Welcome Ollie! – The Magnificence Look E book

We’re so excited to introduce the latest addition to our household Ollie! He’s a Cavapoo and we’ve had him for a full month now. Ollie has introduced a lot happiness to our house and we’re absorbing each minute of this pet section. We created an Instagram web page for him @olliemclovin in case you wish to comply with alongside on his pet adventures!

Our pups Jake and Lucy have been missed. Jake lived 14 years and handed away the summer time of 2019. Lucy lived just a few extra years till age 17 and handed away this final Christmas. It was so heartbreaking to lose them. Each Jack Russells gave us a lot love and happiness. After Lucy handed away I by no means thought I’d get one other canine – saying goodbye was so terribly unhappy, I didn’t suppose my coronary heart may undergo it once more.

This yr nevertheless simply hasn’t been the identical with out them. Even our ragdoll cat Calvin seen Lucy wasn’t round and he simply hasn’t been himself. In early March Andrew instructed me had been researching canine breeds on his personal for a number of weeks and mentioned, “I believe we should always get a Cavapoo. They’ve a superb temperament, they’re pleasant, tremendous cute and don’t shed.” As quickly as he confirmed me footage I instantly mentioned sure!

We picked up Ollie when he was 9 weeks previous (5 kilos). He’s a mixture of a Toy Poodle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. As we speak he’s 13 weeks and weighed in at 7 kilos. He’s rising so quick and has a lot vitality. It’s estimated he can be 14-20 kilos full grown.

A variety of you requested for a roundup of what we purchased for him and what he likes. Since he’s nonetheless younger and hasn’t had all his vaccines he’s stayed at house with us or gone on quick walks. He’s very pleasant and loves it when any new individuals come over to our house.

Crate, Mattress and Gates

We’ve crate educated Ollie and he has a Wooden and Wire Medium sized crate from Wayfair. It’s within the nook in between two sofas we have now gated however we go away the crate doorways + gate open for him through the day. Andrew additionally ordered two Ortho Pet Mattress Pillows to place contained in the crate however Ollie prefers sleeping on the tile ground, a High Paw Donut Mattress or his Barefoot Desires Pet Mattress.

He has one other sleeping nook in our bed room the place it’s quiet so he can sleep undisturbed throughout his daytime naps.

To part off areas within the house Andrew ordered some Freestanding Wood Pet Gates from Amazon. They’re foldable and durable they usually’re precisely what we have been in search of. You may also purchase Help Ft which we have now and actually like.

Thus far our setup works properly for Ollie. He’s a jumper and likes to bounce round lots however he’s nowhere close to the leaping capability of our Jack Russells. Jake was in a position to leap all the way in which to my shoulder peak whilst somewhat pet.

Favourite Toys & Group

We’ve tried so many toys with Ollie. His favorites are his Barefoot Desires Fox and something that has a crinkle noise. He loves this Stuffless Crinkle Squirrel, Child Yoda Toy (the ears crinkle), Stuffed Chewbacca and likewise the High Paw Easter Crinkle Toys. By now he is aware of methods to play catch and fetch and loves something he can chew and carry. Although he’s within the teething section and likes to chew and chew he doesn’t tear into or rip toys like our Jack Russells did. Nothing lasted greater than 5 minutes with Jake and Lucy!

Andrew discovered fairly just a few entertaining toys that Ollie ended up liking. The Snuffle Canine Mat Snail has pockets to cover treats and retains him entertained for some time. This Suction Cup Chew Toy attaches to our sliding glass doorways. We put peanut butter on the surface and it retains Ollie occupied till it’s all gone.

The Hyper Pet Canine Tail is one other winner. It wiggles, vibrates and barks. It’s interactive so it retains Ollie fairly entertained. He additionally like his Cover-a-Squirrel! He has plenty of toys however we restrict what we expose him to at any given time so he can keep extra centered.

To maintain his toy scenario underneath management I purchased a pair Woven Felt Baskets (out there in Giant and Small sizes) and Rectangular Wire Baskets (out there in a number of sizes and in black or white) from Goal. I appreciated them a lot I purchased just a few extra for across the house.

Treats

We waited to get the okay from the vet earlier than giving Ollie treats and we’re easing him in with just a few for coaching and teething. He appears to be choosy with the treats however likes Milk-Bone Path Combine and a Nylabone Wholesome Edibles. The Jack and Pup Bully Sticks assist together with his teething and don’t make a multitude.

Cleansing & Grooming

Pee pads have been on everybody’s pet important record and we purchased a pack however we didn’t really want to make use of them for Ollie. He’s been fairly good with the potty coaching and discovered rapidly.

To wash up accidents the Bissell Pawsitively Clear with Febreze is nice. It’s a stain remover and smells fairly good for an Enzyme Cleaner. They make one for cats too however out cat Calvin doesn’t often mark something so we haven’t tried it.

For baths we used Earth Bathtub for Jake and Lucy and nonetheless had some in our cupboards (it additionally works for our cat). They work properly for Ollie too! Proper now we use the Hypo-Allergenic Shampoo and the Oatmeal Aloe Conditioner on him.

For grooming we’re nonetheless studying. He thinks brushing is play time so I attempt to give him light brushes whereas he’s sleeping. We use a brush we had for our Jack Russells however Ollie’s Cavapoo fur is completely different so we might want to order completely different combs.

He’ll want skilled trims and grooming sooner or later. The fur round his eyes has grown the quickest and has coated his eyes. Since he’s so wiggly and energized I’ve solely tried a tiny trim (tiny as in 2 snips) when he’s quick asleep.

Coaching will begin quickly. He’s nonetheless fairly younger and is aware of fundamental instructions like sit, keep (generally) and are available right here. He understands phrases like “potty” and “deal with.” They are saying Cavapoos are fast learners so we’re maintaining our fingers crossed!

9 weeks vs 12 weeks

I’ve linked all of the issues we’ve purchased for him. A variety of you requested about his harness and leash however we acquired it from our breeder who buys them from a 3rd social gathering vendor. Since Ollie is rising we have to get him a much bigger dimension already. As soon as I discover one which works I’ll share that with you too!

Every part from Amazon is on my Amazon Web page underneath Ollie’s Favorites.

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A really particular thanks to every and everybody of you who’ve despatched heartfelt messages to me about Ollie. We love him a lot and I really like seeing footage of all of your doodles! I had no concept there have been so lots of you with poodle combine canine and I LOVE IT! Hold sending me the images and accounts, I really like seeing them and listening to about your canine tales.