Very adorable little dog, but may I ask why do you want a dog that is 1/4 of wolf? Are you aware that wolf's temperament is very very skeptical and timid? They tend to run away and avoid people/strangers. In my opinion, not a good kind of dog if someone is looking for a protective dog.

 

I highly doubt the dog has wolf in it...it just looks like some sort of mix.
First of all, if you got this dog at ONE month old, you could be in for some big trouble.

He has not learned how to interact with other dogs or learned any life lessons from his mother.

You need to socialize him and get his shots immediately.

Almost any dog will bark if someone comes to your house, and a big dog will deter most any one from breaking into your house, or thinking about breaking into your house, put a sign up, saying beware of dog.

Right now he probably has to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes to an hour, and 10 to 15 minutes after eating or drinking, so being in a crate isn't a good idea.

Just train him like any other dog, don't focus on what breeds he is, socialize him, and he will be loyal enough to bark and alert you when someone comes to the door, I have a mini schnauzer and she barks when someone approaches the house.

 

Hmm.

Are you positive he has wolf in him? It's very difficult to tell at this age. Where did you get this puppy from? A puppy is not ready to leave his mother and littermates till he is at least 8 weeks old. If you have a month old wolf hybrid in your home, I would stop worrying about his protective ability and doing TONS of research on how to properly wean, socialise and vaccinate a puppy of this age. Leaving the litter this early can result in some severe, life-long temperamental problems.

You should also be aware that wolf hybrids -- if your dog is one -- are VASTLY different creatures from domesticated dogs, in terms of the way they live with humans.

Read, read, read:
http://www.inetdesign.com/wolfdunn/whate/
http://www.wolfpark.org/wolfdogs/index.html

I would also read this thread, it has lots of helpful resources. It can get pretty negative in parts but please just focus on the advice given on owning a wolf hybrid:
http://www.dogforums.com/19-first-time-dog-owner/33883-new-wolf-hybrid-puppy.html

Good luck and please keep us updated. Your boy is beautiful.

 

Thanks everyone for your responses.

Of course I'm not 100% sure there is wolf in this puppy, I can only go off what I was told by the lady I got him from. He was the runt of the litter, the only brindle one, and the others had grays very similar to a wolf with the big wolf coats, and one even looked just like a rottie.

I have a friend who has a small dog who is a few months older and I've been bringing him there to socialize with them, and that dog. I also try and bring him to any friends house who may one day come to my house.

THe owner of the puppies said she always weans the pupps early because the mother stops feeding them due to teeth coming in.... Does that make sense?

Thanks for all the reading material I can't wait until I can get a chance to read it. I have to go to work now, so I will get online later tonight and read it.

Anyone have any tips on house training? Is there an age that I should try to start, or is it okay to start this ASAP? Should I use those potty pads?

EDIT: Oh, and the main thing that made me pick him was because I heard wolfs are very territorial, and generally loners. I don't intend on getting another dog. This was the first time I had heard anyone say they are timid.

 

THe owner of the puppies said she always weans the pupps early because the mother stops feeding them due to teeth coming in.... Does that make sense?

Pups get much more from their mother and litter than milk. To name a few things, they also learn the basics of dog-dog communication, frustration tolerance, etc. It's not just the mothers, single-pup litters can also result in major problems if the breeder isn't careful to raise the pup correctly in the absence of littermates.

Anyone have any tips on house training? Is there an age that I should try to start, or is it okay to start this ASAP? Should I use those potty pads?

It's never to early to start house training, but it is too early to expect anything near perfection. A pup of that size can maybe hold his bladder for an hour, and that's about it. If you can't get him out in that time, you're going to want to either enlist friends or set up an area that's contained with his crate in it, and puppy pads (so some advocate putting sod in a flat container to make it simulate going outside) in another area, so he can relieve himself without learning to dirty his crate.

 

a dog that barks at the door or window when strangers come is a deterrent. That is all one really needs to back off the average burglar. You do not want to have a dog that is a danger to society as it will mean a law suit for you. Socialize your dog with other animals and people. Obedience train him to heel, sit, down, come, stay, and many silly pet tricks if you wish. Most important love him and treat him well. Dogs are wonderful animals and deserve all the good things we can offer them. Sorry to hear that your house had been burglarized. I can only imagine how that feels. I wonder if the lady told you that the mom could have been bred to multiple fathers and that your pup could have a different father then it's litter mates? He is a cute little guy. I hope you hang around and keep us posted on his progress. I would love to see pictures of him as he grows up.

 

What an adorable little puppy, however, I kind of agree with the people expressing questions about the wolf blood. However, if you train him well, it should be okay.

I'm currently going through the same situation with my puppy, although, she doesn't ever poo in the crate. Generally they don't do that. How long did you leave him in there for?

I let my puppy sleep in the bed with me, but also sometimes I put her on a dog bed on the floor by the edge of my bed. That way if she starts whining I can always put my hand down and comfort her, without allowing her up on the bed. I don't know how good it is to leave your puppy alone in a bathroom, do you shut the door? Or use a baby guard?

 

Thanks again everyone.

A quick question on dog foods. What is a good food I should use?

So far i'm using puppy choww because thats what he was on when i got him.

 

Puppy Chow doesn't have a great reputation for being a high-quality food. If I were you, I would head over to our Food forum and do some reading...

There is a list of good brands of kibble here:
http://www.dogforums.com/5-dog-food-forum/16952-whole-dog-journals-top.html

Try going to your local pet store and seeing which brands are available to you, and fit within your budget.

You can learn about how to identify a good food here:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=betterproducts
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=labelinfo101