Comments | radiantsun: Dogs

radiantsun

Dogs

Jul 06, 2009 16:48

Mhat and I want to get a dog. Probably by as early as September and as late as November ( Read more... )

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triath July 7 2009, 00:13:17 UTC

Are you moving back to SF proper? I think it would be pretty hard to keep a dog that large indoors.

radiantsun July 7 2009, 00:16:32 UTC

Yes, SF proper.

The idea would be that we'd have it with us a lot too, like, he'd take it with him to work. A lot of work places in SF are pooch friendly.

triath July 7 2009, 00:18:11 UTC

You might want to get an older, trained dog. Even at work, dogs are generally expected to be mellow and stay put. Most puppies would be unable to do that. They have a lot of energy and want to play ALL the time. And I would hate for you to get a dog and then not have it work out.

radiantsun July 7 2009, 00:34:15 UTC

We want to do some the training ourselves.

Same re working out.

I am thinking of doing my internship part time at night, and working as a dog walker during the day, and therefor also being abel to bring the dog with. Will have to see what pans out.

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kittenrae July 7 2009, 00:19:16 UTC

There are tons of german shepherds available at shelters.

radiantsun July 7 2009, 00:33:13 UTC

puppies?

kittenrae July 7 2009, 02:06:15 UTC

Yep. http://www.savegsd.org/availabledogs.asp?keyword=&sortword=Puppies+(0-24+mos)

kittenrae July 7 2009, 02:09:12 UTC

There are more out here in LA than in SF, though. Petfinder.org is great for finding them too, as is actually going to the shelters.

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This fucked up economy... thesaruswrex July 7 2009, 00:50:32 UTC

has done some odd things. Things you don't think about. For instance. A friend of our family, returned from a Kill shelter, with two dogs. A pure bred, champion level trained border collie, with a chip, that linked to full AKC history, registration, etc. The dog sold for a ridiculous sum and was ranked one of the top in the country. Previous owners provided all paperwork ( ... )

Re: This fucked up economy... radiantsun July 7 2009, 00:56:47 UTC

Good points. And I think if we spent some time with the dogs before we took them home, we could probably figure them out a little too.

Re: This fucked up economy... thesaruswrex July 7 2009, 01:09:31 UTC

Sister said: "How long would you interview a room-mate? You are going to have this one for 12 years".

Re: This fucked up economy... radiantsun July 7 2009, 01:18:18 UTC

they'd have to look good on paper first. Then they'd have to have a positive impression only.

How does a dog let you know he looks good on paper?

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fixnwrtr July 7 2009, 02:14:25 UTC

I'm partial to GSDs, but we raised them when I was a child living at home. At least Besenjis don't bark.

sheilagh July 7 2009, 03:22:39 UTC

if you can get a dog that Nimbus is willing to help train, and maybe even nap upon, cats' purring literally helps bone density (and hips and other moving/bone stuff) .. could be a win-win for dog and cat alike!