| ShepLuvr |
| Posted 11/21/2007 12:49:44 PM |
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i am looking 4 a new Dog 4 my bluehealer 2 have a friend 2 keep him company . what kind of Dog should we buy ? |
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| suebgone |
| Posted 11/21/2007 3:36:18 PM |
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I think it would be a good idea for one of your parents to come on here & give us a lot of information about what they want in a second dog, the current Dog & their lifestyle |
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| lganio |
| Posted 11/21/2007 4:49:25 PM |
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| Quote suebgone: I think it would be a good idea for one of your parents to come on here & give us a lot of information about what they want in a second dog, the current Dog & their lifestyle |
LOL!! I agree with Sue...it is your parents who would be responsible financially I am assuming. And why can't you keep your other Dog company? Your family should be the dogs pack. I have two dogs and they barely interact (ofcourse one is a year and one is 13 years.) They prefer to interact with the humans. |
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| gbat1stop |
| Posted 11/21/2007 6:23:59 PM |
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| Quote suebgone: I think it would be a good idea for one of your parents to come on here & give us a lot of information about what they want in a second dog, the current Dog & their lifestyle |
I agree 100% with Sue.
Has the family sat down together and decided this is what the "entire" family wants? Have you dicussed who will be providing for this new addition? Any talk of what you are looking for in a new pet? |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 11/22/2007 12:14:03 AM |
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| Quote ShepLuvr: i am looking 4 a new Dog 4 my bluehealer 2 have a friend 2 keep him company . what kind of Dog should we buy ? |
I do not believe dogs need other dogs for friends. They have you for that. IF you think getting your Dog a second Dog will make him less dependent on you it won't now you will have two dogs that need lots of your time.
But if pressed I would say a Rat terrier |
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| AngelZoo |
| Posted 11/22/2007 9:41:30 AM |
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maos: ....
Usually I can see reasoning behind some things you post, even if I've disagreed in the past.
But for the life of me, based on this one thread, I'm not understanding how your recommending specifically the Rat Terrier???
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 11/22/2007 11:03:25 AM |
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Quote AngelZoo: maos: ....
Usually I can see reasoning behind some things you post, even if I've disagreed in the past.
But for the life of me, based on this one thread, I'm not understanding how your recommending... |
Thank you for asking. :) I'm happy to explain.
I believe the Rat T would make a good friend for a Blue Heeler because I've seen the mix of the two work every well together. My brother-inlaw has the two. The R T is just enough Dog not to let the B H push him around but small enough that the B H doesn't really see him as a threat. Both dogs love to run and play. Both dogs are loyal and loving. Dave's two are thick as thieves.
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| PerfectPom |
| Posted 11/23/2007 12:25:46 AM |
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| Quote maoseger1010: I do not believe dogs need other dogs for friends. They have you for that. IF you think getting your Dog a second Dog will make him less dependent on you it won't now you will have two dogs that need... |
Quote: If you think getting your Dog a second Dog will make him less dependent on you it won't...
Actually getting a second Dog has made my first Dog have less seperation anxiety issues with me. It is a lot more work though, but they can keep each other company and I like that. |
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| AngelZoo |
| Posted 11/24/2007 9:59:58 AM |
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PerfectPom:
Sometimes it works that way, sometimes it doesn't.
The concern happens when you adopt a 2nd dog, and it doesn't HELP your other dog, some people would then get rid of the 2nd Dog they just adopted.
It's good to enter this under the assumption that it's not guaranteed to work. |
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| CannonFarms |
| Posted 11/24/2007 11:49:09 AM |
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I love rat terriers!
The one I had a couple years ago was killed by our old German Shepherd who had as the vet put it doggie demensia (sp?) and twards the end it kept getting worse untill she attacked ours out of the blue, given it was her best friend we let Annie go as well.
The little min pin I have is half rat terrier and shes just wonderful. She looks more like a min pin but acts like a rat terrier and I couldnt be more pleased with her. Then again i like dogs with bounce and zip. |
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| PerfectPom |
| Posted 11/24/2007 12:30:05 PM |
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Quote AngelZoo: PerfectPom:
Sometimes it works that way, sometimes it doesn't.
The concern happens when you adopt a 2nd dog, and it doesn't HELP your other dog, some people would then get rid of the 2nd Dog they... |
Yes I understand that AZ I was just relaying my own experience. Peanut used to have a fit when I would leave him with my husband and then settle down but pace and look for me most of the time I was gone. Now he doesn't seem to take much notice when I leave.
He also used to follow me every time I moved in the house and now he has eased up on that a bit. Not that it bothered me that much anyway. |
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| ShoobyTheDog |
| Posted 2/13/2008 8:33:49 PM |
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A Cockapoo is a great Dog. what about a pug,Great Dane Or a Newfoundland??????  |
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| ShoobyTheDog |
| Posted 2/13/2008 8:37:04 PM |
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Quote gbat1stop: I agree 100% with Sue.
Has the family sat down together and decided this is what the "entire" family wants? Have you dicussed who will be providing for this new addition? Any talk of what you are... |
You make no sence. |
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