Red Fox Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) What would you do if you were offered a fantastic pup from a well known breeder ...6-12 months before you "thought" you were ready? Would you take it? Or wait another 12 months for a litter that may not eventuate? I have put this in the training forum as the pup I am looking at is a working puppy, not a pet. And obviously a huge commitment. Edited October 28, 2011 by SecretKei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Depends how "not ready" you are. And if there is anyone else in the household who will be affected by your decision. What factors make you think you're not ready? Work? Study? Relationship? Other pets? Sometimes you're never ready until the pup is home - the responsibility that goes with obtaining a great pup can be paralysing sometimes ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Sometimes the right one comes along a little before you think you are ready. I guess you have to decide how you would cope taking it now as opposed to waiting a few more months, whether you would have enough time for it now etc. Only you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Depends why you are not ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I wasn't ready for my Mal, never wanted, thought or dreamed I would own one, he is the best dog ever:) I like the saying 'you get the dog you need' Probably not helping you decide:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 question - are you ever ready for a mal? its OK by the time it goes spastic at the 12 month mark you'll either be insane or have eased into a false sense of security O_o borrow mine please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 What kind of work are you looking at? I'd love to puppy raise again for guide dogs or assistance dogs and train a SAR dog. Realistically, I don't have time and these are jobs that require a lot of commitment from the handlers and puppy raisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 PM me Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I wasn't ready for my Mal, never wanted, thought or dreamed I would own one, he is the best dog ever:) I like the saying 'you get the dog you need' Probably not helping you decide:) Well you might be... more than you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Take it! I've done it twice now. No regrets. You never know if that special pup will come around again. Ok if you are about it go off on a 6 month holiday that might be a bit tricky! Actually I would cancel the holiday! I kind of view it as fate when stuff like this happens and I tend to just go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talien Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I agree, when fate knocks you on the head that strongly, answer it I highly doubt you will regret it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I wasn't ready for my Mal, never wanted, thought or dreamed I would own one, he is the best dog ever:) I like the saying 'you get the dog you need' Probably not helping you decide:) Well you might be... more than you think I'm also a beleiver of fate, it all happens for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 question - are you ever ready for a mal? its OK by the time it goes spastic at the 12 month mark you'll either be insane or have eased into a false sense of security O_o borrow mine please He's two and half now and nothing is spastic:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well maybe me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I have no real reason to say no. Just that I'm unprepared and anal about being organised. I've already been asked the question "What are you waiting for?" and I can't answer it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 If there is nothing actually holding you back then i say go for it ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Are you the trainer you want to be for this pup? That would be the deciding factor for me -assuming you can afford it financially, can make the time commitments etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Nek, your inbox is full ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Flip a coin. Heads - go for it, tails - wait. If you like the way the coin lands - all good. If you don't like the way the coin lands, then you know what your decision should really be. I don't think I was quite ready for my puppy when I got her, but we managed. Same deal when I found this house. Already missed out on two other good ones because I wanted to think about it, when I already knew they were good value and had everything I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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