Lucy_Nottingham
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Id say a month off to establish like the start of trainng like toilet training, leaving them for periods of time etc.....
hmmm...so what sort of dog would suit?
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Fiona
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I wonder does the right dog eventually 'find you'???
OH and I lived quite happily for 7 years without a dog and then a friend from my riding club mentioned that her mini JRT was expecting a litter. Happened to call in and see her when the pups were only 3 days old, and was smitten. I knew the mum and her temperament, and the dad JRT lived in a family with 3 young kids and knew his temp must be pretty sound as well.
Now my SiL (who breeds black labs) gave me loads of verbal about our choice (ie terriers are untrainable little yaps), but gues what - my pup was housetrained in about 2 weeks, has never chewed anything and goes to work with my OH the days that I am in work.
I am a terrier convert (even though I realise they aren't to everyones taste). My mum's black lab is far less of an outside dog (in fact scrapes back door to get back into the house when we are in the yard with the horses), and chewed loads of things when she was a 'teenager'. She has broken 2 catflaps of ours in 3 months.
She is a fab dog (not knocking labs at all) but just trying to make the point that any dog (if brought up and trained right) could be your 'right' dog and get used to your lifestyle from the start. I would suggest a smaller dog purely on the basis that they are 'normally' happy to settle for less exercise.
Sorry for the ramble.
Fiona
OH and I lived quite happily for 7 years without a dog and then a friend from my riding club mentioned that her mini JRT was expecting a litter. Happened to call in and see her when the pups were only 3 days old, and was smitten. I knew the mum and her temperament, and the dad JRT lived in a family with 3 young kids and knew his temp must be pretty sound as well.
Now my SiL (who breeds black labs) gave me loads of verbal about our choice (ie terriers are untrainable little yaps), but gues what - my pup was housetrained in about 2 weeks, has never chewed anything and goes to work with my OH the days that I am in work.
I am a terrier convert (even though I realise they aren't to everyones taste). My mum's black lab is far less of an outside dog (in fact scrapes back door to get back into the house when we are in the yard with the horses), and chewed loads of things when she was a 'teenager'. She has broken 2 catflaps of ours in 3 months.
She is a fab dog (not knocking labs at all) but just trying to make the point that any dog (if brought up and trained right) could be your 'right' dog and get used to your lifestyle from the start. I would suggest a smaller dog purely on the basis that they are 'normally' happy to settle for less exercise.
Sorry for the ramble.
Fiona
Tinkerbee
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Border Terrier.
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hollykb
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Very sad to say, but if you can wait until January then there will be lots of puppies in rescues wanting homes, as the 'not just for christmas' thing doesn't seem to have sunken in with alot of people. Look around for some smaller rescues rather than the obvious big charities, they have some really nice dogs and are often more flexible on suitable homes. Ask your local vets and pet shops and things, they might have recommendations.
bex1984
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Thanks for all the responses everyone. Had a chat with my OH last night and we're going to wait until spring as I'm not sure what's happening with my job then so going to wait until things are a bit more stable with that.
I can understand that day time and night time in a crate could be a bit much for a pup so will have to look into alternative solutions. TBH I'm happy with it wondering around downstairs at night...just hoping it wouldn't destroy our entire living room in the process!!
From what everyone (on here as well as friends and family) has said, if we're working full time it's crucial we choose the right dog... my OH just needs to broaden his mind slightly
I can work on him!!
I can understand that day time and night time in a crate could be a bit much for a pup so will have to look into alternative solutions. TBH I'm happy with it wondering around downstairs at night...just hoping it wouldn't destroy our entire living room in the process!!
From what everyone (on here as well as friends and family) has said, if we're working full time it's crucial we choose the right dog... my OH just needs to broaden his mind slightly
loopyloop
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oooh oooh oooh Becky!!! Get a Tilly!!!!
She's intelligent, she house trained like a dream, she happily entertains herself through out the day, she doesn't even raise an eyebrow if we get up and go out, she sleeps downstairs in the kitchen at night, she's little, she isn't a terrier.......(tibetan terriers aren't real terriers), she doesn't yap, she's just as happy to play as she is to sleep......
and to top the list SHES CUTE AS ANYTHING!!!!!
how could you resist?!?!
She's intelligent, she house trained like a dream, she happily entertains herself through out the day, she doesn't even raise an eyebrow if we get up and go out, she sleeps downstairs in the kitchen at night, she's little, she isn't a terrier.......(tibetan terriers aren't real terriers), she doesn't yap, she's just as happy to play as she is to sleep......
and to top the list SHES CUTE AS ANYTHING!!!!!
how could you resist?!?!
CorvusCorax
Deary me...
QR I just went on the Many Tears website again, wish I hadn't
there are THREE gorgeous GSDs and two of the maddest little things I have ever seen, GSD crosses with GSD head and colouring, but it looks as if their legs have been cut off
But back to topic - it shows the wide range of breeds, types, and ages and the reasons why dogs end up in rescue.
But back to topic - it shows the wide range of breeds, types, and ages and the reasons why dogs end up in rescue.
Scranny_Ann
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Cute as it may seem, don't take anything cowering at the back - you are letting youself in for problems later in, pick one that walks right on over and checks you out!
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Really?? Ellie, my spaniel was the runt hiding at the back of the basket, didn't even notice her until i walked over to play with the other monsters and there she was looking petrified ... she's the most intelligent/kind/loving/up front dog i've ever known!!
Cute as it may seem, don't take anything cowering at the back - you are letting youself in for problems later in, pick one that walks right on over and checks you out!
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Really?? Ellie, my spaniel was the runt hiding at the back of the basket, didn't even notice her until i walked over to play with the other monsters and there she was looking petrified ... she's the most intelligent/kind/loving/up front dog i've ever known!!
Spudlet
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Cute as it may seem, don't take anything cowering at the back - you are letting youself in for problems later in, pick one that walks right on over and checks you out!
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Really?? Ellie, my spaniel was the runt hiding at the back of the basket, didn't even notice her until i walked over to play with the other monsters and there she was looking petrified ... she's the most intelligent/kind/loving/up front dog i've ever known!!
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Now you see, I was told don't pick the one that comes right over, cos that will be a cocky little sod and challenge you, and don't pick the little one at the back - pick one of the middle puppies, just to further confuse matters
Henry was the dog flinging himself against the glass in the recue centre with a lampshade on his head while his kennelmate attempted not to get accidentally brained by the bucket-headed dog, he was picked out for me by the kennel staff
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Cute as it may seem, don't take anything cowering at the back - you are letting youself in for problems later in, pick one that walks right on over and checks you out!
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Really?? Ellie, my spaniel was the runt hiding at the back of the basket, didn't even notice her until i walked over to play with the other monsters and there she was looking petrified ... she's the most intelligent/kind/loving/up front dog i've ever known!!
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Now you see, I was told don't pick the one that comes right over, cos that will be a cocky little sod and challenge you, and don't pick the little one at the back - pick one of the middle puppies, just to further confuse matters
Henry was the dog flinging himself against the glass in the recue centre with a lampshade on his head while his kennelmate attempted not to get accidentally brained by the bucket-headed dog, he was picked out for me by the kennel staff
kirstyhen
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Otto was the greyish blur that hit me in the chest as soon as the stable door was opened
I was always told to always get the middle-ish pup, not the boldest or the most timid. We have had a runty pup before and he was the best dog ever (in my opinion anyway!)
In reality we've always chosen the pup that we wanted, usually the one that chose us
I was always told to always get the middle-ish pup, not the boldest or the most timid. We have had a runty pup before and he was the best dog ever (in my opinion anyway!)
CorvusCorax
Deary me...
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Cute as it may seem, don't take anything cowering at the back - you are letting youself in for problems later in, pick one that walks right on over and checks you out!
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Really?? Ellie, my spaniel was the runt hiding at the back of the basket, didn't even notice her until i walked over to play with the other monsters and there she was looking petrified ... she's the most intelligent/kind/loving/up front dog i've ever known!!
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OK, bit more explanation - if you are looking at a large breed such as a GSD then picking a little fearful timid puppy is a no-no - a fearful dog can be as unpredictable as an aggressive one. Was just applying my very breedist experience
Something that has always been drummed into me since I was little.
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Cute as it may seem, don't take anything cowering at the back - you are letting youself in for problems later in, pick one that walks right on over and checks you out!
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Really?? Ellie, my spaniel was the runt hiding at the back of the basket, didn't even notice her until i walked over to play with the other monsters and there she was looking petrified ... she's the most intelligent/kind/loving/up front dog i've ever known!!
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OK, bit more explanation - if you are looking at a large breed such as a GSD then picking a little fearful timid puppy is a no-no - a fearful dog can be as unpredictable as an aggressive one. Was just applying my very breedist experience
Something that has always been drummed into me since I was little.
MurphysMinder
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Evie was definitely the most outgoing in the litter, a fact I live to regret on a daily basis
Like CC I have always looked for the strong personality in a litter, however when selling pups I have sometimes guided people away from this pup towards a slightly quieter one. Should add though that I have never had a pup hiding at the back of its bed, would be horrifed if I did, they were generally all very friendly with one or two who were first into everything.
Like CC I have always looked for the strong personality in a litter, however when selling pups I have sometimes guided people away from this pup towards a slightly quieter one. Should add though that I have never had a pup hiding at the back of its bed, would be horrifed if I did, they were generally all very friendly with one or two who were first into everything.
bex1984
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we were talking about this this morning (despite insisting we have to wait until Spring to get a dog, OH is talking about nothing else!!) - which puppy to choose from a litter. We need to find one that matches OH's personality...can play with a ball for hours without getting bored, needs to be learning new things all the time, but equally likes to flop out on the sofa when it has finishing running around!
We went to meet a border collie last night... just seems perfect for us, but we need to find one that can cope with 'alone time' during the day!
We went to meet a border collie last night... just seems perfect for us, but we need to find one that can cope with 'alone time' during the day!
Patches
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LOL you can have our border collie if you like. She's manic!!!
She will actually jump onto Welsh Dressers to try and get into the windowsills to get back outside. She's been up on the kitchen worktops and tipped an arm chair over from jumping on it so hard/fast.
I am pretty sure she'd shred the house, given half a chance.
She will actually jump onto Welsh Dressers to try and get into the windowsills to get back outside. She's been up on the kitchen worktops and tipped an arm chair over from jumping on it so hard/fast.
I am pretty sure she'd shred the house, given half a chance.