New pup
- Thread starter daisy
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Thanks guys! Their site says that they come microchipped -- but I didn't ask while I was there, so I'll double check on that when we pick her up Wednesday...
I'll definitely post pics when we get her. (We were having so much fun today, I forgot to pull out the camera or phone for pictures!)
We took several dogs out to play today while we were there, a fantastic 2 year old yellow lab that was smart and well behaved, but pretty clearly hadn't been raised around kids...and a 6 month old Shepherd mix that was BEAUTIFUL and strong but seemed to have had NO training. If we didn't have kids, we would've taken her for SURE though. She was smart and playful and you can tell has great potential (and would make a fantastic guard dog...you should've seen/heard her!). If you happen to be "dog-shopping" check out Jami (yellow lab) and Chrystal (Shepherd mix). Like I said, if we didn't have kids those 2 would've been our fave's!!
I'll definitely post pics when we get her. (We were having so much fun today, I forgot to pull out the camera or phone for pictures!)
We took several dogs out to play today while we were there, a fantastic 2 year old yellow lab that was smart and well behaved, but pretty clearly hadn't been raised around kids...and a 6 month old Shepherd mix that was BEAUTIFUL and strong but seemed to have had NO training. If we didn't have kids, we would've taken her for SURE though. She was smart and playful and you can tell has great potential (and would make a fantastic guard dog...you should've seen/heard her!). If you happen to be "dog-shopping" check out Jami (yellow lab) and Chrystal (Shepherd mix). Like I said, if we didn't have kids those 2 would've been our fave's!!
mamatutu
mama to two
I was an idiot and just kept buying new crates as my now 90 lb puppy grew. The SPCA loved my donations.
I would recommend picking up some nail clippers and getting the pup used to you fussing with her nails and clipping them while she's still little.
Nickel has really good advice on the nail clippers, because that is the only time in 14 years our Oreo ever growled at us. We should have started it earlier. So, all these years we have been taking her to Interlude Kennel (plug...they are great and I highly recommend...never have used any other kennel for the nails, and also boarding our cats and dogs) to get her nails clipped. It will save you tons of money to train your pup to let you do it. The crate thing and all the other tips given are good, also.
for adopting. I have always gotten my animals (cats and dogs) from shelters. That is so nice that you are getting the word out about the lab and shep. Enjoy your new poopy!
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frequentflier
happy to be living
p-a-t-i-e-n-c-e!
Lilypad
Well-Known Member
Congrats and thank you for giving her a forever home!
Just some thoughts/suggestions:
Get her spayed.
Keep in mind, she is a "hound mix", they need exercise, exercise and more exercise. Have the kiddos take her for walks routinely-getting her use to a collar & leash.
No rawhide chew toys or pig ears, hooves, etc..
A crate is important, it will be her sanctuary/den.
Looking forward to seeing a pix!
We're so fortunate!! They are spaying her Tuesday and she comes home Wednesday....really one less thing to worry about, and costs us NOTHING -- even the total cost of the adoption seems to be less than what it would cost us to go have her spayed!! She's 10 weeks old, so yes, patience and LOTS of exercise! We keep "drilling" it into our kids heads how she's going to need walks 3 times a day PLUS playtime...so plan to spend lots of time around the house for the summer!
I'm so excited I can hardly stand it, so I can't even IMAGINE how my kids must feel!
I'm so excited I can hardly stand it, so I can't even IMAGINE how my kids must feel!
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
Just keep an eye on her in case she develops kennel cough... it happen a lot so don't freak out.. just take her to the vet if she does.
Roman
Active Member
Can she ask the Vet ahead of time, to treat the Pup anyway for Kennel Cough? They'll just put it on her Bill. It seems as if I asked for that one time. I can't remember, but it won't hurt right??
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
Not unless its showing symptons
And lots of attention.
What are the signs of Kennel cough? I just called the vet, before I'd read all of that, to see if I needed to bring her in Wednesday right after I pick her up (didn't know what normal protocol was for this). Anyway - vet said that they see LOTS of animals adopted from CC Humane Society, and that she will be up to date on all vaccines due at her age. That they do not need to see her right away, and that the Humane Society would be giving me a coupon for a free first visit/physical, which I should use at about 12 weeks (when she'll need more shots) unless she is sick or there's a concern.
I specifically asked, "do dogs/puppies adopted from there tend to need to be seen and brought up to health right away" and she said no, not at all. As a matter of fact its quite opposite and especially with a pup. They do a good job of vet-checking and bringing them up to health. SO good to hear!
I specifically asked, "do dogs/puppies adopted from there tend to need to be seen and brought up to health right away" and she said no, not at all. As a matter of fact its quite opposite and especially with a pup. They do a good job of vet-checking and bringing them up to health. SO good to hear!
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
she will have all of her basic shot... but they dont do the KC one
you will notice a hacking cough...like she has something stuck and trying to get it up... and she may even hack up some white foam...
if you notice this... go ASAP... it could develop into pneumonia if left untreated
getbent
Thats how them b*tch's R
Two of our dogs developed it. They got it from our neighbors dog who was just adopted. I remember them getting drugs to help suppress the cough but can't remember getting anything else. They sounded rough :/
KDENISE977
New Member
Maybe I'm wrong but I thought the Bordatella shot or intra-nasal was standard practice anymore? I could be wrong, from PA, where it was pretty routine? We don't give it to our dogs because they aren't around any other dogs and we don't ever kennel them? Just curious.