Post by Cheryl on Mar 22, 2007 21:58:15 GMT 1
Hi Roxanne,
I too, believe strongly the pup should have the two weeks longer with the dam and littermates. It will help your Maddie learn so much that you will have fewer troubles in the future. One important thing they learn from each other is manners and how strong and soft biting is going to give certain reactions. How to give and take, and the exercise they use to practice their wrestling and play fighting, how to handle an aggression if the pup bites too hard, etc. The exercise they expend and learning wears them out, too. The pups can still be visited as much as possible while they are in this extensive learning phase of 2 weeks, and you will learn much by watching, too. The dam will tell them their manners, too. What is acceptable and not, which they must know to get thru life without added stress and damage. Nothing can replace this part of their lives and many who miss out have many problems in life.
My puppy stayed with his dam and littermates the 8 weeks and my trip was delayed to pick him up, he had some littermates there with him, so his education continued while waiting for me to arrive to pick him up. He began potty training, too. Once there, withing 2-3 days his littermates went to their new homes and his dam and the breeders allowed him to begin his life as it would be with me in my home. He was allowed to sleep with me, something some weim or dog owners disagree with. We began is short times of being crated in the living room. He has only cried out of unhappiness, loneliness, etc., once, because he had the extra time and attention to feel secure in circumstances.
(The one time was my fault because as we were at the transporters facility he needed a potty break and the desk person said to let him in the fenced exercise yard but we did not anticipate he'd be locked within, and it was a new area for him and none of us stayed with him- so it was my fault)
I asked to have the gate unlocked and he told me all about it and then it was over, quickly, with no ill effects since. He is very confident and knows proper doggy manners so is a safe and companionable, accepting boy to live with.
It sounds like you will also be needing to talk with your breeders about how good breeders have contracts the buyers must sign. The contract basically states in words and protects the life of the pup, stating how both the buyer and seller will maintain contact and ensure the health and happiness of the pup for its life. If this is not provided, it is very easy to breed many pups quickly and no cares how the pups lives are, their health, etc. Good luck and stay in touch as we will help in encouragement and advice... Cheryl
I too, believe strongly the pup should have the two weeks longer with the dam and littermates. It will help your Maddie learn so much that you will have fewer troubles in the future. One important thing they learn from each other is manners and how strong and soft biting is going to give certain reactions. How to give and take, and the exercise they use to practice their wrestling and play fighting, how to handle an aggression if the pup bites too hard, etc. The exercise they expend and learning wears them out, too. The pups can still be visited as much as possible while they are in this extensive learning phase of 2 weeks, and you will learn much by watching, too. The dam will tell them their manners, too. What is acceptable and not, which they must know to get thru life without added stress and damage. Nothing can replace this part of their lives and many who miss out have many problems in life.
My puppy stayed with his dam and littermates the 8 weeks and my trip was delayed to pick him up, he had some littermates there with him, so his education continued while waiting for me to arrive to pick him up. He began potty training, too. Once there, withing 2-3 days his littermates went to their new homes and his dam and the breeders allowed him to begin his life as it would be with me in my home. He was allowed to sleep with me, something some weim or dog owners disagree with. We began is short times of being crated in the living room. He has only cried out of unhappiness, loneliness, etc., once, because he had the extra time and attention to feel secure in circumstances.
(The one time was my fault because as we were at the transporters facility he needed a potty break and the desk person said to let him in the fenced exercise yard but we did not anticipate he'd be locked within, and it was a new area for him and none of us stayed with him- so it was my fault)
I asked to have the gate unlocked and he told me all about it and then it was over, quickly, with no ill effects since. He is very confident and knows proper doggy manners so is a safe and companionable, accepting boy to live with.
It sounds like you will also be needing to talk with your breeders about how good breeders have contracts the buyers must sign. The contract basically states in words and protects the life of the pup, stating how both the buyer and seller will maintain contact and ensure the health and happiness of the pup for its life. If this is not provided, it is very easy to breed many pups quickly and no cares how the pups lives are, their health, etc. Good luck and stay in touch as we will help in encouragement and advice... Cheryl
