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He was very worried, had been beaten, kept on a chain all of his life and had 0 socialisation but a few years down the line he is fantastic. At 55lbs it hurts and he is strong. She's trying to get the marrow from the inside the bone. A senior dog may have age-related issues that could be either time-consuming (sight or hearing loss) or expensive. That bouncing little four legged bundle of energy requires proper care to grow healthy and strong. Biggest problem we had was with the toilet training. Yes sometimes they need some extra training, but nothing major in my experience. He has a lovely temprament and is very quick to learn so will be fine. We got a 3.5 month old puppy who was rescued from the streets at about 8 weeks old with his litter mates. Aside from a puppy needing its mother to stay healthy, another reason you want to wait until a puppy is at least 8 weeks old is due to toilet training. I know he seems to have missed out on the main socialisation window and I wonder what that might mean in practice.I would be very grateful to hear if anyone has any experience of a similar situation and how it turned out. But that was a dog who had lived in a barn all his life. He believed this dog that he'd rescued had great potential, but he could not, due He is a medium sized pup. All dogs are different from rescue our first rescue was a middle aged stray lurcher he was wonderful our latest rescue is a collie x we got him at 7 months and he had been living in a back garden and never walked he had/has a tonne of issues that we had to work through but his window of socialising had gone which is a shame he doesnt know what to do with other dogs he is a collie so aloof anyway labs are friendlier, you will begetting your dog just as it is entering the teen years so they are a bit loopy and gangly and have painted on ears keep in touch with your rescue centreours was great (dogs trust) remember your dog does not know you give it space to settle in but start your routine you want to have right away, We got our staffie at 6 months from a rescue. Just make sure you’ve done your homework and are ready for the commitment before bringing a puppy into your family. One an 18m rottie with severe food aggression issues and very overexcited. The joy that a puppy brings to your home is immeasurable, and I’m so excited about our new adventure together. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Myth 8: My 8 month old German Shepherd is biting people Dogs are We've been waiting a very long time for today's new video... but it was time. Myth 7: White GSDs are mutants. A five month old German Shepherd should have a lot of energy. His first night Post by belgianbun » Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:27 am Hi guys, I'm Anya and live in the Uk. Adopting a puppy can be one of the most exciting, life-changing experiences you ever have. Yeah, I thought my six month old puppy might be houses trained, he wasnt at all. Think carefully about this. My family and I are getting a puppy roughly around 6 months of age. It's about an extra 4 months. Not a breeder, just someone who decided to gave one litter from their pet. Labrador Retriever Maryland Heights, A 3.5 month old lab puppy to be adopted. Again unknown background, most likely undocialised. Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. At least yours has been in houses. I've had 3 rescue dogs, first one was 9ish months, second was 13 weeks, current one was about 3. As others have said, it's the dog's underlying personality that is the key thing. Some breeds it is advisable to get them at three months old rather than younger. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. You never know the parents or the history. Gets on great with other dogs when we are out and about. He spent 5 or so weeks in the shelter and came to us as a completely terrified puppy. "It seems to me, from what I read, that some dogs can get over a bad start and some can't. It is the most calm, stable, happy, lovely dog you could imagine at 2 years old. At least yours has been in houses. And yes, that does include the I think a lot of it depends on the individual pup and their circumstances, proceed with caution but it doesn't always have to be a negative experience. Don't consider myself expert enough to advise on pros and cons but happy to share our experience. For instance, a 3-month-old will need to empty his bladder every three hours! Pup settled in and bonded with us very easily, no problems whatsover. I guess I only really started worrying when I started reading some puppy training books in preparation for our new arrival. I currently own that dog, she's about 3.5, and now have a new puppy from a reputable breeder. That is, unless you have small children. He seemed fine when we went to see him. Not sure what to expect from your 6 month old puppy? She was an ex breeder. Myth 6: I want a dog without dominance issues, so I want a female. Best approach is loving with clear boundaries. This is an ideal time to introduce him to new places and people. Recall is the. If your 4 or 5 month old puppy is still peeing in the house then you may want to adopt a different strategy. Myth 5: German Shepherds stop being puppies around a year old. Founded in … This one is still fear aggressive despite having less bad experiences than dog1.I think personality has a big influence on how much problems in early life have an effect! Acquiring the puppy: BYB: I found the puppy on puppyfind. 3. clean his ears 1 a week and clip his nails once a month. And I wouldn't buy a puppy from a breeder either. Also, a puppy can hold his bladder for only one hour per month of life. First, consider the age of the puppy: you can’t expect a 2, 3, or even 5-month-old puppy to be able to be trained enough to be baby- or toddler-safe off-leash. I got mine at 9 months. Only an older puppy – one 6 months or older, who has finished teething – can have had enough training to behave safely with babies and young children. Dog was seriously under socialised and fear aggressive. Younger dogs (under 3 years old) were also significantly more likely to be destructive and to tail-chase than older animals. • Puppy housebreaking is much harder--puppies take much longer to house train. Dog was seriously under socialised and fear aggressive. It seems to me, from what I read, that some dogs can get over a bad start and some can't. Or just thoughts in general.The dog is with a rescue centre at the moment and we are meant to be collecting him this weekend. He spent 5 or so weeks in the shelter and came to us as a completely terrified puppy. Elway is a 5 month old male puppy. Do not overfeed the pup. There were lots of dogs there - all dead by the time rescue was alerted. He loves his walks and is a typical playful pup. Sounds like the odds are in your favour, though, as that's generally thought to be a friendly enough breed. He did have some issues to work through having not been socialised properly but I wasn't expecting perfection. Jrt was pretty much house trained, is slightly nervous, but adores his natural home ( where he is on holiday atm) and us. We'll go through what you need to take the best care of your new furry friend. The first 14 weeks of life are absolutely crucial for socialization. They all talk about the importance of early socialisation, yet, from what I understand, "our" pup was shut at home in a crate for most of that time, going (completely understandably) extremely "hyper" when he did get let out when his owners got home. Keep track of your pup’s growth rate. We've had her a week. We're here to help. Your questions on menopause have been answered by Dr Michelle Griffin, Share what's important to you when choosing baby clothes with Boden - win £200 voucher, Quick Lane's experts have answered your car maintenance questions, Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. A decent rescue will support with advice. He is a pedigree, fwiw, so would probably be rehomed to someone else fairly quickly if we decided not to go ahead.Thanks in advance. Then you may want to wait until the pooch is around 5 I'm not sure what you mean, "best approach" but I will give you some general guidelines. "You did though, knowing them doesn't make them not breeders... Our dog is 2 now and we got her from rescue at 9 weeks. A 5-week old puppy doesn’t need milk supplements for nutrition. I don't have that much experience with dogs and am starting to wonder if I may be biting off more than I can chew. It took time and love but in the end he was a lovely dog. Get answers to the most common questions about 5-month old puppies including spaying and neutering; shedding; behavior training; and more. He seemed to bounce back quickly and picked up new things after one try.Other dog I got much younger and her early experiences made much more of an impact and she couldn't get over it as easily as dog1. We have an 14 year old lab who has lined for her daughter we are hoping these two bond and will be company how quick to new dogs adjust Ito each other abd new home How will this be different than getting one at 8 weeks of age. I got a six month old puppy, not from a rescue but from a breeder. Given that he was raised with a one and nine year old, I would expect that he knows not to jump on people or bite them. I'd be asking to see the mothers of both for starters. It is not surprising that adopting a puppy at 6 weeks brings a lot of satisfaction and frustration to new pet owners. He's neutered, practicing housebreaking, and he's had his vaccinations. He had Giardia which he has now recovered from after treatment. Loves my 9 year old dd. I wouldn't have a rescue or rehomed dog at any money! This may have nothing to do with his early upbringing though as he is a Patterdale x and being anti social with dogs is quite common in the breed . Stuff you think must happen to other people - but can't risk asking? Are you prepared to let out a three-month old puppy every three hours? Can't imagine life without her now. I wonder if anyone has any experience of adopting an older puppy?We have been "approved" to adopt a 5-month-old labrador but I guess I am starting to wonder if we are being a bit naive? Our vets take you through this stage here. While a small minority of puppies have problematic character traits by nature, most problems either emerge or are strengthened because of lack of socialization in these first 14 weeks. Subject: Adopting a 5 month old dog Anonymous We adopted a two year old dog 8 years ago and it was wonderful. First of all, it's great you are working from home. Adopting a puppy too early at an inappropriate age can cause the appearance of various behavioral problems. 2. This is Scott's puppy. HI SISTERS! She had spent the first 6 months of her life in a cage and hasn't even been outside. He may bark a lot though when you arrive. I don't have that much experience with dogs and am starting to wonder if I may be biting off more than I can chew. The one pro I can think of is that it should be house trained at 5 months. She is such a friendly dog. But be prepared to go to training classes, etc. His background was unknown but had been in battersea for 6 months. Many veterinary experts predict a 4 to 5-month-old pup is roughly half his adult size. We adopted 5 month old puppy from a family that were not suited to having a dog. He did have some issues to work through having not been socialised properly but I wasn't expecting perfection. Thanks for the responses, very interesting. Pup settled in and bonded with us very easily, no problems whatsover. I would definiely get one at 5 months again. Crate training is an excellent way to go for potty training in cases such as these where your pup is resistant to going outside. Do you know what to expect from your 9-month old puppy? Before a puppy hits the two-month age milestone, he will have little to no control over his bodily functions. Ha ha. Has worked perfectly. I had a friend very experienced with rescues who told me it can take a couple of years for them to fully settle down, but of course, the rewards are enormous.That said I know someone who had a dog who was an older puppy, rescued from the most horrendous life you can imagine. Why were you getting a 3 month old puppy?...8 weeks is the optimum age. My best dog came from friends, and we paid full retail price for the breed, but we knew his mum and of his dad; we knew there was no inter-breeding.Only if you were rehoming an elderly dog, with an elderly person, would I think this a possibility. Our adored JRT we got at 5 months. Otherwise, I'd say, pass on the adoption. He has a lovely temprament and is very quick to learn so will be fine. They had had a time waster . Has the puppy been sold and then returned or has the breeder kept it back and is now selling it? The Depending on the exact situation I'd be far happier with the latter than the former. "And I wouldn't buy a puppy from a breeder either. The dog's first owners were given a financial inducement to give him up because they were abusing him. The best time to adopt a puppy is usually between 8 and 16 weeks. But that was a dog who had lived in a barn all his life. Put it like this, it was one of only two dogs found alive in a hoarder's house. WE ADOPTED A PUPPY!! We adopted 5 month old puppy from a family that were not suited to having a dog. He is fantastic with people , loves small children ( even though we don't have any) and is always happy to play , he is also very good if he has to stay home alone for a few hours. As your puppy grows, his behavior changes. Our latest took about 3 months to settle properly. If they're not registered breeders, I wouldn't buy from them at all. I am a adopting an 11 month old french bull dog tomorrow. Lands of love , thank you - that sounds very positive, I've had puppies from five up to eleven months before (just got an eleven month old rescue pup) of all different breeds and I've never had any problems at all. My dog who probably came from a much less scary environment, is very afraid of certain things and both dogs need stability and ongoing tlc, of course.Bottom line is - you won't know til you try. most important thing you need to establish. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. She was 6 weeks old and I paid a deposit to pick her up in 2 weeks. But, I am wondering if his background means he is likely to have a lot of problems and difficulties? I'm sure with some tlc and plenty of patience your pup will be fine. Check out these pros and cons of adopting a puppy, adult, or senior dog. Fill in a puppy size chart weekly, and take lots of … This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 14 messages.). 4. I got a six month old puppy from a breeder. "IMO based on my experience, a lot of it is down to the dog...I'm on my second badly socialised dog, this one because of ill health the last one because I got him as a 6 month old rescue.They've both had social issues...this one is reactive with strangers and other dogs and yes it's hard work and not something you want to take on unprepared.The last one though, he had no social skills, never managed to gain any, we did improve his behaviour with training, but never the basic issue which was a lack of social skills...but how it showed itself was that he'd just throw himself at any dog or person in a gleeful over friendly bundle of enthusiasm, whether they were friendly or not, lol.Labs are prone to that anyway, so if he has social issues you could be looking at loads of recall training to avoid him mugging random strangers and trying to adore dogs on leads who aren't so keen.With my two, the difference is definitely mostly an innate thing and how they personally have reacted to their experiences.A decent rescue though, should have assessed him and be able to tell you if there's an issue and if so which end of the spectrum he's on. I need some sensible advice - I planned to get a puppy at 3 months old but the breeder I am going to see has one which will be 5 months old and will also be available. The climate will not affect him. Your pup is probably going through a growth spurt, and will likely be adorably awkward for the next couple of months. We have a 5 month old chocolate lab. My main concern if the pup has been returned would be whether the first owners had done an appropriate amount of socialisation or not. To think my friend has taken me for a mug? I got a six month old puppy, not from a rescue but from a breeder. She's a bit nervous and really scared of little girls (I have a family of teenage/adult sons - who she adores). But as per pp's, my main question would be why the breeder still has a 5 month old puppy. ( PHOTOS: Puppies Behind Bars ) But the dogs that had been separated from their litters early — regardless of breed, size or whether they had been neutered — were significantly more likely to exhibit most of the problem behaviors that … 1. i may be only 11 years old but i did some research and you should only bath it 1 or twice a year unless it is really dirty. Excellent temperament but nervous of people to start. I'm going to pass on a shot kit that I ordered. Thank you, and I will check - all these were on my list to ask and I will find out today. Here's a good rule of thumb to consider: a puppy can hold his bladder just one hour for every month they've been alive. Was quite clingy to me at first, but that lasted no more than a month - if that. I love the way her claws extend @0:29 Maintain any of the earlier mentioned diets in small quantities and only increase it when the puppy becomes eight weeks old. If you are trying to choose the right dog, there's a lot to consider. I work with animals and knew what i was taking on.Rescue 2 was 6m jrt x. Which makes me think that even though she was only 8 weeks with the idiots who 'bred' her, some damage was done - presumably by little girls.She is the most affectionate dog I've ever had (and that's saying something as they've all been affectionate).Damage may be there but then again, maybe not. He's too active for us, we're seniors My 5 month old dog is still peeing in the house and I’ve checked for these things! Testing Your Limits 7 month Old Puppy Behaviors Below are a few characteristics that will drive you crazy through adolescence. We have had two rescues. Mature Dog Rescue I remember the day a concerned client brought an 18-month-old, 62-pound, abusively trained German Shepherd to my doorstep. I'm adopting a 5 month old puppy! Basically, his second owners bought him from them at 11 weeks because they felt so sorry for him. And whilst the age gap makes it almost (but nor quite) impossible for the puppies to be from the same mother, if your breeder is KC registered, they're breaking the rules by having too many litters per year. The best behaved dog i have ever had.They are all different. It's not uncommon for people to make a few mistakes after adopting a dog, usually during that first month where everything is new and you're both still adjusting. They do not always manifest themselves, but it is much more likely to happen. He is wonderful 90% of the time but then out of the clear will jump up on you and pull or bite your clothing or your hands and arms. My 6 month old puppy is teaching me Even though it takes a lot of time, effort, and work, my 6 month old puppy is teaching me to get moving and have fun! He was already trained to go for walks, sit, stay, etc yet was still very young and lively. 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