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May be in the market for a new dog.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 1/9/17 at 4:46 pm
Short back story. Cliffs below.
My last pup, Chloe (choco lab), passed three years ago last month. We had her for 12 years and then had to put her down (kidneys failing and arthritis). Wife was very shook up and really didn't want another. Actually picked up a dog from my BIL, who is Animal Comtrol where we live last year. It was a lab/pit/something type of mix. Really cute and already somewhat potty trained. Kept it for a week, told the kids we were keeping it, all good. Wife comes back and says she can't do it. Had to tell the kids, 4 and 7, that we weren't keeping him. Made it even worse.
Fast forward to this weekend and she shows me a pic on her phone of a dog. It was at a shelter in St. John parish. Now she is sending me pics of dogs from all over, whether it be puppies or up to a year old. She also says that she may not still be ready, but it's unfair to me and the kids that she hold us back from getting one.
So, question is: would you rather get a pup from the start or is getting a young shelter dog not too bad? Every pup I've ever had was from the small puppy stage. I'm sure everyone has their own preferences but just trying to get an idea from others, as well as places I could look for one. She's searching Craigslist right now.
Cliffs: Had a lab for 12 years. It died 3 years ago. Wife didn't want another one till (maybe) now. Where should I look and get a shelter or young puppy from a seller?
My last pup, Chloe (choco lab), passed three years ago last month. We had her for 12 years and then had to put her down (kidneys failing and arthritis). Wife was very shook up and really didn't want another. Actually picked up a dog from my BIL, who is Animal Comtrol where we live last year. It was a lab/pit/something type of mix. Really cute and already somewhat potty trained. Kept it for a week, told the kids we were keeping it, all good. Wife comes back and says she can't do it. Had to tell the kids, 4 and 7, that we weren't keeping him. Made it even worse.
Fast forward to this weekend and she shows me a pic on her phone of a dog. It was at a shelter in St. John parish. Now she is sending me pics of dogs from all over, whether it be puppies or up to a year old. She also says that she may not still be ready, but it's unfair to me and the kids that she hold us back from getting one.
So, question is: would you rather get a pup from the start or is getting a young shelter dog not too bad? Every pup I've ever had was from the small puppy stage. I'm sure everyone has their own preferences but just trying to get an idea from others, as well as places I could look for one. She's searching Craigslist right now.
Cliffs: Had a lab for 12 years. It died 3 years ago. Wife didn't want another one till (maybe) now. Where should I look and get a shelter or young puppy from a seller?
This post was edited on 1/9/17 at 4:47 pm
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Posted on 1/9/17 at 4:51 pm to jembeurt
My dog is just over a year old now. It was work, but I enjoyed raising her up from nothing. I liked watching her grow and learn.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 4:59 pm to jembeurt
^^^likewise
If I wasn't looking for a good versatile hunting dog and just wanted a companion around the house, I wouldn't hesitate to adopt. Some really awesome rescues out there that need help.
If I wasn't looking for a good versatile hunting dog and just wanted a companion around the house, I wouldn't hesitate to adopt. Some really awesome rescues out there that need help.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:20 pm to PapaPogey
Also wanted to add, not a duck hunter so will not need extensive training for that. Will try to have it track a a deer if needed when it's not dropped if possible. Other than that, just basic house training with no fence around the yard. Another reason why I may need to go with a new pup.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:21 pm to jembeurt
My fathers dog had a litter of pups last week. We were not trying to breed her but accidents happen. Lab mix medium sized dog. She bred with a full blooded Boykin who came from a breeder in Georgia. If your interested we will be giving the pups away. Will probably turn out to be good looking dogs
Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:25 pm to jembeurt
Easy, get a Chesapeake and call it a day.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:30 pm to jembeurt
If you are not using it for hunting, I would pick out a good young rescue dog. Under 6 months old.
Its just a really good deed and makes you feel great about saving a life. I have a rescue beagle/jack Russel right now, she is amazing.
If I were wanting a duck dog, I definitely understand buying from known blood lines.
Jmho
Eta- my rescue KNOWS she is a rescue. Its like she tells me thank you every day. My beagle that I've had since she was 5 weeks old is a spoiled arse brat.
Its just a really good deed and makes you feel great about saving a life. I have a rescue beagle/jack Russel right now, she is amazing.
If I were wanting a duck dog, I definitely understand buying from known blood lines.
Jmho
Eta- my rescue KNOWS she is a rescue. Its like she tells me thank you every day. My beagle that I've had since she was 5 weeks old is a spoiled arse brat.
This post was edited on 1/9/17 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:43 pm to jembeurt
After many labs over 38 years and a year off with no dog. Bought an Irish Terrier. Soooo hard to find a puppy but has been a blessing. He's 36 pounds and really a lion. Loves the grandkids like I could never imagine. Having said all this he was a challenge to train got a mini shock collar which helped decide arguments. Thats my 2 cents. Awesome companion, although I am afraid to let him drink any Knob Creek, or beer.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 7:48 pm to jembeurt
quote:I wouldn't do anything until she is ready, you have already tried and it only lasted a week.
She also says that she may not still be ready,
Posted on 1/9/17 at 8:53 pm to swanny297
Getting a rescue is definitely something I've thought about doing before, but as another poster stated, it's the feeling of having your dog from the beginning. My wife and I trained Chloe very well and I'd like to have that again.
With the people who got a rescue from 6 months to a year, did you find it difficult to train or change some things on yours?
And I'm not pushing the issue at all with my wife on this thing. I wouldn't even be bringing it up had she not started looking again.
With the people who got a rescue from 6 months to a year, did you find it difficult to train or change some things on yours?
And I'm not pushing the issue at all with my wife on this thing. I wouldn't even be bringing it up had she not started looking again.
This post was edited on 1/9/17 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 1/10/17 at 10:02 am to FournetteForEver7
quote:
FournetteForEver7
Email me. I may want some more info on those puppies.
jembeurt @ hotmail.com
Posted on 1/10/17 at 10:17 am to jembeurt
We adopted a border collie from the shelter. He was 1 year old and he's been the absolute best dog I've ever had. He's absolutely amazing. I don't know that I'll ever find another like him but I'll try once he's gone.
Posted on 1/10/17 at 10:30 am to jembeurt
I would say if you just want a dog a very young shelter one is the way to go. Just don't get a pit mix.
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