I have to admit that with Kip, the breeder wanted her to go home at 8 weeks and I took her without knowing better. She was healthy enough, but as she has aged she is very much a 'people' dog and not very fond of dogs in strange places. She gets along great with our cats, brittany spaniel and horses because they are all a part of her 'family', but take her out anyplace and she doesn't handle it very well. I had her in obedience classes as a pup but had to quit because of back problems. I think that would have helped her too, but being with the mom longer is definitely the best. |