SparkyTansy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 ;) Boxagirl!!! have a great day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) Need some advice. After our experience with the goldie that didnt work out i was adament that i would not grt another dog. After seeing mason moping around the house again i think he could be lonely, so now i am starting to think that maybe getting a pup at the beginning of next year may be a good option. I would go for a female this time and get the breeder to give me a dog who they think will fit into our family. Thoughts?? Edited May 5, 2011 by Mason2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxyNHemi Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) Need some advice. After our experience with the goldie that didnt work out i was adament that i would not grt another dog. After seeing mason moping around the house again i think he could be lonely, so now i am starting to think that maybe getting a pup at the beginning of next year may be a good option. I would go for a female this time and get the breeder to give me a dog who they think will fit into our family. Thoughts?? it is all about finding a pup that meets your needs. perhaps with a pup, Mason can teach it the routes, put it into place, where he didnt know how to with an older - more out of control pup... Do you know anyone with a young pup, that you could borrow and see his interaction? Oh an I think its a great idea too ;) Edited May 5, 2011 by RoxyNHemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Need some advice. After our experience with the goldie that didnt work out i was adament that i would not grt another dog. After seeing mason moping around the house again i think he could be lonely, so now i am starting to think that maybe getting a pup at the beginning of next year may be a good option. I would go for a female this time and get the breeder to give me a dog who they think will fit into our family. Thoughts?? I am in a one dog house at the moment as you all know. On Sunday I am picking up ST's James and he is coming to stay for a while, this will be the best test. However I think the issue I had wasn't really with Toby and he is making big steps forward socialization wise in order to make me feel more confident when the next dog arrives. However I am not getting the next dog for Toby, I am getting a dog for me. I think unless you and your husband want the pup for you, not for Mason, it might not be the right time.. Do you have any dogs nearby you can have over play dates? Or take him to doggy daycare once or twice a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Need some advice. After our experience with the goldie that didnt work out i was adament that i would not grt another dog. After seeing mason moping around the house again i think he could be lonely, so now i am starting to think that maybe getting a pup at the beginning of next year may be a good option. I would go for a female this time and get the breeder to give me a dog who they think will fit into our family. Thoughts?? it is all about finding a pup that meets your needs. perhaps with a pup, Mason can teach it the routes, put it into place, where he didnt know how to with an older - more out of control pup... Do you know anyone with a young pup, that you could borrow and see his interaction? Oh an I think its a great idea too ;) Our friends have a small mixed breed pup that he plays with and he seems to be the boss in that relationship but he is tiny. Next weekend he is staying with us and in july for 2 weeks so maybe i should see how that goes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I say go for it...with caution! You need to have a good relationship with the breeder of your potential puppy so that you are likely to get the best fit for your family. A bitch is a good idea in my opinion but whilst you may want an easy going girl you don't want a pup who has no drive either! Remember to ask me next time I see you and I'll ask a couple of people I know who could point you in the right direction. Need some advice. After our experience with the goldie that didnt work out i was adament that i would not grt another dog. After seeing mason moping around the house again i think he could be lonely, so now i am starting to think that maybe getting a pup at the beginning of next year may be a good option. I would go for a female this time and get the breeder to give me a dog who they think will fit into our family. Thoughts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I tend to agree with RV here. The question is are you ready for another dog, without taking into account what Mason may need? It may also be wise to sit on it for a few weeks, and watch Mason closely. A few test runs with indifferent dogs in his home might be a good test. Could Mason be feeling under the weather or depressed for any other reason? Do you definitely think adding a puppy will make him happier? Is he simply getting used to the change of being home alone for longer, and will he, eventually, get back to normal? I think, at the end of the day, it's your decision to make Mas, and you have to make it not just for Mason, but for you as well ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 But also to add that getting an 8 week old especially recommended by a breeder is the best option! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) I should have been a bit clearer in my first post - i also want the 2nd dog to compete in obedience with ;) not just for Mason. Would only be looking at getting the new pup nov/ dec this year or early next year. Bedazzled i have thought about the drive issue and while mas will always be my special dog I dont think he has the drive to go higher than open in obedience. He could prove me wrong tho as i am no expert Eta - is drive something that runs in certain lines or how does it work exactly??? Edited May 5, 2011 by Mason2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxagirl Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks Guys I've eaten wayyy too much cake ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks Guys I've eaten wayyy too much cake ;) You're allowed too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Tricky subject that! ;) If you start with a good stable temperament you can build drive, particularly for obedience. If you want to compete in retrieving trials you need to speak to people involved in that. If you want dynamite speed and drive for agility you need to choose very carefully and that sort of pup will probably drive you and Mason mad! So you need to be very aware of what you want (as I know you are ) Do you have a breed preference? I should have been a bit clearer in my first post - i also want the 2nd dog to compete in obedience with not just for Mason. Would only be looking at getting the new pup nov/ dec this year or early next year. Bedazzled i have thought about the drive issue and while mas will always be my special dog I dont think he has the drive to go higher than open in obedience. He could prove me wrong tho as i am no expert Eta - is drive something that runs in certain lines or how does it work exactly??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Day 56 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Happy birthday Boxagirl Getting close ST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Tricky subject that! If you start with a good stable temperament you can build drive, particularly for obedience. If you want to compete in retrieving trials you need to speak to people involved in that. If you want dynamite speed and drive for agility you need to choose very carefully and that sort of pup will probably drive you and Mason mad! So you need to be very aware of what you want (as I know you are ) Do you have a breed preference?I should have been a bit clearer in my first post - i also want the 2nd dog to compete in obedience with not just for Mason. Would only be looking at getting the new pup nov/ dec this year or early next year. Bedazzled i have thought about the drive issue and while mas will always be my special dog I dont think he has the drive to go higher than open in obedience. He could prove me wrong tho as i am no expert Eta - is drive something that runs in certain lines or how does it work exactly??? I will only compete in obedience and maybe do some agilty for fun, i cant get over the dead birds and camping that retrieving requires lol . I want another lab - i just love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 ST poor girl is lookign abti over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Lol emery she was being a bit stupid on the grass - she is loving rolling on her back lately so it was getting the pic without her moving that was the challenge, as she was rolling around like a nut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 aww making the most of it well go to let kelari outside after lunch and notice she is limping. Good golly what have tou done check back, hips elbows, legs no reaction. Go i will watch you bring her inside again Think oh didn't check pads go back and blood everywhere sure enough she has cut a pad she has sliced the whole pad of one of her toes off. sigh towel salt wash betadine gauze bandage then a sock and one unhappy dog with me lol sigh they are so stressful lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 oh when it rains it pours emery!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) oh when it rains it pours emery!!! i so rekcon i think i hit a chinaman eta hope to get squid's xrays done next week so will put it off a week but hopefully they'll be the light at the end of the tunnel Edited May 5, 2011 by emery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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