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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #30 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:32pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 3:14pm:

Gordon wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 3:13pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 3:11pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 3:05pm:

Some dogs cost thousands of dollars.

And some cost next to nothing.

Should we be looking at saving a dog from a shelter/pound?

It's hard to know what to do.

YES.

They are much better and really happy to be given a 2nd chance.
They know they are in a bad spot.

You get a dog that has had it's shots, a vets check, been desexed, get a guarantee with it.

We are foster carers for cats.

Yes, but you also have to be prepared for a dud. It happens despite all care taken.

yes, that is a possibility.
with the RSPCA you can take it back and get another. No cost.

they check the dogs out and won't give out one who is aggressive to a family.

Same with cats - they won't give you an aggressive cat that will attack you or the kids.

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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #31 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:33pm

If you can see the pup's parents and how they behave, you've usually got an idea what the pup will be like, providing you socialise it. Unfortunately, dogs from the shelter are usually ill-treated and you can't see their parents. The same applies to pet shop puppies.

Labradors can be good pups in households with children, but no child should be left alone with any breed of dog.

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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #32 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:37pm

Fuzzball wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:33pm:

If you can see the pup's parents and how they behave, you've usually got an idea what the pup will be like, providing you socialise it. Unfortunately, dogs from the shelter are usually ill-treated and you can't see their parents. The same applies to pet shop puppies.

Labradors can be good pups in households with children, but no child should be left alone with any breed of dog.

Labs & Retrievers are good with kids - they won't bite.

But - as per above - you need to vacuum every day - they malt all year round.

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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #33 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:46pm

Bobby. wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:37pm:

Fuzzball wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:33pm:

If you can see the pup's parents and how they behave, you've usually got an idea what the pup will be like, providing you socialise it. Unfortunately, dogs from the shelter are usually ill-treated and you can't see their parents. The same applies to pet shop puppies.

Labradors can be good pups in households with children, but no child should be left alone with any breed of dog.

Labs & Retrievers are good with kids - they won't bite.

But - as per above - you need to vacuum every day - they malt all year round.

Labradoodle is a good option too

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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #34 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:01pm

Fuzzball wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:33pm:

If you can see the pup's parents and how they behave, you've usually got an idea what the pup will be like, providing you socialise it. Unfortunately, dogs from the shelter are usually ill-treated and you can't see their parents. The same applies to pet shop puppies.

Labradors can be good pups in households with children, but no child should be left alone with any breed of dog.

Really?

Very interesting info. Thanks.

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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #35 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:03pm

Gordon wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:46pm:

Bobby. wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:37pm:

Fuzzball wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:33pm:

If you can see the pup's parents and how they behave, you've usually got an idea what the pup will be like, providing you socialise it. Unfortunately, dogs from the shelter are usually ill-treated and you can't see their parents. The same applies to pet shop puppies.

Labradors can be good pups in households with children, but no child should be left alone with any breed of dog.

Labs & Retrievers are good with kids - they won't bite.

But - as per above - you need to vacuum every day - they malt all year round.

Labradoodle is a good option too

What's the difference btwn a Labrador and a Labradoodle?

Aren't Golden Retrievers the same dog?

Apologies for asking so many questions....I'm learning.

Plus I know I'll be the one who'll end up taking proper care of the animal we get. Roll Eyes

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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40684 Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #36 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:11pm yes lisa. the kids won't feed it, exercise it or clean up after it. they won't pay the food bills or vets bills. well within a week they will ignore it entirely and play on the computer just like they do now.
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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #37 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:12pm

Lisa Jones wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:03pm:

Gordon wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:46pm:

Bobby. wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:37pm:

Fuzzball wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 7:33pm:

If you can see the pup's parents and how they behave, you've usually got an idea what the pup will be like, providing you socialise it. Unfortunately, dogs from the shelter are usually ill-treated and you can't see their parents. The same applies to pet shop puppies.

Labradors can be good pups in households with children, but no child should be left alone with any breed of dog.

Labs & Retrievers are good with kids - they won't bite.

But - as per above - you need to vacuum every day - they malt all year round.

Labradoodle is a good option too

What's the difference btwn a Labrador and a Labradoodle?

Aren't Golden Retrievers the same dog?

Apologies for asking so many questions....I'm learning.

Plus I know I'll be the one who'll end up taking proper care of the animal we get. Roll Eyes

Labradoodle is a labrador X poodle, part lab part poodle.

Golden Retrievers are a different breed to a Labrador. They look similar but the Retriever has a longer coat and genetically is used as a gun dog. Labs can also be used for game retrieval. They have a slightly softer temperament than the Retriever.

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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40684 Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #38 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:14pm A labrador is a big stupid oaf of a dog. totally useless. a labradoodle is one of those crossed with a poodle. homos and frustrated women own them.
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Fuzzball Gold Member Offline Posts: 6381 Australia Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #39 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:16pm Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:14pm: A labrador is a big stupid oaf of a dog. totally useless. a labradoodle is one of those crossed with a poodle. homos and frustrated women own them. Describing yourself eh......
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 102872 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #40 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:16pm Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:14pm: A labrador is a big stupid oaf of a dog. totally useless. a labradoodle is one of those crossed with a poodle. homos and frustrated women own them. Labradors are used as guide dogs - they aren't all stupid.
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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40684 Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #41 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:17pm get one of these
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Fuzzball Gold Member Offline Posts: 6381 Australia Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #42 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:18pm Bobby. wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:16pm: Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:14pm: A labrador is a big stupid oaf of a dog. totally useless. a labradoodle is one of those crossed with a poodle. homos and frustrated women own them. Labradors are used as guide dogs - they aren't all stupid. X2
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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40684 Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #43 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:18pm a stuffed toy dog MAY give you a weeks breathing space. By then the kids will want some other rubbish
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 136346 Gender:	Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids Reply #44 - Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:19pm Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:14pm: A labrador is a big stupid oaf of a dog. totally useless. Agnes?
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