Hi there,
Having bought dogs, had them dropped off in our yard, having our daughter bring in strays and rescuing some from a no kill shelter...i might be able to be of some help.
i agree with dreamcatcher about trying to find a rescued dog that fits you and the dog. there are some great ones just waiting for a loving home. SB knows her animal stuff and unless you get one that is trained, you are looking at a full time job of starting from a puppy. i don't think you are from the States, but if you are there is a great site called petfinder.com. frequently they have dogs that are crate trained. this would work out well for you if you live in an apartment. doggie doors are great for homes as SB pointed out.
have you ever been around a breed that you especially liked? i'm not especially in to an animal being full blooded, but i do think knowing the general idea of what breeds the dog has in them is a good idea. right now i have my eyes on a pug mixed with a dog like the one that was in As Good as It Gets. Scruffy faced little thing. Plus it said he gives good kisses! of course i need a dog like i need a hole in my head. wait! i do have a hole in my head!! :roll:
so maybe a little more information about the place where you live and if your are thinking large or small, wacko terrier or slobbery mushmouthed golden.
i'd love to be in on someone getting a new dog.
let us know how it's going.
terri*
Having bought dogs, had them dropped off in our yard, having our daughter bring in strays and rescuing some from a no kill shelter...i might be able to be of some help.
i agree with dreamcatcher about trying to find a rescued dog that fits you and the dog. there are some great ones just waiting for a loving home. SB knows her animal stuff and unless you get one that is trained, you are looking at a full time job of starting from a puppy. i don't think you are from the States, but if you are there is a great site called petfinder.com. frequently they have dogs that are crate trained. this would work out well for you if you live in an apartment. doggie doors are great for homes as SB pointed out.
have you ever been around a breed that you especially liked? i'm not especially in to an animal being full blooded, but i do think knowing the general idea of what breeds the dog has in them is a good idea. right now i have my eyes on a pug mixed with a dog like the one that was in As Good as It Gets. Scruffy faced little thing. Plus it said he gives good kisses! of course i need a dog like i need a hole in my head. wait! i do have a hole in my head!! :roll:
so maybe a little more information about the place where you live and if your are thinking large or small, wacko terrier or slobbery mushmouthed golden.
i'd love to be in on someone getting a new dog.
let us know how it's going.
terri*
