Thinking About A Dog

Dustyrose · 07-29-2009, 01:06 AM

[quote=tomstruble;733475]fish?they aint a pet ,how the hell you pet a fish Bob?

My brother inlaw use to pet his oscar. Damn thing would swim up to the top of the tank for his nightly petting. But only for him. I kid you not.

ChainsawCharlie · 07-29-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nEighter

Thanks Tom!

Exactly how expensive are dogs? Seriously?

Different breeds have their quirks. Dusty's probably spending a small fortune on food feeding her house horse.

We probably average $100/month. But our dogs are spoiled. They eat homemade food. Chicken or beef with fresh/frozen veggies and rice. And organ meat when we can find it.

We haven't had any vet bills in nearly 10 years. We spent about $100 on the pup we found. He was pretty sick and had a bad case of mange. The lab/pit was charging a cat and sliced her chest open on a stake in the ground. That one took about a dozen stitches. And then there's the misseses dog-12 year old sh!tzu (that word gets filtered here ****zu), and she's been healthy.

And like people, the older they get, the more care they'll need. It is a labor of love.

ChainsawCharlie · 07-29-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustyrose

My brother inlaw use to pet his oscar. Damn thing would swim up to the top of the tank for his nightly petting. But only for him. I kid you not.

I stuck my finger in the tank once and got bit. AND it drew blood. Damn carnivores!

Dustyrose · 07-29-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChainsawCharlie

My neighbor hass two border collies. One is walking nut job. BAck and forth back and forth back and forth pacing non stop.

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That is because they are working dogs. Their minds/bodies need to be fed. Any kind of working dog requires a lot of attention.

Tom Struble · 07-29-2009, 01:14 AM

you dont want a saltwater croc licking your face cause he's glad to see you

reptiles and fish dont have any personality

BobsLandscaping · 07-29-2009, 01:15 AM

Cats aren't bad. Get one of these and nobody will ever break into your house.

This is a cool site if you want something different than your average cat or dog.

http://www.prehistoricpets.com/

Dustyrose · 07-29-2009, 01:15 AM

[quote=ChainsawCharlie;733489]Different breeds have their quirks. Dusty's probably spending a small fortune on food feeding her house horse.

For his size, he really doesn't eat a lot. I probably spend $30 mo. on food for him. He's a Mastiff/boxer mix. Lazy dog.

Tom Struble · 07-29-2009, 01:18 AM

Bob your a strange bird

i mean that in the nicest way

ChainsawCharlie · 07-29-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nEighter

What are the pros and cons to having a dog? I have never had one. I have friends and neighbors that do but I haven't. I am not sure about it. I feel like it would be like having another kid.. not sure I want the responsibility if so. Also I am remodeling my place right now and will be putting down laminate for the entire upstairs and really don't want it tore up. Also do your couches and furniture get beat up?

I had our dogs trained to stay off the furniture, but Mrs. CC wrecked that.

And dogs don't how to wipe their feet before coming in the house.

Puppies like to chew things up. IMO, puppies are not suited for first time dog owners. They make a great second dog, though. And the first dog is a big plus in helping out with the puppy.

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Cats are okay but can easily piss me off, and you really can't play with them that much.

I felt that way too till we got a kitten. Kittens are hilarious. You can play with cats, just not in the same way as a dog.

Our cats have their claws still. But that's because our dogs still have their teeth. I also have a bird. And there is a pecking order in our house. The cats have put the fear of god into the dogs. Never underestimate a good sharp claw. But that pales in comparison to the fury the bird has unleashed at times. When I let the bird out of the cage, the dogs literally RUN out of the house, and she weighs all of 6 ounces.

BobsLandscaping · 07-29-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tomstruble

Bob your a strange bird

i mean that in the nicest way

I've got a client/friend that's a herpetologist. He really got me into the field as a hobbyist. Someday when I have a bigger house I'm going to have a few exotics. Im not getting any hot herps though. Dont need a pet that can poison me.

nEighter · 07-29-2009, 01:28 AM

[quote=Dustyrose;733488]

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Originally Posted by tomstruble

fish?they aint a pet ,how the hell you pet a fish Bob?

My brother inlaw use to pet his oscar. Damn thing would swim up to the top of the tank for his nightly petting. But only for him. I kid you not.

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Originally Posted by ChainsawCharlie

I had our dogs trained to stay off the furniture, but Mrs. CC wrecked that.

And dogs don't how to wipe their feet before coming in the house.

Puppies like to chew things up. IMO, puppies are not suited for first time dog owners. They make a great second dog, though. And the first dog is a big plus in helping out with the puppy.

I felt that way too till we got a kitten. Kittens are hilarious. You can play with cats, just not in the same way as a dog.

Our cats have their claws still. But that's because our dogs still have their teeth. I also have a bird. And there is a pecking order in our house. The cats have put the fear of god into the dogs. Never underestimate a good sharp claw. But that pales in comparison to the fury the bird has unleashed at times. When I let the bird out of the cage, the dogs literally RUN out of the house, and she weighs all of 6 ounces.

LOLOLOL I can totally picture that! I like cats in the respect that they are kinda their own being. They don't really depend on you for much, other than food or come around when they want something...

yeah I am still talking about a cat and not a female

Tom Struble · 07-29-2009, 01:28 AM

i saw on the news of the problems they are having with pythons in Fla

people releasing exotics when they get too big

nEighter · 07-29-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BobsLandscaping

I've got a client/friend that's a herpetologist. He really got me into the field as a hobbyist. Someday when I have a bigger house I'm going to have a few exotics. Im not getting any hot herps though. Dont need a pet that can poison me.

get any pics yet?

nEighter · 07-29-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tomstruble

i saw on the news of the problems they are having with pythons in Fla

people releasing exotics when they get too big

I heard of a alligator or croc that was put out and found in Indiana? Or some place like that recently!

nEighter · 07-29-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChainsawCharlie

I got all that 10 minutes away. And thongs too.

uh.. you can pm me those pics.. kthnxbye!

BobsLandscaping · 07-29-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nEighter

get any pics yet?

I got some pics over 4th of July but I lost the stick. I'll take some more next time I clean the Anaconda enclosure. Sorry.

nEighter · 07-29-2009, 01:54 AM

oh it's cool bob. Just wondering since the spider thread

Tom Struble · 07-29-2009, 01:56 AM

spider thread

BobsLandscaping · 07-29-2009, 01:58 AM

Check out www.kingsnake.com especially the classifieds. Alligators for $100. It's my home when I'm not on CT.

curapa · 07-29-2009, 02:04 AM

Back on topic,... dogs are awesome but are a great resposibility. They are like children, but could you imagine ever parting with a child.. I don't think so.

If you are looking for a bulldog, mine is about to get knocked up. She is an Altman Eng-Am.

I look forward to seeinig her at the end of the day just like I do the rest of my family.

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