constanz22
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Post by constanz22 on Aug 16, 2013 7:50:09 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.....you've brought back a lot of memories and it reinforces my decision to never have another dog. I just adopted a third dog. She is a rescue. The people that had her couldn't take care of her, had her posted on FB to rehome her. She's a Yorkie or Yorkie mix. I was a little nervous about it but she is an absolute baby doll. She fit right in and within days she acted like she had always been here. Having said that, I would NEVER, EVER do a puppy again. One was enough. My last 2 were both adult dogs. My baby girl Yorkie was spayed yesterday and she's a hurting pup today. . Speaking of "cost" of a "free" dog (which I HATE people saying), I brought her home 3 weeks ago. Between initial vet check and shots ($144), grooming-she was a mess ($42) and spay-I even bought a low cost spay certificate from the local Humane Society, pre-op visit, pre-op blood work, another shot ($230) I have spent close to $500 in 3 weeks.
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Gardening Grandma
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Aug 16, 2013 9:57:16 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't imagine we'll ever get another puppy. I don't think we have the stamina. I am planning to volunteer at the local humane society and am considering taking in fosters. While I realize that we'd get attached to them, saying "goodbye" would be joyful since it would be because they were going to their forever homes.....
hugs to your Yorkie, constanz
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Spellbound454
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Post by Spellbound454 on Aug 16, 2013 10:15:11 GMT -5
I've bought mine for a reason. The kids are leaving home soon and I would like another interest to get me out and about.....There is loads of things you can do with dogs and you have to take them for exercise.....Why else would I be walking round a reservoir on a Sunday morning.?
I realised the breed I have isn't the easiest.........and I have to spend a lot on doggy day care when I go back to work but she is a quality sporty dog who needs the extra input. I do have other interests and friends but like to keep busy.
As for free dogs...My other Collie was rescued and initially cost me £40. Then I spent hundreds on getting her well.... because she was in a state. and countless hours trying to correct her poor behaviour and teach her some manners.
Totally understand what you are saying constanz
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Abby Normal
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Post by Abby Normal on Aug 16, 2013 10:18:35 GMT -5
Spell- are you going to try herding? It's never been my thing, but I have a lot of friends that compete. It seems that that should be big over there.
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Wisconsin Beth
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Aug 16, 2013 10:26:13 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't imagine we'll ever get another puppy. I don't think we have the stamina. I am planning to volunteer at the local humane society and am considering taking in fosters. While I realize that we'd get attached to them, saying "goodbye" would be joyful since it would be because they were going to their forever homes..... hugs to your Yorkie, constanz I don't want to deal with a puppy lab. So I'll be looking for older dogs again.
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Spellbound454
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Post by Spellbound454 on Aug 16, 2013 10:29:34 GMT -5
I wouldn't know where to start agilemom. There are herding champions on her pedigree and I suppose the natural instinct of any sheepdog is to herd. but seriously, it looks wonderful but I don't have a clue. I was beginning to think that Lab puppies are a real handful.
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Gardening Grandma
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Aug 16, 2013 10:47:04 GMT -5
I've bought mine for a reason. The kids are leaving home soon and I would like another interest to get me out and about.....There is loads of things you can do with dogs and you have to take them for exercise.....Why else would I be walking round a reservoir on a Sunday morning.? Yep, dogs are the greatest cure for empty nest syndrome....
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violagirl
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Post by violagirl on Aug 16, 2013 10:51:40 GMT -5
Why does nobody ever have one dachshund? I have three and that seems to be the minimum number in most houses.
One of them can climb the baby gate. I put it up so high that even I couldn't get over it and she could still get over! As long as she can get her front legs hooked over the top, she can drag the rest of her body over.The only thing that stops her from going over is removing the temptation ( cat food) that was on the other side.
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Abby Normal
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Post by Abby Normal on Aug 16, 2013 11:11:17 GMT -5
I wouldn't know where to start agilemom. There are herding champions on her pedigree and I suppose the natural instinct of any sheepdog is to herd. but seriously, it looks wonderful but I don't have a clue. Pretty much like anything else. FInd a trainer and jump in. Once you start obedience training, then agility- you'll start meeting people who do it and you can use them as a resource. You can do a web search too. Here there are a lot of clubs and they often have a "how to get started" section.
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