Comments on: What Should You Give the Person Who Just Got a Puppy?

By: Kimberly Gauthier

Kimberly Gauthier — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 06:07:36 +0000

Marriage counseling is so on the money. There have been so many times these past few months when I wanted to pound J for not waking up (I know he can hear them) and the worst was when I was sick.

I would also suggest a tape recorder so that you can record the number of times your significant other says something and play it back for him right before he utters it again – so he knows “I know. I know.” 🙂

By: Laurie Luck - Smart Dog University

Laurie Luck - Smart Dog University — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 01:50:02 +0000

Being on Puppy #16 (sweet Levi, the little black Labrador’s our current service pup in-training), I think giving the gift of a quality, positive reinforcement puppy school is really helpful. Just remember, puppy socialization ends at around 14 *weeks* — so it’s important to get that gift in there quickly!

By: Jan K

Jan K — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 19:43:08 +0000

A lot more patience, and lots of coffee! Oh, and more warm winter clothing for those of us foolish enough to get a puppy in the middle of winter.
My favorite of yours is the marriage counseling….so true. How many times have I said, “I need to get something DONE, can’t you watch him for a while?” 🙂
Really, though, Luke has been a good puppy. Easier than the last ones. Which could actually have a bad side….we might be silly enough to do it again, and the next one might not be so good!

By: RumpyDog!

RumpyDog! — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 23:55:48 +0000

I’m grateful to those that do adopt puppies, but I’m not one of them. Rumpy was the youngest dog I ever took in and the vet guessed he was between 6 and 9 months old then. Never again.

On the other hand, I would gladly take in an older, special needs dog.

By: Lara Elizabeth

Lara Elizabeth — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:14:03 +0000

You know, as cute as puppies can be, I have never really been struck by puppy fever. I like a nice adult dog. Ruby was around eight months old when I adopted her and I was not entirely prepared for her energy level (which is kind of insane and much to do with her breeds as her age). She was not housetrained by any means but I’m lucky that she picked that up really quickly. I think I would someday like to raise a young puppy (a Norwegian Elkhound has been my dream for a while) but not until I’m retired or working from home (your warning is not unnoticed, however!)

By: Jodi

Jodi — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:53:01 +0000

I think you about covered it. LOL

By: Sand Spring Chesapeakes

Sand Spring Chesapeakes — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 16:24:02 +0000

Lol loved them and all so true.

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:31:46 +0000

breast reduction surgery – look at you showing off,I should be so lucky!

By: BoingyDog

BoingyDog — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 06:12:41 +0000

Ha ha! This is the best post! I still need body armor – Kayo’s teeth don’t seem to have gotten any duller!

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 01:27:02 +0000

Hahaha! A coworker of mine recently got a puppy. I gave her a gift bag with a puppy Nylabone, puppy wipes, some of our favorite training treats, and a poop bag holder with poop bags. She was surprised and excited!