aussielover Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well that's a relief, I was wondering whether to start backing away from my job. But all the same, doesn't not being around for so long make it horrendously difficult to toilet train properly (and quickly) if you keep letting the dog have accidents in the house? Couldn't you leave the puppy in the yard? that way no mistakes can happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dju Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well that's a relief, I was wondering whether to start backing away from my job. But all the same, doesn't not being around for so long make it horrendously difficult to toilet train properly (and quickly) if you keep letting the dog have accidents in the house? Couldn't you leave the puppy in the yard? that way no mistakes can happen I don't trust a puppy unsupervised in my yard.. it's a chainlink fence, not a wooden one, and a small puppy could very possibly wriggle underneath the fence (luckily this won't be a problem once my dog is older). That, and I've read too many stories about stolen pups and so on--don't want my baby to get pinched! ;) Esky: I have that ebook, and the one that compliments it As well as puppies for dummies, grooming for dummies, dog training for dummies.. I'm a super dummy so I need all the help I can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Could you build a dog run or fence off a separate part of the yard? we have double-fenced our yard for the dog She had access to a smaller section when she is left outside, not visible to the outside and fenced off from the steeper areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well that's a relief, I was wondering whether to start backing away from my job. But all the same, doesn't not being around for so long make it horrendously difficult to toilet train properly (and quickly) if you keep letting the dog have accidents in the house? Couldn't you leave the puppy in the yard? that way no mistakes can happen I don't trust a puppy unsupervised in my yard.. it's a chainlink fence, not a wooden one, and a small puppy could very possibly wriggle underneath the fence (luckily this won't be a problem once my dog is older). That, and I've read too many stories about stolen pups and so on--don't want my baby to get pinched! ;) Esky: I have that ebook, and the one that compliments it As well as puppies for dummies, grooming for dummies, dog training for dummies.. I'm a super dummy so I need all the help I can get but you can use a puppy pen in your yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dju Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 We have an area of the yard separated with chicken wire for our chickens, but I doubt for like the eight hours I'm at work like three days a week warrants the need for something like that. It's a bit overkill, especially since if I build the fence out of anything stronger than chickenwire, the chickens will fly over it. It's complicated; I'm just going to stick him in the makeshift playpen inside and figure out what to do when he gets older and can't stay inside the house anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlemum Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hope I don't get flamed here! Just hoping you have researched your breeder well & seen the parents and siblings - probably ok, since you're in WA - just that I had a really BAD experience with Japanese Spitz who were very DA. There was a couple who attended the same Obedience Club in Melbourne as I did who had 2 Japanese Spitz who were so aggressive that I would have been put off the breed for life, if not for seeing CWEW's Emmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Agree with all the others about working full time...shoudnt really be an issue. Admitedly though, for our first few dogs someone was always home with them because initially I worked nights while OH worked days, then we both studied for 3 years and had flexible hours. However, when we got Pippi we went out and picked her up on a Thursday night and both went to work at 7am the next day. I had made a little area for her to be in during the day to confine accidents and she had managed to escape and when my partner got home at 3.30pm she was hiding right under our daughters bed terrified...poor wee mite. Doesn't seem to have had any detrimental effects though - unless her being a little ratbag is as a result of that LOL Anyway, we then had the weekend off and when we went to work ont he Monday she cried a wee bit but she adjusted pretty quickly. We done that routine until she was about 6 months old and I decided she was ready to be left outside with the big dog all day. I would love to be able ot take time off whenever a new dog came but it is not always possible, and I think that's fine. They sleep alot during the day anyway, especially when they are young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitzbaby Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hope I don't get flamed here! Just hoping you have researched your breeder well & seen the parents and siblings - probably ok, since you're in WA - just that I had a really BAD experience with Japanese Spitz who were very DA. There was a couple who attended the same Obedience Club in Melbourne as I did who had 2 Japanese Spitz who were so aggressive that I would have been put off the breed for life, if not for seeing CWEW's Emmy! Awww they're such cute white fluffs! Don't be put off... You're in Vic right? Come meet Kairu one day.. Grooming isn't that difficult.. You may need to groom them to get them used to the brush and teach them to stay still hopefully.. Most of the breeders I've seen are either in NSW or qld.. Not sure about Perth.. Let us know if you decide on a bub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlemum Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hope I don't get flamed here! Just hoping you have researched your breeder well & seen the parents and siblings - probably ok, since you're in WA - just that I had a really BAD experience with Japanese Spitz who were very DA. There was a couple who attended the same Obedience Club in Melbourne as I did who had 2 Japanese Spitz who were so aggressive that I would have been put off the breed for life, if not for seeing CWEW's Emmy! Awww they're such cute white fluffs! Don't be put off... You're in Vic right? Come meet Kairu one day.. Grooming isn't that difficult.. You may need to groom them to get them used to the brush and teach them to stay still hopefully.. Most of the breeders I've seen are either in NSW or qld.. Not sure about Perth.. Let us know if you decide on a bub I must admit, I was surprised, as ones I had met before had been good-natured. I would just be careful who you buy from, as obviously someone is breeding from a line with bad temperament! I realise they are not indicative of the breed (I've heard of a Standard Poodle who had to be muzzled at Obedience, as he was very DA, and that's definitely not a Poodle trait) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hope I don't get flamed here! Just hoping you have researched your breeder well & seen the parents and siblings - probably ok, since you're in WA - just that I had a really BAD experience with Japanese Spitz who were very DA. There was a couple who attended the same Obedience Club in Melbourne as I did who had 2 Japanese Spitz who were so aggressive that I would have been put off the breed for life, if not for seeing CWEW's Emmy! Aww... Emmy is awesome I have met several very DA Japanese Spitz too. But, I think it's due to bad/inexperience owners though (most dogs can be DA if they are in the hand of bad/inexperience owners). Don't let the cute fluff fool you!!!! JS are very intelligent and very willful.. they are big dogs in little bodies! JS do need a firm hand and need to be properly socialised from the beginning, and of course, they need training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilemmax Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 I finally mustered up the courage and called Leah from Havenden about her Japanese Spitz puppies. What a lovely person. She has sent me photos of the puppies and I can't decide whether to get the girl or the boy. She said that boy has show potential but I really prefer a girl... So what should I do? Anyway, the breeder that didn't reply to my email also didn't call me back when I rang yesterday as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I finally mustered up the courage and called Leah from Havenden about her Japanese Spitz puppies. What a lovely person. She has sent me photos of the puppies and I can't decide whether to get the girl or the boy. She said that boy has show potential but I really prefer a girl... So what should I do? Anyway, the breeder that didn't reply to my email also didn't call me back when I rang yesterday as well Oh how exciting!!!! Get the dog that will suit you and your lifestyle best. ask them about their temperament. some breeders are busy. patience is the key of getting a puppy... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilemmax Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Argh... Took my time to decide which sex I wanted to get and now they are all gone Looks like I will need to wait for another year to get my pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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