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woodman New Member  Posts: 9 |
posted 10-30-2003 02:48 PM
 
Hi. I'm new here, and I am still in mourning, having had to see my constant companion "go to sleep" in my arms a week ago. We need a dog in the house and had Jasiu for twelve years. We refused to see him suffer to prevent our grief, so he's gone. Anyway, this is awful and I want a new puppy. However, we are going to England for two weeks in February and are hesitant to put a newly socialized puppy into care at our vet's office for that long even though the pepple there are very loving and attentive. (Our old dog would have stayed at his grandmother's along with his "brother." A new puppy cannot because her dog is very dominant.) Please tell me what you think. Do we need to wait? Will a newly house-broken puppy be un-house-broken after two weeks with only three or four walks per day? Will he or she be heart-broken? J Woodman IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member  Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-30-2003 03:55 PM
Hi woodman, welcome to the board and I am sorry to hear about the loss of your companion. I personally would wait to get the new puppy until after you get back, those first months are so important in their developement and I would prefer the consistency while the puppy was still learning so many important things. Bonding is also a consideration, I would want that opportunity to bond, not just part of it ...but all of it, I'm greedy that way lol, they are puppies for so short a time. Best wishes and smiles on you, Maisey IP: Logged |
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NewLabOwnr Member Posts: 169 |
posted 10-30-2003 04:22 PM
Hi Woodman welcome to the boards. I also would suggest waiting. I know how hard it can be, we bought our house in the beginning of the summer and of course had every weekend booked till the end of July so I had to wait almost as long. But I think it worked out best for the puppy in the end. Like Maisey said the first few months are really important especially for bonding and showing the puppy who the pack is. Just my two cents =) IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 10-30-2003 04:52 PM
I think what nobody added in yet is that it is perfectly alright for you to want another dog so soon after your beloved pet has passed. You know that you loved him. Some people take longer in wanting to get another dog some jump right in like you want too. Having another pup is not going to erase your memories. I would probably be just like you. Will you get one from a breeder or a shelter or rescue. If from a breeder you can maybe set something to where a dog of choice will have delivered her pups and will be ready for homes by the time you get home from England. If not there are lots of pups in the shelters. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Karriesue Member Posts: 277 |
posted 10-30-2003 07:57 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. As Puttin said, your feelings are perfectly normal. Yes, you could get another dog now but if you decide to get a young pup he could regress in potty training while you are gone on your trip and you would have to start all over so be prepared for that. He could also learn some seperation anxiety so you might have to deal with that as well. Pups that young are unpredictable in their behavior so you need to expect the unexpected. I have never lost a dog before so I can't begin to understand how you feel. If you can do it I would wait until after your trip in Feb. If you can't wait, just be prepared to be very understanding in your dog's behavior when you come back. In a young pup, he doesn't know any better and they are just babies. Good luck in your decision. Again, I am sorry for your loss. IP: Logged |
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woodman New Member Posts: 9 |
posted 10-31-2003 08:55 AM
Thanks so much for your kindness. It almost put me in tears again. It's awfully helpful to hear from people who know how we feel about this. So many people seem to think that losing a beloved pet is no more emotionally significant than having a car quit running. Puttin510, it's very thoughtful of you to include what you said about giving ourselves permission to want a new puppy. However, I came to that a couple of days ago. No, Jasiu can't be replaced, but the need to love a dog is still there and okay. And there are so many out there who need a home. We talked with our vet today about it. (She also loved him.)Please don't think I'm setting your good advice at nothing, but we may go ahead with this. If we find a dog (shelter, of course. that's where we found the best dog who ever lived) soon, he or she will be five months old or more by the time we go away. The Dr. said they will reinforce socialization and house-training and a dog that age will be fine. They provide the same frequency of care on weekends as on weekdays, so that's okay, too. We will also have him or her stay overnight a few times to get used to the idea well before we go. The people at this "poopsie hotel" are unusual and will do whatever the puppy needs. So I think that, at five months or so, it should be okay if we do a few trial runs first. Thanks again for your kind responses. I'll be reading for whatever I can learn here and will offer anything I can. It looks as if I could learn quite a lot here. JW [This message has been edited by woodman (edited 10-31-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 10-31-2003 10:17 AM
You alone can know what is best for your situation. It sounds like you have the right concerns and have done your homework. Even situations that aren't ideal can be made to work if you try hard enough. Our puppy will be boarded for almost 2 weeks at Christmas. I worry because she will only be about 7 months old at that time. But I am saving up money and taking her to this awesome place where they give her lots of attention and even have a doggie play group. She may not want to come home! Good luck finding the right puppy. Make sure you don't rush into the deision - take your time and find the right dog. You might even consider an older puppy so that it won't be quite so small when you have to go on your trip.
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Karriesue Member Posts: 277 |
posted 10-31-2003 12:46 PM
Woodman, I wish you the best of luck! I hope you enjoy your new dog and hope that you have many happy years together. Take care! IP: Logged |
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