Getting a dog, any advice?

Jean Claude Vaaldamme said:
If there isn't somebody at home most of the time, don't get a dog, get two dogs so they can keep each other busy. Otherwise they will entertain themselves with your plants, your couch, your garden hose or your shoes.
And dogs that need constant grooming can become expensive.
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OP did mention a wife so this is the second dog he's talking about
 
Superjakes said:
My turn. So my wife wants to get a dog four our six year old (actually for her, but she won't admit it). I am not supportive about it, because while there are definitely a lot of pro's, I feel that there are more cons. Anyways, I suppose we'll compromise and get a dog. She believes that a mini schnauzer is the way to go, as apparently they don't shed (which is one of the things I don't quite believe), etc. According to Google Gemini, these little jobbies cost about 10k - 15k, which might be enough of a deterrent. Anybody with real world experience?
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I will come drop my dog off for 2 weeks and let me know after if you still want a dog. She is a 7 month puppy.

Have you had dogs before? Schnauzer's can be very dependent and can be very vocal
 
Jean Claude Vaaldamme said:
If there isn't somebody at home most of the time, don't get a dog, get two dogs so they can keep each other busy. Otherwise they will entertain themselves with your plants, your couch, your garden hose or your shoes.
And dogs that need constant grooming can become expensive.
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Best advice. Dogs need companions 24/7

Also, when you gave dogs, your house is never going to be spotless again. Accept that now and learn to live with it.

It is never going to act exactly the way you want. Much like your wife and child, they have a mind of their own.
 
Yup. Good advice so far. We have an 8 month old Beagle and she is adorable but if you don't give her attention she demands it. I always knew I would lose a shoe or two but she has ripped our fitted carpets to sheds which was not an expense I was planning for. This week I lost a new wireless headset that was in the middle of the dining room table that she jumped for and got.

What helped massively was putting a baby gate in the passage so at least half of the house is safe from the pup and the other side is "puppy safe". I will probably have to install a small pool fence in the yard to protect the wash line as we have lost a fair bit of clothing.
 
My advice to the question per heading iss....DON'T.

It shits in your house, on your lawn and practically everywhere it goes, pissess everywhere, slobber and generally makes a mess and stinks up your house, not to mention the incessant barking sometimes and some attack other animals and people for no reason......well unless you like the aforesaid things and wants to piss off your neighbours.

My take on a "good dog" is one with tyre marks over it. It then stops doing the above things.
 
Brawler said:
Yup. Good advice so far. We have an 8 month old Beagle and she is adorable but if you don't give her attention she demands it. I always knew I would lose a shoe or two but she has ripped our fitted carpets to sheds which was not an expense I was planning for. This week I lost a new wireless headset that was in the middle of the dining room table that she jumped for and got.

What helped massively was putting a baby gate in the passage so at least half of the house is safe from the pup and the other side is "puppy safe". I will probably have to install a small pool fence in the yard to protect the wash line as we have lost a fair bit of clothing.
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Giving your dog raw marrow bones helps with the chewing. Whenever you see them chewing on something they should not, give them the marrowbone.

It also helps if you need to leave them alone for a while.

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Brawler said:
Yup. Good advice so far. We have an 8 month old Beagle and she is adorable but if you don't give her attention she demands it. I always knew I would lose a shoe or two but she has ripped our fitted carpets to sheds which was not an expense I was planning for. This week I lost a new wireless headset that was in the middle of the dining room table that she jumped for and got.

What helped massively was putting a baby gate in the passage so at least half of the house is safe from the pup and the other side is "puppy safe". I will probably have to install a small pool fence in the yard to protect the wash line as we have lost a fair bit of clothing.
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I know it's not really funny, but that is a puppy for you. I've been through it a few times. Beagles are lovely dogs. Another 3 to 5 months and it should be better. They are intelligent needing a lot of stimilus and excercise, but can be highly single-minded.

If you ever walk her and a cat runs past them or something similar, for the next few weeks they will want to pause and sniff at that spot. No amount of coaxing will work, let her convince herself it really is not there anymore. :laugh:
 
Pax said:
My advice to the question per heading iss....DON'T.

It shits in your house, on your lawn and practically everywhere it goes, pissess everywhere, slobber and generally makes a mess and stinks up your house, not to mention the incessant barking sometimes and some attack other animals and people for no reason......well unless you like the aforesaid things and wants to piss off your neighbours.

My take on a "good dog" is one with tyre marks over it. It then stops doing the above things.
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which dog pissed in your breakfast.......
 
Pax said:
My advice to the question per heading iss....DON'T.

It shits in your house, on your lawn and practically everywhere it goes, pissess everywhere, slobber and generally makes a mess and stinks up your house, not to mention the incessant barking sometimes and some attack other animals and people for no reason......well unless you like the aforesaid things and wants to piss off your neighbours.

My take on a "good dog" is one with tyre marks over it. It then stops doing the above things.
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No, they don't do any this if trained properly. Problem is most people are too lazy to train their dog; expecting it to just 'get' what you're needing from their behaviour.

The rest of your commentary is just laughable. We'd not be friends - I judge people on their love for dogs (or in your case lack thereof). If people who come to my house don't like the 'smell' of dogs, or the absolute joy they bring then they are welcome to **** off.
 
Pax said:
My advice to the question per heading iss....DON'T.

It shits in your house, on your lawn and practically everywhere it goes, pissess everywhere, slobber and generally makes a mess and stinks up your house, not to mention the incessant barking sometimes and some attack other animals and people for no reason......well unless you like the aforesaid things and wants to piss off your neighbours.

My take on a "good dog" is one with tyre marks over it. It then stops doing the above things.
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Check this coffin dodger.
Probably buys a pet and leave it alone outside for the rest of its life with no attention and no training.
 
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The Darkness said:
No, they don't do any this if trained properly. Problem is most people are too lazy to train their dog; expecting it to just 'get' what you're needing from their behaviour.

The rest of your commentary is just laughable. We'd not be friends - I judge people on their love for dogs (or in your case lack thereof). If people who come to my house don't like the 'smell' of dogs, or the absolute joy they bring then they are welcome to **** off.
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Your address please. I just want to enter it on my Google maps as a 'no go area'.
 
I would love to get a basset hound puppy as a friend to our doggy but no idea where to look in the PMB / Midlands / Howick area. (yes, I am familiar with Basset Hounds and the "challenges" ) I am not willing to pay the price of a horse and even better if it is an adopted doggy. Or perhaps a different doggy that is compatible with my semi intelligent and low-noise but active doggy that is not too active (like not digging up the garden and run in circle 24 hours) and seldom barks. Can fetch ball (unless it is a basset, lol). And can go for walkies. Small/medium breed but not a rat. Must love coffee. I do pop in at the spca's in the area now and then but haven't found something.

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Maybe I just miss this one:
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Pax said:
My advice to the question per heading iss....DON'T.

It shits in your house, on your lawn and practically everywhere it goes, pissess everywhere, slobber and generally makes a mess and stinks up your house, not to mention the incessant barking sometimes and some attack other animals and people for no reason......well unless you like the aforesaid things and wants to piss off your neighbours.

My take on a "good dog" is one with tyre marks over it. It then stops doing the above things.
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You’re just mad it barks at all your weird swinger friends
 
Nothing better to break boredom than go into a battle of wits against unarmed opposition....... :p

Sitting ducks......
 
Sapphiron said:
Giving your dog raw marrow bones helps with the chewing. Whenever you see them chewing on something they should not, give them the marrowbone.

It also helps if you need to leave them alone for a while.

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Cow hooves with peanutbutter also helps to keep them busy, but the smell can be a bit funky
 
Pax said:
My advice to the question per heading iss....DON'T.

It shits in your house, on your lawn and practically everywhere it goes, pissess everywhere, slobber and generally makes a mess and stinks up your house, not to mention the incessant barking sometimes and some attack other animals and people for no reason......well unless you like the aforesaid things and wants to piss off your neighbours.

My take on a "good dog" is one with tyre marks over it. It then stops doing the above things.
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Classic case of train the owner, rehabilitate the dog.. ;)
 
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