Pics of my puppy to be

mattmania843 · 07-09-2007, 11:04 PM

I cant believe you got it from the original person. Have you not learned anything through your 300 posts on this forum, you are not ready for a dog, you are to unstable.

But you were so insistent of getting your dog on July 9th and you didn't even have your mind made up until a couple days before.

Jaylie · 07-09-2007, 11:25 PM

I can't believe you went with the original person either! I'm telling you, you are either going to pay WAAY more for that dog than you would for the six hundred dollar one, OR if you don't, it's going to end up crippled or dead.

But, I guess the deed is already done, so I will help you. Yes, it's normal for a puppy to thrash on the leash. My first puppy, Jaylie never had a problem with it, but Blitz did. What you should do is get a lightweight leash, and let Snoopy drag it around. Then practice picking it up, and give him a treat. Lengthen the time you hold it (And it has to be loose.) until you can take him for a walk without him thrashing.

Also, how often are you taking him to the training pad? You should bring him over every hour. Is he on a feeding schedule? Put him on one if he's not. Then you will know when he will need to go. He should not have been given the chance to go so many times on the carpet. That will get him used to that feel, and he won't like to go on the pad.

Haidden · 07-09-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaylie

I can't believe you went with the original person either! I'm telling you, you are either going to pay WAAY more for that dog than you would for the six hundred dollar one, OR if you don't, it's going to end up crippled or dead.

Saddens me also, cant believe you went to the original breeder.

Anyways, best thing to do is feed him 3 times a day until he is around 6 months old. I feed my puppy when I get up before I go to work, when i get home from work usually around 4 then feed him around 8. He just turned 6 months old so in next couple weeks I will only be feeding him twice a day. I feed him Canidae All Life Stages.

Your mom needs to get used to the accidents, they happen and will happen. You take your eye of the pup for one minute he can have an accident, its part of the responsibility. I didn't use puppy pads with mine because I think they are a waste. I took him out every hour sometimes every 30 minutes and he was house trained by basically 4 months. All though given he was and still is a puppy he has an accident here and there but very rarely, maybe once a week if that. Now it seems like never.

I know your excited about your new puppy but with that new puppy becomes great responsibility and I wish you luck. I wouldve waited to go to the other breeder myself though =)

Congratz though and hope you and your puppy have loads of fun.

digits mama · 07-10-2007, 12:12 AM

Hey Durbkat. That is the prettiest pup. What did you name him/her?

I am very proud of you for making a effort to own a puppy, No matter where you got it from, You have him/her now. SO CONGRATULATIONS! Have lots and lots of fun. Love her/him and you will recieve it back 2 fold.YEAY FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY!!!!!!!!!!

Durbkat · 07-10-2007, 07:55 AM

Now you all don't need to be hounding me like this. You all said genetic disease's show up within 1 to 2 years of life right? Well she says she keeps in touch with the people she sells them to and they never said a dog had gotten a genetic disease. So please if you don't have anything to say but about what choice I've made then please don't flame my topic.

BoxMeIn21 · 07-10-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Durbkat

Now you all don't need to be hounding me like this. You all said genetic disease's show up within 1 to 2 years of life right? Well she says she keeps in touch with the people she sells them to and they never said a dog had gotten a genetic disease. So please if you don't have anything to say but about what choice I've made then please don't flame my topic.

I won't flame your topic. But I am very disappointed, so many people offered up their advice and experience to help you make a responsible choice and what do you do? You ignored it. Whether you will pay a price or not is still up in the air, but shame on you just the same. You gave into your need for instant gratification and kept this backyard breeder in business yet one more litter. Again, shame on you - you knew better.

digits mama · 07-10-2007, 11:48 AM

At this point...Have no shame..just love that puppy.....And make everyone here proud of you for how you raise your baby from here on out. I think your gonna be an excellent dogdaddy.......

Debbie P · 07-10-2007, 12:03 PM

The fact of the matter is, it is a shame. To knowingly follow through with a purchase, and support BYB's and Miller's, is a shame. It will not only, possibly, affect your pocket book, but by keeping these folks in business, it is laying a tremendous financial burden on the shoulders of Rescues and Shelters. Not to mention the millions of dogs, which will continue to be bred.

We all need to do our part. The first step is to stop supporting, in any way, these people.

Now, what's done is done. Love, and take care of your puppy. But please help spread the word.

BoxMeIn21 · 07-10-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by digits mama

At this point...Have no shame..just love that puppy.....And make everyone here proud of you for how you raise your baby from here on out. I think your gonna be an excellent dogdaddy.......

Yes, it is a shame...And thank you, Debbie P for taking the words right out of my mouth.

SammyDog · 07-10-2007, 12:12 PM

From here on out, just treat thew dog good

digits mama · 07-10-2007, 12:13 PM

The other fact of the matter is....He is a 16 year old boy with a full heart of love for a puppy.. Since when Kids listen to everything us adults have to say? This is a young boy that has a developing mind. everyone offered thier advice and there isnt anything we can do...everyone tends to learn from thier mistakes and maybe next time he will have a better sense of handling things. But sending him to shame hell isnt doing a bit of good. It is actually gonna do more harm then good. For dogs sake yall...be nice!

TheChinClique · 07-10-2007, 12:44 PM

What's done is done. I hope you will be able to handle the responsibility of owning a puppy. It's a lot easier said than done. Also, I see that you're sixteen years old. What will you do when you go to college? I am in college with pets and believe me, it's not easy. I think you should have waited a bit longer but like I said what's done is done and now it is your job to care for this living, breathing thing and I hope you will be able to do so.

Good luck.

BoxMeIn21 · 07-10-2007, 01:45 PM

He's a smart kid - and he has a plan, I have no doubt he will take great care of this puppy. I am just disappointed he decided to buy from a BYB, even after 10 pages of reasons why you shouldn't. But hey...you can lead a horse to water...

blackrose · 07-10-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxMeIn21

He's a smart kid - and he has a plan, I have no doubt he will take great care of this puppy. I am just disappointed he decided to buy from a BYB, even after 10 pages of reasons why you shouldn't. But hey...you can lead a horse to water...

My thoughts exactly.

I think he'll take very good care of the puppy and will be a good owner. I'm just sad that he chose to purchase one from a BYB. I'm sixteen as well, and trust me, I'm old enough to make a well informed desicion.

Good luck with your puppy though, he is cute.

Durbkat · 07-10-2007, 05:06 PM

She isn't a byb, she isn't one of those people that her two dogs happened to mate with each other. She has her own business and surely the humane society or some other pet organization would have to come and inspect the place wouldn't they for her to run a business?

I really appreciate your all's concern but like what has been said, what's done is done. I know I am taking a chance on getting it from someone that doesn't test the line but she says she keeps in contact with all her buyers and they haven't reported a problem. I know I should have saved the money and all that and paid a high price but I didn't so please lets not continue with the "oh I'm ashamed of you" or "shame on you, after all the advice..." I appreciate the advice, I really do but let me make my own decision's please.

I just got back from the vet and he did an exam and said the puppy was healthy as can be, all he had to do was trim his nails a bit since he said they were alittle long and he trimmed his face up a bit and now I can see his eyes! lol The vet said he weighs 3 pounds and to put some warm water into his food to make it easier for him to eat since his teeth are still coming in. But I forgot to ask what kind of treats I should give him, what do you guys recommend? I got these treats from milk bone that said "Great For Training" but they are to big and hard for him to chew. I got to take snoopy back on the 30th for him to get his next round of shots and they said to wait a couple of months before I let him be around with other dogs, its to bad cause I was gonna take him to see a girl shih tzu in a couple of weeks. lol

Also, I'm not sure if he will do this tonight or not. But last night I turned all the lights out, turned the tv off and put his crate up on a chair so he could see me. But he just kept whining and whining all night long. He would go to sleep for about an hour then he'd wake up. But he seemed to have gone back to sleep after I took him out and gave him some food and water and then put him on the puppy pad and let him go to the bathroom and he pee'd everytime. Is there anything I could do different to calm him down? Today when I left for work I put the crate and chair in front of the tv and turned it on and left the lights on and my mom said she didn't hear one thing. Should I try that tonight? I'm going to try and tire him out by playing some ball before bed. Am I missing anything?

Oh! How would you all recommend that I get him to walk on a leash outside? In the house I let him drag the leash around and then occasionally I pick the leash up and follow him. But when he is outside all he does it sit down and he won't move. Any ideas? He hasn't learned to respond to his name to good just yet but I'm gonna try and get him to.

BoxMeIn21 · 07-10-2007, 05:28 PM

I'm glad your vet visit went well. Try some boiled chicken breast or small bits of hot dog - they are nice, soft and yummy!

As for the crate - it's pretty normal for a pup that age to whine and cry. Just remember to only let him out of his crate when he's quiet or he will learn really quickly that whining gets him attention. Tiring him out is a great idea before bed time, just be patient and consistent - he'll be sleeping through the night in no time.

For now, I would just get him used to his collar and lead right now - having him drag it around a few times a day should do the trick.

Lastly, we need more pics...

Durbkat · 07-10-2007, 05:51 PM

Well he normally shuts up when I sit up in bed and look at him and thats when he gets to come out. I usually let him sniff my hand if he is crying in the crate then when he calms down I let him out.

I'm getting ready to post some more pics soon, I got dial up so it takes time.

I'm also uploading a vid to youtube of his playtime this morning and its 50% done now. I'll post it in the topic that borzimom posted "Music to your videos" or what ever that topic is called.

Tankstar · 07-10-2007, 06:30 PM

I'm also very dissapointed inr eading this thread learning that you did go with the bad breeder.

No the humane society doesnt do shit if a dog has food water and shelter. Why else would puppy mills still be running? Offcourse the puppy seems fine now. You didnt get the genetic tests done ont he dog. i advise when it is 2ish to get all the tets done as it is done growing. What will you do if it needs a hip transplant? That costs 1000's of dollars?

I'm sorry the puppy is cute. But I find it sad you went with this bad breeder.
CKC and AKC dont mean much just means the dogs parents are purebred and are registerd.

Durbkat · 07-10-2007, 06:47 PM

So when it turns 2 I should take it in for genetic testing?

Also he has seemed to start liking to nibble on my feet, I have socks on, is that ok? I stop him when he bites to hard and hand him a chew toy which he takes interest in for awhile then he starts walking around. Should I stop this? Also he seems to like to lick my bike tires, the bike hasn't been ridden in a few months, should I stop that as well?

mattmania843 · 07-10-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Durbkat

She isn't a byb, she isn't one of those people that her two dogs happened to mate with each other..

Thats an oxymoron. That makes her a BYB. Nobody who is responsible leaves a bitch in heat around an intact male. (I learned that from my dog forum buddies

) Well whats done is done I guess. If i could of told you earlier I would have advised a shelter but now thats over. Good luck with the pup and hopefully you wont be in the health forum anytime soon.