corbinam
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Scarily enough, that's part of our thought process, too. Probably human baby in 4 years-ish, so I'd like to have an adult dog at that time, rather than a crazy puppy.
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Scarily enough, that's part of our thought process, too. Probably human baby in 4 years-ish, so I'd like to have an adult dog at that time, rather than a crazy puppy.
After surviving 2 months, it isn't THAT scary. Besides, when she's old enough to handle Duncan, I might want an agility prospect to train up. Muahahahaaa!!
k9kreationz
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Um, I think every one of us plays that game. LOL. I'm in no position to get another dog and honestly, I don't know that I'd want 3. Especially since I live in an apartment and probably will for a long time to come. I promised myself no third dog unless 1. I own a bigger house with a yard or 2. when it's Miko's time. And since Miko's living forever, I dunno. LOL. The house w/yard is near impossible in SoCal.
However, that being said, I got Koji on a slight whim. DH and I wanted another puppy, but didn't want to find anything for a year (hmm...sounds familiar) as we just bought a condo. My breeder said she wasn't going to breed anymore and um, did we want one of her last puppies. No more breeding!!! Augh! I love her line, so um, yeah, we'll take puppy.
So, #1, don't break down and buy a puppy like I did.
As for mid-day thoughts. I would say either do as someone else stated, crate within an x-pen and pee pad, or find a good dog walker. They're out there. And I know the ones I spoke with were willing to do what I asked of them regarding "training". Heck, they even helped with training while on their walks.
I think for myself, I personally wouldn't go home unless I live down the street. When I got Koji, even 30 mins at home wasn't enough for him and me. Meaning, he either got all the time and I didn't eat lunch, or I got to eat lunch, but he didn't get enough time. I think next time, depending on the pups energy level, I may just do the crate/x-pen/pad bit. Sheltie's are smart, they will learn when to pee on a pad and when to go outside.
Just thinking out loud for my next one.....one day. But then again, if you recall, I also said I may go for show/agility prospect that didn't make it, so they're older, a bit more trained, etc.
However, that being said, I got Koji on a slight whim. DH and I wanted another puppy, but didn't want to find anything for a year (hmm...sounds familiar) as we just bought a condo. My breeder said she wasn't going to breed anymore and um, did we want one of her last puppies. No more breeding!!! Augh! I love her line, so um, yeah, we'll take puppy.
So, #1, don't break down and buy a puppy like I did.
As for mid-day thoughts. I would say either do as someone else stated, crate within an x-pen and pee pad, or find a good dog walker. They're out there. And I know the ones I spoke with were willing to do what I asked of them regarding "training". Heck, they even helped with training while on their walks.
I think for myself, I personally wouldn't go home unless I live down the street. When I got Koji, even 30 mins at home wasn't enough for him and me. Meaning, he either got all the time and I didn't eat lunch, or I got to eat lunch, but he didn't get enough time. I think next time, depending on the pups energy level, I may just do the crate/x-pen/pad bit. Sheltie's are smart, they will learn when to pee on a pad and when to go outside.
Just thinking out loud for my next one.....one day. But then again, if you recall, I also said I may go for show/agility prospect that didn't make it, so they're older, a bit more trained, etc.
Hurtseverywhere
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All I can Say Ashley is 3 is certainly more difficult then 2, with 2 you can travel easier, hotels will accept 2 but a lot won't allow 3 small or not, Same with friends & family its a lot easier to show up with 2 in tow then 3 even for a day visit. luckily My wife has been off work for 3 years so with the pup it has been easier, the older 2 can stay alone all day, when Cyn went to France in the spring I sent Storm to doggy day care and the other 2 stayed home, also my son was on afternoons those weeks so they wer only really alone from 2 till 5.
there are a lot of things that you that you would normally do with 2 that somehow seems like a lot more effort with 3, But in the end it is all doable if you want the 3.
One of the reasons I have been looking at motorhomes is that it makes travel with 3 just so much easier damm the hotels & the in home sitters just load em up and go.
there are a lot of things that you that you would normally do with 2 that somehow seems like a lot more effort with 3, But in the end it is all doable if you want the 3.
One of the reasons I have been looking at motorhomes is that it makes travel with 3 just so much easier damm the hotels & the in home sitters just load em up and go.
Calliesmom
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well, I have three- not that big a deal really- as long as they all fit in the car
I will highly recommend Days Inn and Super8 for not caring how many dogs I have
Other pet-friendly chains (like Motel6) and I know it depends on the manager of that particular motel, have not been as accepting of multiple dogs. On the other hand, late one night driving back to AL from PA, we stopped at a Super8- they were full except for smoking rooms. I couldn't take the smell and we kept on - pulled off at the next exit and I told the pups- well, we'll start with the farthest motel and work our way around the exit until we find someplace that will let us stay there. I walked into the Knights Inn- asked if there was a pet-friendly room available. He said sure- took my cc info and gave me a key- never asked about the dogs. so when I check out the next day, there's a sign in the lobby- No Pets. so when they want your money- it doesn't matter 
corbinam
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You make some good points, definitely.
I'm one of those people that doesn't really trust anyone to watch my dogs. So, they come with us everywhere. It's definitely a nuisance, but we're used to doing things separately because of the dogs. In fact, we're going to a family reunion over Thanksgiving...the whole family is staying at one hotel, and we're staying at another. Kind of a bummer, but I'd rather do that than board the dogs.
And my family has learned by this point that when we come to visit, so do the dogs!
Sylverlily
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I live 25-30 min from work and am going home at mid-day to take my 17 week old Sheltie out for lunch... And you're right - I don't get lunch at all and she gets all of the time. I work at a great place which allows for a fluid daily work schedule as long as I get my work done, plus I have a Blackberry and work all night anyway! I usually eat something at my desk after my lunchtime puppy run.
Needless to say, my wallet and my car are wondering when is a good time to transition to a larger play area for Sundae and no lunchtime drive home? For anyone who went this route during the puppy months, how long did you do a lunchtime puppy run? About how long until you felt "safe" to go all day?
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Hurtseverywhere
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Calliesmom also make a good point about getting everyone & everything in the car as well, with my Car it can be a tight squeese if going for more the a day or 2. she is usually loaded to the gunnels for a weekender with all 3 and there & our stuff and its a full size Oldsmobile. That extra dog can make a differance.
When we rented the Town & Country Mini van for our 2 week vacation with fitting in the trial 250 miles away this summer it was like pure Nirvana, I was like in travel heaven, room for 3 crates bags luggage all the extra's , it was Sooo Nice.
When we rented the Town & Country Mini van for our 2 week vacation with fitting in the trial 250 miles away this summer it was like pure Nirvana, I was like in travel heaven, room for 3 crates bags luggage all the extra's , it was Sooo Nice.
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SheltieChe
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we are in no position to get another dog for at least another few years but you are right ...girl can dream and want that puppy breath... and if we can make it work with 2 we can make it work with 3...
puppy breath
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OTOH DH is semiretired so there is always doggy valet at home
puppy breath
http://acadiashelties.blogspot.com/
OTOH DH is semiretired so there is always doggy valet at home