The 8th official semihemidemiannual Random Discussion For TPBM (8)

Skrim17 wrote in post #5093193
Has she had any accidents since the crating Lonnie?

Yes. One, while I was asleep a couple days ago. It was nasty and runny again, too. I don't know what happened. Obviously something made her sick for that one day. She's been ok since then, though. I don't worry too much about the accidents now that I have the Spot-Bot.

One good thing about the time change... its almost lunch time when I get hungry.

Good MAE!

This time change is killing me. I layed in bed forever last night trying to fall asleep.

Pete wrote in post #5093198
How does Minnie cope with being left alone at home all day/night, Lonnie? Ali and I would love a dog, but we don't like the idea of leaving it alone all day.

As long as she has plenty of outdoor time while I am home she seems to be ok with it. I try to spend at least an hour outside with her every day. Preferably two. I have a lot of time off too, so it's not like she's stuck at home alone every day, either.

And, I'm outta here. I'll see you'se guys in an hour and a half or so. Tata!

thomascanty wrote in post #5093214
As long as she has plenty of outdoor time while I am home she seems to be ok with it. I try to spend at least an hour outside with her every day. Preferably two. I have a lot of time off too, so it's not like she's stuck at home alone every day, either.

She gets more attention than a lot of kids I know.

Pete wrote in post #5093198
How does Minnie cope with being left alone at home all day/night, Lonnie? Ali and I would love a dog, but we don't like the idea of leaving it alone all day.

Do you have a fenced in yard Pete? I don't think it would be quite as bad if you could leave it outdoors or have a little dog-door to the garden for him to move about himself.

Depends on the breed, too, Pete. Some dogs are more independent than others.

thomascanty wrote in post #5093148
You can have alternating Thursdays and two holidays (your choice) per year off. That's about all I've come up with so far.

I'll pass for now while I work on a more diabolical plan. Where is the chiefs avatar? A clown hat some sun glasses with lipstick, the possibilities are endless.

Skrim17 wrote in post #5093233
Do you have a fenced in yard Pete? I don't think it would be quite as bad if you could leave it outdoors or have a little dog-door to the garden for him to move about himself.

We'd probably prefer something like a Lab or Retriever, so a dog-flap will be out of the question (since it'll let people into the house).

Yeah, we have a fenced in back garden.

They have ones that the dog wears a special collar so it will only let him in or out, but I understand your concern.

I can't wait for the day we have a house and yard and can get a dog.

Pete wrote in post #5093290
We'd probably prefer something like a Lab or Retriever, so a dog-flap will be out of the question (since it'll let people into the house).

Yeah, we have a fenced in back garden.

I once crawled through my sister's cat door when I was babysitting her kids and locked us all out. I was small for my age back then, though.

Skrim17 wrote in post #5093322
They have ones that the dog wears a special collar so it will only let him in or out, but I understand your concern.

I can't wait for the day we have a house and yard and can get a dog.

What kind of dog?

I am a true believer in mutt/pound rescues so we would probably go that route.

Skrim17 wrote in post #5093369
I am a true believer in mutt/pound rescues so we would probably go that route.

Yup, we'd go that way too.

1) It's nice to do something for a dog that's been abandoned.

2) It's cheaper than breeder-stock.

The only downside is it's difficult to guage any psycological problems the dog might have until you get it home for a few days/weeks.

Pete wrote in post #5093384
Yup, we'd go that way too.

1) It's nice to do something for a dog that's been abandoned.

2) It's cheaper than breeder-stock.

The only downside is it's difficult to guage any psycological problems the dog might have until you get it home for a few days/weeks.

Most shelters will take them back if they have issues you can't deal with. Which is more than you can say for most breeders. And many dogs are over-bred and have more issues than a mutt in a shelter will ever have.