[connie k]

Well I have done it both ways. I got Molly at 12 weeks. She was very social and easy to train she went to the pad right away. She was very playful and eager to eat. She liked to be with us but could occupy her self.

We got Ellie at 6 weeks. The breeder had to get rid of her because she was going into the hospital for a major surgery. I was reluctant but did it anyway. Our dog Molly had Past away and my skinkids were dying for a new one.

I wouldn't have done it if I wasnt a stay at home mom. We didn't leave her alone until she was 10 weeks out and then I was scared to death.

Ellie was hard to train. she would go to the pads. I wound up storing all of my rugs and just let her go on the hard wood floor. It took her until she was 15 weeks old to figure it out. However I taught her to ring a bell to go outside and she has been great since then.

I had to measure her dog food and watch her eat. We had to give lots of nutracal and Kayo in the water. I was scared to death if she went to sleep and it wasn't "nap time" I would wake her up and give her nutracal.

She is so sweet but I think she missed out alot of valuable time with her mother. I am her mama and she is very attached. I can't do anything with out her being right beside me. ( She even helps fold clothes. Pulling the out of the dryer for me if I want her to or not!) She doesn't know what to do with other dogs. I would wait if I were you.