After thinking long and hard for many years we have decided the time is right to get a dog. A golden is the best fit for our family because we have one 8 yo DS who is quite shy but very loving. We also have access to several great big parks on our doorstep which we absolutely love. I’ve been in contact with a registered breeder and she’s planning a litter in the autumn, which is perfect because it’s after our summer holiday and also DS will be turning 9 then.
Someone will be home with the dog all day so it won’t be left for long periods of time I guess unless whoever was home needed to go for a doctor visit or somewhere you really can’t bring a pupper!
So... come at me with it. I suffered badly with PND and so I am a bit worried about ‘puppy blues’ that will come with this big life change. I want to use the time I have now to make sure I’m as well read and prepared as I possibly can be. I expect this to be as big a life change as having a baby, so I want all your stories and tips; the good, the bad and the ugly.
Thank you so much
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ziggiestardust · 20/03/2019 11:48
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