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Teenager Join date : 2012-11-24 Location : Eastern NC

olott707 wrote:

Jennet&Embry wrote:

olott707 wrote:

Jennet&Embry wrote:: Congrats! I thought your puppy was coming from a pretty good kennel- I'm surprised they let them go at 6 weeks...

she's 7 weeks old.

Your ticker says she a couple days short of 7 weeks, regardless all puppies should be with mom and littermates until at least 8 weeks.

actually my ticker says 1 month, 2 weeks, 4 days - which does not equal 4 weeks plus 2 weeks 4 days... it means 1 month (jan 9-feb 9) plus 2 weeks 4 days. did not realize this was going to be an argument over how old my baby is - but thank you for your concern. both the breeder & i felt she was ready to go... she is getting socialization which i understand is important for puppies. so thanks again for your completely unneeded opinion.

Actually jan 9 to feb 9 is 4 weeks and 3 days. so add to that 2 weeks and 4 days and you do get 7 weeks.

Teenager Join date : 2012-11-24 Location : Eastern NC

olott707 wrote:

Huskydad wrote:

Jennet&Embry wrote:: I'm not trying to be rude, sorry if it came across that way? I really hope you look up the cons of getting a puppy before 8-9 weeks and read into so you can make your puppy the best she can be.

Also in most states it is illegal to sell a puppy before 8 weeks, and I really hope your breeder is aware of that

That is something that i never knew and I bet most people don't know. I found this list of states and the age at which it is permissable to sell a puppy.
http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ovuspuppysaletable.htm

i've looked over this as well before i picked her up - there is no law in my state or the state i purchased my puppy on age of sale.

Many states have no law and some allow puppies to go at 7 weeks.

Subject: Re: Brought Willow Home ! Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:13 pm

Regardless, she's still under 8 weeks and IMO and most peoples opinion it's cruel to remove a puppy from her mom and littermates before that age. 7-9 weeks is a very critical age for a puppy to learn socialization skills and how to not be rude and mouthy from their littermates and mom.

I'm done trying to help you since all you do is preach that it is totally okay to that your breeder is selling their puppies too early. Have a fantastic day.

Adult Join date : 2012-11-03 Location : San Antonio, TX

I really don't think anyone meant to upset anyone else. Those tickers are tricky in figuring out real age. My own has confused me several times.

The whole point being, there has been a lot of info on how important it is to leave the pups with mom and the litter for as long as possible. Its better for the pups in the long run, especially with bite inhibition. I got Karli two days shy of 8 weeks and we've never had any issues with her biting. There have been a lot of members who have gotten puppies much younger than Karli and they are having issues we never experienced with her.

Congrats and she's gorgeous!!!

Teenager Join date : 2013-01-22 Location : Little Rock, AR

cinnamonbits wrote:: I really don't think anyone meant to upset anyone else. Those tickers are tricky in figuring out real age. My own has confused me several times.

The whole point being, there has been a lot of info on how important it is to leave the pups with mom and the litter for as long as possible. Its better for the pups in the long run, especially with bite inhibition. I got Karli two days shy of 8 weeks and we've never had any issues with her biting. There have been a lot of members who have gotten puppies much younger than Karli and they are having issues we never experienced with her.

Congrats and she's gorgeous!!!

thank you! i was not trying to be rude - as i was just trying to state my pup is not 6 weeks.

i do agree on how important it is.

& thank you Smile

Teenager Join date : 2012-07-22 Location : Utah

Congratulations on your new puppy Willow! She is adoreable!

Teenager Join date : 2013-01-22 Location : Little Rock, AR

Dragula64 wrote:: Congratulations on your new puppy Willow! She is adoreable!

thank you!!!! I love you

Maverick Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO

Alright, we've had some disagreements here, but PLEASE knock it off with the negative treats. It is NOT a dislike button and only used for something that is blatantly incorrect. It is not something to note that you don't like someone else's opinion.

Yes, the puppy is young and what's done is done. Let's all leave it at that, but understand that you are going to have a challenge to properly socialize. I think that's all Jennet was trying to get at.

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Subject: Re: Brought Willow Home ! Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:48 pm

Awwww, she's cute, and I love her name. (maybe because my all time favorite movie is Willow)

Adult Join date : 2012-09-22 Location : Chicago

She's gorgeous! I love her mask and those little fluffy ears Smile

If you take her to puppy kindergarden right away (about $100 for 4 weeks at an animal shelter) you can easily gain some puppy to puppy socialization. I might be getting my puppy at 7 weeks, and thats what I plan to do.

Maverick Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO

eddycaaa wrote:: If you take her to puppy kindergarden right away (about $100 for 4 weeks at an animal shelter) you can easily gain some puppy to puppy socialization. I might be getting my puppy at 7 weeks, and thats what I plan to do.

I second the puppy kindergarten, and Ghost did really well with it. I will caution you though to wait until Willow has at least had her Parvo shot. I know at our Petsmart, where we did obedience training, someone brought in a pup with Parvo and contaminated the entire store. In the meantime, if you have friends whose dogs are fully vaccinated, that is an excellent option for socialization. Good luck, and she really is adorable Smile

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blueeyedghost wrote:

eddycaaa wrote:: If you take her to puppy kindergarden right away (about $100 for 4 weeks at an animal shelter) you can easily gain some puppy to puppy socialization. I might be getting my puppy at 7 weeks, and thats what I plan to do.

I second the puppy kindergarten, and Ghost did really well with it. I will caution you though to wait until Willow has at least had her Parvo shot. I know at our Petsmart, where we did obedience training, someone brought in a pup with Parvo and contaminated the entire store. In the meantime, if you have friends whose dogs are fully vaccinated, that is an excellent option for socialization. Good luck, and she really is adorable Smile

thank you! I am already socializing her with a friends dog, my grandmas dog & my parents dog. all of which are 100% up to date on their shots. I knew what I was getting into getting a pup a week early. so I am already doing everything I can so far. I am planning on signing her up for classes as soon as I can as well.

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Sounds like you're doing everything right then, keep it up! Be ready for some biting issues, but hopefully the early socialization will help nip that in the bud.

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blueeyedghost wrote:: Sounds like you're doing everything right then, keep it up! Be ready for some biting issues, but hopefully the early socialization will help nip that in the bud.

I hope so as well! thanks a ton Smile

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You're very welcome Smile

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