|
|
#21
11-07-2005, 04:42 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Thinking about getting a dog
The Dumb Friends League is a great resource.
|
|
#22
11-07-2005, 04:47 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Thinking about getting a dog
I got a puppy about 6 months ago. Its a shitload more work than I had imagined. I haven't slept past 6AM since, simply because she needs to piss in the mornings. When she was little, I had to worry about making sure she got out enough and wasn't getting bored, potty training, all of that. On top of that, she had a couple UTIs and some other stuff that meant that even though we got her for free from a shelter, she ended up costing hundreds.
It may be worth it; I haven't quite decided. My dog is great - rarely barks, is good for the most part, requires less constant attention as she gets older - but it really is a big responsibility. I never had a dog growing up, and now I can see my parents had the level of responsibility I could handle nailed right down. Having roommates who can bail you out if you need a hand with the dog is great, but make sure that you could handle it all on your own if needs be.
|
|
#23
11-07-2005, 04:49 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Thinking about getting a dog
An awful lot of great advice! Please pay particular attention to the suggestions as to your life style/situation.
I've always thought there was a good reason GOD spelled backwards = DOG [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
|
|
#24
11-07-2005, 04:55 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Thinking about getting a dog
It seems like you're into Golden Retrievers. Good choice! I don't have anything valuable to add that hasn't been added so far. Instead I'll just use this as an excuse to add a couple of pictures of my little guy, back when he was 11 weeks old.
  Swede
|
|
#26
11-07-2005, 04:57 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Thinking about getting a dog
One other + about a pound over a pet store- you can trust the people who waork at the pound a lot more. These people baseically have chosedn to spend their lives working with animals, while pet store employees don't tend to have the same commitment.
Talk to the guys at the pound, or spca where you are looking for a dog. Tell them how big your place is, if you want a quiet dog or not ect. Most of the time they will have a favorite of their own they will show you, Thisis how i got my dog 3 months ago. The guy running the pound had wanted to adopt her, but his current dog and her didn't get along.
|
|
#27
11-07-2005, 04:58 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Thinking about getting a dog
Oh yeah, and let's get more puppy pictures!
Bowser:   Old pictures you've already seen before:  
|
|
#30
11-07-2005, 05:02 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Thinking about getting a dog
[ QUOTE ]
For example, I had a dalmation purebred that was given as a gift to me, that damn dog ended up going deaf, had bad hips,(basically about 10k in medical), and was the dumbest creature alive. [/ QUOTE ] I wouldn't discount purebred dogs just because of this. Dalmations have a higher disposition to deafness, and -- well... They aren't too bright. Even the good ones. My opinion: Don't get a dumb dog. It makes the whole thing harder. I've owned probably a half-dozen dogs, and if they are smart -- it makes everything soooo much easier. My all time fave was a purebred German Shepherd. Smart as a whip. Great dog. I will definately own another one. I lived next to somebody who loves St Bernards. Those dogs are as stupid as they come.
|
 |
|
|
Linear Mode
