Owning a dog

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KoR said:
May I ask why you want staffs added to the list? Staffs are actually very affectionate dogs and are suitable for families with children if the dog has been treated and trained well.

Unfortunately too many people like yourself see them as some kind of dangerous breed, but they are no more dangerous than most other breeds unless the owner brings them up to be aggressive, which is the same with ANY other dog.
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Have to agree with this. My staffy is one of the most loving dogs around and is never happier than when he is being fussed. Although right now he is going through his "Teenage" faze so there are times when he tell him no he just looks at us as if to say "**** off, I'll do what I want".

Apart form those times, he is amazing, even round children.
 
While some dogs would be more suited being left alone for the whole day with nothing to do it is hardly ideal. Some breeds like spaniels are a big no for being left alone, so much energy its unreal. Something like a lab would be better suited, but with it being one of the most intelligent breeds around I could see it getting seriously bored.

Seriously a cat would be better suited, they naturally lie about all day living there separate lifes, go out at night, come back hungry if they were not successful hunting. Dogs are not a causal pet to look after when it suits the owner.
 
From personal experience I would steer clear from Spaniels (both springer and cockers) - great dogs but really do need to be around most of the time.

To be honest I wouldn't get a dog if someone wasn't at home much but that's something for you both to work out - I know from puppysitting for a month that a dog on it's own most of the day is not fair on it.

Also I would highly recommend Caesar Milan's episode 'How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond'. Really very, VERY interesting and IMO people should be made to watch this before buying a dog.

Good luck!
 
Sp00n said:
Well yes, of course it does.

My neighbours have ears as well, dontcha know.



I hope you persist with that.
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It should only last for another couple of weeks, but we are still firm with him and when he won't listen he gets put in the kitchen until he has calmed down.

The problem is that he hasn't been able to go to training for a few months as the vets wanted him rested for 90 days due to one of his legs not growing properly making him limp and the dog trainer not wanting to make it worse. Hopefully should be able to start up again soon.
 
If you have a dog but work, may I suggest that maybe a couple of days a week you pay a dog walker to take the dog out? Not only is it fun for them socialising with other dogs and going for a walk all day, but it means that you don't have to walk it on those days. Our dog goes to a dog walker during the week, and she absolutely loves it. Initially she only went on one day of the week, but she seems to like it so much, she goes every day during the week. It really is not fair to leave an animal all day on its own.
 
Burnsy2023 said:
I REALLY want a dog, but I work full time and know it wouldn't be fair on the dog. Doesn't stop me wanting one any less though.
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Yeah, my other half feels the same, would love a little westie around her feet. We're active people so walks aren't a problem, don't smoke etc, but working full time with no chances of coming home for lunch isn't fair.


So, expect a "Spec me a Cat!" thread to appear next year :).
 
Would like a dog, just when you go on holiday I wouldn't trust leaving them in those 'care' places for 2 weeks :(

What do you lot do, leave them with friends/family?
 
Mine has a holiday himself to the kennels. My friends uncle owns it, and I know he gets looked after very well :)
 
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