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Weeks 4 to 12 are the most important during a dog's life. This is the best time to teach the puppy as it will have a strong desire to learn and will do so faster than at any other time.  

     * Think long and hard why you want a dog.

     * Then decide what breed you want.

     * Go to the library or purchase a book on that breed or on dogs in general to help you decide on a suitable breed. Reading about what different breeds were bred to do gives an insight into specific instinct and behaviour.

     * Think about the size of dog, and its coat. 

     * Having finally decided on a breed ask yourself if your circumstances are right for that breed - and of equal importance, ask yourself if you are the right person to own that breed - And be honest with your reply !! 


     * If you have decided on a Tibetan Terrier - Can you cope with the constant grooming of the coat ? 
 
     * Are you going to be available to be with the dog for reasonable periods during the day? 


     * Always ask to see the damn. Check her temperament. (see the Sire if available, but this is not often possible).

     * Expect a breeder to ask about your circumstances. She isn't being nosey, The puppies are her 'babies' and she wants them to go to the best possible homes. 


     * As for the puppy itself - pick the one that comes forward or seems to 'adopt' you.. Don't forget that Tibetan Terriers are wary of strangers and may seem a little shy initially. 
At this stage I should say " don't pick the puppy that runs away, or seems nervous or fearful, just because you feel sorry for it ". However I did just that with Holly and she turned out to be the best dog I had owned in a long time! Go with you own instinct.  

     * If puppies of 4/5 weeks are being reared and socialised properly,  they should not FEAR humans.  

You have got to live with that puppy for many years and you aren't doing it any favours if you cant cope or have to 'let it go' and let someone else have the problem.
You may not realise it, but a fearful dog can grow up to be extremely aggressive. 

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