Possibly buying a puppy.... Advice?

[IdyllwildAcres]

Sometime at the end of December, I'm going to be buying a puppy. (Hopefully.)

I have a book for training, but could you give me some advice on how to deal with the hidden problems of puppy-raising?

Thanks!

Please go to a shelter and adopt a dog/puppy, there are so many really good dogs that need a home.

Gary

 

[BYCforlife]

As I said, it's a little too late. The puppy is doing great! She loves going for walks, and is very sociable.

 

[BYCforlife]

that is where they get you. What they should actually be charging for these pups is a token amount to make sure that they aren't being purchased by someone looking for bait dogs or to sell to a medical lab. PERIOD. The value of these dogs equals whatever your local shelter charges for adoptions. Most shelters that will be less than $100 and includes all vaccinations and spay/neuter. So, in breeder terms, they would be charging less than $50 because you aren't going to be bringing home an altered dog and will be paying that fee yourself later.

They haven't done anything that make these puppies any different than any other mixed breed at the shelter. There is no guarantee that the pups are healthy. No proof that the parents are healthy. No proof that the parents have a good temperament.

I hate to see people breeding mutts on purpose and saying "I'll give you a deal" They are not responsibly breeders, no different than puppy mills and pet stores. They're making a huge profit and not doing any of the work and don't have the best interest of the dogs at heart. That may be from ignorance of responsible practices but ignorance is no excuse when you are talking about the pain and suffering of living beings.

They sold the puppies for $500 each, they just gave it to me for less. They worked very hard on these puppies and loved each one very much. My friends DO care somewhat for their animals.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Glad to hear the new addition is doing well and already being socialized. Hopefully she grows up to be a great dog for you and your family!

 

[JaeG]

You know we'd love to see a photo (hint hint)! Glad you are enjoying your puppy. What have you named her?

 

[Tawnya Blackburn]

Rescuing, raising, training, and doctoring dogs for many years I've come in contact with a multitude of breeds. My daughter's lab didn't mature and stop being a train wreck till she was about 5 yrs old they are extremely people friendly and will assume all your visitors are there to see them. Chows are very loyal but tend to be a 1 family dog meaning they can get protective or aggressive with strangers if not properly socialized. Not much dealings with huskies other then they are extremely vocal, so if you don't mind a lot of noise you'll be fine. Collie and blue heelers are very smart and great livestock workers. If you don't have a job for them to do though they can be very destructive. Also they learn best if you can convince them that what you want them to do was their idea.

 

[BYCforlife]

You know we'd love to see a photo (hint hint)! Glad you are enjoying your puppy. What have you named her?

Hi! Sorry I haven't shared a picture, I've been really busy. I just got this picture 5 minutes ago. I named her Chiquita.

 

[JaeG]

Hi! Sorry I haven't shared a picture, I've been really busy. I just got this picture 5 minutes ago. I named her Chiquita. View attachment 1243649

Life is always busy with a puppy. Oh my goodness, what a CUTIE! Chiquita (beautiful name) is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the photo.

 

[BYCforlife]

Life is always busy with a puppy. Oh my goodness, what a CUTIE! Chiquita (beautiful name) is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the photo.

It is, but it's so much fun to have a puppy around. Thank you!

What commands should she have learned by now? She's about 11 weeks old. I taught her sit, come, up, down, (Up and down onto my knees) And I'm working on stay and lie down.

 

[JaeG]

It is, but it's so much fun to have a puppy around. Thank you!

What commands should she have learned by now? She's about 11 weeks old. I taught her sit, come, up, down, (Up and down onto my knees) And I'm working on stay and lie down.

Sounds like you're doing great! Stay especially is a tricky one for puppies. We managed to teach our pup to play dead (the tail still wags ) but 'roll over' was never a success.