New Puppy!!---(Pictures included)

[*sled_dog*]

Can't you just keep Yukon for a pet though? Does he have to be a sled dog???

Actually, yes, as I do run sled dogs, that is why I got him. To train him, etc. I would LOVE to keep him, but he is not working out the way I had hoped. All my dogs are like just a pet, but I have a hobby with each of them (training, sledding, running, agility, obedience....) I just don't want to feel like I don't give him enough time, ya know Taking out the other dogs for a run, and him being left behind. Not that he isn't happy here, but I think Yukon will be happy with someone to have him as a pet, he is very friendly and loving . (hope that made sense)

[kimlovescats]

I see. Good luck finding Yukon a wonderful home! He sure is a handsome boy!

[pitc9]

Prayers for Yukon and finding him a new home.

[Kfamr]

Good luck with the new puppy.

Prayers for Yukon and finding him a new home.

Ditto. Hopefully his next home will keep him for longer than a year.

[GreyhoundGirl]

MAJOR cuteness warning needed. Some people just can't stand (literally!) those blue eyes. and the howling pic... oh the howling pic...*melts* And with the stuffies... Oh my...

Soooooo cute. I <3 blue eyes.

[Vela]

Not bashing just curious, what if one of your other dogs gets hurt and can't pull anymore? Do you find them a new home and replace them? What if this new puppy decides he doesn't like to pull? Will he also be found a new home and be replaced? Don't get me wrong, I am glad you aren't just dumping Yukon back as the shelter, but it just seems sad that he is being rehomed for no other reason than he didn't do what you thought he should do. It's not like he doesn't get along with other dogs, causes major destruction, has horrid and dangerous behavior, he just doesn't want to pull. If one of your other dogs suddnely can't do what you expect of them in their certain "discipline", do they also get rehomed and replaced? I am only asking because I can't imagine doing that if I truly loved my dog, I'd make a place for him to just be him, and make separate time for him to just go on a walk etc.. Not asking to rip into you, I really am just wondering.

The pup is cute, it just loses something to know another dog is being "replaced" so I guess for me it's not as exciting, I don't know, just seems sad.

[borzoimom]

However- after reading this repeatedly- I do have a few comments. First of all welcome new puppy..
Second- it will take a good 9 months before the puppy is " up and running" so you still only have 7 dogs until then. Is there any possiblity the other dog Yukon could have been trained the wrong way for him? Meaning- some dogs are late bloomers- and maybe he needs more time- going back to square one. We have a lady in our county that does this sled pulling. She puts the harness on the dogs for days so they get use to it, and associate with food etc.. I am not going to sit here and pretend I know how to train a sled dog- I am just trying to make the point maybe he needed to be trained a different way to make it on the team. He is already old enough. Maybe he just needs more training- or needs to run with a different dog- one he likes more etc until he gets the point of this. I am hoping you will look at how he was trained, and think of another way you could work with him on this- meanwhile- the puppy grows up...