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| jbybj
Intermediate Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 175 Registered: 6-2006 |
Friday afternoon my wife and I brought home two 11 week old puppies, brother and sister, Frankie and Emma. They are mutts, Australian shepherd and Border Collie, so they tell us. All of my basses (10) live out on stands in the house. They are part of the furnishings as well as available for play anytime. In preparation for the puppies I put away as many as I had cases or gigbags for. That left my 5 string Hohner, and two Wishbasses out and vulnerable. Being pups they don't yet have free run of the house, til they are trained, but when they have passed by the basses, they don't seem too interested, yet. These are the first dogs for our family and they are awesome; smart, loving, playful, (thank god they have each other) and confident, (not yippers). So how do I know we chose the right dogs? Friday night, their first night in our home, they fell asleep to the sound of a fretless Wishbass as I wandered around my personal repertoire of silly melodies and bass licks. I was a proud papa.  | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6907 Registered: 5-2002 |
Puppy dogs! | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 313 Registered: 3-2005 |
James, what a nice picture of two lovely family members, congratulations ! From your report, I would expect you have indeed chosen the right dogs for your place. But you'll never know before... I am a proud guardian of a Shiba-Inu girlie, since our Collie passed away in March last year. She entered into our family in November, and I discovered that she is more addicted to my six-string-acoustic guitar than to basses  Anyway, it's probably a good idea to store your stuff away, when they get bigger and grow up and run through the house, there might be a chance that they damage your equipment accidently. Have fun, proud papa, all the best to you and your family, Christian | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1465 Registered: 12-2002 |
Be careful they might piss on your pickups! | ||
| phylo
Member Username: phylo Post Number: 81 Registered: 10-2005 |
I have a 13 year old Husky/Lab/Border Collie and a 8 year old Malamute/Golden/Samoyed. They both love Australian shepards for some reason. An Aussie/Border puppy is an amazing combo. I might even look for one myself when the time comes. Couple of things: You will need to run the heck out of them - few miles a day and regular hikes, etc. They are extremely smart and will need mental stimulation as well. Spend the $ on good food. It will more than pay for itself. I like Orijen. If you spend the time training these guys you will likely have great companions. Good luck. | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 419 Registered: 9-2002 |
cute puppies...are you crate training them? Im looking for a puppy, been thinking of a weimaraner, but Im at work 8-9 hours a day so Im not sure how well that would work out. | ||
| jbybj
Intermediate Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 176 Registered: 6-2006 |
"You will need to run the heck out of them - few miles a day and regular hikes, etc." That's why, against our initial instincts, we decided to get both, they run themselves ragged. About 90% of the energy they expend is at each other. I expect these pups to be far superior to the gym for weight management. "They are extremely smart and will need mental stimulation as well." Their intelligence was obvious when we first met them. I live in L.A. so I'm sure they will have an agent soon..... ;-) "Spend the $ on good food. It will more than pay for itself. I like Orijen." There seem to be many choices for good "health foods" for dogs. I was sold on spending more on good food when I was informed that the better the food (less filler) the less stool they produce. "If you spend the time training these guys you will likely have great companions." Disobedience is not an option. Dogs that are out of control drive me nuts. While well trained dogs are phenomenal. We have lots of resources, friends, books, and classes that have been recommended. I look forward to the whole process. And they are cute....... "cute puppies...are you crate training them?" Yes, for the nighttime sleep, they are crated, but beyond that we want to tire them out. Crate training for sleep worked really well on the crazy Retriever across the street. They have been with us for two and a half days, and I have spent more time in the backyard than in the previous 6 months. My 13 year old daughter came home from camp yesterday to a big surprise! Peace, James | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 749 Registered: 4-2005 |
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| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 1382 Registered: 11-2003 |
Congratulations on the new additions to the family James. May you have many many years with them. Having lost two precious dogs last year and on this year I hope only the best for you. On a good note there is an adorable 4 month old Lhasa Apso who recently adopted us. In 12 years my wife and I have been without a dog for only 3 months. Sam | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Advanced Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 347 Registered: 10-2006 |
"I was sold on spending more on good food when I was informed that the better the food (less filler) the less stool they produce." I always fed my dogs Purina Dog Chow. When my current pal moved in with us, a friend (who owns a pet supply company) asked what I was feeding her. When I told him, he informed that was "poison", and handed me a 2-inch stack of coupons for free 20 lb. bags of Iams. The coupons are long gone, but I've stuck with Iams. Not only is Sedona far healthier than any of her predecessors, the effect you mention is true as well - especially important since all three sons are out of the house & picking it up is left to me! Peter | ||
| phylo
Member Username: phylo Post Number: 82 Registered: 10-2005 |
Sounds like you are off to a great start! Here is what happens when you mix a border with a wolf. While I don't necessarily agree with the practice of breeding wolf dogs, you get a hell of an adventure!  | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Intermediate Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 152 Registered: 5-2007 |
I always want a large dog that will protect our home and play well with family | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2026 Registered: 4-2004 |
i need to vent. my step daughter went out and got a husky after having success with her miniature pomeranian. the husky is a nightmare. its now 2 yrs old and for one thing it doesnt get enough excercise! a 3 minute walk doesnt do, annie tried walking it for 2 miles and the dog was exhausted. plus the dog is in a cage most of the day while they work. So far the dog attacked our irish setter and last week since we couldnt board the dogs, we took them down with us to see the kids. so this time it went after our jack mix rudi whom the husky used to play with all the time. this time it attacked the poor little sweet rudi. both times it attacked it went for the eyes. rudy yelped and got a small puncture wound under and over her eye. i love animals. we have 3 dogs and 2 cats. Bill has met bailey the setter. this dog should be put down before it bites into a human. i dont necessarily blame the dog- huskys arent supposed to be the smartest dog around. i DO blame my step daughter for not listening to anyone when we said dont get another dog and having poor training skills. thanks for the vent | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 422 Registered: 9-2002 |
It has always been my understanding that huskies are diffucult dogs (very energetic, and not too bright), and are even more so if not trained or disciplined. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Advanced Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 349 Registered: 10-2006 |
I once had a Huskie/Samoyed mix - 3rd dumbest dog I've ever known (beat out by a Samoyed/Shepard & my wife's late and unlamented nasty little pure-bred Minature Schnauzer). Peter | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1916 Registered: 2-2006 |
Hands down the single most viscious breed out there................... CHIHUAHUA! It's a good thing they can bite no higher than your ankles. LOL The little FAT one on ther right has made my fingers bleed a few times.  OO | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1917 Registered: 2-2006 |
BUT, they are always there to greet you when you come home. This was when we got home after a week in Jamaica. I didn't know he knew how to spell "welcome'.   | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1918 Registered: 2-2006 |
More proof of their disposition. This is my daughters little "Chupa Cabra".  OO | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 423 Registered: 9-2002 |
No offense, but that is one scary looking dog!! | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 322 Registered: 3-2005 |
Ha, Olie ! Now I know why we didn't have BBQ on your patio when we met last year... Hope all is fine, and remains so, hope to hear from you soon, your buddy Christian | ||
| benson_murrensun
Member Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 57 Registered: 5-2007 |
I had some preconceived notions about huskies, until I got one... Yes, they are VERY demanding, requiring LOTS of exercise (they are, after all, draught animals, bred to work). They tend to respond to and obey only one human. They are cranky and lazy in warm weather (anything over 30 degrees F). But dumb they are most definitely not! They are very much instinctual, so some things they do don't make sense to us 2-leggers. They can act dumb, but, folks, it's just an act! One thing is for sure, they do know how to train humans! He is gone now, chasing arctic hares in the great beyond. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2027 Registered: 4-2004 |
yes they are instinctual they instinctually go for their prey's eyes,,,, | ||
| jedisan
Junior Username: jedisan Post Number: 27 Registered: 3-2008 |
Well James, I would recommend, based on experience with the guy pictured here, that you try to keep things out of reach. As a puppy, this guy Yogi here has eaten all the graphic eq knobs off my Mesa tube preamp, as well as all the knobs off my Marshall JMP-1 preamp. Both are racked in my studio, but were at eye level to him. He is one fast dude. Good luck with the pups!  (Message edited by jedisan on August 22, 2008) | ||
| jbybj
Intermediate Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 179 Registered: 6-2006 |
So far they are spending lots of time in our backyard, and loving it. The only time they get free run of the house is under supervision. Their appetite seems to favor the rawhide chew toys, fluffly rugs, sheepskin slippers and pet beds. So far, cords, instruments, and furniture have not been a problem. And I'm surprised they have not discovered the tortoise yet. Oh yeah, they spend a lot of time chewing each other. I have no doubt that if we had just one, that chewing would be a bigger problem. About 70% of the time they respond to one firm "no!" I think we are blessed............. BTW Olie, that fat Chihauhau makes me salivate.... ;-) (Message edited by jbybj on August 22, 2008) | ||
| phylo
Member Username: phylo Post Number: 83 Registered: 10-2005 |
Flax, I am curious where you got that husky? Was it a pet store? Every time a movie such as Sled Dogs or 101 Dalmations comes out, the puppy mills get to work on that breed. Puppy mill dogs almost always have problems; physical and behavioral. Huskies are considered child safe dogs (not really cat safe though, but mine, which is a mixed breed has lived with a cat quite successfully.) They have a pack like instinct that normally translates to getting along real well with other dogs. I don't think your experience is related to the breed, but rather something specific to that one animal. In case anyone ever considers it, please don't ever buy a puppy from a pet store. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2029 Registered: 4-2004 |
read again phylo- its my daughter in laws! and the answer is no breeder my wife knows of 2 other husky's that also attacked for the eyes first,,,,,, | ||
| benson_murrensun
Member Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 58 Registered: 5-2007 |
Maybe I got lucky with the husky I had, but he never attacked for no reason. Although he did have a short fuse if he was being bugged by another animal. And when they attack, they just plain lose it. We get our dogs "used," that is, from an animal shelter, or we find them in the streets with no tags. There are so many unwanted dogs in the shelters, which have to put them down eventually, that it seems like getting a dog from a store or breeder is unnecessary in most cases, not to mention expensive. | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 428 Registered: 9-2002 |
So all this tlk of puppies is pushing me over the edge. Ive been wanting a dog for ten years, (had dogs as a kid). IN mid sept. I will more than likely be getting an 8 week old blue weimaraner. Now I just need help with a name. Epic? Orion? Skykark? Further? Tribute??? somehow series I or series II just doesnt sund right...... Maybe Mica?? ;) | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1921 Registered: 2-2006 |
Greg, how about "Pickup" (seeing that "PUP" is the common abbreviation used) OO | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2032 Registered: 4-2004 |
take the easy way name it asshole..... ps- the new discussion is that annie wants an irish wolfhound after bailey our irish setter moves on frkn dog is 150 lbs!! and only lives to 9ish i hang on to one valid theory on dog sizes./. . i wont get anything that defecates bigger than me... besides i really want a pit bull- just like petey from the little rascals... :-) | ||
| lidon2001
Advanced Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 392 Registered: 4-2005 |
If any one is looking for a Rhodesian Ridgeback, my brother and his wife have a couple puppies for sale. Contact me at lidon2001 at aol.com if interested. Thanks, Tom |
