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Amrita12
Puppy
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 41
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 Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:03 am Post subject: Hi from Singapore, will be home soon & We(i) need help ! |
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Dear All
Hi, I'm really relieved to have found this site. I was smitten by the breed and my pup will be with me in about a month. ...he will arrive from Australia since there are no breeders here and by Singapore law can't travel until 12 weeks.
I need help for 3 specific things -
a) books that you think are great,
b) something like a checklist of things to get for pups since I am counting days until he arrives...
c) experiences and advice for cross country transportation....also what should I be asking the breeder to work on for me during this time ?
If you know where on the site I can find these, that would be wonderful ! If you can spare some time to guide me that would be even better ...
Thanks, Amrita |
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Aces-Wild
Adult Weim
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 260
Location: NW Pennsylvania
Fur Kids: One Blue Weim: Ace |
| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Hi and Welcome to the forum!
Congrats on your new baby, post pics when you can!!
As far as books go, I really like "The Dog Whisperer" books by Caesar Milan.
He has a lot of good ideas for training that work.
Stuff you may want to have ready when your pup arrives would be:
-a crate, have you thought about crate-training yet? The earlier, the better. It's my humble opinion that crate training when they are little is really the way to go. Getting your puppy comfortable in his 'den' (crate) will make life easier for you and safer for him when you are not home.
- Kong toys are great, they make puppy kinds too. It's a hard rubber that you can fill with treats, and it pretty much indestructible. Your puppy will want to chew.
Sorry, I can't really help you with the cross country transportation, are you going to pick him up or is he being delivered? I know more people will be along who are very knowledgeable.
Welcome and Congrats! |
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kamfam
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 29 Aug 2007
Posts: 2260
Location: Cleveland, OH
Fur Kids: Glacier, Samoyed
Darby, Weimaraner
Kam, Weimaraner
9/20/06 - 6/05/08 |
| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: |
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From a post of mine a few months ago:
SUPPLY LIST:
paper towels, floor cleaner, counter cleaner, laundry detergent, extra glasses (if you wear them), extra retainer(s) (if anyone needs one), spare sofas, loveseats, beds (your current ones will no longer belong to you, in fact, your new ones probably will not either), paper towels, large towels(to wipe off paws, especially on very muddy days), more counter cleaner, hell, get more paper towels while you're at it too, a dog-free apartment (if you have children, then get a kid-free one, too), blankets (to drape over the seating that he/she chews a hole in), stuffing for UNDER the blankets that are draped over the seating that he/she chews a hole in...
Did I forget anything???
HAVE FUN  |
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youhavenoidea
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 27 Jan 2008
Posts: 1922
Location: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Fur Kids: Slade - Weimaraner |
| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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| kamfam wrote: | From a post of mine a few months ago:
SUPPLY LIST:
paper towels, floor cleaner, counter cleaner, laundry detergent, extra glasses (if you wear them), extra retainer(s) (if anyone needs one), spare sofas, loveseats, beds (your current ones will no longer belong to you, in fact, your new ones probably will not either), paper towels, large towels(to wipe off paws, especially on very muddy days), more counter cleaner, hell, get more paper towels while you're at it too, a dog-free apartment (if you have children, then get a kid-free one, too), blankets (to drape over the seating that he/she chews a hole in), stuffing for UNDER the blankets that are draped over the seating that he/she chews a hole in...
Did I forget anything???
HAVE FUN |
Priceless! |
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monasmomma
Puppy
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
Posts: 15
Location: Ohio
Fur Kids: Mona (3 yr old Weim)
Nessy (2 yr old Scottie) |
| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on your puppy! How exciting!
We make a 5-6 hour drive with our Weim, Mona, a couple times a year. Our vet recommended a gently sedative to calm her down (she paces in the back of the car). We tried the herbal "Ultra Calms" but the dose for her body weight was a third of the jar and we didn't notice any difference.
Definitely work on crate training. Another great travel tool. |
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Amrita12
Puppy
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 41
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: Thanks, hope to get more ! |
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Dear All
Thanks so much, and I hope to hear more.....the notes from kamfam scare me a bit !!
Aren't they 'trainable' to not get onto beds and sofas ?...Dog Whisperer, here I come .. ! |
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youhavenoidea
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 27 Jan 2008
Posts: 1922
Location: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Fur Kids: Slade - Weimaraner |
| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Thanks, hope to get more ! |
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| Amrita12 wrote: | Thanks so much, and I hope to hear more.....the notes from kamfam scare me a bit !!
Aren't they 'trainable' to not get onto beds and sofas ? |
Oh, certainly if you're vigilant you can ensure most of that doesn't happen - she was being sarcastic. BUT, Weims ARE too smart for their own bloody good most of the time, so you DO have to stay on top of them, or they will find their own "fun".
I would definitely recommend crate-training, and not leaving your dog loose when you aren't home, to eliminate the chance for a crime of opportunity though! |
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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5797
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| kamfam wrote: | From a post of mine a few months ago:
SUPPLY LIST:
paper towels, floor cleaner, counter cleaner, laundry detergent, extra glasses (if you wear them), extra retainer(s) (if anyone needs one), spare sofas, loveseats, beds (your current ones will no longer belong to you, in fact, your new ones probably will not either), paper towels, large towels(to wipe off paws, especially on very muddy days), more counter cleaner, hell, get more paper towels while you're at it too, a dog-free apartment (if you have children, then get a kid-free one, too), blankets (to drape over the seating that he/she chews a hole in), stuffing for UNDER the blankets that are draped over the seating that he/she chews a hole in...
Did I forget anything???
HAVE FUN |
I just laughed out loud at that...how did I miss that...priceless.
Don't scare her too much
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Amrita12
Puppy
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 41
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject: You guys are bad ! |
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Hi All
I went through pics of all your babies...and I am grateful to have found this home ! I also uploaded a few pics of Kaiser that I was sent (we have decided his name and since the breeder says he is the pick I'm guessing it fits!)...and some of his litter.....
Sydney is a 7 hour flight to Singapore and I will go and collect him at the airport. ...but am already getting stressed out ...still I've been suggested a couple of names for animal transportation. ....its quite something -- export licences etc ! |
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youhavenoidea
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 27 Jan 2008
Posts: 1922
Location: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Fur Kids: Slade - Weimaraner |
| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: You guys are bad ! |
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| Amrita12 wrote: | Hi All
I went through pics of all your babies...and I am grateful to have found this home ! I also uploaded a few pics of Kaiser that I was sent (we have decided his name and since the breeder says he is the pick I'm guessing it fits!)...and some of his litter.....
Sydney is a 7 hour flight to Singapore and I will go and collect him at the airport. ...but am already getting stressed out ...still I've been suggested a couple of names for animal transportation. ....its quite something -- export licences etc ! |
Cuuuuuute!
It's puppy central around here these days! I love it! |
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kamfam
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 29 Aug 2007
Posts: 2260
Location: Cleveland, OH
Fur Kids: Glacier, Samoyed
Darby, Weimaraner
Kam, Weimaraner
9/20/06 - 6/05/08 |
| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:45 am Post subject: |
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CUTE pictures!!!
And yes, I was joking....sort of  !!! |
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luana80it
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 17 Dec 2007
Posts: 1992
Location: CATANIA, SICILY, ITALY
Fur Kids: TOMMY, WEIMARANER
TYRA, WERIMARANER |
| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:25 am Post subject: |
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| weimdawgs wrote: | | kamfam wrote: | From a post of mine a few months ago:
SUPPLY LIST:
paper towels, floor cleaner, counter cleaner, laundry detergent, extra glasses (if you wear them), extra retainer(s) (if anyone needs one), spare sofas, loveseats, beds (your current ones will no longer belong to you, in fact, your new ones probably will not either), paper towels, large towels(to wipe off paws, especially on very muddy days), more counter cleaner, hell, get more paper towels while you're at it too, a dog-free apartment (if you have children, then get a kid-free one, too), blankets (to drape over the seating that he/she chews a hole in), stuffing for UNDER the blankets that are draped over the seating that he/she chews a hole in...
Did I forget anything???
HAVE FUN |
I just laughed out loud at that...how did I miss that...priceless.
it's so funny!!!
Don't scare her too much
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Seespotrun
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 07 Jun 2008
Posts: 1034
Location: Pacific Northwest
Fur Kids: Taren- (Rhymes with Karen) Weim, spoiled and loving every minute of it.
Lola- Himalayan Cat, a.k.a I think I am a pretty pretty princess, just ask me.
Siah- (See-uh) Persian Cat, shedder extraordinaire
Wickan-Fat, lazy, alley cat. |
| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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| When we went to see the pups in person at 4 weeks, I came armed with an I.D. tag with his name on it. The breeder called him by name from that point on. It was really helpful with training to get a puppy that knew his name and responded when called. |
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