At long last, we're getting a puppy! We've been on a waiting list for a while now waiting for a Boston Terrier. Technically, we probably could have had one by now if not for the fact that we don't want to potty train a puppy in Chicago in the winter. Today, I got an email from the breeder! We have three to choose from, all females. My favorite (not that you can tell anything from a week old lump of a puppy) is "Fergie", mostly because I find that name adorable. Though we probably will still change it to something less appropriate for a dog. Like Estelle or Stacey. We would get her at the end of March, which SHOULD be the tail end of winter.
My big argument with P right now is that I want to do doggy daycare while she's a puppy. He thinks it's a waste of money. I don't want some tiny little baby animal to be locked up for 9 or 10 hours a day. All she'll do is cry, pee and poop. Doggy daycare is not unlike childcare in that it's $$$, but I don't think we'll need to do it forever. Just until she's able to control her bladder and pooper.
In any event, here's my favorite. You're really not missing much by not seeing the other two. They all look the same to me.
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Yeah, I can't imagine a puppy in a crate by herself all day, either! PAUL! Can either of you take her (and said crate) to work??
Also--you might want to make sure doggie daycare TAKES puppies. Maybe it's like people daycare and they have to be a certain age?
I'm so excited to meet her!
P.S.--I LIKE Fergie. Fergie Ferg.
9-10 hours is a very long time for a puppy to be alone. When I first got my puppy I would come home for lunch and had a few dog-loving, elderly neighbors that would also come 1-2 times a day to just check in and spend some time with her. So in the end the puppy was not alone for more then 3-4 hours a day.
Another tip is to leave the crate near a window (as long as your home is temperature controlled) so she can look outside and get some sunshine if possible.
and of course make sure you get lots of playtime in before work and after.
A puppy is a ton of work but well worth it. Best of luck! :)
Aww! We've talked about getting a Boston terrier ourselves. I have known a couple who were lots of fun. Good luck! Fergie is cute, but ruined for me by icky (sticky) Mrs. Duhamel.
OMG my little grandpuppy is so cute. She looks like both of you!
I like Fergie too
Can't wait to see her...I love puppy breath.
Yea, what great news!! You guys will be great parents!! Crating will be your salvation and daycare is a good short term solution. She will only need that for a few months....maybe flexcare will cover it! ;-}
Congratulations! I am sooooooo jealous. Doggie day care sounds like a it might be a good idea for awhile, at least until the pup gets a little older and better at staying home alone. Plus, it will help socialize her to be around other dogs/people. Good luck!
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