# Advice

I need some advice. I want to get a shiba pup. We are going on vacation the first week of July. I was wondering when should I get the pup, before or after we get back.

If before, how long should we have him before we leave him (with a sitter) for a week. 1 month 2 months or more?

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In Shiba Inu · started by toecari · 8 replies
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## toecari · 2009-01-24T21:32:45.000Z
I need some advice. I want to get a shiba pup. We are going on vacation the first week of July. I was wondering when should I get the pup, before or after we get back.

If before, how long should we have him before we leave him (with a sitter) for a week. 1 month 2 months or more?

## Calia · 2009-01-24T21:36:48.000Z
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 · 2009-01-24T21:50:46.000Z
I agree after the vacation it's be less stress for both you n the pup

## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2009-01-24T22:18:55.000Z
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 · 2009-01-24T22:27:53.000Z
thanks for the advice............I was leaning that way myself........I'll have to resist the urge...........

## tobyshiba · 2009-01-24T22:31:36.000Z
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 · 2009-01-24T23:57:18.000Z
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 (moderator) · 2009-01-25T02:32:39.000Z
That's great Tony. Stay on that track & you'll be a proud shiba slave...I mean, parent. ;) ~

## Kaddy · 2009-01-25T03:05:18.000Z
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!

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