concretejungle said:
LOL... I figured that too.. I know folks get frustrated but please try reward base training. I bet that dog hates crates now....
New pup...
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LOL... I figured that too.. I know folks get frustrated but please try reward base training. I bet that dog hates crates now....
I can't get my mal in a crate because of what the PO did to him. Makes me want to put the PO in a crate and do the same to him.
Oh well. The pup sleeps under the bed now. Ever seen a 100# dog do the army crawl?
Really do your research on the rescues and shelters in your area. My Mal is from a shelter about 60 miles away, and the Husky showed up on our lawn and never left. Why spend so much $$ on a puppy when there are so many out there without a good home?
The only thing I regret about getting a full-grown at a rescue is that we don't have any 'puppy pictures' of him, but he's still got a puppy attitude, just without the cute puppy face.
Oh well. The pup sleeps under the bed now. Ever seen a 100# dog do the army crawl?
Really do your research on the rescues and shelters in your area. My Mal is from a shelter about 60 miles away, and the Husky showed up on our lawn and never left. Why spend so much $$ on a puppy when there are so many out there without a good home?
The only thing I regret about getting a full-grown at a rescue is that we don't have any 'puppy pictures' of him, but he's still got a puppy attitude, just without the cute puppy face.
Velocity2 said:Ok.....well im looking for a new dog. I want a pit but my parents wont let me live while i live at home.....and it will be a few years til i move out....all i have to pay is for shop electric and fix my parents cars (so i cant complain and the everything i need is close by) so those are out even though i really like em. I want a larger dog. I take them out almost everyday. I like to rollerblade alot so i give them a goodwork out ;p anyways im looking at possibly a black lab (european), boxer,bullmastiff,doberman,great dane ret. greayhound. QUOTE]
You can't go wrong choosing a dog, they are great companions when properly raised. There are SO many cool breeds and mixes and pure muts out there....not one good cat though.
If you want a pit, work on educating your parents...especially if they're cool with everything you mentioned...they're just one of the many that are paranoid by the media. I'm sure Eric would help you educate if you asked. I personally had never considered owning one until joining this board....he's a nut... but he's convinced me to get one in the future.
One of the best breeds
Great Pyrennes-I am sure I mis-spelled the name but the dogs are terrific, great friends, abnormally smart, beautiful, great with kids, great working dogs, live to about ten years.
Great Pyrennes-I am sure I mis-spelled the name but the dogs are terrific, great friends, abnormally smart, beautiful, great with kids, great working dogs, live to about ten years.
wesintl said:LOL... I figured that too.. I know folks get frustrated but please try reward base training. I bet that dog hates crates now....
Actually, she will go right into the crate now. Most of the time it is reward based training, but I believe she snapped at him when he picked her up to put her in the crate (it was in the back of a suburban).
Velocity2 said:
Lots of good advice here. I wish you well with whatever you choose.
I have a 3 yr. old Chocolate Lab that is perfect for me. I would like to offer this advise for the sake of the animal you choose.
Please take the time to research carefully any breed that you are truly interested in.
Labs stay puppy like for 2 to 3 years, Dalmations are not especially good with children, etc,etc,.
I hope that you will honestly evaluate your lifestyle and the needs of the dog to determine if the two are compatable. This past week I took my youth group from church to the animal shelter to let them see the results of poor stewardship. We live in a small town of about 28,000. The shelter takes in almost 500 dogs a month!
The placement rate is about 10%, a little above the national average...the rest are put to sleep.
I was told by the staff that aside from the overpopulation problem (spay and neuter) that the second most common reason that they take in animals is because the owners did not educate themselves before selecting a pet and became disenchanted with the animal later.
We were able to raise $1100.00 to donate to them, and they said that they would use the funds for a public awareness program.
Good luck with your new companion.
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Chesapeake Bay Retrievers !!!!! I really love the breed...I have 2 now, a
male and a female. I bought my first Chessie in 1980 at the same time I bought
my 78 "40"..I hunt ducks,geese,pheasant,and grouse...
male and a female. I bought my first Chessie in 1980 at the same time I bought
my 78 "40"..I hunt ducks,geese,pheasant,and grouse...
I have had two giant alaskan malamutes, one girl and one boy, and they were the best dogs for my lifestyle and family. We would take them on walks everday (make that take them on runs behind our cruiser in the snow every day in winter) and in summer they would pull us down to the lake on our skateboards, then go swimming (yes malamutes love the water too) then pull us back home. Great dogs really, just really really really head strong. If you can deal with that, they are great dogs. I do have a half greyhound half lab, she is our oldest now, 11yrs and still acts like a damn puppy!! VERY PROTECTIVE of the family...people think the malamutes are the mean ones but noooooo, watch out for our little black freaky looking labx, she has attitude!! well that is my thoughts about dogs for now.
oh ya cant forget, we have a 11 month old ST Bernard who is about 165 pounds right now! let me say this, they are not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to smart breeds! loveable yes, smart, not soo much! dont get me wrong, they are great dogs, but damn, how many times does it take to get a dog to understand not to stand on you while your sleeping at night just because he wants to play? damn dog!! my advice, look really hard at every breed and talk to lots of people before you choose a dog...once you get one, they are yours and you cant turn your back on them after that. they are family from that point on, even if they are out of control and dumb as nails!!
I agree with adopting a dog from a shelter. I really don't see the point in paying the 400+ for a dog when you just want one to have a dog. Maybe if you are showing or breeding....
Growing up, we had a AKC Cocker Spaniel (rescued from horrible breeder). Great dog, great temperment, loved water, but had more health problems any dog I had ever seen. Cataracts, skin problems, later a hip problem, ear infections, and eventually a tumor. It really hurt to see her suffer the last few years of her life before she was put to sleep.
My new dog is half chiuahua and half mini pinscher (which were bred from Italian Greyhounds and mini dachshunds). He's 1.5 years old, abd already trained fairly well and housebroken. I didn NOT come neutered however, and I am undecided on what I am going to do. I am a BIG advocate for neutering / spaying pets, but as he is almost 2 already, I am not sure if I should go through with it. He was adopted from someone moving to a pet-free residence. If I didn't stumble across him, I'd have gone thru the two local rescues (One a generic "pro life" shelter, one specifically a Dalmation shelter.
But yea, while Purebreds are wonderful in exhibiting the traits of the breed, I'm not big on everyone owning a purebred just for companionship. The mutts always seem heartier and healthier than others, and usually all it costs giving them a good home.
Growing up, we had a AKC Cocker Spaniel (rescued from horrible breeder). Great dog, great temperment, loved water, but had more health problems any dog I had ever seen. Cataracts, skin problems, later a hip problem, ear infections, and eventually a tumor. It really hurt to see her suffer the last few years of her life before she was put to sleep.
My new dog is half chiuahua and half mini pinscher (which were bred from Italian Greyhounds and mini dachshunds). He's 1.5 years old, abd already trained fairly well and housebroken. I didn NOT come neutered however, and I am undecided on what I am going to do. I am a BIG advocate for neutering / spaying pets, but as he is almost 2 already, I am not sure if I should go through with it. He was adopted from someone moving to a pet-free residence. If I didn't stumble across him, I'd have gone thru the two local rescues (One a generic "pro life" shelter, one specifically a Dalmation shelter.
But yea, while Purebreds are wonderful in exhibiting the traits of the breed, I'm not big on everyone owning a purebred just for companionship. The mutts always seem heartier and healthier than others, and usually all it costs giving them a good home.
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