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Weeks 4 to 12 are the most
important during a dog's life. This is the best time to
teach the puppy as it will have a strong desire to learn and
will do so faster than at any other time.
* Think long and hard about why you want a dog.
* Then decide what breed you want.
* Go to the library or purchase a book on that breed or on
dogs in general to help you decide on a suitable breed.
Reading about what different breeds were bred to do gives an
insight into specific instinct and behaviour.
* Think about the size of dog, and its coat.
* Having finally decided on a breed ask yourself if your
circumstances are right for that breed - and of equal
importance, ask yourself if you are the right person to own
that breed - And be honest with your reply !!
* If you have decided on a
Tibetan Terrier - Can you cope with the constant grooming of
the coat ?
* Are you going to be available to be with the dog for
reasonable periods during the day?
* Always ask to see the damn. Check her temperament. (see
the Sire if available, but this is not often possible).
* Expect a breeder to ask about your circumstances. She
isn't being nosey, The puppies are her 'babies' and she
wants them to go to the best possible homes.
* As for the puppy itself -
pick the one that comes forward or seems to 'adopt' you..
Don't forget that Tibetan Terriers are wary of strangers and
may seem a little shy initially.
At this stage I should say " don't pick the puppy that runs
away, or seems nervous or fearful, just because you feel
sorry for it ". However I did just that with Holly and she
turned out to be the best dog I had owned in a long time! Go
with your own instinct !
* If puppies of 4/5 weeks are being reared and socialised
properly, they should not FEAR humans.
You have got to live with that puppy for many years and you
aren't doing it any favours if you cant cope or have to 'let
it go' and let someone else have the problem.
You may not realise it, but a fearful dog can grow up to be
extremely aggressive.
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