Anyone have a dog

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Terrific dog! If we said “Do you want to go out?” Tiffany would go tearing toward the front door. Nice memories.

Thank you, Scarlet.

Awe, that’s so sweet.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by brandrea

We just got a brand new PUPPY!!! Norma

A Goldendoodle, but has more of a retriever look (which is definitely to my liking).

I can't imagine buying a dog and then giving it up. Yes they are alot of work, (not our first rodeo), but they are SO worth it.

Stick with it. You bought it for a reason

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Normal is the best, such a beautiful pup.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Normal is the best, such a beautiful pup.

Thanks my friend She's already made her way into our hearts.

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I lost these two wonderful friends a couple years ago.

That must’ve been very tough Paul.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Madman37

Hi all

We got a puppy 4 months ago. A British Bulldog. My god what a bloody mistake I didn’t realise what a puppy was like. We have looked after many older dogs but this is so annoying.

Do any of you who have a dog remember wanting to give it back every single day of the week and not actually liking it?

When does the thing calm down and stop eating f&@ing sticks of the ground. My one threw up in the park after trying to eat a stick and it still didn’t bloody learn. If anyone wants a free bulldog puppy let me know lol.

Your post is more a reflection of yourself than your puppy.

And your class.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Andad

Your post is more a reflection of yourself than your puppy.

And your class.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by dddrees

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Andad

Maybe it would have been better if he was voicing his frustration with his boss at work instead. LOL

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by jodyhighroller

i’m genuinely curious, but why did you get a puppy to begin with? Sounds like dog ownership may not be the right fit for you.

+1

[JakeK]

There are times when we have wanted to pull our hair out. Learning to laugh and not take things too seriously is part of it.

This guy showed up on our property 2 weeks ago. Skin and bones, severely malnourished and full of worms. We tried finding his family for 7 days only to realize he had already found his family :)

He is doing great with the kids, our other dog and our cats. Now we are teaching him not to chase the chickens or horses or get killed by our donkey.

[Theothergreg]

Here is my now 1 year old Belgian Malinois. He's a rescue and took much more work to undo what his previous owner did to him than starting from scratch. Saving his life and seeing him transform into a wonderful dog was worth every bit of hard work and frustration.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by mrgoat

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[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by JakeK

There are times when we have wanted to pull our hair out. Learning to laugh and not take things too seriously is part of it.

This guy showed up on our property 2 weeks ago. Skin and bones, severely malnourished and full of worms. We tried finding his family for 7 days only to realize he had already found his family :)

He is doing great with the kids, our other dog and our cats. Now we are teaching him not to chase the chickens or horses or get killed by our donkey.

Great job.

[East Bay Rider]

Not sure I understand when folks don't get really attached to their dogs. When my Wheaten Terrier passed in March 2020, I took the loss really hard. We adopted Tucker here as a young pup from one of those southern dog rescues and we're glad to give him a great life. He's really a pretty cool pup living a better life than he otherwise would.

[donas]

Oh, I more than feel your pain. My dog is now 3 1/2, but I'm some what surprised it survived the first year and a half or so. It gets better (usually)....

[pickettt]

I’ve got an 8 month-old Malinois…you’ll get no sympathy from me.

[Old Expat Beast]

We spent a couple of years getting our Jack Russell pup under control, but I can't imagine time much better spent (the day I missed an important work deadline spending three hours getting him back on the leash is but a distant memory). He's almost 12 now, and is the most fun-loving, loyal, intelligent and joyful dog I've ever known. Obedient, too. And yes, he is family.

I think you get out of a dog pretty much whatever you put into it.

[Atone]

I’ll take my dogs over 99% of the people I know. Only had one “easy” one out of 5 dogs in my lifetime. They were all worth it and I love/loved them all very much.

[donas]

Originally Posted by Atone

I’ll take my dogs over 99% of the people I know.

True statement! When I was a K-9 Handler we always said, "the longer I work with dogs, the less I like people".

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by Atone

I’ll take my dogs over 99% of the people I know.

Originally Posted by donas

True statement! When I was a K-9 Handler we always said, "the longer I work with dogs, the less I like people".

Absolutely agree 100%
And they call dogs the animals???

[Moondoggy]

Originally Posted by JakeK

There are times when we have wanted to pull our hair out. Learning to laugh and not take things too seriously is part of it.

This guy showed up on our property 2 weeks ago. Skin and bones, severely malnourished and full of worms. We tried finding his family for 7 days only to realize he had already found his family :)

He is doing great with the kids, our other dog and our cats. Now we are teaching him not to chase the chickens or horses or get killed by our donkey.

what a heart....what life is all about.

[Moondoggy]

Originally Posted by Theothergreg

Here is my now 1 year old Belgian Malinois. He's a rescue and took much more work to undo what his previous owner did to him than starting from scratch. Saving his life and seeing him transform into a wonderful dog was worth every bit of hard work and frustration.

Awesome story.

[Moondoggy]

I initially posted a really nice story, however upon reflection of some of these posts I decided it wasn't in the interest. All I can say is dumb and dumber is alive and well.

[rootbeer7]

Ah the cute cuddly Bulldogs you see chilling online!
You will get there. It takes around 1 year for them. Bulldog breeds are notoriously difficult to train as they’re stubborn, but they do grow up. My wife called in a Trainer and in 2 hours taught him and us a few key words; sit, stay, off. Our French Bulldog was an absolute nuisance for a year. Now almost 9 he’s an absolute gent. I’d happily take him off your hands!!

[walds11]

Originally Posted by pickettt

I’ve got an 8 month-old Malinois…you’ll get no sympathy from me.

2 1/2 year old German Shorthaired Pointer here. Not far behind in getting no sympathy from me

Seriously though, I love my guy...

[Moondoggy]

Originally Posted by donas

True statement! When I was a K-9 Handler we always said, "the longer I work with dogs, the less I like people".

People are dumb, I include myself.

[Madman37]

Lovley dogs everybody not sure about the dogs are better than people comments. Agree will probably take time. We spent time today me and dog me hugging him while he was chewing on his bed. Quite nice.

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[1st amg]

You know its funny you started this thread. Almost two years ago exactly, we bought our family a pup and my goodness, I almost started to cry after the 3 or 4 weeks. I was angry at dog lovers because the dogs are the best but after speaking to a bunch of them of our hair-raising experience, they all and I mean all said that the first 6 months are hell.....I was angry as no one said this to me, to prepare me. He would need constant eyeballs on him, continually persuading him not to chew or nip at the children, shoes or anything, he would hump us all the second he had a chance, he would have pee puddles or poop droppings as we were potty training him etc. BUT, after that passes, and it did, he is the best thing that the whole family loves and enjoys. He is precious and turned out to be so gentle and sweet. The only thing missing is an actual voice coming from him, he is incredible and love him to death. Just stick with it, this time will pass....I can totally draw comparisons of having a new born child in the house....except when they grow older they do not answer back!

[MrGoat]

Dogs are family in my house.


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