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E.H AMos:
Of course you should NOT buy such a silly device, it is a total WASTE of good money, unless your puppy is injured or has a broken leg and your vet SAYS it can't manage to "hop" on the 3 remaining legs. No sporting dog (bred to run for HOURS on END, looking for birds) is going to "sit" meekly in a stroller or "push chair".
You want to walk further than your puppy can walk. So it is a simple matter; do not walk that far, OR leave puppy crated - AT HOME. Especially do not take puppy on ANY walk (outside its own yard) if puppy has not finished ALL of its vaccinations (including RABIES). Parvo & Distemper as also deadly viruses (esp to puppies in 80% of cases) and are very EASY to pick up in the environment. Your puppy may not have developed complete immunity until at least 2 weeks after the last vaccination and some puppies do NOT have full immunity even then, & require a 3rd vaccination puppy booster) later. Titer testing is a very good idea, to see if your 4 or 5 month old puppy has developed enough immunity from its puppy shots to protect it from both PARVO & DISTEMPER.
Jojo:
First of all you have a puppy, not a human baby and puppies do NOT need push chairs.
If she has not yet had all her inoculations and you want to take her out to see the world to socialise her, then carry her in your arms or in a rucksack or basket.
Once she has had all her vaccinations she will be quite capable of walking on a lead when outside and you should be training her to do this from 8 weeks old around your own premises.
Springers are very active dogs and love to work and search for things and are not lap dogs.
Info: English Springers are even-tempered, gentle, friendly, and sociable dogs that make great child companions. Intelligent, skillful, willing and obedient and a quick learner. Brave, playful, energetic, pleasant and cheerful, their tails are seemingly always in motion.
They are affectionate, good natured and sincere; this dog loves everyone. Springers do best when they are with people who can provide them with some kind of consistent structure where the rules are made clear. Negative issues can arise with meek owners and/or owners who do not provide daily mental and physical exercise.
This can cause frustration in the dog and they may become destructive and start to bark a lot if left alone. If a Springer does not see the owners as strong authority figures they will begin to believe it is their job to take over the leadership role. If you allow this to happen the dog can become a biter in an attempt to keep the humans in line.
Adolescent Springers need a lot of authoritative guidance. They are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline. Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority. At this age they can be extra high-energy, testing and challenging the leadership position.
There are two types, field lines and show lines (bench). Field types are bred for hunting and field trial work. The bench type is bred for conformation shows and has more liver or black on its coat, and the coats are longer and fuller. The field type has more white on its coat than the show type and a lot less hair. Both types are intelligent and energetic and need daily exercise, but field lines have a higher energy level and need even more exercise.
The dominancy level in this breed varies even within the same litter. If you are not the type of person who can display a natural air of calm, but firm authority
then be sure to choose a pup that is more submissive. The temperament of both show and field lines vary widely, depending upon how the owners treat the dog and how much and what type of exercise they provide. They love water and may constantly get themselves wet and muddy.
Usually they are good with other pets but since they are natural fowl hunters they should not be trusted with birds. They can be sometimes argumentative with other dogs if owners do not communicate clearly who is in charge.
Verulam:
Unless she's recovering from some form of mobility surgery which means she can't use HER LEGS, no and again NO!! Once she's had all her vaccination shots, your puppy needs to be walking on all four, so her muscles develop to support bone and joints. And I'd like to see any self-respecting Springer being willing to sit in a push chair and be wheeled around!!! Put your money to better purpose!
Hannah:
this depends on how you are and how you want your dog to act....
my dog who always got treated like "a dog". is like a baby.but she is very energetic and independent. my aunties dog who she is with during every day will refuse to go on a walk or do anything basic/normal for a dog to do . she will not jump into a car and will just look at you till you lift her up..
this all depends on what you will want to do with your dog and what it wants to behave like.
Catalyst:
I wouldn't bother buying anything like that. Dogs are super basic. She won't need it.
