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    New Dog

    Getting a new dog tonight!!!! cleaning up and setting up as we speak. I'm just so fired up i thought I'd share with you guys. Lost my last dog in August so it's time to have a new furry girly in my life.

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    I hope someday I'm ready. It was a year this dec and I am not prepared to go through it all again!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lunk1 View Post
    I hope someday I'm ready. It was a year this dec and I am not prepared to go through it all again!
    You know, i didn't think I was ready. I just went and looked for the sake of looking, not expecting to really go ahead and adopt, but as soon as a saw her I knew.

    you'll be ready again.

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    Nice! Dogs can bring a level of companionship most women never will haha. What kinda dog? I get my pup in July, can't wait!

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    Greyhound.

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    Just got a 6 week old pup yesterday. My 11 yr old female lab is not having it.

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    Awesome! Enjoy

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    She's a beauty!! slept through the night. Guess I'm up to 2 hours of cardio a day now She had an accident in the spare bedroom, but I think it's just from the stress of a new home. She's barely moved since our 1hr walk this morning. I think she's gonna be a great friend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigshotvictoria View Post
    She's a beauty!! slept through the night. Guess I'm up to 2 hours of cardio a day now She had an accident in the spare bedroom, but I think it's just from the stress of a new home. She's barely moved since our 1hr walk this morning. I think she's gonna be a great friend.
    Crate training is the best and most effective way to housbreak a dog...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lunk1 View Post
    I hope someday I'm ready. It was a year this dec and I am not prepared to go through it all again!
    I hear you bro, my wife and daughter are talking about getting another one so soon after we put down our last dog...im not feeling it quite yet it just seems almost disrespectful to him...idk maybe im being to sensitive....

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    ooh but op congrats on your new pup....

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    Quote Originally Posted by ghettoboyd View Post
    I hear you bro, my wife and daughter are talking about getting another one so soon after we put down our last dog...im not feeling it quite yet it just seems almost disrespectful to him...idk maybe im being to sensitive....
    Not at all...I remember how you felt when it happened. I'm sure that you feel like I do...I dont know if I'm ready to deal with that loss that comes way to soon with animals. Besides I'm not sure with things in my life that have changed since we had a puppy last, that it would be fair for the dog. We are home very rarely now and I dont have near the time to devote to a dog. These considerations must always be considered!

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    Best breed ever!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BUTTERYGOODNESS
    Best breed ever!!!!
    Dude do you have any idea how expensive they are here?
    My wife looked into getting me 1 last year they start around £2500 sterling for the runt of the litter and the price just rises depending on the parents

    My border terrier "buzz" was £400 and he's superb

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    Quote Originally Posted by milky01623 View Post

    Dude do you have any idea how expensive they are here?
    My wife looked into getting me 1 last year they start around £2500 sterling for the runt of the litter and the price just rises depending on the parents

    My border terrier "buzz" was £400 and he's superb

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    Yeah, those bulldogs are damn expensive! My roommate a couple years back paid $4000 and on top of that was at the vet well over a dozen times in the first 6-8months with various health problems.

    Cute little fvcker but he was a real assh0le.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigshotvictoria View Post
    Greyhound.
    Congrats man!

    Post up some pics

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasc

    Congrats man!

    Post up some pics


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    Quote Originally Posted by faither View Post
    My boy.
    Awesome lookin pup! White is the best color for that breed imo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasc View Post
    Awesome lookin pup! White is the best color for that breed imo.
    Thank you, she is gorgeous. I would have loved to get a pic of her up and about, but she's a typical Grey and wants to sleep all day. She's fresh retired from the racetrack, so she's seeing the world for the first time; it's really amazing watching her react to everyday things like stairs and cars!!!! 2 days and I already have her pretty decent on the leash. A couple of accidents inside. She seems like she doesn't want us to see her go pee. Started the crate training though and giving her bacon and butter when she goes outside so I think I'll have her housebroken in no time!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigshotvictoria View Post
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    Wow, she's a big girl Big! I was expecting a little puppy lol. How's she acclimating to her new home? She's a great lookin dog, I really like that color. I bet she's a joy to watch run. Those Grey's in full sprint are quite a sight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigshotvictoria View Post

    Thank you, she is gorgeous. I would have loved to get a pic of her up and about, but she's a typical Grey and wants to sleep all day. She's fresh retired from the racetrack, so she's seeing the world for the first time; it's really amazing watching her react to everyday things like stairs and cars!!!! 2 days and I already have her pretty decent on the leash. A couple of accidents inside. She seems like she doesn't want us to see her go pee. Started the crate training though and giving her bacon and butter when she goes outside so I think I'll have her housebroken in no time!!!
    Bacon and butter? wanna adopt me? lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasc View Post
    Wow, she's a big girl Big! I was expecting a little puppy lol. How's she acclimating to her new home? She's a great lookin dog, I really like that color. I bet she's a joy to watch run. Those Grey's in full sprint are quite a sight.
    yeah, she's not quite a puppy but still a teen, just 2 years old. She's getting better at being a house pet by the minute; it's just really stressful because she's used to a kennel and a racetrack, so it's a bit of a sensory overload. She's definitely fast, but she can't shake a stick to my last Grey. My last one still holds speed records and win records at a track in Kansas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasc View Post
    Bacon and butter? wanna adopt me? lol
    sorry bud, I can barely keep enough ready for her

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigshotvictoria View Post

    sorry bud, I can barely keep enough ready for her
    No worries, I'm patient and don't like to share. I'll wait until she's done

    Btw, my post about "white is the best color for that breed" was aimed at the bulldog. (Don't want you to think I was raggin on your new girl)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasc View Post
    No worries, I'm patient and don't like to share. I'll wait until she's done

    Btw, my post about "white is the best color for that breed" was aimed at the bulldog. (Don't want you to think I was raggin on your new girl)
    lol, that makes sense considering mine is blonde...

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    are u crate training her....I would assume its a little hared to have her go outside bcuz of the diiferent environment she's in now....
    my girl still piddles when she's excited..

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    Quote Originally Posted by cancer82 View Post
    are u crate training her....I would assume its a little hared to have her go outside bcuz of the diiferent environment she's in now....
    my girl still piddles when she's excited..

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    yeah, we started last night. She cried when she saw it, but we've been coxing her in and out with treats. Next step is a kong with frozen dog food. I'll take it from her every time she takes it from the kennel, so that she can only have while in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cancer82 View Post
    are u crate training her....I would assume its a little hared to have her go outside bcuz of the diiferent environment she's in now....
    my girl still piddles when she's excited..

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    she's a beauty!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BUTTERYGOODNESS View Post
    Best breed ever!!!!
    Yes they are. I currently have four bitches and bread a liter once every year and a half and have them shown in conformation. They're like little fat people and have a very high opinion of themselves.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigshotvictoria View Post

    yeah, we started last night. She cried when she saw it, but we've been coxing her in and out with treats. Next step is a kong with frozen dog food. I'll take it from her every time she takes it from the kennel, so that she can only have while in.
    I give my dog natty PB in her kong. She LOVES it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasc View Post
    I give my dog natty PB in her kong. She LOVES it.
    Unfortuantaly PB doesn't interest her. So far just butter, bacon, and now wet dog food.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigshotvictoria View Post

    Unfortuantaly PB doesn't interest her. So far just butter, bacon, and now wet dog food.
    You're probably lucky. Every time I get the PB out for myself and not her she gives me the "sad" eyes.. lol

    She loves Tripe too (the natural kind from a pet store, the processed human kind is bad for them). We mix it in her food sometimes and she devours it. Our vet recommended it and everything I've read says its great for them. Might be worth a shot if she's reluctant to eat dry or as a treat sometimes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasc View Post
    You're probably lucky. Every time I get the PB out for myself and not her she gives me the "sad" eyes.. lol

    She loves Tripe too (the natural kind from a pet store, the processed human kind is bad for them). We mix it in her food sometimes and she devours it. Our vet recommended it and everything I've read says its great for them. Might be worth a shot if she's reluctant to eat dry or as a treat sometimes.
    Thats a great idea, thanks!!!

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