Getting Weimaraner Puppy In One Week.?
Written by on Friday, September 19, 2008 – 3:21 pm -One little 8 week old pup next Thursday or Friday, we are driving 3 hours to go pick her up and bring her back home.
The owners were letting their pups go at 7 weeks but we requested that the pup stay with her mother for another week and they said sure.
So, now, next week we are going to pick her up.
I have everything set. Kindof.
Of course, we are going to go buy her collar, toys when we go to a petstore.
Im guessing that we shouldnt take her inside just incase of any illnesses in the air since the pup will only be 8 weeks old??
We also have a 3 yo standard poodle and a turtle.
Any idea on how to introduce all of them?
The poodle is very beta so there is no problem and she loves dogs, so itll be fine.
Also, we JUST bought new furniture. Any idea how to make sure that she gets no way near the furniture? Cuz i may be watching her 24/7 this summer but you never know.
Ok.
Thank you.
When i said inside – i meant inside a pet store.
Also.
Any idea how i can get the pup home without her getting sick?
Crate training. Get a large metal crate that has a divider, so it can grow with her. She goes in the crate any time you cannot personally supervise. I'd also feed her in it and have her sleep in it. This site is for dachshunds but the basic principles apply. My dogs love their crates, it is their own little "room".
http://www.thedachshundnetwork.com/cratebenefits.htm
Another alternative is to hook her leash to your belt when she is allowed out, this prevents potty accidents as well as chewing things she should not, as you are right there (hopefully) watching.
You are absolutely right about not taking her around other dogs until she is fully immunized. Just because other people have their dogs in the pet store, does not mean their dogs are immunized and healthy. My dogs are but I've never had anybody check or even ask me if they were…draw your own conclusions there!
Lupine collars and leashes are guaranteed even when chewed – and puppies chew a lot.
Speaking of chewing, get her some good chew toys. A kong (that you can fill with peanut butter to keep her occupied when crated) and a nylabone are good toys. Also a tennis ball to chase (but not chew)
Old towels or blanket for in her crate.
Get her some food and water bowls that she can grow into (stainless may not be cute but it's probably the best / sturdiest) and a quality food like Canidae. No grocery store stuff please unless you want a Weim with itchy tan coat. Canidae will ensure that she stays silvery.
At that age she will need to be fed 3-4 times a day.
Be sure and take an empty bottle and get some water from the breeder, for her to drink.
Car sickness may not be an issue; one way to help avoid it, is by not letting them eat within a couple hours of traveling. Again some old towels in the car (and some plastic bags and baby wipes in case of accidents) would not be amiss. I would not drug a pup that young.
Remember that this is a working dog, they were bred to be all around hunters, so she will need increasing amounts of exercise. They also bond very closely with their person and may suffer from separation anxiety (another good reason for the crate) They are highly intelligent and is you do not think up ways to keep them busy, trust me they will come up with ways on their own, This is one reason why so many end up in rescue; people do not realize what they are getting into with this breed.
They are prone to bloat so always have her rest in her crate 30-45 minutes after feeding and before exercise. While you should always keep plenty of fresh water handy, it is not a wise idea to let them drink a lot with their meals.
Enjoy her, love her, exercise her and sniff that puppy breath!!
Posted in weimaraner puppies | 4 Comments »
By Tia D on Jun 6, 2007 | Reply
i want one of those dogs
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By Karen W on Jun 6, 2007 | Reply
Crate training. Get a large metal crate that has a divider, so it can grow with her. She goes in the crate any time you cannot personally supervise. I'd also feed her in it and have her sleep in it. This site is for dachshunds but the basic principles apply. My dogs love their crates, it is their own little "room".
http://www.thedachshundnetwork.com/cratebenefits.htm
Another alternative is to hook her leash to your belt when she is allowed out, this prevents potty accidents as well as chewing things she should not, as you are right there (hopefully) watching.
You are absolutely right about not taking her around other dogs until she is fully immunized. Just because other people have their dogs in the pet store, does not mean their dogs are immunized and healthy. My dogs are but I've never had anybody check or even ask me if they were…draw your own conclusions there!
Lupine collars and leashes are guaranteed even when chewed – and puppies chew a lot.
Speaking of chewing, get her some good chew toys. A kong (that you can fill with peanut butter to keep her occupied when crated) and a nylabone are good toys. Also a tennis ball to chase (but not chew)
Old towels or blanket for in her crate.
Get her some food and water bowls that she can grow into (stainless may not be cute but it's probably the best / sturdiest) and a quality food like Canidae. No grocery store stuff please unless you want a Weim with itchy tan coat. Canidae will ensure that she stays silvery.
At that age she will need to be fed 3-4 times a day.
Be sure and take an empty bottle and get some water from the breeder, for her to drink.
Car sickness may not be an issue; one way to help avoid it, is by not letting them eat within a couple hours of traveling. Again some old towels in the car (and some plastic bags and baby wipes in case of accidents) would not be amiss. I would not drug a pup that young.
Remember that this is a working dog, they were bred to be all around hunters, so she will need increasing amounts of exercise. They also bond very closely with their person and may suffer from separation anxiety (another good reason for the crate) They are highly intelligent and is you do not think up ways to keep them busy, trust me they will come up with ways on their own, This is one reason why so many end up in rescue; people do not realize what they are getting into with this breed.
They are prone to bloat so always have her rest in her crate 30-45 minutes after feeding and before exercise. While you should always keep plenty of fresh water handy, it is not a wise idea to let them drink a lot with their meals.
Enjoy her, love her, exercise her and sniff that puppy breath!!
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Work with Weim Rescue; we feed Canidae and it literally changes the coats from brown to silver once they get on it.
By Wilbur's Mom on Jun 6, 2007 | Reply
Weimaraners are beautiful! Congratulations on your new addition!
You're very right about not taking her into the pet store until she has her vaccines. Basically, you shouldn't take her anywhere that there is a possibility that un-vaccinated dogs have been, so she'll be home-bound for a little while. (I know its so hard!)
A good idea for keeping her away from the furniture is to buy an exercise pen at the petstore, and keep her inside it when she is unsupervised. Or you could use a baby gate to block off your bathroom or kitchen, and keep her in that room when you can't watch her around the furniture. This will also help a lot with potty training.
Good luck with the puppy!
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By keep trying on Jun 6, 2007 | Reply
Weims are smart, so be consistent with not allowing her on the furniture and she will soon learn. Ours has learnt that she can't get on the furniture when certain people are home, ie the rule enforcers, and that it'll be ok to sneak up on the lounge when only the softies are at home. So just be consistent, no always means no. Have fun, they are beautiful dogs, excellent choice!
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Weim owner