13-12-2011, 07:02 AM
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Re: Bringing in a new dog.
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Originally Posted by TabithaJ
This is a really interesting thread 
I am very keen to get a second dog, but because Dexter is still a bit reactive when on a lead, I don't feel the time is right just yet. I want to do a lot more training with him before adding another dog to the family.
Originally I wanted to get another rescue, but now feel it would be better to get a puppy, so that I can ensure proper socialisation etc and avoid some of the issues which I've experienced with Dexter. That said, he has the sweetest temperament so if the new dog also had such a lovely nature, it would be wonderful. |
Puppies are hard work............but they don't come without problems. It all depends on where you buy them. For example I wouldn't buy from a pet shop. You really don't know what you are buying. Invariably the dogs do no come with any papers and there is a 100% chance they have been puppy farmed and that will bring with it genetic issues.
I would always go to a reeder, I would check them out and their facilities and i would always like to see sire and dam. And because I require working dogs, I like to see the sire and dam working prior to purchasing a pup. But I still think I wouldn't buy one until the first one was 100% steady.
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