Talien

Gah I don't want to wait anymore it feels like forever!!!!! *stamps foot* We're moving into the new house tonight and tomorrow, and then just a few more weeks to go before he comes home (December 8th) but it feels like an eternity until then! I got more pictures and they look soooooooo fluffy! I get to go and see him on the 26th of November so I'll have more piccies then and specifically, piccies of Arty :D

Yes the minute I get him he starts his home training but puppy preschool/ official training won't be able to be started until January, is it ok to leave it so late? I'll be doIng training at home regardless for easy things like sit and stay and have a list for socialisation all ready to go. I just don't know what "official training" includes as this is my first little bundle Of fur! So is there anything that needs to be taught early from these types of learning that I'm missing out on? I have: Sit, stay, getting used to a collar and lead, loose leash walking, socialisation in various environments, bathing, grooming, vacuum, no jumping, what is okay to chew and what isn't, play time, recall and fetch :D these i can do on my own

We had this with apollo once, turns out he had a metal splinter stuck in his pad and it had to be removed. Could it be something similar that's just worked it's way in too deep to come out naturally?

He'll only be going to two areas, my mums house, and my house. I've checked with the vet and parvo is low in that area, but that said im still going to keep an eye on him and he wont be allowed to go far. Mum's two have been vaccinated and they're puppy sized

So I get Arty on the 3rd of December and I'm wondering, when is too early/too late to begin training? I'll be travelling a lot (with him) over christmas and wont be able to do any official puppy training until January. is this too late? I plan on a few home things that I can do, leash walking, socialisation, sitting etc but is there anything crucial I should worry about when it comes to early stages?

So cute!

Me too photo's please!!!! :D Excited for you SK!

My initial email was this: Since that initial email the breeder and I have shared over 70 emails. Within those 70 emails are the same questions you ask, but they are over time, and I have built a rapport with my breeder. Generally speaking, straight off the bat asking all those questions at once seems an invasion and is offputting, but over time, its ok

Artemis is the greek goddess of the hunt, and Artemas means: "follower of" or "gift of Artemis" In pictures she was often depicted as a hound

Yeah, his name will be Artemas

I'm getting a lighter one, or at least ones been recommended to me, ill have pictures of him at the end of November :D

Puppies a little bit on I think a week or two after they were born: PART 2! Aren't they gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome mumof4! I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here Sorry I've been away for so long everyone, been studying like crazy but most of that's over now! I have pictures wooooooooooooo! Group Shot! Puppies a little bit on I think a week or two after they were born: PART 1

I think Sandgrubber's got it right. You will get a lot of different opinions here, and it's up to you to decide on what you want to be doing. Most people love puppies :D However, i think regardless of what happens, it should happen on your terms, ie, the puppy is only allowed to meet and greet another canine/person if you allow him to. If he's pulling on the lead and drags you over to his goal this could spell disaster, that said he will still be young and they are very curious :D

Oh wow very special pup then!!!

Beautiful dogs! When do you find out if you will get him? What do you mean by singleton?

need a "like" button in here hehehe. I fully agree. The lab at home is useless on a choker chain, she will pull till her tongue goes blue. Zuess and Apollo had them but they rarely were on a lead anyway except outside shops. I think if I have issues I will get a half-one (is that callaed a martingale?) but will want to try to correct it with positive training and professional training if I can first

Hey chris, he will be coming home with me in December! :D time will pass quickly as I too am finishing two social enquiry units (snore) and have essays and policy documents to do as well as moving! I haven't done these types of classes before and I'm really pleased because I just got my first essay back and got a HD so I know I'm on track! Arty will be from Sisteam Goldens, a cross of Terrarossa Vandessa (tess) and Terrarossa Digsby (Digsby) and I'll get him just after I move :D

Oh she is stunning!!! Grats!!!

Yep!!! Hehehe can't waaaaaaaaait! And I got confirmation from Pauline that I'm getting a light blonde boy which I'm wrapt about!!! :D

Woo!!! I can't wait to get my pick up date :D

I am getting my first ever (had ones as a kid but this is MY first, my heart dog!) in December and he will be a golden retriever :D

Oh I am so glad to hear she's ok :D :D that's wonderful! Hope all stays well :D

Please feel free I'll be in the puppy thread if you need me.

Haha! I didn't even click to that till now! That's awesome!