Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggle) - Page 3

Beth1231 · 04-03-2013, 02:24 PM

oh my word...

I love the family stories

WaitPatientlyOnTheLord · 04-03-2013, 02:37 PM

There's a special place in my heart for Saints! My uncle raised them when I was growing up. He once bred his girly, Bridget, and she had like 12-15 puppies in one litter. (I really think it was 15 but maybe it was just 12

) But I

the movie Beethoven at the time so that made them even cooler.

I used to write stories about Bridget.

My dogs are annoyingly frightened of large breed dogs.

And its so sad cus they will bark and try to seem scary when the giant breed dogs are the most peaceful ones.

houseforjoy · 04-03-2013, 02:58 PM

super cute

mollobe · 04-04-2013, 07:01 PM

CUTE!!! Can I ask why they stay with the parents until 12 weeks? I mean, I know they're supposed to stay with mom for at least 8 because of some specific stuff mom teaches her pups in the last couple weeks (had a breeder friend say "never trust a breeder who will let pups go before 8 weeks") but I've never heard to wait until 12.

duckwithoneleg · 04-04-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mollobe

CUTE!!! Can I ask why they stay with the parents until 12 weeks? I mean, I know they're supposed to stay with mom for at least 8 because of some specific stuff mom teaches her pups in the last couple weeks (had a breeder friend say "never trust a breeder who will let pups go before 8 weeks") but I've never heard to wait until 12.

It's socialization stuff, learning from their mama, etc...

There is a lot of conflicting stuff out there. Lots of people will say it is optimal for puppies to stay with their litter/mamas until 12 weeks. But with 8-12 weeks being optimal socialization time, it is a little

-y

...

Anyway, Afternoonrain spoke with the breeder yesterday and she said we can come get them any day after May 10th, which would put them at 10wks and a few days if we went that weekend.

We're thinking we might. Because that's nearly 11 weeks, and then we'd still have a week and a halfish with them still in their socialization window to take them into our lives and go and do. It could be like the best of both worlds, we think

Johns_Gal · 04-05-2013, 09:55 AM

I'd totally go scoop them up at ten weeks, and proceed to take them to every hardware store (Lowe's, etc, allows dogs), pet store, park and everything I could think of.

Long as they've had a parvo vaccine anyway.

They need to learn from mama and nurse if she'll still allow it, but exposing them to every surface, person, sound and vehicle you can is awesome for them.

duckwithoneleg · 04-05-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Johns_Gal

I'd totally go scoop them up at ten weeks, and proceed to take them to every hardware store (Lowe's, etc, allows dogs), pet store, park and everything I could think of.

Long as they've had a parvo vaccine anyway.

They need to learn from mama and nurse if she'll still allow it, but exposing them to every surface, person, sound and vehicle you can is awesome for them.

Yesssss!!!

Except the stupid Lowes' in our town no longer allows dogs. I don't know why. But it irks me. Maybe I'll try to sneak him in anyway. Maybe he'll be too irresistible for them to turn us out

WaitPatientlyOnTheLord · 04-05-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by duckwithoneleg

Yesssss!!!

Except the stupid Lowes' in our town no longer allows dogs. I don't know why. But it irks me. Maybe I'll try to sneak him in anyway. Maybe he'll be too irresistible for them to turn us out

Try the home dept then...and the feed store

duckwithoneleg · 04-05-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WaitPatientlyOnTheLord

Try the home dept then...and the feed store

I don't think our town has a home depot

... (boonies

)... BUT! Yus! I forgot the feed store!!!

Glitterfish · 04-05-2013, 11:49 AM

Do you have any malls w/ picture places in them near you? We had pics done w/ our dog at one of those mall places, and we walked around the mall w/ her while we were waiting for the pics to process

No one said a word! Well, she was a shepherd mix, so one person did say, "Oh, she's so beautiful! I wish I could pet her, but I know she's working!"

She was on a regular leash and carrying a blue koala in her mouth.... definitely not a working dog!

duckwithoneleg · 04-05-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarcake

Do you have any malls w/ picture places in them near you? We had pics done w/ our dog at one of those mall places, and we walked around the mall w/ her while we were waiting for the pics to process

No one said a word! Well, she was a shepherd mix, so one person did say, "Oh, she's so beautiful! I wish I could pet her, but I know she's working!"

She was on a regular leash and carrying a blue koala in her mouth.... definitely not a working dog!

I love that!

Afternoonrain and I are talking a lot about socializing with a mindset towards building a foundation for therapy dog training. Trying to think of scripts to say to people that will encourage them that yes, we want them to pet our puppies

, but also to please wait until they are not jumping up or pawing. Sitting politely is what we want, and then affection... 'cause we don't want them bouncing on people when they are huge

- but we DO want lots of strangers loving on them

mamaKristin · 04-05-2013, 07:55 PM

I had a St. Bernard growing up, and would LOVE another one. Aside from the drool, they are amazing dogs.

Johns_Gal · 04-05-2013, 08:02 PM

I think you might be surprised how fast they can learn "down". If they're mellow, listeny types... IMHO those are easiest to train, second only to bright little herding dogs who are all "Yes human, please oh please teach me!"

Chill pups generally want to learn, and once they get it, they get it. IME, anyway. Not that aren't still babies, and aren't still going to be goofballs, but y'know.

It's the high energy bundles of hyper that make you

. Which, no offense meant, but... a dog who takes himself through plate glass after a moth.... he just sounds kinda hyper.

duckwithoneleg · 04-05-2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johns_Gal

I think you might be surprised how fast they can learn "down". If they're mellow, listeny types... IMHO those are easiest to train, second only to bright little herding dogs who are all "Yes human, please oh please teach me!"

Chill pups generally want to learn, and once they get it, they get it. IME, anyway. Not that aren't still babies, and aren't still going to be goofballs, but y'know.

It's the high energy bundles of hyper that make you

. Which, no offense meant, but... a dog who takes himself through plate glass after a moth.... he just sounds kinda hyper.

Quite far from offended

- that's actually incredibly validating

He was (is) hyper. Oh... So so hyper O.o

Tandem mama · 04-06-2013, 04:39 AM

Our daisy who had to move out was hyper! Oh your thread is making me have puppy fever!!

As far as scripts to use with people, if you see someone looking like they're going to pet the pup, just say, "if you'd like to love on him, please wait until he's sitting and calm. We're working on his manners right now."

04-03-2013, 02:24 PM	#31
Beth1231 Deactivated Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 14,962	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl oh my word... I love the family stories

04-03-2013, 02:37 PM	#32
WaitPatientlyOnTheLord Rose Garden I'm most definitely an INFJ. ;-) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New England, USA Posts: 7,264	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl There's a special place in my heart for Saints! My uncle raised them when I was growing up. He once bred his girly, Bridget, and she had like 12-15 puppies in one litter. (I really think it was 15 but maybe it was just 12 ) But I the movie Beethoven at the time so that made them even cooler. I used to write stories about Bridget. My dogs are annoyingly frightened of large breed dogs. And its so sad cus they will bark and try to seem scary when the giant breed dogs are the most peaceful ones.

04-03-2013, 02:58 PM	#33
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl super cute __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

04-04-2013, 07:01 PM	#34
mollobe Rose Garden .thankful. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MN Posts: 6,451	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl CUTE!!! Can I ask why they stay with the parents until 12 weeks? I mean, I know they're supposed to stay with mom for at least 8 because of some specific stuff mom teaches her pups in the last couple weeks (had a breeder friend say "never trust a breeder who will let pups go before 8 weeks") but I've never heard to wait until 12. __________________ Molly Wife to Josh since 4/05 Mom to (click on their names for links to their birth stories) Ian: 9/07 Claire: 2/10 Owen: 4/13

04-05-2013, 09:55 AM	#36
Johns_Gal Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,764	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl I'd totally go scoop them up at ten weeks, and proceed to take them to every hardware store (Lowe's, etc, allows dogs), pet store, park and everything I could think of. Long as they've had a parvo vaccine anyway. They need to learn from mama and nurse if she'll still allow it, but exposing them to every surface, person, sound and vehicle you can is awesome for them. __________________ He is seven and she is days from turning two. I'm not sure how this happened.

04-05-2013, 11:49 AM	#40
Glitterfish Rose Garden That's not grey in my hair, it's glitter growing from my head. Duh. (formerly of the sstarcake variety) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Northeast Posts: 3,929	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl Do you have any malls w/ picture places in them near you? We had pics done w/ our dog at one of those mall places, and we walked around the mall w/ her while we were waiting for the pics to process No one said a word! Well, she was a shepherd mix, so one person did say, "Oh, she's so beautiful! I wish I could pet her, but I know she's working!" She was on a regular leash and carrying a blue koala in her mouth.... definitely not a working dog! __________________ Sara, Duchess of New Awesomeville, married to my soul mate for 13 years now, and The Minions: Punky Peanut Stinker two we never got to hold and one due in May 2015 "I reject your reality, and substitute my own!". ~Mythbusters

04-05-2013, 07:55 PM	#42
mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) I had a St. Bernard growing up, and would LOVE another one. Aside from the drool, they are amazing dogs.

04-05-2013, 08:02 PM	#43
Johns_Gal Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,764	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl I think you might be surprised how fast they can learn "down". If they're mellow, listeny types... IMHO those are easiest to train, second only to bright little herding dogs who are all "Yes human, please oh please teach me!" Chill pups generally want to learn, and once they get it, they get it. IME, anyway. Not that aren't still babies, and aren't still going to be goofballs, but y'know. It's the high energy bundles of hyper that make you . Which, no offense meant, but... a dog who takes himself through plate glass after a moth.... he just sounds kinda hyper. __________________ He is seven and she is days from turning two. I'm not sure how this happened.

04-06-2013, 04:39 AM	#45
Tandem mama Rose Garden In my world everyone's a pony Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Where everyone eats rainbows and poops butterflies Posts: 11,743	Re: Coming out: We're getting a puppy (PICS ::grin::) (Edit: MORE pics, post 8 :giggl Our daisy who had to move out was hyper! Oh your thread is making me have puppy fever!! As far as scripts to use with people, if you see someone looking like they're going to pet the pup, just say, "if you'd like to love on him, please wait until he's sitting and calm. We're working on his manners right now." __________________ I'm Megan (ENFP, DYT Type 1) Married since 2007 to my Apple-geeky artist Don (INTJ) Mommy to Lydia (1/08) "Nature is really dirty" Charlotte (7/10) "me am not chawlotte me are batman" Introducing Nolan January 11, 2014

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