We are picking up our new pup this weekend, he is about 8 months old (older than most “new” pups). This is not a re-home situation and we will be his first family (other than the breeder). The delay in the adoption is mostly related to our needs. The breeder has held him for us and also began training him (crate, house, lead, off lead, socialization, etc.) so we have not missed an important time to teach him all he needs to know early.
Given his age, I am a little nervous of the transition to his new family and home. Has anyone else adopted an “older” pup that can share their experience? Any suggestions to ease the transition?
Given his age, I am a little nervous of the transition to his new family and home. Has anyone else adopted an “older” pup that can share their experience? Any suggestions to ease the transition?