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Post by Gina96 Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:09

So today I FINALLY got my little staffy man. Hes adorable!! We named him Bailey.

Has anyone ever had to pick up a dog from the airport before? It all went smoothly, he was just sick this afternoon after being home for awhile, I am assuming this is normal.

Also, he just came from Alaska where it is kind of blah weather (seems to be a bit cooler than England weather right now) to where I live of around 100F (40C) and just wondered how is the best way to help acclimate him?

Thanks for advice! I feel like I know nothing all of a sudden :/
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Post by janey Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:15



Massive congratulations to Bailey, your new addition!

I'd leave him to sleep it off for a while and he'll aclimatise in time.

Really excited for you lol Big Grin
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Post by Jackieb Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:16

Wow congrats !!!!

He looks lush in ur avatar pic x

Currently England weather is bloody hot lol ! But yes a dog that isn't used to warmer weather can indeed suffer.

Keep pup cool, plenty of water, crushed ice to chew, air con is good ! Or a nice fan he can sit in front of to cool of.

My 2 staffys have their own paddling pool to splash about in too.
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Post by Gina96 Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:21

Thanks guys... lol I know you guys just got warmer over there my mum is complaining Wink He went from about 15C to 40C lol. Good thing is down here in the south we have air con in the house already so the house feels pretty good, just when I take him outside he gets hot.

I love this little monster already (definitely a monster though). He loves ears.... he loves to chew on faces so got to break that right away! Hes currently sleeping on his back with his zebra teddy again the settee <3
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Post by Jackieb Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:24

Awww he sounds adorable !

Be careful when u take him on walks, ideally u wanna walk him in the cooler times of the day, early morning/ evening.

And I wish I had air con lol x
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Post by janey Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:26



Well then, whilst he is asleep, lets have a quick pic............................... Big Grin
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Post by Gina96 Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:27

he is! I almost called him snorkey cause hes so nasely! haha well so far I have just taken him outside to do busiess (two accidents inside so far). This evening when its much cooler I will take him around the garden to cool off.

Got a fan? Hope that helps! I'd die down here without air lol
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Post by Gina96 Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:33

pics coming up Smile
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Post by Guest Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:38

Gina96 wrote:pics coming up Smile

Not quick enough! Laughing Can't wait........ coffee

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Post by Kathy Tue Jul 24 2012, 20:52

How exciting, congratualtions to you.

I'm sure he will get used to the weather in good time. at least staffys have thin coats so should stay reasonably cool.
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Post by Guest Tue Jul 24 2012, 22:13

Congrats on the new addition. He will acclimate in a few days just keep him cool and have water available.

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Post by Guest Wed Jul 25 2012, 09:48

Congratulaions. New puppies are exciing and especially if they arrive from far away. Since your home is climate controlled he should adapt quickly. I would not take him out for longer than a few minutes at a time during the day and longer at night for awhile.

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Post by Nosipho Wed Jul 25 2012, 10:53

He's lovely which breeder did you get him from? As others have said if you do have him outside in the day make sure there is plenty of shade for him and fresh water. We usually leave a little paddling pool out for them to get in and cool off. Also we don't make them walk anywhere on hotter days til about 8pm.
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Post by Girly Thu Jul 26 2012, 10:40

he's so cute!!! good luck with him Big Grin
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Post by Guest Thu Jul 26 2012, 12:37

Congrats! I can't wait to meet him Big Grin

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Post by Gina96 Fri Jul 27 2012, 23:18

Hes doing pretty good with the weather! Which is awesome Smile I will post pics I am just having trouble getting him to settle down sometimes. He thinks the world revolves around him lol. He gets all antsy when hes tired but gets so excited he wont sleep so I have to put him in his crate and he will go right down to sleep.

Trying to break his biting habit... he likes to play bite but its all the time. When hes tired and antsy he tends to nip. Joys of new puppies!!!
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Post by janey Fri Jul 27 2012, 23:27

Gina96 wrote:Hes doing pretty good with the weather! Which is awesome Smile I will post pics I am just having trouble getting him to settle down sometimes. He thinks the world revolves around him lol. He gets all antsy when hes tired but gets so excited he wont sleep so I have to put him in his crate and he will go right down to sleep.

Trying to break his biting habit... he likes to play bite but its all the time. When hes tired and antsy he tends to nip. Joys of new puppies!!!

So all quite normal then Laughing

Now just for the pics....................... coffee
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Post by Guest Sat Jul 28 2012, 09:17

Great to hear he is doing well.
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