Django made it X-country

buddydobe · 08-28-2008, 12:09 PM

Well we made it. CA to NY!! It wasn't easy but we made it! He was a very good boy all things considered.

First day the truck nearly overheated in the 115 desert heat. 2nd was all thunderstorms. (try getting a pup to pee in a thunderstorm when he's never seen rain) He slept while I drove. I exercised him big time AM and PM and lots of play breaks in between. He still had the zoomies like I've never seen. His only real issue was getting into junk outside....mostly eating cigarette butts (I posted a topic on this) He's settling down now though. He liked to try and chew everything in the motels. Moving with a teething puppy probably isn't in the top ten most recommended list!

It was a wonderful chance for socializing. He's SO good with people! And I must say, whenever I have him out, he is a real head turner!

Anyway, I'm exhausted...I don't know how many of you have moved cross country as a first time single Dober pup owner....but let's just say it takes a lot out of ya!! I've been napping 4x a day!

ps- here's a pic of his first motel experience! Unfortunately, I was too busy concentrating on the drive and taking care of him to snap many photos, but I'll try to post a few more!

newtodobes · 08-28-2008, 12:12 PM

He's looks so sweet and cute in that picture! I'm glad you guys made it safe! congrats on finally getting to your new home.

**dobermansrule** · 08-28-2008, 12:13 PM

oh wow - I didn't realize you have the ears in posts with a cross country drive - you poor guy!! you have earned your doberdad merit badge plus some

Good job!!

cookie725 · 08-28-2008, 12:13 PM

YAY!!! Glad you made it safe and sound without TOO many problems!

Love the picture of your little guy in the hotel. Lol Too darn cute! Can't wait to see more pics!

**ellenm** · 08-28-2008, 12:15 PM

Glad you made it safely! He looks adorable in the hotel picture. I can imagine you are almost too tired to even unpack!!

We moved back and forth across the USA with a horse, dog and cat...at least we had 2 people and 2 vehicles, but we each had to drive the entire way. The whole trip was organized around the horse, then we would find the closest hotel and crash for the night with the dog and cat. They slept together on the hotel bed every night!

Khiera · 08-28-2008, 12:24 PM

Yay, this is great news! Glad you both made it there!!

He looks so cute in the pic, with that look in his eyes. I have to say, i don't think i would ever be as brave as you are, going on a cross-country trip with a Doberman pup!!

Travis · 08-28-2008, 12:25 PM

Glad to hear you made it safe and sound. I drove across the country a few months ago (from CA to NC) and that was tough. I didn't have a dog with me though, so I can only imagine how stressed and worried you must have been for him.

**errica** · 09-11-2008, 05:42 PM

I somehow missed this thread and I've been wondering about you guys! I am glad that you made it. Django is getting so big!

Linda H · 09-11-2008, 05:59 PM

Hey I missed this too. Glad you two made it. That is one heck of a drive. I think we need some new pictures.

buddydobe · 09-12-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by errica

I somehow missed this thread and I've been wondering about you guys! I am glad that you made it. Django is getting so big!

Thanks Errica! I've been a little MIA on this forum due to having my hands full w puppy and getting settled....note to self....don't ever move cross country with a puppy. lol