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the potential of unmanageable size (and poos, let's be honest).
Yes, there's that too! That's where the training will start methinks. Bottom of the garden, thank you.
Ours won't poo in the garden unless he absolutely has to, thankfully - he demands to be taken to the park (something about not sh*****g on your own doorstep). _________________ Winner Galway 2008 Comp
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the potential of unmanageable size (and poos, let's be honest).
Yes, there's that too! That's where the training will start methinks. Bottom of the garden, thank you.
Ours won't poo in the garden unless he absolutely has to, thankfully - he demands to be taken to the park (something about not sh*****g on your own doorstep).
Absolutely!! Matt will have to realize that's his job every morning and night. (walking the dog that is)
Forgot about that. Thanks.
Boy, wait till he see's this list of things he has to do. (our dogs used to poo in the neighdor's garden or in the bush)
Actually, John, you have reminded me of why I have been so reticent about getting a dog since I came to these shores and it is that (not to put too fine a point on it) there is simply no way I'm going to follow a dog around and scoop up its sh!te and carry it around in a little baggy.
I'm sorry, dogs may be man's best friend but that's where I draw the line.
there is simply no way I'm going to follow a dog around and scoop up its sh!te and carry it around in a little baggy.
I'm sorry, dogs may be man's best friend but that's where I draw the line.
If you're not prepared to do this LS then there is no way you should have a dog.
Cleaning up after your dog if it poos in a public place is part and parcel of having one.
Responsible dog owners are quite happy to do this, it's no big deal.
I see there are signs in Stratford now, saying you can put your dog poo in any public litter bin,
this is handy as it means you don't have to carry it round until you find a doggy bin.
I always use babies nappy sacks for picking up poo, very convenient and hygienic,
just put your hand in it...pick up the poo....turn it inside out....tie the top tightly...put in a bin
I always use babies nappy sacks for picking up poo, very convenient and hygienic,
just put your hand in it...pick up the poo....turn it inside out....tie the top tightly...put in a bin
Sue
Thanks for the constructive advice Sue.
I'll be sure to pass that onto my son. As I mentioned above, I've got too many bad dog rearing habits ingrained in me and you know what they say
well as long as you don't leave it where it lies waiting for someone to tread in it. There are enough of those kinds of dog owners already
think you have shown you are not ready for a dog.
Different cultures old bean.
Anyway, this thread is about getting a dog for my son, not me. He gets the pleasure of scooping up Fido's mess.
Well, that's the main reason I suggested he see if he can help at a shelter for a while - see if he really can deal with the practical side of dog management. _________________ "The Guineas are too early - I found two dead polar bears on our gallops this week, annd a penguin nicked my scarf"
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well as long as you don't leave it where it lies waiting for someone to tread in it. There are enough of those kinds of dog owners already
think you have shown you are not ready for a dog.
Different cultures old bean.
Anyway, this thread is about getting a dog for my son, not me. He gets the pleasure of scooping up Fido's mess.
Well, that's the main reason I suggested he see if he can help at a shelter for a while - see if he really can deal with the practical side of dog management.
I think it's LS who should help out at the shelter
Rats make great pets for boys....couldn't he be persuaded to have a couple of those instead
Sue
Matt has done the hamster thing. He's wants a dog now.
We've got a 100 ft long garden that backs onto a park. The dog will get lots of excercise. It wont happen until next spring when we get our flooded house back though.
It may sound hard hearted to some but I'm not having a dog wreck my house so there will be very strict rules. Cleanliness is next to godliness and all that. That's just the way I was brought up.
Vet bills can be quite costly also I take it. Hence folks at home liked mongrels.
Fear not friends, I'm not as thick as you seem to think when it comes to raising animals.
(the dog will probably be sleeping in Matt's bed within 3 months)
We've got a 100 ft long garden that backs onto a park. The dog will get lots of excercise.
That's great....why didn't you mention this before?
lochsong wrote:
It may sound hard hearted to some but I'm not having a dog wreck my house so there will be very strict rules.
Cleanliness is next to godliness and all that.
That's just the way I was brought up.
Nothing wrong or hard hearted about having strict rules but don't worry too much that the dog will wreck your house LS,
if this was the case then dogs wouldn't be so popular....VF's house looks very clean and tidy....and she's got four dogs!
Viking Flagship wrote:
lochsong wrote:
Fear not friends, I'm not as thick as you seem to think when it comes to raising animals.
I never thought you were thick LS
lochsong wrote:
(the dog will probably be sleeping in Matt's bed within 3 months)
In your first post you said you didn't even want the dog in the house,
now you're implying that it may be allowed to sleep on your son's bed...... you confuse me LS
Anyway good luck in your quest for a dog.....I'm sure you'll make all the right decisions in the end......I'm out of this thread
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