| Welcome Sarah!!
Hi Sarah it's nice to meet you, congrats on your new puppy:D. This is a wonderful place to listen, learn, and make new friends :D. God knows I've made many through a crisis I recently went through but stick around, ask any and all questions and be ready for at times maybe some criticism but everyone here means well. Kathy did a fine job of answering your questions, pretty much what I would say and as she said you are the owner so you call all the shots but the more socializing you do at a young age the better, let her greet as many people as she wants and don't make her like everyone. I always asked people to let my dog go up to them. I was never too fond of kids and people hovering over my puppy w/o slowly introducing themselves and you will find that your pup won't take to everyone and that's o.k. too. Learn her body language so you can handle any situation that may arise later on as she matures. Get to know her moves and what she may be thinking through her actions. Of course if you would see she's a bit agitated by someone, politely ask them to back off. My dog doesn't particularly like men who have alcohol on their breath, his protectiveness takes over especially if it's just him and I for a walk but boy those who are real dog people, he can't get enough of, he loves the attention but Czar likes things on his terms, sometimes that's good and sometimes not but anyway, enjoy your baby, have fun and remember she will pick up on your body language and your attitude so just stay calm and patient and enjoy getting to know each other. Best of luck to you.
Judy  |