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08-12-2009, 06:11 AM | #1 |
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| Puppy or adult? Help me decide! Ok so I am still in the search for my new baby. I thought for sure that I wanted to get a older puppy or adult. I got Roscoe at 9 months and he has been great. Well I have now seen a puppy that I just love and now I can't decide what to do! I have never really housetrained a puppy before because Roscoe was pretty much housetrained. We have a fenced in yard and that made it really easy to finish training him. (Although he still has a accident every now and then). Please help me decide!
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08-12-2009, 07:00 AM | #2 |
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| Wow, this is a tough one. I'm a first-time dog/puppy owner (had dogs as a kid but never owned one before now & I have 2!). I got Buster & Bailey in January when they were 11 weeks old. It has been frustrating at times, but is so awesome to have them for so much of their lives. I am glad that I got them when they were puppies, but I can understand why some people look for older dogs to adopt. There are so many methods to training that you can try - you just have to take the time to do it. You can improve the life of a rescue dog tremendously by adopting an older dog, however, those can come with issues that can make them harder to train than puppies. Ultimately, I think either way getting a new addition to your family will be work, but you have to almost meet them to determine if they are a right fit for your family. Good luck with your decision!
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08-12-2009, 07:48 AM | #3 | |
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08-12-2009, 09:11 AM | #4 |
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| I think Roscoe will have to help you, do you think he would like a puppy better or a older dog? I don't know about your boy but mine also likes girls better then boys. Keep us updated on what you do!!!!
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08-12-2009, 09:18 AM | #5 |
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| The puppy might well be on his way to house training. i know my pups are about 90-95 percent peepad trained when they leave me. i think their mam's train them. I know it's nothing I do. There are pros and conss to each choice. adults sometimes have issues as well. |
08-12-2009, 09:35 AM | #6 |
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| I think you should just follow your gut on this one, there is something special I have noticed in each of my dogs that made them mine without a doubt. When your baby comes along I think you will know it. I too am partial to the older puppies or adults. But when I saw Copper's sweet dark face he was only 10 weeks old, and after I held him and played with him I knew that he was my boy. Maddie was 5 months when I got her and it was all that attitude that made me choose her. Well, actually she chose me I think that you will just know
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08-12-2009, 09:44 AM | #7 |
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| Thanks guys for your input. The puppy that has me questioning myself is for sale on here. Melissa has him and his name is KO. I just kind of fell in love with him. Roscoe is 11 months and LOVES to play, so I don't think a puppy will be a problem. What about him being a male? Roscoe is neutered, do you think 2 males are ok?
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08-12-2009, 09:56 AM | #8 |
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| When I brought Rocky home he and Copper were instant friends, and neither one was altered. They slept together and wrestled and follow me arround the house together When Rocky passed, Copper spent weeks looking and waiting for him. In my case the two males couldn't have been a better match for eachother. How is Roscoe with other boys?
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08-12-2009, 10:46 AM | #9 | |
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08-12-2009, 10:56 AM | #10 | |
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I had to go take a look at KO's thread. I can see why you fell in love! He is adorable! Is she close enough that you could go meet him? I would be soooooo tempted! Sorry, I don't have any advice as far as puppy vs adult. That will depend on which yorkie chooses you. Good luck!
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08-12-2009, 10:56 AM | #11 |
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| My boys play together better then my girls do Good luck and congrats |
08-12-2009, 11:24 AM | #12 |
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| what cuties!follow your heart. I had no problem with my two boys and Im adding a third soon.
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08-12-2009, 11:27 AM | #13 |
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| If youve fallen in love with the puppy I would get it. Everyone should have the opportunity to have a puppy at least once
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08-12-2009, 11:47 AM | #14 |
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| This is exactly right. I got Bernie when he was 8 weeks old. When it was time to add #2, I found a 3 month old male and Bernie was about 4 months old. I took Bernie with me to make sure he would like him. Bernie loved him, this little Yorkie needed his forever home, so I got him. Then later I got Bella at 3 months old. She fit in the mix real well. But getting to the point here. There is a difference in the bond between getting the puppy and an older pet. Not for me, I love my three equally, but for Bernie, he is of course the alpha, and is very protective of me, more than they are. As for training, I think it's worth the little extra you have to put into a small puppy. But, you'll know when the right one comes along, no matter what age they are. Best of luck to you.
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08-12-2009, 11:58 AM | #15 |
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| Thank you guys so much for all of your great feedback. I think I have decided to get little KO as long as my hubby agrees to a puppy. I am going to talk to him tonight. I just can't stop looking at the pictures of him. I have looked at tons of yorkies online and he has just captured me I think. Of course I have to be approved for him first too! Hope she approves me!
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