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Originally Posted by kkubas  Just an Update for everyone-
I did get her at 8 weeks. She is fine. She lived with 6 other dogs and a cat. I was really worried she would be very depressed when I took her home but she was SO HAPPY! So playful and loving and she was attached to me immediately (so cute!) She did have fleas and worms so I took her to the vet the next day and He took care of that stuff. I am crate training her. She sleeps in HER bed on my bed at night, but during the days she is in the crate while i'm at work. I come home on my lunch break and feed, potty and play with her everyday and then she's is back in the crate. I leave a shirt in her crate with her (the one I sleep in the night before) as well as some toys and food and water. She was having separation anxiety... BAD. I couldn't even take a shower without her trying to jump in the tub with me and crying and shaking. I was so worried I called the vet and they told me to get her rescue remedy. I gave it to her this morning and when I showered, no barking. When I put her in the crate this morning, no barking or crying. She is 100% different. Its great! She loves her new home and she is very happy.
Yes, maybe she was too young to come home, but honestly I would rather have her with me than have fleas and worms at her breeders house. (All the dogs had them) She is spoiled rotten and does great on the potty pads!
I appreciate all the support and advise, you guys are VERY helpful! I have received many encouraging messages and sincerely appreciate it. I now realize that some people on here can be a little overboard and completely RUDE but it doesn't get to me. Just because I brought her home early and work full time doesn't mean I'm a bad mom or that I don't love her and want the best for her. I work so I can provide a nice home and things for my pets and myself and I'm sorry if that offends you. |
You've done nothing wrong in getting her at that age. In fact, I'm glad you did as having fleas and worms for another 4 weeks would have been very harmful to the pup. Keep up working on the crate training...there's nothing worse than having a dog that falls to bits as soon as you're out of the room. Sounds like she's going to be great company for you. Good luck.