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Originally Posted by Jane Austen
Peggy: I bow to your expertise but I was a little ticked that you seem to brush off what I was saying. I know where you are coming from but don't think what I suggested is so far out. A little fondling of feet and mouth won't hurt. I was not saying that brushing teeth should be done right away.
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Breaking your quote into two parts. No it won't hurt, but if you get your puppy from a reputable breeder then they have been handling the feet to begin with. I wasn't saying put it off indefitanetly but not necessarily the first weekend home. A few days is not going to make a difference.
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I know how hard I have had it with Duchess being wary about my handling her feet, so when I saw the suggestions on this website to do just that to a puppy I said Yeah, that makes sense.
I am not really offended, just feel better to get this out of my gut. Jane
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I"m sorry that Dutchess does not like her feet being handled. and some dogs are that way in spite of them being handled as a puppy. Not saying she was but it does happen occasionally.
I was not saying you didn't have good advice but it didn't need to be the first weekend home. Let the puppy get a bit settled in first. They have enough changes in their lives without having to learn about feet right away.
Peggy