The day was filled with errands. My best friend and I decided to stop for ice scream before heading home. We decided to take the HWY home rather than go our usual way. As we exit Marine off 820S we see a truck with children holding up a sign. I turned to my best friend and say, "It is so hot outside what kind of parents have their children out in the heat holding up a sign." As the little girl turns around I can see the sign clearly. It read, "Full Blood Boxer Puppies for Sale". I know my best friend has wanted a Boxer since he was younger. We quickly pulled over to take a look at what was going on.
Imagine our surprise when we see 6 pups for sale. I went straight for this adorable little puppy in the back of the truck bed. I knew he was the one.
He was the runt of the litter. He was quiet and went up to me as I went for him. He fell asleep in my hands. As I gently passed him to my best friend we started asking our questions. Mind you I am not a pro, How old they were, why selling them, are they potty trained, etc. The guy told us that the pups were 5-6 weeks old and they had to move to Odessa, Texas by the weekend. He then told us the price. We were floored. You'd expect it to be $200 or more. He came out and told us that they were $25. So without hesitation we went to get the money and paid for our precious puppy.
I took him home and showed my sister, as I crossed my fingers that she would let me keep him. I live with her and wanted to make sure she was cool with it. Had she said no, well I had not thought that far, well maybe I had cause then that meant that my best friend would have to take him home.
My sister told us that our little Boxer did not look 6 weeks old. She suggested we take our pup to PetSmart to the Vet office. So we did. Come to find out that our little Boxer was only 3 weeks young. I texted the ones selling them what the date of birth was and she indicated June 17, 2012. The Vet was shocked that someone would be selling them that young.
The Vet at Banfield in Lake Worth was so kind and understanding.
We named our puppy Gunnery Sergeant aka Gunny.
He weighed 1.50 pounds. He had a mild rash and a scratch mark
on his head and instructed to place
Neosporin ointment We have kept an eye on it.
Gunny, today, weighs 3.10 pounds. He is doing well.
The Vet told me that we are doing a great job.
We have potty trained him since we got him. Although he has
a few accidents
in his crate or on the towel he is doing great.
We tell Gunny, Go Potty. When he is done we tell him calmly,
Good Boy.
We tell him, Go Mimi (Spanish slang for go to sleep) when he
goes into the crate to sleep.
We tell him, No bite (never to young to start the No Biting).
Gunny eats twice a day, once in the morning between 700-0730
and eats dinner at 1700-1730.
I've tried to feed at noon but he refuses. Vet said that is
good he eats like that, twice a day.
So far we have done a great job. Vet is very impressed.
I have raised other dogs before. Never this young.
I tried to read sites and read books on how to train
and raise pups this young.
One thing that bothered me is that lots of forums can be bashing.
I read one that someone was asking for help on their 4 week boxer
puppy and the forum went crazy bashing. They asked a question
and it was a never ending bullying of comments. Not one helped
them with suggestions.
I headed to PetSmart again for some items and the ladies at the
registers were very condescending. I am not stupid.
We get it we have young pups. We did not know Gunny was so young.
We are going to do our best to love our Gunny.
He is loved and is going to be taken care of.
My sister even has two older dogs that Gunny can socialize with.
Her female keeps Gunny in check.
I hope I find a good forum that will be helpful rather than a
bully site.
More to come and next time not so long.
Cheers...
F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely On God)
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