Hi,
A friend was left with a pregnant dog by a disappearing room-mate, and she birthed 9 puppies about two weeks ago. The friend wants to do the best he can for the dog and the puppies, but he's never even had a dog before so this is all new to him. He intends to find good homes for the puppies, at 10 weeks of age, keep the mother and spay her. He's got some books from the library, but there are great holes in his/my knowledge, so I'm hoping to get scads of advice here to pass on to him. And at this time, he's not able to access the internet.
The things we'd like information on are signs of ill-health, what are 'normal' developmental signs, when they can start being socialized, when they can be weaned, and suggestions on how to wean them properly. Also, when are shots started? When can he start preliminary house-training? What would be a good way to find them good homes, since advertising on Craigslist seems pretty risky. Any other information gratefully appreciated.
Thanks. Pictures on the weekend maybe.
A friend was left with a pregnant dog by a disappearing room-mate, and she birthed 9 puppies about two weeks ago. The friend wants to do the best he can for the dog and the puppies, but he's never even had a dog before so this is all new to him. He intends to find good homes for the puppies, at 10 weeks of age, keep the mother and spay her. He's got some books from the library, but there are great holes in his/my knowledge, so I'm hoping to get scads of advice here to pass on to him. And at this time, he's not able to access the internet.
The things we'd like information on are signs of ill-health, what are 'normal' developmental signs, when they can start being socialized, when they can be weaned, and suggestions on how to wean them properly. Also, when are shots started? When can he start preliminary house-training? What would be a good way to find them good homes, since advertising on Craigslist seems pretty risky. Any other information gratefully appreciated.
Thanks. Pictures on the weekend maybe.