I am wanting some advice if possible...
My DSis is in a relationship with a bloke who seems quite controlling. A few weeks ago he had the great idea to get a puppy. She has always hated dogs so we were a bit shocked. They both work full time and Neither have any puppy experience and not do I or other family members. However, we are all very concerned for the pups welfare and don't know what to do.
It is now 20 weeks old and vaccinated so can go out. Myself and family members go round during the day to take pup out as we are concerned he is on his own in his cage for long hours during the day. We have now been told not to do this as they want the pup to learn how to walk with then properly on a lead and if others walk him it will confuse him. He has clearly visible ribs showing and they only feed him once to twice a day. He is not allowed a water bowl in his cage as he then urinates in there. They tell us this is all ok for a puppy. We have all brought pup toys and have been told he is not to have them. He has one soft toy in his cage and that is apparently all he needs. It does not sound right to us, does it to those of you with puppy experience?
What would you do in this situation? My DM, DH, DBro and I have all tried speaking to them about it...we have said can we continue to walk once a day, perhaps up the feeds to more frequently (little and often), pop round to play with him with some toys during the day, let him have a water bowl
In his cage etc. My DSis has said no and that her DP does not want any of this she seems worried to go against his wishes.
Any thought would be gratefully received. Are we interfering unnecessarily?
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PuzzledPup · 28/07/2014 18:33
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