phart Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Getting a dog would be fine but take a look at you nearest Dogs Trust instead of buying a puppy or whatever. We've been taking rescue dogs for years and never had a bad one. Lots of dogs needing a home and many already house trained but end up needing a new home because the owner's died or unable to continue looking after it. The Dogs Trust work with all the dogs in their care so they know the dog's personality and they go into great detail with you to match you with the right dog. Just because it'll be alone while you're at work or whatever doesn't mean you won't get one. Far better than the alternative of staying in the pound. I sponsor a dog with them, great place, can't get one due to circumstances but this would defo be my first port of call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I sponsor a dog with them, great place, can't get one due to circumstances but this would defo be my first port of call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynze Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 would have loved a golden retriever pup, but circumstances dictate thats not possible, so going down the rescue dog route is the best option. to be honest greyhounds don't really do it for me, to thin and 'flat', but dont have much experience of them so worth a trip to the SGS, the dog trust and sspca to what they have on offer and if it suits our needs, and i certainly don't expect to walk out with a dog after the first visit. just wary as there are no returns policies really, a dogs for life and all that, but would love my kid to grow up with a close pal to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 would have loved a golden retriever pup, but circumstances dictate thats not possible, so going down the rescue dog route is the best option. to be honest greyhounds don't really do it for me, to thin and 'flat', but dont have much experience of them so worth a trip to the SGS, the dog trust and sspca to what they have on offer and if it suits our needs, and i certainly don't expect to walk out with a dog after the first visit. just wary as there are no returns policies really, a dogs for life and all that, but would love my kid to grow up with a close pal to play with. Dogs Trust do take dogs back if it doesn't work out. They re-homed Jack and Viktor before but they were brought back due to issues those people couldn't cope with. Poor wee Jack was returned 23 hours after the woman had taken him because she didn't follow the Dogs Trust advice and let him sleep on her bed the first night. As he wasn't house trained, he not surprisingly pee'd on her bed during the night. Viktor had bad separation anxiety but he hasn't with me - I'm assuming because he had Jack to keep him company till he settled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorinho Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 We just got a cockapoo puppy last week. Been fortunate as I generally work weekends/some nights and my girlfriend is a regular mon-fri, so there's always someone around. Doing the crate training as I type and left the room - a few whines, but generally not bad. This is something we need to get him used to as there will be days when he's left alone. Definitely agree with what others have said - 8 hours is definitely too long to leave him, but get a dog walker - many of them offer a "puppy service" too where they'll come in a couple of times. Our wee guy, Barra's great and I would recommend a cockapoo. Apparently they are great with kids too (so far he's been silent in the crate for 10 minutes. A new record! slowly, but surely he's learning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorinho Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) edit. Was trying to put a photo up, but cannae work it out Edited March 31, 2015 by Rorinho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAteAllThePies Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I've got two dogs. Both 7. My oldest boy is coming up on 5. I honestly don't think he'd be as well adjusted, caring and as kind as he is without the dogs. One is a lurcher that is aloof, the other is a labrador that is an erratic and over friendly monster. Funnily enough it's the lurcher that is his favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynze Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Anyone got any experience with cocker spaniel's as facility pets? It's a breed that has been recommended to us, good with kids etc, can be left alone for periods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Anyone got any experience with cocker spaniel's as facility pets? It's a breed that has been recommended to us, good with kids etc, can be left alone for periods Aye, my old dear is on to her fourth one. The solid colour ones have a reputation for possibly being a bit highly strung; roans tend to be much more laid back. They have been brilliant with my niece and nephew - very good natured and the current one (still a pup) likes to play. They like company though, so not a good dog to get if you're going to leave it for long periods (more than two / three hours max.). If left on their own for too long they get bored and can start to chew the furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jenblueeyes Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 If you go down the rescue route, it's best not to get too set on one dog breed. Lots of dogs are good with children - staffies used to be called the 'nanny' dog because they were so good with children (till the neds decided to make them weapon of choice and destroy a perfectly good breed's reputation). There used to be a German Shepherd at my uncle's farm who used to get up on his hind legs and rock my sister's pram when she cried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) If you go down the rescue route, it's best not to get too set on one dog breed. Lots of dogs are good with children - staffies used to be called the 'nanny' dog because they were so good with children (till the neds decided to make them weapon of choice and destroy a perfectly good breed's reputation). There used to be a German Shepherd at my uncle's farm who used to get up on his hind legs and rock my sister's pram when she cried! Ah'm greetin' masel after reading that! Edited March 31, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I've never seen a dug wi antlers. Beautiful hound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I've never seen a dug wi antlers. Beautiful hound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BremnerLorimerGray Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 We got a boxer pup when the wee man was about 3 and we've never regretted it. We've never had an iota of bother with him, but we've employed a dog walker now because of our jobs and his needs as an ever growing dog. The only downside is my allergy to his hair which I discovered when I moved back to Scotland after he had been with us for a year, it can get horrendous sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Please consider the rescue route before purchasing a puppy. Rescue dogs have so much to offer. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are fabulous and I won't hear a word against them. Generally if you are looking at a badly behaved dog then you are looking at the wrong end of the lead. That said, no responsible rescue will rehome without rigorous checks. Think about that when you think about the back up you'll get post adoption. A puppy and a baby are the idyllic combination. But it is a heck of a lot of work especially when you are sleep deprived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=531939926873298the rescue we support. Every day there's inspiration and heartache. Could you foster? Pm me and I will post you application forms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Got a black lab now, 15 months old and a wee cracker. Ma weans adore her and I love watching them play on the back garden together. Would highly recommend this breed with any weans, good as gold and full of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Eddie Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Got a kings charles cavalier well ok it's really the burds, also got a long hairded 3 year old german shepherd, he is still a bit dog agressive at times, great at agility and obedience but soft as shite when my niece and nephew play with him. Hopefully in a few months a new addition arrives a Belgian Malonois. Think Jock Strap is more of an expert on the larger breeds than me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Canna go wrong with German Shepherds pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Canna go wrong with German Shepherds pal Aye big Helga does a mean omelette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Had a beast of a lab we used to tie a sledge to for the weans , great breed. had a pitbull bitch , very maternal and protective of family. had a collie spaniel rescue dug ,good dug fly , died last year 14 yrs. currently have his pal a 13yr old staffie bitch ,original not crossed she is great with weans and another crossed staffie bitch at 2yr old who is totally scatty and just wants to play . Most dugs are just what you make them , but i have never left any of my pets alone with a young child no mater how much i trust them , better safe and all that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle do nicely Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Ww are thinking of getting a family dog, our baby is just 8 months old, are we mad?? Also once the wife goes back to work dog would be alone for 3 full days per week, would this be fair? Leave it a year or two, getting a pup is like having a baby, and you cannae concentrate on bringing it up properly when you knackered from looking after the wean, it'll chew yer house to bits as well when you leave it. I like the idea of a rescue dog but you never know if you are taking someone else's problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine bibber Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Just finished full shampoo after walking the dug in the woods.She enjoyed a full bodyroll in deer crap .Thinks it will make her invisible for sneaking up on the entire herd and taking down a full grown stag no doubt ,with her powerful 10kg frame . Dugs loveable wee B@stards eh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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