[brian]

Hello All,

My wife, two kids and I just purchased a labradoodle (1 week ago). We did a good deal of research before we got her and are extremely excited!

After some discussions with the breeder we decided to purchase an older puppy, she is 6 month's old. She had lived on the breeders farm for the first 6 months of her life.

Since we got her, several behaviors in the dog have us a bit concerned which we're not sure training will help...

She won't run and play, she runs when we try to pet her and she won't respond to treats or love.

Our concern is that she did not had enough domesticated interation the first 6 months of her life and that she won't come out of her shell.

So my questions are:

Is this normal?

How long does it take a dog to get comfortable with its new life?

We want to get her training and are planning to meet with some trainers later this week. However, is it possible she may not ever be the happy carefree dog we are hoping for? We are now wondering if buying an older puppy was a good idea?

Please let me know your thoughts and if you have seen or had any similar situations.

Thanks,

Brian

 

[brian]

Thanks

Thanks for your replys!

I wanted to thank you all for your advise, we have taken it to heart and going to put it into action.

Is this timid behavior normal for a puppy at that age and background?

My wife and I are just feeling very stressed and wanting the dog to feel comfortable, not run from us and give us back love.

We're going to put her into some training starting Monday as you recommended.

Thanks again,

Brian