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I also brought Suzi home when she was going on 9 weeks. I did not know the importance of waiting until 12 weeks . I was lucky to be able to stay at home with her all the time. Some people cannot do that. At 9 weeks old the puppy is going to need you all the time. It is a very tough transistion for a puppy. The pup could refuse to eat , leading to more serious problems. PLus the puppy could have lifelong problems. Suzi is over three years old and still sucks and bites on things , anything soft , she has ruined a lot of my clothes , and now does this with her toys. I am glad you are waiting to bring her home at 12 weeks. It is worth the wait time. Letting the puppy mature more and grow is the best thing you can do . Now you will have more time to get the things you need for your new puppy and you will be better prepared. |
My baby's breeder won't let them go until 16 weeks - says they don't develop a good immunity system until then. Anyway, Gracie was pee pad trained, would walk on a leash nicely, and would allow me to groom her, including her toenails because the breeder had worked with her those last few weeks. One other thing I'd think about for your drive is a damp washcloth in plastic bag and a small towel or two in case your baby gets carsick. Even if you hold him and don't crate him, he could get a little pukey. Some do, some don't, but just in case. While holding him would be nice, for him, it's not a safe way to transport a pup, unfortunately, so be careful. A quick stop and the puppy could become a flying missile! Good luck and enjoy your Potter :-) |
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It seems like everyone on here parrots the same stuff about what YOU should do...even if they didn't do it themselves. I got my current yorkie very young and I loved it! It was the best experience ever. I truly felt like this was my lil infant I was caring for around the clock. It bonded us like nothing else and I feel more connected to this pup than I have any prior. She doesn't have biting issues or insecurity issues or potty issues. If the choice is there for me with my next yorkie to get it young, I'd definately do it again! Of course, the younger and smaller they are the more initial care & frequency of feedings they need, just like a human baby. But if you are able to make the time commitment required in the early weeks to provide proper care to your pup, it's not always a bad thing and can in fact be a wonderful experience :) |
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Sometimes, now, on the weekends or when I have a day off, I think that he is thinking: Mommy!! Will You Just Go Somewhere So I Can Get Some Sleep!! :rolleyes: |
I feel it's worth mentioning that I don't think anyone has said that if you bring a puppy home before 12 weeks it will be absolutely impossible to have a wonderful pet. I think the point is that, if you want your puppy to have the absolute best chance at being really ready to come home with you, emotionally, socially, physically, etc, it is best to wait until they are at least 12 weeks. For me personally, everything I read and was told by my breeder (who I researched) indicated that waiting until my pup was at least 12 weeks would give him the optimum chance at a smooth transition and the best start in life. And you know what? It was true! The two yorkies I have are the most well socialized, well adjusted dogs I have ever known. To the OP, just know that no matter what, you can always come to this board for advice and support with whatever issue you may have. There are some truly wonderful people here. Even if they don't always agree with you, they'll always have your dog's best interests at heart. |
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