question about new puppy and if i should take him with me...
HI!
so my husband is deployed in the navy, and comes home this saturday. we are getting our puppy either tomorrow or thursday. my question is should i bring him with us to pick my husband up? we will potentially be at the pier waiting for them to get let off the boat for 6+ hours. should i be leaving our new puppy in his crate at home for that time? or bring him and the crate with us? we are going to be spending the majority of the time sitting in my vehicle, and then when my husband is about to walk off the boat, go to the pier itself. that process will take about 30-40 minutes (its an aircraft carrier so there are quite a few people) i just dont want him to have an accident in his crate while we are gone, and come home to introduce puppy to my husband and him be covered in feces or urine. but am also unsure of weather or not its ok to take a brand new puppy with us. any light on the subject would really help!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on
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It seems a little weird to me that the breeder would not be willing to hold the puppy for a few short days. She should want what's best for the puppy and know what a stressful time this would be for him either having him stay home alone for several hours or having to sit on a crowded pier for several hours. It seems to me, if you explained the situation, a good breeder would allow the pup to stay an extra 2 or 3 days and allow you to either pick it up Sunday or Monday or be willing to deliver it one of those days. Have you asked yet? If she says no I would have to question the integrity of the breeder.
Also, what you do will really depend on the puppy's personality. I know when Franklin was a puppy he would have loved nothing more than to sit on a crowded pier watching all the activity. He was a social butterfly and LOVED that kind of stuff. He was really happy in the airport when I went to pick him up and was fascinated by all the activity, however I know some puppies would be scared out of their mind by all the excitement and would much rather be left at home where it was quiet even if they were left alone. Have you met the puppy yet? Do you know its personality? How old will it be and has it been vaccinated at all? All of these will play a role in your decision, but I really do think it would be best to wait an extra day or two and pick up the puppy when you husband comes home and I think a good breeder will be more than happy to oblige. My breeder held Franklin for an extra week for me because the week I was planning to take him was going to be a very busy/stressful time so she offered to keep him longer so his transition to my house would be less stressful and much smoother for him.
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Permalink Reply by candice sanchez on
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the breeder is actually driving here from ohio (we live in virginia) so that she can meet us in person, instead of flying the puppy here. which i thought was very kind of her. and she has already made arrangments with her work to do so. i think i am just going to bring him with us. the weather is very nice here, and cracking my window will be just fine for the little while that we wont be in the vehicle with him.
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Permalink Reply by Sandy Stickney on
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HI Candice,
Before you decide to leave the dog in the car, please read this. It will give you some idea as to what tempuratures can be unsafe and help you decide if it will be safe to leave the dog in the car based on the expected weather for the day.
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is 48 degrees too hot? cuz its not supposed to get higher that 50 that whole day. and my windows can be cracked open because i have rain guards on my windows. he would only be in there 40 min.
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I am not an expert, but when I read through the posting, it mentioned that even at 70 degrees, it could get too hot, so I would think that 48 would be OK. I just know that many people do not realize that car temps can climb so quickly, and it seems to be a prevalent (sp?) issue here in FL--it seems cool enough (like if the weather happens to be in the lower 70s), but it really isn't. The article also mentions other things to consider-i.e. if windows are open enough for someone to take dog or put harmful things in with the dog, and one I didn't consider--if the dog happens to get a leg caught between seats or stuck somehow. I tend to be a nervous nelly, so I would be a nervous wreck leaving my dogs in a car if I couldn't be within sight of them. I'm not trying to be preachy or judgemental, I just want to help you consider all the possible issues because I would hate for something to happen that could have been prevented, and I know I don't always consider the possible outcomes (like the post on here re: Teddy--never gave a thought to bags being so dangerous, and now I do.) However, that being said, accidents can happen no matter how much you plan or how careful you are, or where the dog happens to be (left at home, or with you at the pier). Just want to arm you with some info to help you plan or make adjustments etc. to keep puppy safe. :)
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i intend on bringing his crate so that while im away from the vehicle he can justt hang out there for a little while. i wont be going to the pier until my husband calls me to tell me he is walking off the boat, then its just a matter of walking about 2 football fields and we can go back to the vehicle
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Permalink Reply by Vicki, Grace and Gizmo on
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Having been to a naval return of a friend, I would leave the puppy at home. There is too much commotion and this is a special time for you and your husband and family. Let him meet the puppy at home when there is less stress and commotion. The puppy will appreciate this too. Not stressing it out in to many new surroundings after leaving its previous home is the best for it. Best to you and husband.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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I would also leave him home in an exercise pen or gated area and the crate open with water and a bit of food and pads. If someone you know could just let him out once that would be even better. I think there will be too much comotion and he could get the runs or sick from all the noise and people walking by.If the temp is only 48 and it's dreary that might be a bit cold if he's only 8-10 weeks old. If you were going someplace quiet it might be another story. Wynn traveled with us from a small pup on but we were visiting people and he loved it.That's so great your breeder is delivering your pup....I have done this also and love it plus I take a bit longer getting home as we take a vacation for a few days on the way home. So glad your husband is coming home and please tell him "thank-you" for defending us.
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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Sounds like you have a very caring breeder, why not tell her about your situation and ask her what she recommends you do in the puppy's best interest? After all, she knows the puppy best. Then follow her advice.
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Permalink Reply by Zigward & Kimberly on
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Wow.. Tomorrow (or Thursday)? That's WAY too exciting, how are you gonna sleep!?!?! I know I will probably have the worst insomnia EVER the week before getting my pup-I already kind of have it now xD I lay awake at night, pondering, thinking about what it's going to be like when I do pick out my pup!
I would take your puppy-who wants to be alone that long! Though I would deffo do the leaving him in the crate when you actually went out to meet your husband:) (Then he can also spend some one on one time with the pup after greeting you guys, instead of trying to wade through people who would otherwise crowd) Though waiting to get him until your husband is home, does sound like it could be a good idea-and then you can all go have the experience of picking up the puppy together!
Also, congratulations on your husband coming home:)
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Good news. Pup is doing great in the vehicle while we are waiting. It's a whoping 46 degrees out. With a lot of wind! Everything is going good and I'm so glad we brought him with us.
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Wonderful:)
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