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beckymoncast

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Hi, im getting my new puppy at the age of 6.5 weeks old, i am going to book time of work to help to settle him in, but i am a bit worried about the day times. I should be able to take him into work with me, as my boss has dogs and he should not mind. but as he can't get his first injections till 8 weeks, i won't really be able to take him in till then, am i right?? will he be ok in th ecrate for that time?? i work 9 to 5, but only live 5 mins from my house, so will be there every lunch time, or the pup will be with me at work..
 

boxer

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No chance of leaving him with his mother and littermates until 8 weeks old? Seriously, it is far far better for his health and development not to be deprived of that time. That period is when puppies learn to play, about bite inhibition and (importantly) how to accept discipline. If you don't let him learn that naturally, you're going to have to find a way to teach him yourself. To put it in perspective - animal welfare legislation in quite a few countries including the UK makes it illegal for a breeder to sell a pup before 8 weeks, that's how important that period is. So if you can do it, I would strongly recomend leaving him an extra week.

As for whether or not you can take him to work - depends on what/where work is. What he needs to avoid until he has finished his puppy vaccinations (not just the 8 week shots) is contact with other dogs unless you know for certain that they are up to date on all their shots and are healthy. Until he's finished his vacs, he is at risk of catching kennel cough and parvovirus in particular, which aren't necessarily a big deal for adults but are commonly fatal to puppies. So it is also important to avoid the faeces of other dogs, and public places where dogs commonly defacate in particular, as both those diseases are highly contagious.

If work is an office without other dogs, it shouldn't be a problem. Actually a good idea even - at 6.5 weeks he wouldn't be able to hold his bladder for any longer than 2 hours, so having him somewhere where you can take him out to potty (not anywhere other dogs do) regularly would be helpful.
 
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apollosdad

Boxer Insane
i agree completely with boxer's post above. i would not take the puppy home until they are 8 weeks old. i am quite surprised that any responsible breeder would allow for the pup to be taken home at such an early age. the pup's develop their roles and behaviors as dogs during their eight weeks after they are born. if they are removed too early, this might cause problems due to lack of development with their mom and littermates.
keep in mind that when you first get your dog they will probably have to be let out every two hours. leaving them in the crate from 9-5 with only one lunch break won't give them enough potty breaks during the day.
 

Anna Begins

Completely Boxer Crazy
Yeah- at 6.5 weeks, your pup is going to need ALOT more time than just 5 minutes at lunch time. And you have to think- if this breeder is willing to let a puppy go so early- what else have they scrimped on?
Puppies finish shots at 16 weeks. Puppies are VERY needy- even at 12 weeks (when I got mine) I can not possibly imagine getting a 6.5 week old pup and working 8 hrs- even if you can bring it to work.
 
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