we are going to buy an olde english bulldog puppy. as of now he/she is 4 weeks, has been dewormed and eats dry food. the owner said, 8 weeks and after their first shot. what will happen if we take it now?
2007-02-14 10:45:58 · 12 answers · asked by Eddie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Don't know.
Listen to the owner
2007-02-14 10:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing is that it will want your constant attention, including when it's bedtime. very quickly you will have to decide how you will manage the puppy's night time needs - will you let it sleep in your room on a towel, or in a box, or on your bed, or will you make it stay all by itself in another room of the house. if you choose the latter, be prepared to listen to whining and/or howling all night long. it is natural and normal and you should not hot it against the puppy. next up is the peeing and pooping all over the house. you will need to either let the puppy go to the bathroom in his "place" (box or laundry room, etc), or you will have to take the puppy outside for potty breaks every couple hours. although you can and should not try and housebreak a 1 month old puppy, you will need to address this very soon. and while i believe crate training is the best method, it must be done according to a schedule, with potty breaks at established times throughout the day. you can and must not leave the puppy in a crate for a period longer than its own ability to hold in its waste (4 hours max for 3-6 month puppy). next, you will need to begin working with the puppy in terms of training it to 1) listen to your commands, and 2) not destroy your house. the puppy will want to chew shoes, door trim, pez dispensers, and anything inside your house that looks fun. again, this is only natural. also, you will be establishing alpha dominance by making the puppy obey your simple commands such as "sit" or "down." this is a critical time in developing the discipline and behaviors that the dog will carry with it though it life time. finally, you will be faced with various "no, i can't go out and have fun" situations because you will need to go home and take care of the puppy, and this you must do, because it is a responsibility you take when choosing to bring home another living being. trust me - raising a puppy well is a lot of work, and it requires a lot of sacrifice, but in the end it is so worth it. a happy and well trained dog can be a wonderful addition to your lives. lastly, i would like to encourage you to adopt a puppy rather than buy from a breeder. there are many many puppies out there that are already alive and need a good home. use www.petfinder.com. you can even find purebreed puppies for adoption, if you must have the english bulldog. good luck!
2007-02-14 11:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ben S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all in alot of states it is actually illegal for someone to give a puppy away before 8 weeks. The puppies should still be nursing and getting important antibodies from the mothers milk.
2007-02-14 10:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by moodringgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be a little less socialized (dog wise). I would wait for the 8 week point. By the way, most reputable breeders will not release their pups until they are 8 weeks old. If the breeder allows you to take it early, I find that questionable. Sorry.
2007-02-14 10:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by Michaela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should let him keep it with it's mother for the rest of the 8 weeks, it's mother's milk will make it a healthier dog. Or that's what I heard. Try calling a vet and getting more info.
2007-02-14 10:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 03:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will definitely have accidents in your house so be careful of that and it will just try to acclimate to the house. Just make sure it can't get into anything dangerous and make sure it's eating the right food.
2007-02-14 10:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea!!!! the puppy needs to be with its momma till at least 6 weeks!! wait at least 2 more weeks the baby needs the momma's milk
2007-02-14 10:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to find a lactose filled breast to feed it or it won't be as healthy and could die.......It won't be a fun ride with a pup THAT young!
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2007-02-14 10:49:21 · answer #9 · answered by ITSakunspiracy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it lots of attention the first weeks are crucial to get your dog paper trained
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2007-02-14 10:48:23 · answer #10 · answered by absoluteao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋