I know you love your dog sooo much and feel like your failing cause they just can't figure it out. Just keep trying and make rules for your dog and have everyone stick with them

Hi Tammy! Your babies sound adorable!