06-15-2009, 01:34 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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New puppy!
Hey guys,
We are thinking of getting a new puppy (maybe tonight, we are going to check one out)!!
I will post pictures and what-not when I end up getting one.
It's a small dog, for apartment living, it'll be about 8-9 weeks old.
For those of you with dogs, what suggestions and tips can you offer? Any advice, and anything to avoid? I love dogs and have dog-sat many times for friends, but have not owned my own for over 10 years.
Wish me luck!
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06-15-2009, 01:35 PM
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Has Towel, Will Travel
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Congrats. Be prepared for an onslaught of puppy kisses in your life for the next while.
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06-15-2009, 01:35 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Sec 216
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Just keep in mind that all dogs might be banned in Calgary in the next 15 years.
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06-15-2009, 01:38 PM
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Norm!
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06-15-2009, 01:40 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Peanut Butter is cheapest at Costco
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06-15-2009, 01:43 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
ketchup picture
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Dogs like this, or is it a joke?
I do know some dogs that love peanut butter, or is that all dogs?
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REDVAN!
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06-15-2009, 01:45 PM
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Crate training helps in so many ways!
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06-15-2009, 01:46 PM
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One of the Nine
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Space Sector 2814
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Remember nothing solidifies your position as both his master and a man like a swift kick to a cowering puppies ribs.
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06-15-2009, 01:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REDVAN
I do know some dogs that love peanut butter, or is that all dogs?
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Both of mine can't get enough.... just make sure you brush their teeth if you give them PB. We didn't with our first dog and her molars are kinda yucky...
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06-15-2009, 01:48 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Behind Nikkor Glass
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Look into adoption VS paying $800 for a puppy.
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06-15-2009, 01:51 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Regulator75
Look into adoption VS paying $800 for a puppy.
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We want a small apartment dog, which are hard to find for adoption (I know not impossible...but...)
When I have a yard (in about a year hopefully) I will be getting another dog aka adopting a dog, most likely. A good friend of mine adopted a black lab X and he is by far the coolest dog I know.
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06-15-2009, 02:07 PM
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ALL ABOARD!
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I would suggest buying your dog directly from the breeder and not from a pet store. Especially if you're able to go right to their house to pick up the animal. You'll save money and get to see its parents.
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06-15-2009, 02:09 PM
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First Line Centre
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Which breeds/breeder have you looked at? Please make sure it's a reputable breeder otherwise just go to the humane society and rescue.
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06-15-2009, 02:10 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Medicine Hat
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"Heinz 57" refers to mutts.
They're suggesting you get a rescue dog, I'm assuming?
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06-15-2009, 02:13 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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i got a beautiful yellow lab from willowrose (breeder) in dewinton. went the breeder route because i did not want to support pet stores.
kennel train your dog!
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06-15-2009, 02:23 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
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I've been on the lookout for a medium sized dog for adoption, any non internet adoption places that anyone can recommend? I've googled "calgary dog adoptions" and exhausted all the sites.
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06-15-2009, 02:47 PM
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CP Pontiff
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: A pasture out by Millarville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REDVAN
Hey guys,
We are thinking of getting a new puppy (maybe tonight, we are going to check one out)!!
I will post pictures and what-not when I end up getting one.
It's a small dog, for apartment living, it'll be about 8-9 weeks old.
For those of you with dogs, what suggestions and tips can you offer? Any advice, and anything to avoid? I love dogs and have dog-sat many times for friends, but have not owned my own for over 10 years.
Wish me luck!
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Puppy proof your place . . . . if they can reach it or dig into it they will.
All puppies are terrorists. But they eventually become normal at about seven months to a year.
Socialize, socialize, socialize.
In the world of a dog, there MUST be an Alpha. If it's not you, then the dog will take on that role and your life will be hell. It's not about everyone just kicking back and getting along together. That's not the way they think. There's really not usually bad dogs around . . . . it's usually something wrong with the human. Although others will recommend something different, I've found the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic channel to be pretty intuitive about the problems humans have and how that gets translated into dog behaviour.
Did I mention all puppies are terrorists. At first it will shock you and you might wonder if you've picked up a defective product but that's not the case. They grow out of it. I'm just doing you a favour by warning you.
Cowperson
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06-15-2009, 02:53 PM
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chid
I've been on the lookout for a medium sized dog for adoption, any non internet adoption places that anyone can recommend? I've googled "calgary dog adoptions" and exhausted all the sites.
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Go the Humane Society and just walk through and talk to the staff about meeting a particular dog if one catches your eye.
They're website isn't updated a lot so it's better to physically go down there.
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06-15-2009, 03:14 PM
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Wucka Wocka Wacka
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: East of the Rockies, West of the Rest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowperson
In the world of a dog, there MUST be an Alpha. If it's not you, then the dog will take on that role and your life will be hell. It's not about everyone just kicking back and getting along together. That's not the way they think. There's really not usually bad dogs around . . . . it's usually something wrong with the human. Although others will recommend something different, I've found the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic channel to be pretty intuitive about the problems humans have and how that gets translated into dog behaviour.
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Dog's thinking they are alpha is the cause of sooo many problems.
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06-15-2009, 03:21 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Don't tell DESS.
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