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This little champ is 9½ weeks old now, we've had him a week.
Never known so much laughter and joy from my kids nor, having previously shared a house with Europe's most misanthropic cat, such unquestioning love from an animal. The only question I have is why did I wait so long?
Just wait until he's running along, just behind your back wheel.
Welcome to club. We really don’t deserve dogs !!
I prefer the cold cynicism and aloof independence of cats. It makes my cat's desire to sit on my chest purring loudly at 2am more meaningful.
Dogs are too obsequious. Too servile. 😉
I hear Winston Churchill favoured pigs as a happy medium - they apparently treat you like an equal.
But gratz on yer new puppy tho. Looks ace 🙂
Are they though? On their own maybe. We've had an iffy week with dogs. A neopolitan mastiff pulled itself free from its owner to have a pop at my dog on Tuesday. On Wednesday I was riding and was bitten by a std poodle that also pulled free of its owner. The owners companion then threatened to knock me out if I kicked the dog again. To top the week off, I'd mopped our floors and our mutt strolled in from the garden with wet, muddy paws and not a care in the world for the footprints he left behind.
There are people who do not like dogs. Unfortunately they are impossible to avoid. They are everywhere.
Definitely great our border is a year now, we’ve had almost a year too. Such great company helps me keep a level head.
They can also be dicks
Crap dogs are the bestest dogs
Dogs are ace, right up until they eat vile things, then shit on the kitchen dug 5 minutes before I have finished a training session, then do it again just as we are leaving to collect my GF from the station, then whine about wanting to go out at: 0130, 0321, 0500.
I love the little stinkbag dearly though and would not be without him.
So yes, dogs are freaking amazing and we are lucky they exist and chose us to charge their awesomeness.
Got 2 absolute arsehole dugs and love them to bits. Both rescues so have their weird wee ways. Best decision we ever made was to give them a home.
But yea. Other people's dogs can get on my wick so am very aware they are not for everyone. We do walk them at odd times and remote places so they get the runs they need without annoying other people.
I love the little stinkbag dearly though and would not be without him.
Yep, mine will be 6 this year I think, had him since 9 weeks old...
But I think mines broken...
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I have manflu. Lola hasn't left the bed.
She has eaten the occasional turd or Saturday morning pavement pizza but never rolled in anything gross. Never done anything but solid turds in the year we have had her.
I love everyday my my curly tailed mongrel.
We are told she's 8ish but still has cracking gnashers
Bert knows he's ace!
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This little champ is 9½ weeks old now, we’ve had him a week.
Fox red lab? Here's ours, Hettie, 2 years old and only occasionally a dick.
Sometimes, they are, sometimes they are not.
I've never loved and been as frustrated by something at the same time.
Yesterday, in an open dog field, met a new dog, all ok, happy in company of other dog. Then our friends dog comes in, happy go lucky lab, never had a problem with another dog. Nothing obviously changes, my dog jumps on the previously unknown new dog. She was muzzled as she can be a little unpredictable and has previously eaten 2 tennis balls, so no harm done, but the poor thing didn't deserve it at all. Cue owner and dog leaving field rapidly with the impression that out dog is a dick (she's not always but she really can be).
Every other dog we met on the walk was absolutely fine.
She eats poo (not dog but every other variety), rolls in poo, has no recall, is unpredictable around other dogs and occasionally people, guards her house fiercely, isn't fussed about affection unless she wants a belly rub for a bit, so won't snuggle up in any way. She's long term ill so can't be vaccinated, so we can't travel with her, hard to put in any kind of residential kennels or holiday place.
Overall it's been a real rollercoaster, cost me a fortune, nearly broken up our marriage and yet still she's here and we both love her way more than we should. I'm still uncertain I'd ever get a dog again.
If you still think that 9.5 weeks old you're doing well with the puppy phase, a lot of people are regretting the decision already!
I’m a fellow member of the young fox red Labrador club.
She was a heartbreak dog, our greyhound had passed away and even though I said to the wife “at least 6 months” before we thought of getting another dog, we’d signed up for Peggy after 6 weeks.
Whilst she can be a total bum hole at times, she is also sweet, gentle, loving and a whole load of fun.
Yes I miss my lovely lab. 13 years together and a life full of adventures. Treasure every moment.
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Oh dear posting those pics has set me off.
I've watched dogs save lives on operations in Iraq & Afghanistan and then seen them save lives back home as therapy dogs.
For those reasons alone they will always trump all other animals for me.
Look cute 👍
Been out with Fin this morning for a Mother's Day ride. She's 9 now but still likes to run with the bike
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Congrats on your new addition! I’ve been around dogs (specifically GSP’s) my entire life. They’ve brought so much joy and happiness (and sadly the greatest sorrow too) and really make our house feel like home. Just about to take the younger of my current pair out for his first hill run which will be a nice wee milestone for him! They’re a huge responsibility and I know they can be polarising pets (especially post lockdown it seems) but I wouldn’t be without them. Well, when the pup goes off chasing the cat at 4am I’m not so sure…
We rehomed Esther at 14 months over 3 years ago - she was just too hyper for her previous owners. She took to running with me instantly and I try getting out a couple of times per week. Apart from her sometimes boisterous energy, she’s also pretty good at catching and dispatching little furry and feathery things and has a ‘kill’ record I’ve not shared with Mrs DB. Fortunately she’s fine with our chickens and has a healthy distrust of the deer outside - one who will give any dog a good kicking if they get too close.
Some excellent dogs up there. As in all of them.
Yes, he's a Red Fox Lab and I can't wait to be out on the local trails with him. Although on current showing he sleeps about 20hrs a day so might be a spin round the park and that's that.
Although on current showing he sleeps about 20hrs a day so might be a spin round the park and that’s that.
Yeh they like a good sleep when puppies... got mine a nice dog bed and one time he jumped up on the coffee table and promptly fell asleep, with his back end hanging off the side.. can't have beeen comfortable, hahah!
Totally awesome.
3 spaniels here, couldn't be without dogs now.
Yeh they like a good sleep when puppies… got mine a nice dog bed and one time he jumped up on the coffee table and promptly fell asleep, with his back end hanging off the side.. can’t have beeen comfortable, hahah!
Lola still sleeps 20hours a day if she is allowed.
I have a collection of photos of her failing to use a dog bed sensibly.
Also I missed it @myti, sorry about your pup he/she looked like a lovely dog.
What a lovely topic even if a bit sad for a few. Nearly 6 months ago we lost Maddie. Still really fudging difficult. She passed away exactly 15 years since we got her as a pup.
@myti thinking of you
Give them a hug
Hopefully the photo works. She didn't like a groom.
'whatevs'... Says Harold, and continues looking for sheep.
Henry was not impressed with the home of The Origin of Species. Liked the muddy fields though.
They can also be dicks I find
Strange hobby, but whatever.
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Randal..rescue boy from Cyprus....never met a dog so chilled with other dogs and people. Mostly a GWP with some short hair in there too.
Willow. Nearly 2 year old Collie. Ace and frustrating in equal measure! Lovely, affectionate dog, and with a ball/stick is pretty ace, but her recall is shite, especially if she sees a squirrel/fox, she's just got tunnel vision and is totally focused on that. Getting pretty fed up of having my arm yanked out of its socket 🙄
Sam just the tonic I needed six year's ago.
I’d not be without mine now. Wasn’t convinced before we got him and there are times where he drives me nuts but he’s the best company you could hope for.
Randal..rescue boy from Cyprus….never met a dog so chilled with other dogs and people. Mostly a GWP with some short hair in there too.
Pointers rule. I know mine do. I wish they wouldn’t read my mind though, it’s very disconcerting. I am not sharing these biscuits.
Had our new little addition a week now and she’s settled right in. The boys have taken her under their wing. Blooming glad she’s had her last injection and can go on the floor, walking around with her in a rucksack last week for socialisation was killing my back 😂
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We're raising the not so little Herbert - a gorgeous german shepherd.
He's going to break our hearts when he goes for the next stage of training in 3 months or so but hopefully he'll make the grade and give a blind person their independence.
Guide dogs have been amazing to work with and we will raise another puppy for them (if they want us to)
Been here three months. Can confirm, oscillates comfortably between wonderful and colossal dickhead.
Getting pretty fed up of having my arm yanked out of its socket 🙄
get a bungee lead or lead extender.
Lola is 22kg and loves a flat out sprint if she gets to the end of the long lead you're going face first into the mud.
@hardtaionly try absolute-dogs.com sexier than a squirrel challenge.
Definitely helped for this lunatic collie who is adorable and occasionaly infuriating.
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@hardtailonly I'd recommend a nice long 10m line with the end clipped on to yourself, better for your body to be yanked than your arm/socket, mine used to be clipped on to a bumbag. I'd also buy a copy of 'total recall' and give it a read as it'll help you teach a new recall command as the last one has been broken and you need a new one.
Well, we've had Murphy almost 2 years, since he was 8 weeks old. I wasn't for getting a dog, but was over ruled. I struggled with him for about a year, but now after almost 2 he's a great dog. Typical spaniel, no much recall, bags of energy, gets too muddy and rolls in the occasional turd, but he's a great wee dog and very sweet and affectionate. Can definitely be a dick, and it has required quite a lifestyle adjustment.
He doesn't often sit still long enough for a photo....
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They are ace. Cherish them. Give them all a hug. I had to say goodbye to my Lab this morning 😔
@stox sending good vibes, I've been there twice now, it's not easy and never gets any easier.
Dogs are ace. We're currently deciding on getting one, there's so much to take into account it's almost like deciding to have another kid.
Handily we're not big on foreign holidays, all the family are ok with it and there's a growing army of friends that wouldn't mind it visiting for a weekend if need be. It'd be a big old change in the house but I'm definitely in the yes camp - even if I'm not allowed my favoured Border Collie (reckon it'll be a Cocker Spaniel).
Sorry to hear that Stox.
Sorry to hear that @stox. We're only at the very beginning of the journey and I'm already dreading the day that comes.
Our prenup agreement was that I must respond in the negative if she ever suggests getting a dog, I find it the easiest part of maintaining marital bliss.
I love our little Dachshund/Jack Russell cross but have had a really difficult couple of days as he's hurt his back and we're worried IVDD. Thankfully he seems to be getting better but it's heartbreaking to keep him confined when all he wants to do is to run.
We've recently added to the family, meet Ruby the 14 week old Gordon Setter
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She joins Bruar the 14 yo GWPxGSP
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And yes dogs are ace, when they're not being dicks 😁
We’re approaching a year in. Absent the wee stains on the carpet, it’s been ace!
They are. Geoffs a part time **** but even then he's funny!
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Lola is 22kg and loves a flat out sprint if she gets to the end of the long lead you’re going face first into the mud.
Or dog somersaults if you're ready with the consequent risks to their back and or neck. On the plus side that 30kg dog only did it the once and there was no injury
Yup, dogs are indeed ace.
Here's another Henry, enjoying the snow in Sweden.
Yep, they are ace.
After a very long lead time (see what I did there) Frankie joined us at the end of Nov last year:
He spends his mornings in this position recovering from his morning bound round the neighbourhood.
We have max, a just over 1yr old lab/collie cross. He is awesome mostly but a massive dick at other times.
Part of the annoyance is that he is massively intelligent (gun dog/sheepdog parents) but will deliberately ignore you when he wants and especially when there are other dogs around to play with.
Recall is coming though thankfully
Sometimes ace othertimes a PITA. I have to remind myself from time to time how much I will miss his company when he leaves us, he can be such a dick. But he is my shadow (which can also be annoying, and a trip hazzard) but then his evening and early morning cuddles mean the dickishness is forgotten until the next time.
No. It’s probably cheaper to have kids, because of the vets bills. Then there’s the constant demands to be taken out for a walk in unspeakably foul weather, like it is here at the moment.
I grew up with dogs in the house, and the last one meant my mum taking it out for its walks in pissing rain, because my stepdad, who’s dog it actually was, worked nights. I made a solemn promise to myself that I would never have a dog.
It costs me enough just feeding the birds and the hedgehogs, at least they bugger off once they’ve stuffed their faces.
Then there’s the constant demands to be taken out for a walk in unspeakably foul weather, like it is here at the moment.
That's one of the best bits. If it's really really really bad Lola waits until you have got all her and your gear on and pops her head out, turns around and goes back to bed! But other than that a chance to don the real waterproofs and wellies... Ace fun.
Totally agree with ^^^. Just having a reason to go out when I otherwise wouldn't has been a great part of dog ownership.
We rescued Jez 8ish years ago. Fostered Sal two years later. I cried at the end of the first week with Sal when my wife reminded me that she wouldn't be staying with us as she was just on foster. Happily a few weeks later my wife realised how well the two of them got on, and we adopted her! And she's a massive ****. Needy, loves nicking your seat 3 seconds after you leave it. Tells poor Jez off for trying to sit next to her, but will squeeze herself into little gaps next to him. Jez is more timid, but a beautiful lad. Loves a snuggle with people he trusts, which is not many.
But we have got to know so many people in our new area simply because Sal wants to say hello to everybody. Dogs are indeed ace OP.
And totally gutted for you both @myti and @stox.
