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• Calia

  January 2009 edited November -1

  I'd say after the vacation, due to the fact that you'll be focusing on preparing for the vacation and the "stress" of a puppy might be overwhelming.
• kekti

  January 2009 edited November -1

  I agree after the vacation it's be less stress for both you n the pup
• JessicaRabbit

  January 2009 edited November -1

  There is absolutely no question, AFTER. I wouldn't spend a week away from a puppy younger than 6-8 months unless it was a medical emergency.
• toecari

  January 2009 edited November -1

  thanks for the advice............I was leaning that way myself........I'll have to resist the urge...........
• tobyshiba

  January 2009 edited November -1

  Just curious ... but, did you just recently decide to get a puppy?
  I mean, are you going to go to a reputable breeder?
  
  Best thing to do is wait until after vacation and patiently wait for a puppy. Otherwise, you could end up mentally damaging a puppy ( or giving it anxieties ) if you decide to get one before vacation and ditch it for a week. Please be responsible and resist the urge. Puppies are a ton of work, and need constant supervision and attention for the first few months of life at their new home.
• toecari

  January 2009 edited November -1

  I've been researching for months. I've been in contact with a few breeders. I've read 3 books, ready to read more. I've been reading this forum and I'm on the Shiba-L disscusion board. I'm not rushing, I'm excited. I definitley don't want to screw up.
• Sangmort

  January 2009 edited November -1

  That's great Tony. Stay on that track & you'll be a proud shiba slave...I mean, parent. ~
• Kaddy

  January 2009 edited January 2009

  Congratulations on doing the research!!! I have to say... I'm at the 9 month mark with my puppy, and she's STILL the largest handful ever. Every day presents new challenges and new things to make me smile... thankfully the smiles make you forget the challenges, but they're still there!