[Patti]

Originally Posted by yorkymom1

Giving puppies as gifts makes me a little nervous. For instance, my brother was given a puppy as a gift from a relative after hearing him mention that it might be nice to have a little furball around. Well he said, but he really wasn't ready to make that commitment and definitely didn't expect to get one as a gift. It happened at a very busy time in his life and right after we lost our father. Although he loves his dog dearly, he felt that it was at the wrong time and he didn't train him sufficiently. He does have some behavior issues with him now and I have been trying to convince him to go to some obedience training.
Maybe rather than just running out and finding a puppy for her, he could present her with the idea that he wants to get her a puppy and involve her in the decision. It would be just as fun and still a great surprise. This way, if she really isn't ready, she's going to come right out and tell him.
One of my current puppy buyers is actually a BF / GF couple and the puppy is to be a present for the woman. She made a comment when they were over that she was so happy that he let her take part in the decision and that he didn't just go out find one on his own.
I'm not saying a puppy surprise is a bad idea but things can go both ways easily in a situation like that.

Good idea!