Hi everyone,
We are thinking of adopting a standard poodle, yay! Her owner has several other dogs and can no longer care for all of them. We met the dog for an hour and she seems friendly and loving. Her owner has had her since she was a puppy; she is 1.5 years old now. I am told the dog is housebroken. I am not sure if the dog knows the main commands, but we would enjoy teaching her. Is 1.5 to 2 years old still a good age to teach a standard poodle new commands & bond with her? What else... Her coat looked fine to me, although it is hard to tell because she plays in a yard a lot and needs a groom soon. Is there anything else I should consider, especially health-wise? This would be my hubby’s first dog and I want to make sure it isn’t a rough experience. She is spayed and we would get the spay and vaccination certificate. Are there any other documents I need to ask for? Her owner got her from a breeder as a puppy, so do I need to ask for a certificate that verifies her age etc.?
Thanks a lot in advance!
We are thinking of adopting a standard poodle, yay! Her owner has several other dogs and can no longer care for all of them. We met the dog for an hour and she seems friendly and loving. Her owner has had her since she was a puppy; she is 1.5 years old now. I am told the dog is housebroken. I am not sure if the dog knows the main commands, but we would enjoy teaching her. Is 1.5 to 2 years old still a good age to teach a standard poodle new commands & bond with her? What else... Her coat looked fine to me, although it is hard to tell because she plays in a yard a lot and needs a groom soon. Is there anything else I should consider, especially health-wise? This would be my hubby’s first dog and I want to make sure it isn’t a rough experience. She is spayed and we would get the spay and vaccination certificate. Are there any other documents I need to ask for? Her owner got her from a breeder as a puppy, so do I need to ask for a certificate that verifies her age etc.?
Thanks a lot in advance!