To get a new puppy or an older rescue ?

[Mo Mo's Mum]

Thank you all for the advice it gives me lots to ponder on

If I do decide on a puppy or a rescue I wouldn't look at getting one until I had enough leave to take the time off work to toilet train socialise and get them all introduced etc and luckily there are lots of Puppy classes in my area and once all vaccinations are done several really good dog parks but it gives me lots of food for thought

Thanks again for the advice !!

[mruffruff]

Older dogs CAN be trained to do whatever a puppy can be trained for. If they aren't housetrained, they can be trained quicker because they already have control. And older dogs seem to realize that you are their saviour. They can also try your patience, testing to see if you really will keep them. It all depends on what they've been through.

I think in your case, a young and submissive dog would be better than a puppy. Jmo.

[shihtzulover850]

I say older dog unless you really want a puppy. Older dogs have less chance of getting adopted.

[labmomma]

In your situation I'd opt for a rescue puppy that's a little older and probably will be house and crate trained. Both of my Labs are rescues (Hokie was 13 months when I got him and Sam was 12 weeks) both were house trained and crate trained. Their original owners didn't have the time to devote to them that they needed so they returned them to the breeder. They are doing beautifully and are wonderful pets that are my best friends.
Good luck with your decision,
Labmomma (Donna )

[tikeyas_mom]

I say go rescue an older dog.