Mans best friend

[welwell]

Thinking about getting a dog. Never had one before so just a few q's about the pros and cons. Are they the great tie that everyone I speak to says they are? Are they the best companion that people say they are? Do we have the best job to have a dog. I'm guessing there are a lot of tree surgeon dogs that are happy to spend the day in the truck or on a long lead on a stake in the middle of mrs Miggins gardens. How do the clients react when asked if Rover can have a run in the garden etc. Generally....Dog ownership....Good or Bad????????

Thanks y'all

[Steve Bullman]

i had a dog, had to get rid of her as she snapped at my little boy. hard work to be honest but very rewarding. always happy to see you arrive home....mine would wee herself in excitement when i got to the door....my wife hasnt done that for years!

[Mick Stockbridge]

Very expensive, I have two a jack of eleven and a yorkie of four. Vet bills have gone through the roof as well as insurance.Think long and hard, youre talking about fifteen years.

[treequip]

I am big on dogs, gundogs mostly. (Currently running 2 Springer’s and a Lab) I also train and breed an occasional litter so my opinion is dog biased.

Back when I only had one Springer I used to take it on every job, either in the cab or in a garden. Never had a problem but not everyone wants a dog in the garden.

Your dog will always be glad to see you and will offer unconditional love.

Pets can be tying. Holidays need a little more planning but it’s usually only logistics. Factor in vaccinations, up worming, and the occasional flea treatment, vet fees and insurance. You are also going to have to get your head around the cleaning up after your dog thing. Be ready for a lifetime commitment. Your dog will take you out and about and your social group will expand to other dog owners.

Maybe find someone in need of a dog sitter for a week to give you a taster.

For me the pros far outweigh the con’s

Andy

[welwell]

Thanks, this is just the advice/help that I hoped for.

[Jason James Gairn]

Dogs are not patriotic, their doo ( I cant use the word I want to because the use of that selection of letters is considered more offensive than the substance it describes) contains a bacteria that causes 75% of diarrhea cases. Which in turn keeps British workers away from work. Thus damaging the national economy. They are carnivorous pack animals. Never to be trusted. We spend more on dogs than we do on African famine. They smell horrible. Their saliva, which they are kind enough to share with kids, contains doggy doo, cos hey they eat it. They can't be taken thank god onto many beaches, you will have to fund this hobby and employ dog sitters. They do not have the capacity for love, they have well adapted survival instincts (cupboard love) People (and this is the worst thing of all) actually think that their dog is more important than my children. Can I eat doo and lick your face? You'd kick my teeth if I did that to you and you'd kill me if I did it to your kids. so why is it cute when these abhorrent creatures do it?

Don't get a dog!

I robot the book/movie is actually about the enemy within...dogs. And so many are fooled.

I really shouldn't sit on the fence so much.

[18 stoner]

Dogs are not patriotic, their doo ( I cant use the word I want to because the use of that selection of letters is considered more offensive than the substance it describes) contains a bacteria that causes 75% of diarrhea cases. Which in turn keeps British workers away from work. Thus damaging the national economy. They are carnivorous pack animals. Never to be trusted. We spend more on dogs than we do on African famine. They smell horrible. Their saliva, which they are kind enough to share with kids, contains doggy doo, cos hey they eat it. They can't be taken thank god onto many beaches, you will have to fund this hobby and employ dog sitters. They do not have the capacity for love, they have well adapted survival instincts (cupboard love) People (and this is the worst thing of all) actually think that their dog is more important than my children. Can I eat doo and lick your face? You'd kick my teeth if I did that to you and you'd kill me if I did it to your kids. so why is it cute when these abhorrent creatures do it?

Don't get a dog!

I robot the book/movie is actually about the enemy within...dogs. And so many are fooled.

I really shouldn't sit on the fence so much.

 

Had your leg humped by a rampant jack russel by any chance?

[Dagmar]

Dogs are not patriotic, their doo ( I cant use the word I want to because the use of that selection of letters is considered more offensive than the substance it describes) contains a bacteria that causes 75% of diarrhea cases. Which in turn keeps British workers away from work. Thus damaging the national economy. They are carnivorous pack animals. Never to be trusted. We spend more on dogs than we do on African famine. They smell horrible. Their saliva, which they are kind enough to share with kids, contains doggy doo, cos hey they eat it. They can't be taken thank god onto many beaches, you will have to fund this hobby and employ dog sitters. They do not have the capacity for love, they have well adapted survival instincts (cupboard love) People (and this is the worst thing of all) actually think that their dog is more important than my children. Can I eat doo and lick your face? You'd kick my teeth if I did that to you and you'd kill me if I did it to your kids. so why is it cute when these abhorrent creatures do it?

Don't get a dog!

I robot the book/movie is actually about the enemy within...dogs. And so many are fooled.

I really shouldn't sit on the fence so much.

 

This is all true. The reason that dogs were domesticated in the first place is that they were a very effective 'cave cleaner', eating any waste including human excrement. You really should not let them lick your face, share bowls etc. They should be kept outside. I have at present seven dogs. I only allow them into the house exceptionally.

 

I must say that I prefer them to some humans though, therir loyalty is endearing but is based on selfishness nothing more. Dogs are not human and should not be treated as such.

[18 stoner]

Think a few might have seen this pic, but its enough for me to make having dogs worthwhile

 

[Jason James Gairn]

Think a few might have seen this pic, but its enough for me to make having dogs worthwhile

 

 

In the far east that would be no.6 on the menu.