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vtgsd

by vtgsd on 04 December 2016 - 18:12

8 week old pups fit nicely in the 200 crate which is 28" long https://www.walmart.com/ip/Doskocil-28-Pet-Taxi/45810738

These crates are of excellent quality and easily re-sold once their owner is done with them or you. The pup will usually fit in them for several weeks before they need a larger crate (hopefull potty training will be over). Once potty trained I move right up to the 40" crate which is the size most GS will fit in comfortably as an adult.


Smiley

by Smiley on 04 December 2016 - 19:12

Bee, VT, and Susie.....thank you! Yes, I want to get them comfortable going into a crate and work up to staying in crate for a couple hours. My hope is that if I can get each puppy comfortable being in a crate than it will make for an easier transition for each of my puppy buyers. I will send home each puppy with the same crate they have been practicing in. I understand the crate will have to be replaced by new buyer but the puppy will have their smell in their crate and I'm hoping it will help provide them with comfort in their new home- even if only for a couple weeks before they outgrow.

Thanks a lot for that, Susie!! I try to do everything I can to set my puppies up for success. We are constantly introducing things into their environment (tunnels, grate to walk on, big cat bed that is like a cave, miniature agility dog walk board, etc) and particularly loud noises. They are constantly handled. They are in the middle of our family room in the thick of all the household action (and the smell with 7 pups is not pretty as they are pooping machines!!). So, tvs, radio, kids, cats, vacuums, blenders, phones, pots, etc are ever present. Had them outside while my husband mowed a mulch pile and they didn't bat an eye and kept happily playing. We do a lot of toy chasing and tug play. This is my first litter and I want the very best for them.

I am microchipping each puppy so I can always be found should something happen. I am paying out of pocket (not cheap) for each puppy to have 6 months health insurance which is renewable by owner. I am providing the crate and 2 training books. In addition, I am providing up to $500 back for taking the AKC Star puppy class, achieving a CGC, and a basic RN title. They get money back as they accomplish each incentive and don't have to do them all.

My hope is that if I can give incentive to my buyers to train my puppies than they have a better shot at a happy life. Most well trained, well socialized dogs don't end up killed in shelters. When this whole thing is said and done (including stud fee, buying top whelping box, deluxe warming system, extra carpet pads, puppy collars, dewormer, toys, play pens to connect, vet bills, etc) I calculated that I will be out $1200! lol So, it is TOTALLY true, you lose money breeding puppies but I am happy to do so as I brought these rascals into this world and I will stand by them forever.

But......Thank GOD I don't have to do this breeding thing again for 3 or 4 more years!! It is emotionally draining!!! I think I must send photos and videos to my buyers a few times a week!! hehe

Next week, they are off to to be puppy tested off site by a CGC evaluator who competes in obedience, rally, and some type of bite work sport (mondio maybe). Should be interesting! I am curious if she tells me something different as I am constantly watching and testing the pups myself so it will be interesting to see if we end up with the same results!

I am aiming to get Nationally ranked again with my keeper puppy and see just how far we can get! She has big shoes to fill to overtake her dam!! It should be a super fun ride!! Thus, it was totally worth the effort and stress!!


Koots

by Koots on 04 December 2016 - 21:12

If you decide to get a crate that is slightly big at this point but the pups can grow into then consider this: Putting a cardboard box in the end will take up the extra space so that puppy will not be able to pee in the corner then get away from it in the other corner. I have done this with several pups, as I have a #400 crate which I use until they are almost fully grown. A cardboard box that fills up the back area of the crate acts like a divider, then when puppy gets big just remove the box.





 


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