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daz01
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Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts.
#21739692 - 05/30/15 03:24 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I've been a cat guy all my life. I've been dog-sitting a terrier for the past week and it's been great. I've been getting out the house for walks/jogs, which I rarely do on my own so it's good for me and the dog. It makes the walks/jogs so much more enjoyable. It's good having a companion as well. If I were to get a dog, I'd love to adopt a puppy at the local shelter. Do you get dog breeds that are easier to train and look after? How do you train a dog? General stuff like that I need advice on.
Any advice and helpful information is appreciated
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: daz01]
#21739713 - 05/30/15 03:38 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Coonhound Labs - doubt they will have that available. Got mine from a family friend who had a litter.
I like the combo because you have a docile dog, with hunting abilities, and territory protection.
Then again most dogs are like that anyways. I like labs just cuz that's all I've ever had.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: daz01]
#21739715 - 05/30/15 03:38 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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IME google was my second best friend. Look up dog breeds and there personalities and you can get a feel for different breeds and there mixes and how they act. Of course this doesn't hold true for every dog each one is different even I the breed is suppose to be one way. Ex. My chuahua is very quite and I've never seen her hide or shake or get scared even tho there usually shy but loud. Consider the size and how often your home. Certain breeds do much better in a quite house all day than others. I have three dogs and I have to leave the tv on all day so they have something to hear or my eskimo will bark all day I've been told. Shelter or rescue dogs are fifty fifty some are totally cool and easily trained some are a little harder to handle. Best bet is talk to the shelter explain your exact situation(work hours, number of people in house,back yard or not and what not). As for training its dependent on the dog and how vigillant you are. Dogs reconize tone and positive reinforcement. After that its repetition.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: daz01]
#21739722 - 05/30/15 03:45 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I don't think you can really go wrong with a lab. Little dogs tend to be a pain in the ass, even though alot of people think they'll be easier to deal with.
Any type of dog can be cool. It really depends on your situation and what you like about dogs, but just don't get a little dog thinking it will be easy.
You train them through positive reinforcement ideally. If you spend a lot of time with the dog and exercise it enough 95% of the time you don't need lots of training. If you're gonna leave it alone a lot it will probably act out even if its heavily trained.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: Gorlax]
#21739725 - 05/30/15 03:49 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Yeah my brother brought home two chihuahua mixes after one of hour lab-coons died.
One is a pug/chihuahua mix haha no joke The other is a wiener dog/ chihuahua mix...
They are good dogs and all, they like to burrow and snuggle with you and are pretty protective. The pug guy kinda has a dopey personality... The other one is smarter and more attached. Dog breeds are crazy. All in all my lab seems to be the smartest. That doesn't really matter I guess if you just want a pet. Some people don't want dopey dogs though. The pug mix guy has weird ticks where he has to lick his paws and shit and its annoying having him on your lap.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: daz01]
#21739727 - 05/30/15 03:51 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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pm icelander
I'm not really qualified to judge, but he knows about as much about dog stuff as anyone so far as I can tell. He also works with a bunch of dogs so would probably be a good guy to get opinions on.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: DensePlacebo]
#21739731 - 05/30/15 03:55 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Dogs are Awsome...
Breed of dog will have more to do with what you have to offer as far space ... I have a Doberman that is very active and very intelligent.
She needs room to run outside. As far as training her it was EASY...
I also have A little Chihuahua mix that is handicap ,,,
She requires more attention and I would never leave her outside alone...
I really love both of our dogs ....
Just a companion. I recommend a smaller dog.
For home protection I recommend a larger one.
Post a picture when you get one.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: Fog1] 1
#21739751 - 05/30/15 04:11 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Scottish terrier.
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#21739756 - 05/30/15 04:13 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I love dogs more then a lot of people I meet.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: Hobozen]
#21739795 - 05/30/15 04:35 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I love shetlin sheephearders(Shelties), thats what breed my dog is. He's Actually a pure bred and we got him for free bit I wouldn't trade my baby for a million bucks.
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Here's a photo of the little fella! Anyone know his exact breed?
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: daz01]
#21739831 - 05/30/15 05:00 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Does.anyone know what breed this is?
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: Hobozen] 1
#21739840 - 05/30/15 05:08 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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yes, it's an ugly motherfucker
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: daz01]
#21739931 - 05/30/15 06:45 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Aw, he's like a littler version of my dog, but with shorter hair, a stout snout and a little beard. I love dogs. I don't know what type of dog he is, but if you are considering getting a dog, i'd like to add that i got my dog for my 16th birthday and she's been my best and most loyal friend since. Sometimes she's a bitch and get's pissy at me going to work without her, but she has always done what she's told, wouldn't hurt a person, always puts her chin on my knee when i'm thinking. I suggest from personal experience that a dog from a shelter will be you best friend for ever. Then again, all dogs are awesome and any dog will probably fulfill a part in you that you didn't realise you had.
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: moonrockmushy]
#21739977 - 05/30/15 07:14 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I don't think you can really go wrong with a lab
Each dog have their own personality. My lab is dappy and messy as shit....gotta love him, though
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: Gorlax] 1
#21739981 - 05/30/15 07:16 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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last nite at red rocks i saw this girl selling water and she had her dog with her. like straight up i cant walk past a dog without petting it
so i saw that this dog looked exactly like mine and i was like oh is it a rescue? she was like yeah. then i told her what the other half of the mix was, cuz from the adoption agency it just said a lab. so that was cool
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: Vibez]
#21739985 - 05/30/15 07:18 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I don't think you can really go wrong with a lab
Each dog have their own personality. My lab is dappy and messy as shit....gotta love him, though
labs are the best dogs imo, like not even a contest
my dog now is so obidient, its crazy. the only time he wont listen is like when hes super zoned in on something when hes like looking in the woods. and like outta instinct he'll just bolt that way. no other thoughts or cares in this world
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: Bassfreak]
#21740032 - 05/30/15 07:45 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I don't really like labs, they aren't as cute as other breeds
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Re: Thinking of getting a dog. Need dog experts. [Re: daz01]
#21740041 - 05/30/15 07:49 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Your op said dogs that are easy to train, nothing about cuteness. I think you just want a mountain bike and a tamagotchi.
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