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Patience Can Be A Funny Thing


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Any one else having a hard time being patient? I'm so excited to hear about our puppy and can't wait to meet him but I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. This is the first time in my whole life our household has been without a dog, which makes it a little extra quite.

We really want our one year old to know the love of a dog like my husband and I have grown up with, and I know these dogs are amazing and so worth the wait but I'm so excited I about can't stand it. Anyone else feel like I do or am I being silly? Anyone else who is home most of the time and knows the void of missing an animal? How do you deal with it? I'm just having a hard time being patient. It's never been my strong suit. ​

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I always say, "It's hard to wait. Just ask my dog."

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Any one else having a hard time being patient? I'm so excited to hear about our puppy and can't wait to meet him but I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.

Patience is the key here. There is a list and it does vary as to how long the wait is. Some have waited over a year while others have waited a much shorter length of time.` I noticed you used the word "HIM" when you referred to the pup you are waiting for. The more specific a request is, the longer the wait may potentially be. Check the forum often as we try to update when new information is available.

 

Since the last of the Summer pups have been placed with their owners, Kim has authorized me to mention that there have been a couple of breedings made recently with the hope of some Fall / Winter pups. At this time, there is a very good chance (about 80% chance) there is at least one litter expected toward the end of this month. Stay tuned for all the specifics and the confirmation of this pregnancy.

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Any one else having a hard time being patient? I'm so excited to hear about our puppy and can't wait to meet him but I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. This is the first time in my whole life our household has been without a dog, which makes it a little extra quite.

We really want our one year old to know the love of a dog like my husband and I have grown up with, and I know these dogs are amazing and so worth the wait but I'm so excited I about can't stand it. Anyone else feel like I do or am I being silly? Anyone else who is home most of the time and knows the void of missing an animal? How do you deal with it? I'm just having a hard time being patient. It's never been my strong suit. ​

 

I too was without a dog when I was waiting so I get it BUT it is worth the wait...I went to the dog park a couple of times when I was really missing dog energy or bbsit or do foster care for a friend/shelter dog?? Good luck

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Thank you all for the encouragement and support! I also really appreciate the information! Thank you!

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We too had a very quiet house when our sweet Lucky was taken from us, so I know exactly what you mean there. We waited over a year for our precious Kito, and in the meantime, a gift named Bandit came into our lives too. I alternated between feeling the need to connect here with folks on the forum up-to-the minute, and just trying to let life happen without having to know everything. It truly was hard, but it will be the best gift ever, better than you ever imagined! And likely, it will come during a "pause" when you don't expect it.

 

Super excited for you!! Hang in there. :)

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I think the first time I had to wait was agonizing. I just filled my time reading as many puppy training books as I could to distract myself. This time it is less hard but only because we have one and we both work in the wine industry so this is our busiest time of year. In about 8 weeks, I'm sure I will start to get a little anxious. I am however, a solid fan and supporter of the process here. I feel like these folks do an amazing job in trying to match the right dog with the right home - and I'm willing to wait a year or more if that is as long as it takes.

 

But I also know what it is like to have pets in the home all of your life and then to be without that energy. Have you thought about fostering a dog looking for a forever home? I have some friends who are doing that now and while it presents its own challenges and it isn't right for everyone - if it worked for your family it could help tide you over.

 

 

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Thank you so much for this post - it has been a little agonizing (and I get that patience is key!) as we're waiting to complete our little family (for now). I was even panicked thinking that I would miss "the call" while at Burning Man over the past couple of weeks.

 

But ultimately, I'm willing to wait until the right dog is found for us - especially since we're really looking for a companion!

 

It has been over 5 years since we've had heavy breathing in our faces and we're missing it so much. It is amazing how much a dog can get you out of the house too - Austin has so much to see and do, and for some reason, if the pup looks at me longingly, I will hang up whatever I'm doing to hike the greenbelt or go on a bike ride. We're crossing our fingers for a fall/winter pup!

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Hang in there!

 

It was a year before I received my fist AI Dog, I was looking for a Therapy type personality .... and received it although I couldn't tell from all her puppy personality when I got her ... :P

(she is a certified Therapy dog now and we'll be going to the rehab center later today)

 

I when through the anxiousness at first every new litter and then finally was able to just appreciate the new pups and be excited about each new litter as I saw pictures, read and made comments - generally interacted.

 

I also read training books and a lot of different posts here; even searched and found posts a few years old that were helpful to add into my brain.

 

Also, if you can - enjoy the wait.

 

When puppy comes you may go through 'new mommy' syndrome. It is where new AI puppy owners go through lack of sleep and brain fog due to "mid" nighttime bathroom breaks & early rises. Every puppy is different. All of them are SMART!

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Thank you all for all the positive and up lifting words! I was tempted to take this post down because I felt like I was whining but I'm so happy I left it up and that I'm not the only one having a hard time waiting (not that i'm happy you're having or had a hard time). It's such a new and exciting thing! I've never gone through a breeder before so this way of getting a pup is new to me. I'm so grateful for the forum and you all being there for us through the whole thing. It's really cool of you! It helps being able to talk to others that are understanding.

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It is so nice to come to a place where you can talk about almost anything, and be supported! I understand impatience, as we've been waiting since early spring (It really is not as long as it feels, lol!), but I totally respect and am in awe of this whole process, and it just felt so right when we applied to get an AI dog to become part of our family. This is a very special and amazing journey, and while waiting, reading and getting to know all of your dogs, new pup pictures of the litters that have been posted (hoping one of them might be yours!), we learn more and more each day. So, when we get our little one, we will be primed! :) (when he/she comes, we totally understand there will be MORE learning happening, as the personality of the pup will reveal itself, and we meld together as a unit).

 

I am, however super excited about this new pregnancy that was confirmed, as it is a good possibility that our AI pup will come from this litter! :):):wub: (crossing fingers, toes, eyes, etc., LOL!!!)

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I am, however super excited about this new pregnancy that was confirmed, as it is a good possibility that our AI pup will come from this litter! :):):wub: (crossing fingers, toes, eyes, etc., LOL!!!)

 

We have been waiting since Aprilish so I know that we're coming closer every day! It has been so amazing to see everyone get their pups and I've been drooling over all of the update posts. I can't get enough of these puppy pics.

 

I'll cross my fingers toes, and invisible soon-to-be-maybe paws for you?

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We have been waiting since Aprilish so I know that we're coming closer every day! It has been so amazing to see everyone get their pups and I've been drooling over all of the update posts. I can't get enough of these puppy pics.

 

I'll cross my fingers toes, and invisible soon-to-be-maybe paws for you?

:) thank you! ....and yes, I agree, we are coming closer and closer...it will be exciting to share our pics and stories when the time comes, for sure!

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Oh goodness the wait for the AI pup...

 

Probably the longest, most frustrating, stretched out piece of time I've experienced since I was 12 years old waiting to be able to open my christmas presents.

 

We are, as adults in America, used to being able to get what we really want, when we want it for the most.

 

I experienced many moments (and folks on this forum can vouch for this!) of frustration, questioning, and doubt...with so many beautiful dogs in the world available RIGHT NOW, why am I waiting?! Etc.

 

Well, I made it through, like everyone else, and eventually I got the call. I cannot be happier that I waited!!! Sita is a little miracle in my life, and is widely recognized as a very special creature in a world where everybody thinks their dog is awesome. She truly is. What a magical beauty.

 

Hang in there! You felt soul-called to do this, right?! The fruit is ripening on the vine, only to be picked when it is absolutely ripe. Is it ever going to be some delicious, perfect, amazing home-grown fruit :)

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You know, it’s weird now that Lilikoi is almost 5 years old. I vaguely remember anxiety prior to her arrival. I know, given who I am, that the anxiety was crippling and the wait excruciating.

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It’s funny now that we’re well into the world of the Song Dog that this period of time seems to be the least important now. It somehow heals itself the moment you come in contact with the dog. All the angst, longing & yearning suddenly become meaningless when just such a short time before the agony was palpable.

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Now that nearly 5 years has passed it is a surreal, misty, veiled memory of early morning walks with a little puppy who was cold & confused and trying to find her way with a new set of peoples that she just met. That mind image then transitions to a scene; the backyard of a confident youngster playing with her older sister who is reluctantly beginning to accept the puppy into her house. Then the puppy is older & coming into her own & the relationship with her sister is growing & deepening.

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Then one day her sister isn’t there anymore. There is confusion and unhappiness with a healthy dose of sorrow. This was probably the worst period for dog and people.

 

We added our names to the list after the loss of Ida and began what we expected would be a reasonable amount of time before our little bundle arrived.

 

Expectations.

 

Reality?

 

Over a year.

 

Agony.

 

Lilikoi was settling into to what I’m sure she thought of would a life of a solo dog with regular visits to the dog park for a social life. She was happy but not her usual bouncy self. We sustained our daily hikes, which at points exceeded 5 miles before foot problems interfered recently. She continued to join us at work so it’s not that she was in need of company and stimulation. It’s just she didn’t have anyone to play with at her own level. So it became about the ball. It has always been about the ball but during the year of living solo-ly it took on a whole new meaning. Still has the top slot in her choice of things to do.

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Once Kekona arrived the yearning and longing stopped and life returned to ‘new normal’ since, as all will attest, new one will change the daily process of life…in good ways and in bad ones sometimes.

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I know it doesn’t seem helpful now but relish the wait. It has its own place in the process of sharing a life with these animals. Sharing the agony of others during the time of your wait does create shared bonds that do form into friendships. On the return trip from our recent visit to Karen’s place in Michigan Julie pointed out to me a very interesting fact amongst us AID brethren: “How many people do you know whose dogs have dog friends that they go out of town to visit periodically?”

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In the case of these boards, there are several here who could say that.

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That was great China! I hope it can be appreciated by those waiting for their first AI Pup.

Your words are wise, and the pictures are precious!!!!! :)

 

To those waiting for their FIRST AI Pup (don't have one at home now). It is so true the story China tells .... all of it! right down to making friends here AND traveling to visit your dogs friends!

(and they say .... 'the gods must be crazy' :blink::P )

Then it gets better! :wub: You could be one of the folks bitten with the 'tater chip bug' - be careful - they ARE addicting!!!!!

I'm glad that no one has been looking for a cure for this ;)

 

 

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