Pup, Aberdeen to London

[niccis dad]

My daughter in London has, as I've learn't to accept, shown a fantastic disregard of all accepted wisdom regarding pets.

Her Christmas present to my Grandaughter is going to be a black Cocker Spaniel pup of 12 weeks.

AAaahh, lovely, isn't it?

Except, that I have to collect said puppy in Aberdeen and transport said mutt by road to London!

Now, I do have a nice roomy Jaguar XJ Sport for this Xmas trip and will be accompianed by a quite laid back companion for the journey, but, really , he's not someone who's got much experience of dogs, let alone pups.

So, how do I make this journey of 500 miles comfortable for both pup and mate?

Obviously I don't want the wee thing pissing on my leather, on the other hand, I shan't stick it in the boot for the trip.

So, what are my options here?, basket, Cage, Food, Water, pads to soak up pee?

Any advice gratefully accepted.

[DocJock]

My advice is to stop pandering to her 'disregard of all wisdom' by accepting the responsibility for her idiotic choices for her.

As long as someone else suffers the consequences, she'll never change her behaviour.

[andym1603]

Went from Inverness to Immingham to collect our Dane. No problems or accidents on the journey.
We made sure he was toileted before the start and had two stops on the way north. With him being
in a strange situation he did not go at any of the stops and managed to hold it until his new garden.
Squatted for ages he did.

[niccis dad]

DocJock said:

My advice is to stop pandering to her 'disregard of all wisdom' by accepting the responsibility for her idiotic choices for her.

As long as someone else suffers the consequences, she'll never change her behaviour.

Well, thanks for that considered advice. I really do appreciate constructive help. Unfortunately, yours is a totally negative
reaction. Idiotic choices? Do you know me or my daughter? Unwise perhaps but definitely not "idiotic"

May be best in future, that if you feel unable to add something constructive to a reasonable question that you refrain from criticising what you seem to believe to be so objectionable to you.

[niccis dad]

andym1603 said:

Went from Inverness to Immingham to collect our Dane. No problems or accidents on the journey.
We made sure he was toileted before the start and had two stops on the way north. With him being
in a strange situation he did not go at any of the stops and managed to hold it until his new garden.
Squatted for ages he did.

Great to know that. Did you have a basket or something on the back seat? Blanket? Pee catcher pads? I really don't want the wee fella pissing on my leather upholstery!

[dundarach]

nice blanket
food
toys

pink floyd

[bexVN]

Most pups will sleep as long as you're providing some basic comforts such as blanket smelling of its mum a box to sleep in some food that it's used to for a snack. And a cuddly toy. A DAP spray may be of use.

I do have alarm bells though. Cockers are a common breed, why pick one so far away? Has your daughter been to see the pup a couple times and seen its Mum.

It should be fully vaccinated if it's 12weeks old so you would be able to let it out for a toilet break at a services. If it hasn't been vaccine then that's a concern and will miss out on socialising til it is but more immediately you won't be able to go out on the grass if you stop.

It would be better if the pup is in the back seat with a person for company and security/ safety.

Hoping this will be a pup for life and not just for Christmas.

Hope you have a smooth journey.

[icetea]

niccis dad said:

Well, thanks for that considered advice. I really do appreciate constructive help. Unfortunately, yours is a totally negative
reaction. Idiotic choices? Do you know me or my daughter? Unwise perhaps but definitely not "idiotic"

May be best in future, that if you feel unable to add something constructive to a reasonable question that you refrain from criticising what you seem to believe to be so objectionable to you.

He has a point though. It really is stupid to do a 1000 mile round trip to pick up an extremely common dog. You're going to spend more on petrol than the dog is worth...

I'd tell her you're willing to travel 50 miles in each direction, if she wants to go further then pick it up herself

[Superficial]

niccis dad said:

My daughter in London has, as I've learn't to accept, shown a fantastic disregard of all accepted wisdom regarding pets.

Her Christmas present to my Grandaughter is going to be a black Cocker Spaniel pup of 12 weeks.

AAaahh, lovely, isn't it?

Except, that I have to collect said puppy in Aberdeen and transport said mutt by road to London!

Now, I do have a nice roomy Jaguar XJ Sport for this Xmas trip and will be accompianed by a quite laid back companion for the journey, but, really , he's not someone who's got much experience of dogs, let alone pups.

So, how do I make this journey of 500 miles comfortable for both pup and mate?

Obviously I don't want the wee thing pissing on my leather, on the other hand, I shan't stick it in the boot for the trip.

So, what are my options here?, basket, Cage, Food, Water, pads to soak up pee?

Any advice gratefully accepted.

We've probably covered thousands of miles with puppies (had 6 newcomers in as many years and always take them on holidays) and never really found it a problem.

Regular (hourly) toilet stops are advised, if ours weren't yet fully vaccinated then we just used to find the piece of grass as far away from convenience as possible - less chance of picking anything nasty up. Although I'm sure we have put ours down in places there were bound to have been other animals and have never had a problem. Put a puppy pad on the lap of whoever is holding him if you want to be doubly safe.

Withhold food before travelling but the breeder should know this anyway. I'll never forget bringing our old BC home, hadn't got to the end of breeders driveway before he'd thrown up all over the car - lesson learnt! I'd just offer water on the toilet stops.

I think a cage will be pretty hopeless, he'll need comfort and reassurance having been separated from his mum and siblings for the first time.

Good luck!

[simoid]

niccis dad said:

DocJock said:

My advice is to stop pandering to her 'disregard of all wisdom' by accepting the responsibility for her idiotic choices for her.

As long as someone else suffers the consequences, she'll never change her behaviour.

Well, thanks for that considered advice. I really do appreciate constructive help. Unfortunately, yours is a totally negative
reaction. Idiotic choices? Do you know me or my daughter? Unwise perhaps but definitely not "idiotic"

May be best in future, that if you feel unable to add something constructive to a reasonable question that you refrain from criticising what you seem to believe to be so objectionable to you.

You're the one that said it's objectionable...

You said:

AAaahh, lovely, isn't it? Except, that I have to collect said puppy

And you said any advice was greatly appreciated...

So in future, perhaps just give the bare minimum information if you don't want people to pick up on the fact that your daughter is spoilt to bits?

E.G.

"I need to transport a puppy from Aberdeen to London in my Jaaaaaag. How do I do so without damaging my car or the mutt?"

[simoid]

But anyway, I didn't really have much experience dealing with dogs 'til my other half's in-laws got a puppy, and it liked me, so now it's one of my best pals

I'd be inclined to think that at some point, it will pish itself with nothing you can do about it, so be prepared.

[RockDoctor]

We picked up our Dobermann pup in London, and drove all the way back to Aberdeen, plus a little bit more. It wasn't that difficult, but the pup had 2 people in the back seat to keep him entertained. Whoever isn't driving will probably need to spend quite a lot of time with the little guy. We just stopped as often as reasonable, but were lucky that he seemed fine in the car. Others get a tad sick at first.

[SPR2]

How about a waterproof seat protector with some Vetbed on.Would be warm and comfy for puppy and not uncomfortable for passenger to sit on.
Good luck and how about a photo of puppy.please

[andym1603]

niccis dad said:

Great to know that. Did you have a basket or something on the back seat? Blanket? Pee catcher pads? I really don't want the wee fella pissing on my leather upholstery!

All we had on the back seat was an old blanket and a well chewed teddy that he came with. Spent most of the time looking out the windows.
One thing we did not bargin for was food stops for ourselves, no pub lunches that day, had to settle for a drive through, that is
when we heard the first bark as my change was handed back to me.

[niccis dad]

Thanks for all the welcome and sensible advice guys. Now i know what's needed I'll get organised for next weekend.

By the way, I was travelling down for Christmas anyway, so petrol costs don't come into the equation.

The pup is from a litter reared by a relative of ours and we know both Human and Doggie backgrounds so since I'm travelling down anyway it makes sense to get a known quantity regarding bloodline etc. All vaccination carried out.

So, again thanks for the help.

[niccis dad]

simoid said:

niccis dad said:

DocJock said:

My advice is to stop pandering to her 'disregard of all wisdom' by accepting the responsibility for her idiotic choices for her.

As long as someone else suffers the consequences, she'll never change her behaviour.

Well, thanks for that considered advice. I really do appreciate constructive help. Unfortunately, yours is a totally negative
reaction. Idiotic choices? Do you know me or my daughter? Unwise perhaps but definitely not "idiotic"

May be best in future, that if you feel unable to add something constructive to a reasonable question that you refrain from criticising what you seem to believe to be so objectionable to you.

You're the one that said it's objectionable...

You said:

AAaahh, lovely, isn't it? Except, that I have to collect said puppy

And you said any advice was greatly appreciated...

So in future, perhaps just give the bare minimum information if you don't want people to pick up on the fact that your daughter is spoilt to bits?

E.G.

"I need to transport a puppy from Aberdeen to London in my Jaaaaaag. How do I do so without damaging my car or the mutt?"

Well chum, this being a Petrolheads site I thought it quite valid to include the car involved here. I don't recall calling it a Jaaaag. You would be who to tell me that my daughter is "spoilt to bits" ?

For your information my daughter is 42 years old, a great mother and, I believe, a great dog lover, given that we always had dogs in our family. Without knowing either of us, you have shown tremendous ignorance in your post.

If you can't bring yourself to accept that sometimes, pet logistics sometimes exceed what you would ideally wish for, then I do wonder why you would wish to be part of a forum which is usually supportive and understanding

Perhaps you may need to get out more.

Actually, the more I look at your small minded post, the more I feel that you must be an ahole of the highest degree, so go carrying on with the self abuse/

Edited by niccis dad on Saturday 8th December 00:03

[simoid]

= not being serious, btw. I was attempting to lighten your mood.

My point stands.

The nature of the internet and forums means there are lots of people with something to say. You gave them something to say when you mentioned a 500 mile trek for your daughter that you find less than lovely...

It's usually best to just ignore the unhelpful and not let it wind you up

[simoid]

And this being a petrolheads site, I included a modern contemporary reference to your particular car. If that has also offended you I feel you may have a problem

And tbh most daughters are spoilt to bits, you're lagging behind or in denial if you think yours isn't/wasn't

Edited by simoid on Saturday 8th December 00:10

[niccis dad]

simoid said:

And this being a petrolheads site, I included a modern contemporary reference to your particular car. If that has also offended you I feel you may have a problem

And tbh most daughters are spoilt to bits, you're lagging behind or in denial if you think yours isn't/wasn't

Edited by simoid on Saturday 8th December 00:10

No you didn't. You made a cheap shot without being aware of the circumstances regarding the car. I am neither "lagging behind" nor "in denial" regarding my daughter.

I can't remember "Jaaag" being a "modern contemporary reference" unless I've been missing out on VIZ. Ultimately I don't have "a problem" with a post like yours, rather the opposite in fsct, Like reading the Daily Mail, you help confirm my prejudices.

anyway, hopefully we simply got off on the wrong foot over this post , so I would like to think that we could have a pint together
if we were introduced without knowing eatch other. PAX my friend?

[simoid]

But I do think you're a bit mental for driving the length of the UK with a ticking timebomb of a bladder on board

And Clarkson says Jaaaag on a very popular modern motor show