Posted by Snoozy on June 10, 2003, at 13:40:57
In reply to Re: watching a mistake » Snoozy, posted by Dinah on June 10, 2003, at 8:23:43
Thanks for responding Dinah. I've never had a dog and I don't know very much about them (my friends didn't know any more than I did before they got the puppy). But I've been reading some things online and talking to the people I know that have dogs and ...oy vey.
It seems like raising a puppy is a very big commitment. It's so important with all animals that they get the proper attention and socialization when they're young. The crating thing sounds awful on the surface, but it sounds like it can be ok for the dog if done properly. The key word being properly.
I live in a different state, so I've never seen the puppy and can't say if it's a good fit or not. I'm also worried because they got him at 6 weeks old. Some say that's too young and they shouldn't leave until they're 8 weeks.
I live in a neighborhood that's almost all apartments or condos. A couple of the newer ones allow dogs and I see them being walked and I've seen some pretty big ones. I know the size of the apartments and they're not really big. I wonder about having a big dog in a fairly small apartment. What can these people be thinking!
Thanks again, I appreciate it.
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