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Permalink Reply by Julia Kirby on May 7, 2012 at 9:28pm

Thank you! And this is good news! I just bought something that is perfect for this!

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on May 7, 2012 at 11:16pm

I always suggest that people make as few stops as possible and when they do I suggest a small out of the way park NOT a wayside rest that tons of dogs have stopped at with their dogs due to more exposure to disease. I would only stop once about halfway if I were you . I have always put my own pups in crates and they will settle down in a bit. I would take a old couple tshirts or towels(I send blankets home) with the parents and other pups smell but save for that 1st nights so they have their old scent along also.

I have not had much of a problem with my own pups the 1st few nights but I had them crated near my bed and other than taking them out maybe once or so they quieted down if I put my fingers in their cage for a bit. I would NOT get them out except to potty.They catch on quick to "I whine and she gets up with me"

I start off with training right away...of coarse let your pup smell and get used to his area but if mine jumps up I gently set them back down etc. also I always remind people to get by their food and pretend to eat and drink. So I don't start with the sit, stay etc. but just some basic manners.

 

Good luck and have fun!

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Permalink Reply by Julia Kirby on May 7, 2012 at 11:21pm

I spoke with the breeder about sending a blanket ahead of time and she said be prepared for it to be covered in waste and other bodily function. It was kinda gross sounding but I was thinking of sending it later/closer to the date of pick up

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on May 7, 2012 at 11:34pm

I actually buy peices of fleece blanket material and let the pups play with it a couple minutes or rub it on them and the other dogs then I pick it up(I do at least 2) about 18"X18" and seal it in a big baggie. this way it's clean but has those smell from home without the mess:) If you're going to her house you can just take it along and ask her to rub it on the pups/dogs right then and put them in a baggie. Last time I actually tied about 8"X2" strips and let the pups play with them at least 2-3 and put one in the kennel and bagged up the rest...maybe over the edge but it makes me feel better knowing they have plenty to sniff!

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Permalink Reply by Tomi and Story on May 7, 2012 at 11:52pm

Great advice, Jane, thanks for posting this!  I'm bringing my baby home in a few weeks and will do this for her :)  

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on May 8, 2012 at 7:49am

I forgot to explain that  I take the strips and tie 2 pieces together twice in the middle so there's a double knot. It may have to be longer than 8 ".

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Permalink Reply by Chris, Kadi & Brodie on May 8, 2012 at 9:58am

Sometimes the ticking of an old fashioned wind up clock will help too, because it reminds them of the sound of a heartbeating. I remember that's what we always did when I was growing up and we got beagle pups. Mother would put a clock with them, wrapped in an old blanket and add an Ivory Liquid bottle with warm water, to keep them warm. It usually worked. I've personally been fortunate with the pups I've brought home because I have always had an older dog and just put them in the same room. The presence of that older dog has been enough comfort none of them have ever whined.

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Permalink Reply by Julia Kirby on May 8, 2012 at 1:22pm

That makes a ot of sense

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