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I've been working with a local rescue in adding a #3 to the family.
I received an email last night that they have 2 dogs that would be a good fit for us... one is a 4 month old Sibe mix, the other is a 7 month old Shep mix. To be honest, it's been a LONG time since I've had a dog that young... like, 20 years long, LOL. Because Lela can be cautious/persnickety, I'm thinking that this might be a good idea--she's pretty accepting of puppies, loves to play.
But-- what's it like having a tween/teen?? I'm assuming: action, chewing, mayhem? Working full time, I'm thinking that expecting a 4 month old to "hold it" all day is too much. Can a 7 month old "hold it" for 8 hours? I can certainly come home for lunch--I have a 3 mile drive each way-- not much of a big deal. Do puppies sleep a lot? Can a 4- or 7- month old hike 1-2 miles, or tolerate a 40 minute walk?
What were your dogs like during their tween/teen years?? I simply can't remember what it's like. I guess I should have started the Gingko Baloba supplements before now, LOL. :rockon:
Thanks!!
Jen
But-- what's it like having a tween/teen?? I'm assuming: action, chewing, mayhem? Working full time, I'm thinking that expecting a 4 month old to "hold it" all day is too much. Can a 7 month old "hold it" for 8 hours? I can certainly come home for lunch--I have a 3 mile drive each way-- not much of a big deal. Do puppies sleep a lot? Can a 4- or 7- month old hike 1-2 miles, or tolerate a 40 minute walk?
What were your dogs like during their tween/teen years?? I simply can't remember what it's like. I guess I should have started the Gingko Baloba supplements before now, LOL. :rockon:
Thanks!!
Jen