W Sibs Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Yeah, I think you have a big boy on your hands there!! I don't think he looks overweight either. Did you get to view his parents? Were they big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) :) he looks big for 6 weeks ..but not overweight . Very cute sleeping pic! So he's going to be massive when he's older? Oh god! Not necessarily! My girl was the biggest in the litter (she was 8kg at 10 weeks) and she's now on the very bottom of the height standard. He looks normal for a Sibe puppy. Edited July 29, 2011 by whiskedaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It's fine to have a six week old puppy BUT you must know what your doing. You need to read up on critical periods for dogs so that you understand how important this stage of the pups life is. Some dog trainers I knew would take on pups at 6 weeks so they knew the puppy would have successful critical period, but these were professionals. I don't think it's fine. A six week old puppy should still be with its litter mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieTheHusky Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Yeah, I think you have a big boy on your hands there!! I don't think he looks overweight either. Did you get to view his parents? Were they big? We got to view his mother. She seemed more like a male-sized husky compared to other huskies I've seen. However we didn't get to see the father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I have to say, IMO he looks older than six weeks, though it's hard to tell by the photos. He's very cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) The issue will be that a pup removed early from its littermates will miss critical socialisation. Dogs that are removed early tend to have bad social skills and often poor bite inhibition. OP, I would br reading all you can about raising 'singleton pups' and about important early socialisation and teaching bite inhibition. This is going to be critical if you are to raise a well balanced dog. You have your work cut out for you! The breeder has done you no favours by letting you take the pup early. Edited July 29, 2011 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) It's far from ideal to have a pup that young but it's not the end of the world as long as you're aware of it, do a lot of research, ask lots of questions, socialise your dog with well-mannered dogs and manage the situation. Our family dog when I was a kid came home with us when he was just 6 weeks old and he was fine - never had any issues of bite inhibition or bad behaviour. A girl at work was forced to take her Dane puppy home at 5 weeks because the breeder had family issues, couldn't handle the litter and was going to put it to sleep otherwise - that dog has also turned out fine. Given that the puppy has already been separated from its mother and littermates, it's too late to do anything about that - but just be aware that there is likely to be some extra work involved. Once Archie has had his shots and it's safe for him play with other dogs, find some well-mannered older dogs for him to meet, also enrol him in a good puppy class. He looks very beautiful - especially the photo with his new friend Teddy. Edited July 30, 2011 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieTheHusky Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the help guys I've been reading about taking care of young pups for a while now. Edited July 30, 2011 by ArchieTheHusky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieTheHusky Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 The thread's kinda gone off-topic, but this matter is more important. So the 2 most important things I should focus on for Archie is Bite Inhibition and socialization, right? Anything else that is really important that I should be aware of? Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKG Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 A couple of excellent references from Ian Dunbar. They set a pretty high standard but will give you something to aim for. Before You Get Your Puppy After you Get Your Puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 So, what was the Vet's verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 You may find this article good reading:'Just wants to say hi'- what you will need to work on is developing a dog that understands other canine body language and is not 'rude' as described in the ariticle. I encourage you to see if you can get into a puppy socialisation class (or even several) as soon as you can so your pup gets as much experience as you can give it socialising with other dogs. Pat Hastings' book 'Puppy Development' has some articles in it you may find quite useful. (also available from places like Amazon and Dogwize) With bite inhibition, make sure you teach your pup that putting its mouth on a human AT ALL is a big no no. Encourage chewing of appropriate objects like toys and bones. Good luck and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 make sure you teach your pup that putting its mouth on a human AT ALL is a big no no[/quote].YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieTheHusky Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) make sure you teach your pup that putting its mouth on a human AT ALL is a big no no I was going to get him to stop biting, only to mouth, and then stop mouthing completely over time. Or should I just go straight out into no biting/mouthing at all? Edited July 31, 2011 by ArchieTheHusky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 straight out into no biting/mouthing at all? This.There is absolutely NO need for a pup/dog to mouth a human., IMO . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Yep, straight to the no mouthing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 A couple of excellent references from Ian Dunbar. They set a pretty high standard but will give you something to aim for. Before You Get Your Puppy After you Get Your Puppy Just been reading through the second link - is he serious? I can't believe anyone can do all the things he suggests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieTheHusky Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) A couple of excellent references from Ian Dunbar. They set a pretty high standard but will give you something to aim for. Before You Get Your Puppy After you Get Your Puppy Just been reading through the second link - is he serious? I can't believe anyone can do all the things he suggests You mean the socializing the puppy with 100 different people before 3 months? Nah, easy to achieve. *sarcasm* Edited August 2, 2011 by ArchieTheHusky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dju Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 A couple of excellent references from Ian Dunbar. They set a pretty high standard but will give you something to aim for. Before You Get Your Puppy After you Get Your Puppy Just been reading through the second link - is he serious? I can't believe anyone can do all the things he suggests You mean the socializing the puppy with 100 different people before 3 months? Nah, easy to achieve. *sarcasm* We did that We just hung out in front of Bunnings. In fifteen minutes, more than a hundred people passed us by and a lot stopped for cuddles. We did that a few times a week and he loves his people now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieTheHusky Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 A couple of excellent references from Ian Dunbar. They set a pretty high standard but will give you something to aim for. Before You Get Your Puppy After you Get Your Puppy Just been reading through the second link - is he serious? I can't believe anyone can do all the things he suggests You mean the socializing the puppy with 100 different people before 3 months? Nah, easy to achieve. *sarcasm* We did that We just hung out in front of Bunnings. In fifteen minutes, more than a hundred people passed us by and a lot stopped for cuddles. We did that a few times a week and he loves his people now! I'd definitely do that, but I'd have to wait until he's had all of his main vaccinations Although, standing infront of Bunnings is pure genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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