Puppy Fever, who has it?
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I have puppy fever, but it's going to be at least another year or two before I actually get one. I want to wait until I'm out of an apartment and into a house. Josh and I are talking about possibly buying a fixer upper home in a year or so. Until then I'm really upping my focus on Bamm's training. I'm even turning my youtube channel into a Bamm channel where I'm going to start posting videos of him and his progress etc.
I am looking into breeders right now though and I've emailed a couple border collie breeders since I've decided I'm set on getting another border collie. I've mentioned to the breeders that I'm waiting another year or two, but that I'm just trying to get to know different breeders to get a feel for which one I ultimately will buy from when the time comes... but ya...
puppy fever? I definitely do have it.
I am looking into breeders right now though and I've emailed a couple border collie breeders since I've decided I'm set on getting another border collie. I've mentioned to the breeders that I'm waiting another year or two, but that I'm just trying to get to know different breeders to get a feel for which one I ultimately will buy from when the time comes... but ya...
puppy fever? I definitely do have it.
Isn't it the worst when you know you have to wait? lol I hate it.
My getting another dog is also very much based on Frodo's progress. He is to the point where he is using calming and negotiating signals instead of going OMGDOGMUSTSCAREAWAY!!!!! and he can be off leash with other dogs and do his own thing without getting too defensive (and he's even engaged other dogs in play *happydance*), but I need to see how much more I can get from him before looking at another dog.
My getting another dog is also very much based on Frodo's progress. He is to the point where he is using calming and negotiating signals instead of going OMGDOGMUSTSCAREAWAY!!!!! and he can be off leash with other dogs and do his own thing without getting too defensive (and he's even engaged other dogs in play *happydance*), but I need to see how much more I can get from him before looking at another dog.
Me. Absolutely.
And the most amazing part of it all:
My dad has never really been on my dog bandwagon (all the dogs...all the APBTs...etc.). In fact, he always gave me grief about how they ran my life, how I could never do anything, how they were going to cause me problems or get me into trouble....I could go on.
But two days ago, the therapy dogs made their visit. The first was a beautiful rust-colored Doberman. The second was a black and white BC. The third was a fawn English Mastiff (rescue...looked like a little Dane might have found it's way into the mix). And during all that my dad did nothing but brag about me and my dogs. I was flattered. I was happy. I was sad. (my dad is in the hospital waiting to come home under hospice care....for those that don't know).
But that night, he told me how he wants me to have dogs again because he sees and knows how happy they make me. I'm currently down to two APBTs. After saying that, he specifically told me that he's hoping I will get a new mastiff (referring to the Fila....) like Jazz and that he hopes I will get the boys each a dog of their own.
So now not only do I want some pups, but I feel like I have my dad's blessing and I owe it to him to do what he wants me to do so I'll be happy again.
And the most amazing part of it all:
My dad has never really been on my dog bandwagon (all the dogs...all the APBTs...etc.). In fact, he always gave me grief about how they ran my life, how I could never do anything, how they were going to cause me problems or get me into trouble....I could go on.
But two days ago, the therapy dogs made their visit. The first was a beautiful rust-colored Doberman. The second was a black and white BC. The third was a fawn English Mastiff (rescue...looked like a little Dane might have found it's way into the mix). And during all that my dad did nothing but brag about me and my dogs. I was flattered. I was happy. I was sad. (my dad is in the hospital waiting to come home under hospice care....for those that don't know).
But that night, he told me how he wants me to have dogs again because he sees and knows how happy they make me. I'm currently down to two APBTs. After saying that, he specifically told me that he's hoping I will get a new mastiff (referring to the Fila....) like Jazz and that he hopes I will get the boys each a dog of their own.
So now not only do I want some pups, but I feel like I have my dad's blessing and I owe it to him to do what he wants me to do so I'll be happy again.
I definitally have puppy fever. And it doesn't help at all that the breeder I want to purchase from currently has a litter on the ground...from a wonderful breeding...with two male black labs...all named after LOST characters. *sigh*
And I have to wait at least another two years before adding a puppy. DANG IT.
And I have to wait at least another two years before adding a puppy. DANG IT.
Kind of... I like puppies and I really want a bigger dog. But at the moment I also realize I don't have the funds for a third, can't really do it well in an apartment (although I know my landlord would okay it for me, she's a friend), and I have my hands full with a 15 month old Mia. So I decided to spend this next year or two completely focused on Mia. Then I can think about a puppy.
I do have a bookmarked folder for possible breeders though.
I do have a bookmarked folder for possible breeders though.
Me.
And I know a Golden breeder (aka my granny)who had a 10 m/o pup returned and is looking to rehome it and I know she would give it to me.Plus Scamp is getting better with other dogs.
But apparently 6 dogs is at least 4 dogs too many. Plus I'll be moving out in 4 years and it's going to be hard enough to find somewhere to live with 2 dogs nevermind 3. BUT I WANT A PUPPY!!
And I know a Golden breeder (aka my granny)who had a 10 m/o pup returned and is looking to rehome it and I know she would give it to me.Plus Scamp is getting better with other dogs.
But apparently 6 dogs is at least 4 dogs too many. Plus I'll be moving out in 4 years and it's going to be hard enough to find somewhere to live with 2 dogs nevermind 3. BUT I WANT A PUPPY!!
I have the puppeh wantz. Mostly for a puppeh who looks like this:
But I'll be starting to work with a GSD breeder within the next few weeks, and I SHOULD get my GSD fill then, and after graduation, I'll start looking for a puppy from her, if I'm ready... but until then I'll cuddle her GSDs and my own.
But I'll be starting to work with a GSD breeder within the next few weeks, and I SHOULD get my GSD fill then, and after graduation, I'll start looking for a puppy from her, if I'm ready... but until then I'll cuddle her GSDs and my own.