Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Any one got any puppies?

[Dave Lloyd <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Tue, 2 Aug 2005, Vern Green wrote:

> Also, to train a puppy takes time, think of it like you have a child,
> a child's education is never ending, the same is with a puppy. While a
> puppy is easier to, train, they also form a lot of their behaviors at
> this age as well. 6 - 8 hours a day is like a liftetime to a puppy.

Try a toddler plus two puppies.  The thing is that my wife didn't
realize she was pregnant at the time and felt the overwhelming desire to
mother another creature.  Thus, one day, we ended up with two puppies.

> Maybe it would be better for you to look at a 6 month to a 12 month
> young dog. They are typically able to stay home longer periods of
> time, they still have the desire to learn at this point and they are
> likely not to have too many bad habits you have to spend time
> breaking.

Yup.  Seems like people would be more prone to donate them just before
this as they seem to reach peak annoyance around the 4-5 month mark

--dlloyd

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