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enchilila · 10-05-2009, 04:56 PM

Hello all! I am getting a new puppy in 2 weeks and, at that time she will be 8-1/2 weeks old. My DH and I are traveling from Texas to Georgia to see our son's graduation into the U. S. Ranger Program on October 23rd. We will be driving the miles over a two-day span, driving 7 hours a day (14 hour total), and then BACK. We will be gone a total of 6 days. The lady I purchased her from said she would be glad to board her (free) while we are gone. I don't want to shuffle the puppy around like that. If I wasn't so anxious to bring her home, I would not pick her up until after we return from our trip. As far as potty training her and getting her into a routine, well, she has no routine at the breeder's either. I would have to put that off, as well, until we returned home. Am I being selfish?

I also looked around for patterns so I can sew my little girl a "coming home" dress. Patterns are expensive. Does anyone out there have an XS dress they would like to sell me for that special occasion??

Thanks.

10-05-2009, 04:56 PM	#1
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	Can 8 week old YT withstand long drive? Hello all! I am getting a new puppy in 2 weeks and, at that time she will be 8-1/2 weeks old. My DH and I are traveling from Texas to Georgia to see our son's graduation into the U. S. Ranger Program on October 23rd. We will be driving the miles over a two-day span, driving 7 hours a day (14 hour total), and then BACK. We will be gone a total of 6 days. The lady I purchased her from said she would be glad to board her (free) while we are gone. I don't want to shuffle the puppy around like that. If I wasn't so anxious to bring her home, I would not pick her up until after we return from our trip. As far as potty training her and getting her into a routine, well, she has no routine at the breeder's either. I would have to put that off, as well, until we returned home. Am I being selfish? I also looked around for patterns so I can sew my little girl a "coming home" dress. Patterns are expensive. Does anyone out there have an XS dress they would like to sell me for that special occasion?? Thanks.