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    Have been working with a reputable breeder but mom is first time and had to have a c-section and has rejected the puppies…advice?

    @frankda4th Thanks so much. They are picking the pup for me. I don’t choose. They are using puppy culture. The breeder is newer - 5 years in but is a vet themselves and has demonstrated trustworthiness to date. They are working with a more experienced breeder to see if they can get the mom to...
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    Have been working with a reputable breeder but mom is first time and had to have a c-section and has rejected the puppies…advice?

    @wife101 I don’t know yet. I’ll update when I hear more. They were transparent about the fact that it was happening which I took as a good sign.
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    Have been working with a reputable breeder but mom is first time and had to have a c-section and has rejected the puppies…advice?

    Hi there - what a roller coaster. The pups were delivered by emergency c-section in the night and I just heard the mom who is a first time mom has rejected them. Am I right to think I don’t want a dog who was raised by people instead of a dog? All my reading about puppies says the mom is the...
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    Can a 4mo pup hold pee for 7-8 hours?

    @lsltylrs01 It is highly likely there is some secret pee in your house
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    Balanced dog training learning resources

    @skyblue77 Thanks. The latest editions don’t have any alpha roll in there. Have a great day!
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    Balanced dog training learning resources

    @skyblue77 Tell me more. I’m genuinely interested. Used them for my last two dogs with great results. Lost one a month ago and am getting a puppy in two and a half months so would love to know. It’s been 12 years since I used them so I’m open to something new was just using what worked before.
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    Balanced dog training learning resources

    @cindergames Two books I use: the art of raising a puppy by the monks of new skete and how to raise a perfect dog by cesar millan- gentle but believe in appropriate correction
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    Raising a puppy by myself

    @melouise You are not going to be stuck home for 9 months. Slow and steady. He will adjust to you going out and it is healthy for you to leave him so he learns that you come back. It’s a big job but a doable job and no one does it perfectly. Don’t beat yourself up. A schedule works great. Dogs...
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