best age to start the bonding process

[ljckr]

I am looking at getting a 4 month old pup and i know most pups are picked up at about 2 months of age, have i lost some valuable time with the pup to start the bonding process and other basic training. From what i have talked to the breeder he has been socilazing the pup and doing basic things with her. Just wanted to know what you all thought about how old is too old to get a pup ,thanks.

 

[only a pointer]

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i got an 8 month old ep given to me took him about a week to trust me and he is nails meaning cant beleive he was free wow im living right answer to your question bond about a week

 

[ljckr]

so pretty much if i like the dog and it seems to be ok then i will probably be fine and haven't really lost anyting at getting her at 4 months.

 

[birddog3412]

I do not think there will be any problems, expecially if the breeder has been socializing the pup.

 

[FCSpringer]

he will be fine. Don't sweat it, enjoy:thumbsup:

 

[wisturkeyhunter]

Got a 3 yr. old French Brittany and he was 5 months when we got him. You'd be hard pressed to find a dog with a stronger bond to a family then him.

 

[donnie_19]

No big deal. Any age will bond if they have not been abused. I got my GSP when he was a year old and he acts like if I would have got him at 8 weeks. Treat them right and take them everywhere.

 

[ljckr]

Ok thanks leaving at 7am for a 4 1/2 hr drive.

 

[Uncle Buck]

I do not think there will be any problems, expecially if the breeder has been socializing the pup.

Absolute ditto. I had four pups thru 4 monts this year before sold. I socialized them well apparently, because all owners very happy and have them in the house.
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[BritChaser]

Dogs Will Bond at Any Age

I am looking at getting a 4 month old pup and i know most pups are picked up at about 2 months of age, have i lost some valuable time with the pup to start the bonding process and other basic training. From what i have talked to the breeder he has been socilazing the pup and doing basic things with her. Just wanted to know what you all thought about how old is too old to get a pup ,thanks.

If you like the pup, get it. Most dogs will bond with a human at any age.

 

[UplandHntr]

so, did you get the pup?

 

[ljckr]

yes brought her home saturday. First 2 days alittle slow she got sick on the way home starting to get comfortable at her new home. doing good on her name and the here command, doing leash training as well to the pen and in and out of the house and she has already established her place in the house on her dog pillow in the living room.