15-07-2016, 06:26 PM
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Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by dinahsmum
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Sorry my brand of humour - used against myself more than anyone - doesn't come over. I wasn't intending to offend/criticise
15-07-2016, 06:26 PM
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Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by Tpin
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Hey you two.Concentrate on your own lives.
Bloody interfering grannies.
Now stand still while I measure this knitting on you!
15-07-2016, 11:56 PM
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Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by Tpin
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Two people being in dispute over whether to have one is a more important reason not to get one, imho.I'd be fuming.....emotional blackmail at its very worst.
I so agree with you there, Tpin.
In fact I'm afraid I wouldn't have even let the pup go in those circumstances.
They have chosen a very active, working breed as well . . .
16-07-2016, 12:02 AM
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Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by GillyT
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What you have to watch is whether the older dog can cope with a boisterous pup or not. It matters not about age necessarily, of the owners, but the attitude of the existing dog. After all it's the existing dog's house first and foremost, and the older dog may not have the patience to deal with the pup. If the pup causes a problem, then I'm afraid the pup will have to go. Don't you agree. Besides, as has already been said, it really isn't a good idea getting a pup if both adult parties cannot agree. It can only cause potential strife and resentment towards the pup, and that is not fair to the pup, or to the older dog.
This has not been thought out properly has it ?
Spot on Gilly.
Expecting an old dog to look after a puppy is much like giving a boisterous toddler to a 90 yr old to cope with 24 hrs a day.
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