anyone raised singleton puppies?

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 i was just wondering if anyone has raised singleton puppies before. my pup is at the age now where hes playing a lot with toys, his mum, and us but since he doesnt have any litters mates and hes to young to interact with other dogs, is there anyting i should do to replace what he would normally be doing with puppies his age - 4 1/2 weeks btw. i thought about fostering from the spca but they dont have any young pups at the moment, i know puppy school is a must when hes old enough but for the next 8 1/2 weeks or so what can i do for him? and to make him a well adjusted adult dog? whitch we're keeping btw

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 Our last litter (Which we jokingly called a 'little') was a single pup. I would just recommend socializing around other dogs frequently, both puppies, and WELL MANNERED adults.

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 Elwood was a singleton.
He is not allowed to play with any other dogs,but some that we have here.
He never had to share when growing up so he does not always play nice.

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 I've raised three singletons (Archie, Tootsie and Fly [mother's Mali pup]). Let them all play with my dogs, as they are excellent puppy raisers. Also, Fly had play dates with a litter of Goldens that were the same age as her. Do you know anyone with a litter?

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 i dont know anyone else with a litter, and our rotti is far to big to play with him at the moment. i really dont want him to grow up to be aggressive with other dogs, is it safe to carry him in public places so he can at least see other dogs even though he hasnt had any of his shots.

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 me personally.. i wouldnt take the pup out of my home with out at least 2 parvo vaccs, but we have a HIGH risk of parvo here. So that is a personal choice you will have to make. I think once the pup is of age for puppy-k i would take him to that rather then risk its health at such a young age.

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 could you have him vet checked them ask if he knows of another litter locally he could go and play with that have been vet checked.

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 thats actually a good idea, ill have to check on that, thanks

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 My Alex is a singleton. I guess all I have to contribute to this, is to say that it depends on what you want.
I got my Alex from a perferred breeder and because she dug deep into my needs/desire and lifestyle she would not give me just any pup. A major concern for her was that I worked full time, even though I came home at lunch, she would not give me a pup born to a litter. I am guessing so he would not know what he was missing. When Alex was born, she knew he was mine and even made a point to leave him alone for small periods of time, taking his mom from the area too. We got Alex at 12 weeks (he was extra small) and he was a perfect fit!!! From what I can gather (after 12 + years) Alex just thinks he is a "people".
I rescued another pup 2 years ago, she is now almost 3, and he is not interested, never been interested in her or any other pup ever. He even flunked out of puppy school because he was too afraid of the other pups, but lets face it they were all much larger dogs (Rotties, Pit's Labs) and he is a runt Shih-Tzu.
We are happpy with Alex the way he is. If you just want a home pup to love (we do not even take Alex to our Sons soccer games, he perfers to be home) than you have no problem. You will get (from my experience with Alex) the best "love you death ALWAYS" kinda pup. My rescue pup is not nearly as affectionate or as happy to see me when I get home as my Alex is.
I do think with your pups mom around he has way more socialization than my beloved Alex ever had, and I would not worry. You will have a great pup!!!!
From my experience with Alex (singleton) and Audrey (rescue born to a litter of 6) I would take a singleton any day of the week!!!! Consider yourself Lucky...
just my stupid 2 cents, for what it is or is not worth.
Best of luck to you all!!!