lol...this one because of the beagle/scent dog half....and being food motivated...tends to narc out the kids when they're trying to sneak food (one of our kids has ADHD, and because of that things like cookies and sugary foods are monitored)... so she tries to sneak stuff and hide stuff in her pockets...and the dog busts her every time trying to get his nose into her pockets...
WHat kind of a dog should I get?
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I used to have a dalmation - black with white blotches. Lived 19 years. Heartbroken when she died. Wasn't going to get another dog but after awhile you realize somethings missing.
Now I have a minnie pin. I did a lot of research before I got her - looking for a dog that would maybe outlive me (made provision in my will for her care). Well it turned out to be the best move I ever made. Smartest dog I ever had - too clever sometimes - very friendly and litter box trained - yes they make dog litter. Loves people and not hyper like other small dogs. Funny as hell too because they actually walk on 2 legs a lot to see whats going on.
But do some research because different breeds have different personalities. Find one that matches your temperament.
Now I have a minnie pin. I did a lot of research before I got her - looking for a dog that would maybe outlive me (made provision in my will for her care). Well it turned out to be the best move I ever made. Smartest dog I ever had - too clever sometimes - very friendly and litter box trained - yes they make dog litter. Loves people and not hyper like other small dogs. Funny as hell too because they actually walk on 2 legs a lot to see whats going on.
But do some research because different breeds have different personalities. Find one that matches your temperament.
Whatever you do, if you have kids, don't get a sheep herding dog. They'll try to herd the children, no joke!!
Hehe I got a short haired border collie and it is completely true!! Even though he has probably never seen or been allowed up close to sheep he whines like mad and rounds people up when they are going out! At the moment he has taken to rounding up my parents hehehe! He never rounds me up though, I've figured him out
If he doesn't notice someone drifting casually towards the door he just stays asleep, its very cute until he knocks people over!!
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I've decided against having a dog, because I wouldn't want to leave him with anyone when I travel. And can't always take a dog with you. And when I have a house again I don't want to have to worry about
in the back yard.
I figure that when I have a house, though, I will probably have the money to have the issues dealt with, any way. As an example I'll always have someone I can trust leaving the dog with because I'll have at least one other person living there. And I don't have the kind of lady friends who would harm something for no reason or leave anything neglected.
It sucks, though, because I'd sure like to have one now.
I think this turned out to be a good little discussion. Thanks guys
I've decided against having a dog, because I wouldn't want to leave him with anyone when I travel. And can't always take a dog with you. And when I have a house again I don't want to have to worry about
in the back yard. I figure that when I have a house, though, I will probably have the money to have the issues dealt with, any way. As an example I'll always have someone I can trust leaving the dog with because I'll have at least one other person living there. And I don't have the kind of lady friends who would harm something for no reason or leave anything neglected.
It sucks, though, because I'd sure like to have one now.
I think this turned out to be a good little discussion. Thanks guys
Ever noticed Pet/Dog loving people just seem to be nicer in general. I know there are the bad apples (always are). A dog (or cat) can be very be therapeutic.
Good on you to make the decision not to get one. IMO, maybe half the people out there who get dogs shouldn't have because they don't want to take the necessary time to properly train and care for it. Dogs are great and when I have the proper time I'll get another one. But not now.
How true. Pretty sad. When I got one of my two dogs at the humane society it broke my heart seeing all those poor dogs needing a home. Most had been given up by previous owners.
Yeah, it sucks to see that. And many times it's not even the dogs that are given up, but the ones people keep but don't pay enough attention to. Most dogs need to expend a certain amount of energy. My neighbors don't give their dog enough time, imo. He's always in the backyard alone barking at things. This is due to neglect. Yes, they feed it and play with it sometimes, and it is not "abused" by the fullest sense of the word, but it doesn't expend the energy it should.
Just watch Dog Whisperer. Cesar's fix for a misbehaving dog is more often than not to get it more exercise to calm it down.
unfortunately...relinquished pets are also often victims of the present economy that we don't really think about....so it's not always a sign of a bad owner... with people loosing jobs and fighting to keep their homes and food on the table...there's an increasing trend in relinquished pets... though harsh sounding, in some of those cases those owners are doing whats best for the animal....rather turn out the dog or let it starve or kill it they're at least doing what they can to make sure it's cared for...the worst is vetinary care in that....if something sudden comes up and the person is struggling sometimes the only way to get the animal vet care it needs is to surrender it to the ASPCA...
it's a totally crappy situation....so yeah the kept but neglected ones I feel worse for...
it's a totally crappy situation....so yeah the kept but neglected ones I feel worse for...
I am now proud of you, THE, and I don't even know you. 
I just read through the thread, and with the information that I was seeing from you, it didn't sound like you were ready for a dog. Good call on your part to come to that decision.
So many good posts on this thread that I am not even gonna bother offering my two cents, but I will suggest that if you want to get to know dogs you might check into volunteering at your local shelter. Just because it isn't dog time for you yet, there may come a time when it is, and the experience that you gain from it will be invaluable.
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Jim
I just read through the thread, and with the information that I was seeing from you, it didn't sound like you were ready for a dog. Good call on your part to come to that decision.
So many good posts on this thread that I am not even gonna bother offering my two cents, but I will suggest that if you want to get to know dogs you might check into volunteering at your local shelter. Just because it isn't dog time for you yet, there may come a time when it is, and the experience that you gain from it will be invaluable.
Regards
Jim
I'm not ready for a dog yet either, but I would like to get a couple of Huskys when I make the move to AK. I would have to have a house with a nice big yard where they could run. So it probably won't be for another 5 years. Of course I'll be doing a lot of research on the breed before then.
My family had a Husky for about 3 months. Somebody had dumped her. She was full grown and sick. They obviously could not afford to pay for surgery and neither could we. I was with my mom at the time and we were headed to the store. She saw the dog running and stopped the car. I opened the door and she just jumped into the back seat ready to take a ride with us. She never exhibited any signs of illness other than a rather large growth in her abdominal region. I used to walk her and she would very nearly pull my arm off (typical for a breed of dog used to pulling sleds.) She was always happy and never exhibited any signs of pain. Until one day she started throwing up blood. We took her to the vet and he informed us that even if we had brought her in when we first got her he was fairly sure that nothing could have been done. We had to have her put to sleep. Putting an animal down should only be done when they're in pain IMO.
I came away with a bittersweet feeling. Although she was sick and had to be put down, at least she spent the last 3 months of her life in a comfortable environment surrounded by a loving family.
My family had a Husky for about 3 months. Somebody had dumped her. She was full grown and sick. They obviously could not afford to pay for surgery and neither could we. I was with my mom at the time and we were headed to the store. She saw the dog running and stopped the car. I opened the door and she just jumped into the back seat ready to take a ride with us. She never exhibited any signs of illness other than a rather large growth in her abdominal region. I used to walk her and she would very nearly pull my arm off (typical for a breed of dog used to pulling sleds.) She was always happy and never exhibited any signs of pain. Until one day she started throwing up blood. We took her to the vet and he informed us that even if we had brought her in when we first got her he was fairly sure that nothing could have been done. We had to have her put to sleep. Putting an animal down should only be done when they're in pain IMO.
I came away with a bittersweet feeling. Although she was sick and had to be put down, at least she spent the last 3 months of her life in a comfortable environment surrounded by a loving family.
doggy carwashes are a big trend. we even have one here at the army post-Ft Hood TX!
They should make some kind of doggy carwash thing
It'd probably sell a billion
I don't know I think bathing a dog is sometimes a family gathering experience thing.. I wouldn't know about that kind of thing, come from kind of an odd family
I definitely don't want hair everywhere.. that's one good thing about a short haired dog. I know there's still hair, but not piles of it..
Can't you teach them where you want them to
I knew as soon as I thought of it that it'd be a big hit if someone ever did it.. So this comes as no surprise to me.... What will be next, these days??
"Oh, yeah, it is a great doggy-wash ... and on Thursdays, you can now send your women and children through, half price!!"
I had 2 Yellow Labs (only 1 now, we miss you ZOIE!) and they are amazing with the kids. It's funny because my 12 year old lab just lays around all day and naps but for the first couple years of his life, all he did was destroy things. When he was a puppy he sat on the deck and watched us put sod down in the backyard. Long story short, he spent the rest of the summer pulling it all up, one piece at a time. Definitely a great dog and an even better friend.
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