Do you ever let them go before 12 weeks?

[fannie]

Originally Posted by larsensyorkies

Isn't it against the law to let dogs go before they are 8 weeks old- or is this just in Colorado?

That law varies from state to state.

[bjh]

I just found this very good website on puppy socialization. It has valuable tips for breeders and puppy owners.

http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/ear...alization.html

http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/Dev...talStages.html

While I know that there is some disagreement in what the proper age is to send a puppy to his new owner, I know we all agree that a puppy should never leave before 8 weeks of age and that is what most of the experts say. Puppies should never be shipped before 12 weeks of age. Breeders that are raising the puppies should take all necessary steps to make sure the pups are properly socialized while they are in their care.

[JonlyCajunQueen]

Thanks to all for the good advice.

[Wrenee4]

Our puppies all go home around 10-12 weeks old min. Everything depends on the puppy. If they are on the smaller side they must stay longer. Yes, they are a LOT more work the older they get, but to me it's worth the peace of mind that they are ready for their new homes.

Hha it is VERY normal for a dog not to do both poop and pee in the same exact area. If you watch a dog go outside they do not usually go in the same areas either. Perhaps you could try a "poop" pad area and a "pee" pad area. Ours all have seperate areas.

In regards to laws of age you can visit this site:

http://www.animallaw.info/articles/o...pysalelaws.htm

or it is here to read easier:

How old must a puppy be prior to being offered for sale?”

The answer to this question, like just about any question in law, depends on where you live. Approximately fifteen states have laws that state how old a puppy must be before it is offered for sale or adopted out to an owner. Three additional states have administrative regulations that give a minimum age for puppy sales. Of those states with laws, thirteen require that a puppy be at least eight weeks old before being offered for sale. Of the remaining five states, two states (Pennsylvania and Virginia) mandate that a puppy be at least seven weeks old and one state (Nebraska) requires that a puppy reaches six weeks. Two states do not speak to a definitive age; rather, these two states (Illinois and Nevada) make it unlawful for to sell a puppy who has not been weaned from his or her mother.