The longer a puppy stays with its mom and litter mates the better off it is, there are alot of breeders that do not release there pups before 12 weeks. Yes it is very tempting to want to go pick up the puppy this weekend, but why not take this week and double check everything at home make sure the house is puppy proofed get down on your hands and knees, check and double check your supplies, get a puppy book to read so you are fully prepared. keep yourself busy all week getting ready for they puppy and give the puppy and extra week of socialization and you will both be happier.
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Originally Posted by TishaMoon  I have a depostit to hold my baby. The breeder originally told me she would be ready to go home at 10 weeks, which would be March 27. It was PERFECT because it's my last day of work and then I have 5 weeks off. The plan was to pick her up after work next Friday. Then I'd have 5 weeks to play with her, train her, get her adjusted before I have to leave her.
But today I emailed the breeder to check up on her and she replied and said since she's 9 weeks old today and doing so well, I could come get her this weekend if I want! There's no pressure, she is fine holding her until next week also, but she doesn't know how she is tempting me!
So the logical part of me thinks wait and follow the orignal plan. Give her another week with her littermates and a solid start to life with me since I'll get to stay with her.
But the emotional part wants my puppy now and can't wait any longer! I know I'll be losing sleep next week and still have to work. I have all the supplies I need except baby gates, but I can go grab some. I would be gone about 8 hours a day Monday through Friday, but my mom would come puppysit for about 4 hours a day. So she'd just be alone 2 hours after I leave and 2 hours before I come home.
What to do? What would you do? |