dgmodel Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 im getting custody of my boys dog... 1.5yrs old... 1/2 pit 1/2 hound, excellent health, fully inoculated, good move or should i pass on it? my only qualm is that i will be moving shortly and fear that it would be harder to find an apartment with a dog... true or false? and is it fair to the dog to live in an apt? (currently live in a house with a spacious living area and even more spacious garden / yard... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycmuzik Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Take the dog.....Then if we're lucky enough this winter to get some snow, you could take him to the park and make him pull your sled.....Yeahhhhh boyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeni Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 from what i hear its hard to get an apt. with a dog i have a mini poodle and i live in a house and i still feel theres no space for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted July 26 Author Report Share Posted July 26 so basically i dont know what im getting into and its more responsibility then i need currently correct??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycmuzik Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Its alot of responsiblity having a dog.....Trust me....I had one till I moved to Jersey and I had to wake my ass up early in the morning to walk it.....Plus you're gonna need someone to also walk the dog during the day if you're not home.....Dont get me wrong.....I love dog's but its alot of responsibility.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcid21 Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Originally posted by dgmodel so basically i dont know what im getting into and its more responsibility then i need currently correct??? isn't that what I told ya? Nix the dog....i know you have good intentions....but it's just not a wise decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeni Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 dogs are a lot of responsibility the feeding the walking and my dog is only 2months so im trying to train him he keeps pissing on my rug:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx1225 Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 It is much, much harder to find an apartment with a dog. If you are going to live in an apt.with a dog too then you shouldn't, although some people do, you shouldn't leave him alone for more than 8 hours maximum and that's a lot. Dog's can sleep the night away for 8 - 10 hours before they are walked in the morning but in the day it's not healthy for them to go more than 8 hours with out being walked. Also if you are gonna leave him alone for 8 hours in the day, you better get in the habit of taking him/her to the park for exercise and a walk as soon as you get home. If not you can count on the dog making in the house or manifesting the frustration of being left alone by destroying something ie. chewing up your favorite something or other or making in the house or barking all day and getting you or himself evicted. I have owned dogs for a long time and unless you walk them at least 3 times a day, neither of you will be happy. It's a huge responsibility, almost like having a child. Here's apic of my baby, Genghis, in Central Park waiting for a small child or tourist to eat. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebitch Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 i love dogs but i would never get one, especially in the city.. imagine having to get up and walk a dog before work. i get up at 7 am as it is and i barely have ttime to get a cup of coffee. i dunno, my friend has a dog and it is awesome but its always trying to hump me n sh1t, sometimes it gets annoying + i dont think i could pick up shits left & right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugwump Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Dogs are alot of work. Your entire life will be changed and in the end you might wind up asking yourself :"Do I own the dog or does it own me." Make sure you are in the right place and time in your life (Consider the $$$ element as well) The apt issue will be harder and you might have topass up some great deals with a "no pet" clause in therent agreement..HOWEVER...A dog will probably be the best friend youwill ever have in your life. It will love youunconditionaly, it will look up to you,he will be your life long companionthat never ever screws you over (except for the occasionalpuddle on your favorite sheets) or bad mouth you..Be prepared though..It's alot of work..I recomend you check out:urban hounds.comfor more infoGood luck!I've never regreted owning dogs..(Just loosing them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted July 26 Author Report Share Posted July 26 Originally posted by racerx1225 It is much, much harder to find an apartment with a dog. If you are going to live in an apt.with a dog too then you shouldn't, although some people do, you shouldn't leave him alone for more than 8 hours maximum and that's a lot. Dog's can sleep the night away for 8 - 10 hours before they are walked in the morning but in the day it's not healthy for them to go more than 8 hours with out being walked. Also if you are gonna leave him alone for 8 hours in the day, you better get in the habit of taking him/her to the park for exercise and a walk as soon as you get home. If not you can count on the dog making in the house or manifesting the frustration of being left alone by destroying something ie. chewing up your favorite something or other or making in the house or barking all day and getting you or himself evicted. I have owned dogs for a long time and unless you walk them at least 3 times a day, neither of you will be happy. It's a huge responsibility, almost like having a child. Here's apic of my baby, Genghis, in Central Park waiting for a small child or tourist to eat. :laugh: very insightful 10Q very much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted July 26 Author Report Share Posted July 26 Originally posted by mugwump Dogs are alot of work. Your entire life will be changed and in the end you might wind up asking yourself :"Do I own the dog or does it own me." Make sure you are in the right place and time in your life (Consider the $$$ element as well) The apt issue will be harder and you might have topass up some great deals with a "no pet" clause in therent agreement..HOWEVER...A dog will probably be the best friend youwill ever have in your life. It will love youunconditionaly, it will look up to you,he will be your life long companionthat never ever screws you over (except for the occasionalpuddle on your favorite sheets) or bad mouth you..Be prepared though..It's alot of work..I recomend you check out:urban hounds.comfor more infoGood luck!I've never regreted owning dogs..(Just loosing them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted July 26 Author Report Share Posted July 26 Originally posted by marcid21 isn't that what I told ya? Nix the dog....i know you have good intentions....but it's just not a wise decision. you have very valid points, and like marci said, although my intentions were good, and wanted to help out both my friend and this beautiful dog, i think im going to have to pass on it...so brings us to the next thread... anyone want a beautiful dog??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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