Ok so bad idea.... maybe foster a guide dog puppy? We used to do that in high school. It would be good puppy raising experience and a good cause. Also only a year commitment.
the lab pit mix is way too old. thanks for the advice but as previously stated she is oldddd
You can teach an old dog new tricks.
I've become more interested in training as my dog has entered his senior years and like you think the thought of working with a puppy would be awesome but what about Thor? Just because he's older (11) and isn't as flashy as he once was or as thrilled about everytime I say "Want to work?" ; doesn't mean I can't work him or that it won't be as much of a learning experience as it would be with a puppy.
We recently started an agility class and he is completely awesome and engaged. Do I need to accommodate for his age? YES! But the accommodations don't effect the training they are more about his health and safety.
Shaniqua,
If you are driving cross country, an older dog can handle that as well as a young dog; maybe better (more patience). So is the problem, that she is difficult to motivate to work and kind of happy lazing around and physically slowed down? If that is the case; you have a gem! Because IMO engaging the dog is the most important part of training and with an older dog who hasn't been worked much recently you may have your work cut out for you and that will be one heck of a lesson learned.
The puppy's the easy way out; you want to be a trainer go with the Senior you'll put more work in.
I meant that the dog really is too old, like physically she will not be able to make the trip. i would much rather have her safe and sound at home. i know my dogs physical limitations. poor old girl, i love her though :P
"When you call one Wolf you invite the whole Pack."
There is a big difference, IMO, between "my competition dog is starting to look old, will be looking for a new pup for <very specific purpose>" and "need 2 pups right now, nothing too expensive, drives/pedigree don't matter, any breed".
Also the hehs and hahs, the lack of any specific details other than $ amounts and the sig make the whole thing look very odd. Especially compared to the very common "looking for a new puppy" posts.
Or maybe it's just me
you just took everything i said and twisted it. i realize (with the help of some people with good advice) that my post was very vague and i should have explained more, however, please read through the posts before you go judging me, because the problem has already been resolved. and i do say heh and hah a lot, because im not a robot, and life is no fun if you go around acting like one. lol
"When you call one Wolf you invite the whole Pack."
well im in the process of adopting a pit mix from a local shelter. i came in to look at a different dog but i saw him and we hit it off right away. he's 2 years old, has some bad points, has many good points, and i think he may just be the answer to my prayers. I'll keep you guys up to date as things progress
"When you call one Wolf you invite the whole Pack."
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