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Anonymous wrote:Are you getting it from a breeder? Our breeder will board their puppies/dogs

Yes but still would feel so
Bad leaving and breeder 4 hours away and wonder if it will be a setback to be back with its parent and then separated.

As PP said -- don't bring the puppy home until after your vacation. Let the breeder board and train it.

They haven't offered. We haven't committed yet.

Ask the breeder if you can pay them a fee to keep the dog for an extra month for you.

+1000

I had asked that before not as directly and
She told me to contact someone she knows who will
Board it. She has another litter just born of another breed so has like 30 puppies there now (one litter has 11)

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Anonymous wrote:We all need to go - otherwise would stay. It's a once in a lifetime. If all you guys are saying to wait - which I agree with- why is the breeder so annoyed and saying dog will be fine?

They want your money! Why are you getting this particular breed? What is it? And why a puppy? They are so much work!

I would love an older dog but I want good temperament - like a golden/cavalier/ and fluffy and furry
And we don't have fenced yard and have never had a dog so rescues never approve us. I could look for a trained golden mix or something along those lines but impossible to find.

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Anonymous wrote:Are you getting it from a breeder? Our breeder will board their puppies/dogs

Yes but still would feel so
Bad leaving and breeder 4 hours away and wonder if it will be a setback to be back with its parent and then separated.

As PP said -- don't bring the puppy home until after your vacation. Let the breeder board and train it.

They haven't offered. We haven't committed yet.

Ask the breeder if you can pay them a fee to keep the dog for an extra month for you.

+1000

Anonymous wrote:We all need to go - otherwise would stay. It's a once in a lifetime. If all you guys are saying to wait - which I agree with- why is the breeder so annoyed and saying dog will be fine?

They want your money! Why are you getting this particular breed? What is it? And why a puppy? They are so much work!

We all need to go - otherwise would stay. It's a once in a lifetime. If all you guys are saying to wait - which I agree with- why is the breeder so annoyed and saying dog will be fine?

I'd keep one person home to watch the dog. Or a trusted relative. Puppies are a LOT of work. A lot. All day every day, like a baby.

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Anonymous wrote:Here is a story that might get people to do research on board and train

https://rescuedbytraining.com/2019/11/25/noelles-story-a-doggie-boot-camp-victim/

Oh stop. I was a +R dog trainer and loved board & train. It's a million times easier, faster, and more effective to just train the dog myself than try to coach owners through it. I spent years learning theory and technique, an owner can't learn all that in a 6 week class.

Board and train may or may not be appropriate for OP's situation, but I'm so sick of the people who think board and train = bad training and bad owners. It's really the best way to train for most problems.

Well, of course you support board and train—you have a financial interest in it!

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Anonymous wrote:Great post. I'm also a soon-to-be first time dog owner who also loves to travel. Our puppy will be 8 weeks old when we bring her home this summer, and I've blocked my travel calendar for the first 4 months that she's here. At that point, she'll be 6 months old when we take our first trip, and our plan is to send her to a 3 week board and train program while we're away. We won't get a summer vacation (unless we decide to do a beach trip where we can include her). Good luck OP!

Do you know what training methods they plan on using? You do realize this is a lot of money and you miss the bonding with your dog while you train, right?

Yes - I know what training methods they plan on using. And yes - I know how much this costs. And yes, I miss bonding but this is just 3 weeks
- not her lifetime. She’ll have weekly training sessions at home. Thanks for all of your concern.

Wow, you’ve got it all worked out! First time dog owner

You’re already behind the ball with finding the sitter you will need for around the clock puppy care. And I agree woth what other PPs have said….get a puppy after to trip. It’s not rocket science.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree in some points with the breeder. If this journey is so important for you, you have to look for an other dog that matches your schedule.

The trip can't be changed. Are you saying we should find someone to move in and stay 24/7 w the puppy? And train it? It will be 12 weeks when we left if w a stranger if we can even find someone.

No, I'm saying you shouldn't buy this puppy and look for an other one after your journey. You clearly have no time for a puppy till after this journey.

Anonymous wrote:I agree in some points with the breeder. If this journey is so important for you, you have to look for an other dog that matches your schedule.

The trip can't be changed. Are you saying we should find someone to move in and stay 24/7 w the puppy? And train it? It will be 12 weeks when we left if w a stranger if we can even find someone.

I agree in some points with the breeder. If this journey is so important for you, you have to look for an other dog that matches your schedule.

OP here. I told her breeder about the trip and she said it's an excuse and an annoying one at that. She said she doesn't breed fragile dogs and we are missing an amazing dog and 10-15 years of happiness for a week long trip. She said a sitter can come in the house and care for the dog. She said she gets this excuse Twice a month. This specialty breed is rare so I'm upset but I'm also annoyed at her reply. She didn't offer to keep or board or train. Said they will all be gone and people are flying across the country for them. I would be so stressed leaving a puppy 4 weeks after it came
Home.

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Anonymous wrote:Great post. I'm also a soon-to-be first time dog owner who also loves to travel. Our puppy will be 8 weeks old when we bring her home this summer, and I've blocked my travel calendar for the first 4 months that she's here. At that point, she'll be 6 months old when we take our first trip, and our plan is to send her to a 3 week board and train program while we're away. We won't get a summer vacation (unless we decide to do a beach trip where we can include her). Good luck OP!

Do you know what training methods they plan on using? You do realize this is a lot of money and you miss the bonding with your dog while you train, right?

Yes - I know what training methods they plan on using. And yes - I know how much this costs. And yes, I miss bonding but this is just 3 weeks
- not her lifetime. She’ll have weekly training sessions at home. Thanks for all of your concern.

What methods?

Since you didn't answer I assume the methods are "balanced" training. Meaning e-or prong collars and the do it my way philosophy or you will suffer.

Your poor dog!

Omg, get over yourself. PP doesn’t need to answer your questions or even return to this thread. Maybe you should get offline for a while and get a life.

HA HA HA the person responding to me online tells ME to get a life! Oh the irony!!!!

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Anonymous wrote:Great post. I'm also a soon-to-be first time dog owner who also loves to travel. Our puppy will be 8 weeks old when we bring her home this summer, and I've blocked my travel calendar for the first 4 months that she's here. At that point, she'll be 6 months old when we take our first trip, and our plan is to send her to a 3 week board and train program while we're away. We won't get a summer vacation (unless we decide to do a beach trip where we can include her). Good luck OP!

Do you know what training methods they plan on using? You do realize this is a lot of money and you miss the bonding with your dog while you train, right?

Yes - I know what training methods they plan on using. And yes - I know how much this costs. And yes, I miss bonding but this is just 3 weeks
- not her lifetime. She’ll have weekly training sessions at home. Thanks for all of your concern.

What methods?

Since you didn't answer I assume the methods are "balanced" training. Meaning e-or prong collars and the do it my way philosophy or you will suffer.

Your poor dog!

Omg, get over yourself. PP doesn’t need to answer your questions or even return to this thread. Maybe you should get offline for a while and get a life.