stonecutter Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hope everyone is handling the waiting ok My first load of puppy toys arrived today! Some puppy Kongs, a squeaker toy, some tug toys and a heart beat pillow - all up 6 toys delivered from the US for less than A$60. I checked pet store and online store prices in Oz and they were so expensive - love Ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I bought some puppy stuff today too. I HATE waiting Still at least a month to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanteNdut Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 We're going to pick up Bobbi tonight, I'm so excited but very anxious at the same time... I think we've got all of the essentials like dog food, chew toys and treats but I get the feeling that I'm missing something important I know how you feel about the wait....I only have to wait for a couple of weeks and it drives me crazy! Felt sorry for my colleagues at work, I've been talking about the dog non stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I think we've got all of the essentials like dog food, chew toys and treats but I get the feeling that I'm missing something important Somewhere to sleep - we'll be crate training so I already have the crate. Need to get some bedding. Grooming brush/comb - I've been advised to groom for a few minutes each day for the first couple of weeks to help with bonding Baby gates or play pen - for confinement to a room or area Doggy door Pet insurance (if you're going to get some) Booking for puppy pre-school Storage container for the dog food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Can't wait for the photos of this weekend's puppy pick ups. Ren has his first puppy school tomorrow, I'm really looking forward to it. Tonight he took himself outside to toilet three times and he put himself in his puppy play pen for a kip after his dinner and a play with Bronte - he's a clever pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 dont forget a collar and lead!!! And good luck with renny ren ren tomorrow SG!! i bet he will show everyone up bahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 We're going to pick up Bobbi tonight, I'm so excited but very anxious at the same time... Congrats! That must be so exciting. We will definitely need some pics sooner rather than later. ...Ren has his first puppy school tomorrow, I'm really looking forward to it. Tonight he took himself outside to toilet three times and he put himself in his puppy play pen for a kip after his dinner and a play with Bronte - he's a clever pup. Wow! Ren sounds like an angel. 3 weeks to go for me. Not so long now! It's been decided we are getting black tri boy #1 link We have named him Archer. Although I will be calling him Archie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 We're going to pick up Bobbi tonight, I'm so excited but very anxious at the same time... Congrats! That must be so exciting. We will definitely need some pics sooner rather than later. ...Ren has his first puppy school tomorrow, I'm really looking forward to it. Tonight he took himself outside to toilet three times and he put himself in his puppy play pen for a kip after his dinner and a play with Bronte - he's a clever pup. Wow! Ren sounds like an angel. 3 weeks to go for me. Not so long now! It's been decided we are getting black tri boy #1 link We have named him Archer. Although I will be calling him Archie. I think its all part of a cunning ploy Naomi, I have a feeling that his teenage stage is going to be 'interesting' he has a lot of sass, but he is clever and its certainly going to be an advantage during that time. Archer is lovely, I'm quite interested in Aussies, but I just couldn't go past another Smoothie this time round. Those three weeks will go fast, but at times it will still feel like too long before you get your bundle of fluffy energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Well next time you get a pup it will have to be an Aussie. Now that I know which pup I'm getting and I know his name, I went ahead and ordered one of these awesome ID tags. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Naomi those tags are so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Only 6 hours to go until our White Swiss Shepherd Dog 17 week old pup lands at the airport after a 30 day stint in Quarantine. This is the last photo of him in Quarantine - the next photos will be of him meeting his new family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) If I call him Bert, Huski will smack me. And I have a friend that has claimed Ray.He's Sid anyway, I'm used to that now. Named after one of the kids from 'Skins' Bahahahahaha I just saw this. LOL. I can't wait to meet little Sid, I think you should have a puppy party when he comes home, and I'll be your guest He looks like such a character already! I am so puppy clucky at the moment, but I won't be bringing a pup home till next year so I've got a big wait ahead. ETA: I wouldn't have minded if you had taken Burt :p I doubt I'll be using it for my new pup cos I'm really keen to get a bitch. Edited February 20, 2011 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 A lot don't let you visit until after they've had their first shot. Yup - that's where we are at - we have to wait for first shots and vet check until we come visit, then they don't go home until they've had their 12 wk shot. 12 weeks? I though pups were usually sent to their new owners at 8 weeks. From what I understand the 8 - 12 week period is really crucial for a pups development and they should be settling into their new home, meeting other people and other vaccinated puppies. Unless the breeder does all this socialization with the litter? I would die if I had to wait 12 weeks. The breeder of my little Sydney boy isnt letting show puppies go to their new homes until they are about 9 or 10 weeks old, she just wants to make sure that we are getting the very best in the litter and I'm really thankfull for that. I think someone already said though it's pretty normal for small breeds to go later. I saw the Sammie pups yesterday, they are just over 4 weeks and sooooo cute! We have our favourites in the litter, now we just have to wait and see if we get one of them ;) And in other news my imported boy flies out from Poland today to arrive in Sydney on Wednesday :rolleyes: We are getting very excited now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't want a puppy any older than ten weeks at the most, but from my perspective that 8-12 week window is so crucial. I like to have my puppies at eight weeks so I can make the most of their critical development period. I understand breeders wanting to desex pups before they go to their new homes, but for me personally I wouldn't take a puppy older than 10 weeks. Can't wait to hear about your new boy Selena! Edited February 20, 2011 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresadn88 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I just visited my Bichon Frise - Tobias today. I've been around the forums for a while and reading heaps on what to expect, and I can finally say it's definitely happening. ;) Toby is 6 weeks today and I should be picking him up in 2 weeks. There were four boys to choose from, and although the oldest 2 got my attention first with their fully formed features and playful attitude, I chose the smallest. I wouldnt consider him a runt because he was only a tad smaller. His feature's didn't look as mature as the others yet but he stole my heart with his cuteness and attention Here's a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNerd Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 So I guess I'm kind of offically waiting for a puppy! Lol. I'm not sure exactly how long I'll be waiting, as I'm hoping to get a show potential and they're around 3 weeks at the moment. I'm getting so excited but I'm nervous too. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Rumour~ Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Fingers crossed that next week there will be a little girl born for me. Unlike everyone else I've been counting down how long till my puppy is (hopefully) born. After I know that then I can start my eight week countdown!!! I'm so excited already, the plans I have for this girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Fingers crossed that next week there will be a little girl born for me. Unlike everyone else I've been counting down how long till my puppy is (hopefully) born. After I know that then I can start my eight week countdown!!! I'm so excited already, the plans I have for this girl Heh, I was counting down the days until finding out Tash was pregnant, then counting down until they were born, then counting down until she came home. I know the feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Rumour~ Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 WA- I did all that too, slightly embarrasing but I'm getting so excited that its getting close to the due date. Just have to keep my fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Rumour~ Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well next time you get a pup it will have to be an Aussie. Now that I know which pup I'm getting and I know his name, I went ahead and ordered one of these awesome ID tags. link Naomi, those tags look awesome. Now to decide on a name before I start buying them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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