You see it all the time on here, 'help my dog is ruining my carpets, how can I find someone to take him?' 'Anyone want my dog, he's chewing my shoes', etc. I really wish people would really sit down and think about what it actually means to raise a puppy before they jump up and go grab the first cute little furball they see.
We're bringing home a puppy in a week and I've already been trying to mentally prepare myself. Yes, I'm nervous about how much work it's going to be - but I think that's good because I KNOW it's going to be a lot of work, somethings in my house are going to get ruined, I'm going to have a lot of training to do, I'm not going to get much sleep, etc. and I'm getting ready for it. I've decided to raise another dog and I've made the choice to be fully commited to him for his entire life - and anything that comes along with that.
I guess this is also going out to all those who are thinking about getting a puppy soon. Just some thoughts :)
2007-11-17 00:53:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's very disappointing that so many people have such false expectations about the experience of raising a puppy- it's like raising a human baby. I absolutely cannot believe how little preparation and research is done before people get puppies!
2007-11-17 00:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by Boss 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm very sorry to hear about your problems. May I ask if the shelter gave you any paperwork on the puppy? If you paid an adoption fee, it should have covered the spay/neuter and shots. All shelters give rabies and most give the DHLPP and the Bordatella. Among other things, the DHLPP is a parvo preventative. The Bordatella prevents kennel cough. It's a really cheap medication that is insanely easy to administer. Shelters use it because they house so many animals that are constantly changing. All boarding facilities require a Bordatella to prevent the animals from getting sick. Also, every shelter I've ever been to gives a deworming medicine to every animal that comes through. They don't even bother to test. They just give the medicine. If your shelter supposedly covered all this and your puppy still got sick, you may actually have a case against them. At the very least, someone needs to look into a shelter that will adopt out animals that are sick.
2016-05-23 23:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean. I am getting a puppy in the spring/summer but I am entirely prepared for what will come with that new puppy. It's going to be a lot of work, but I am up to the task to handling this.
The very sad truth is that many people see pets as disposable and it's worse when people impulse buy. Another reason why the backyard breeders are playing a big role in the problem is because th+ey typically sell for cheap and rarely give info about the breed they sell to new owners. When people don't spend much on something, it's less painful to "give up" on that. I would imagine if someone bought a high quality pet from a reputable breeder for $1000+ they would be less likely to want to throw that investment away. And of course, reputable breeders make sure their buyers are well informed.
2007-11-17 01:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it bothers me and many dog lovers. I work with someone who has a poodle puppy (their "inside" dog..they have a lab that she says is an "outside " dog..another things that bothers me when people stick their dogs outside to live) and she will be turning 1 year in a month or so. The puppy isn't house broken yet and her husband said if she isn't housebroken by the time she's a year, he wants to "get rid" of her. I told her the training thing is up to them...they obviously haven't been consistent or are doing things correctly...it's not the dogs fault, it's their fault the puppy isn't house broken. Plus...as one said here....the work caring and training a dog doesn't end when the puppy matures to adulthood. I can't remember a time that I was given the opportunity to "sleep in"! I always get up early no matter what day it is to care for my dogs.
Good luck with your new puppy!
2007-11-17 01:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Listen most people do think long and hard before jumping into a commitment such as this and I am one of those people that have to get rid of my dog do to a couple of things if you dont know the entire story dont judge them I am through the chewing and ruining of my carpet and I have to get rid of my 2 1/2 year old and it is hard enough on me that We dont need people like you telling us how wrong we are
2007-11-17 01:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by momo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
After all these years and all the puppies I have had, I hardly EVER think I am totally ready for the next one!!!!!
And I love the people that ALREADY have the puppy and want to know how much to feed it, what toys are safe, what is crate training,what size bowls to use.....DID IT JUST DROP OUT OF THE SKY AND INTO THEIR HOUSE????? Clearly, they got it someplace and have no clue how to even meet it's basic needs!!!! And they are not even smart enough to do a search on the computer...they ask HERE!!!!
Maybe that is why it is so easy for them to dump the dog 6 months later.
2007-11-17 01:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wish people would just do their research before they bring a pup or an adult dog home. Not just reasearch on caring for puppies... but also research the BREED as well.
I once saw someone rehoming a 12 week old Chinese Crested.. "because he's too clingy" WTF!!! That's what Chinese Cresteds do!!! CC babies are expecially clingy! If I went to the bathroom, mine would run around the house throwing a fit searching for me! He did that until he was about 5 or 6 months old.
I have seen people giving up dogs/puppies because they do things that are typical of their breed.
2007-11-17 01:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by Nekkid Truth! 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
After careful consideration, my answer would be 'not really'. I think it's mostly none of my business what a person does in this "FREE" country. If I have time or knowledge to answer their questions, then I answer it. Otherwise I have too much of a life to worry about whether or not someone did their research before acquiring an animal. Might as well face it,,,,,most people are not as perfect and thoughtful and responsible as you are.And some people have things to do other than trash the 'imperfect' people in the world. They...by definition are called "normal" where perfect people by definition are called 'abnormal'.
2007-11-17 01:03:09 · answer #8 · answered by stulisa42 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What I would recommend to those who are iffy about getting a puppy is going to a local shelter and volunteer to foster a puppy. That way you can decide if you want a puppy or not. If you like the puppy, you can permanently adopt it. If you decide that is not the puppy for you or you don't want one at all, then the agency will find a family for it.
2007-11-17 00:58:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is like saying, Oh, this baby poops too much. I dont think I can handle it. I know when I had it I was all excited and ready, but I really need to find a new home for this baby.
It is disgusting!
Good Luck with your new puppy!
2007-11-17 01:00:22 · answer #10 · answered by cashew 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋