Dog Owner Chat! (for-fun poll added) (new chat)

[Cardinal]

Well, Norris certainly is picking things up quickly.
Even though he's not a fan, I've taught him to respond to, "Spit"
{a command his former owner was teaching him, the equivalent of drop it}
And he can easily distinguish my tone. If I say it a loud, angry tone, he knows I'm serious.
If I say it higher, {and usually squeakier} he'll wag his tail.

And I'm not sure if it's just allergies or something but he like...sneezes/snorts alot.
And it's not just when he's outside either.
We don't have any perfume/strong smelling things in our house {unless you count him after walking in the rain}
so I'm stumped on what it is.

What are you guys feeding? =)

[evergreen]

And I'm not sure if it's just allergies or something but he like...sneezes/snorts alot.

What type of dog is he?

[PhoenixWings]

Zarria was being so cute today <3 Every time I said 'Zarria want to go out? Want to go play outside?' she would tilt her head to the side like 'What?" it was so cute!

[MacGyver]

Zarria was being so cute today <3 Every time I said 'Zarria want to go out? Want to go play outside?' she would tilt her head to the side like 'What?" it was so cute!

Awww, precious! Dixie grabs her ball and goes to the door when I ask her that x3.

[PhoenixWings]

Dixie seems like a playful doggie :3

[Soruc]

Max didn't get a long walk over ten minutes today; it was raining. :c Usually I need to take him out for an hour or so, but this time he just got extra playtime.

[Cardinal]

Improper use of a cat toy/cube.



Juniper, go home, you're drunk.

[Lupen]

Well, one of the breeders replied to my email. Just simply said that we sounded like a good home for an Aussie and that she'd like us to call her to talk further. So far so good, but phone calls are what I'm even more nervous about xD Hopefully it'll go just as well.

I'm guessing that it's best to just let the conversation flow so to speak, but what should I bring up in the first call aside from just personal stuff and perhaps if they do health testing? Sense it's a phone call I can't exactly ask for documents or to see the parents in person.

Bleh. Hate being so shy and awkward lol.

[Cardinal]

Well, one of the breeders replied to my email. Just simply said that we sounded like a good home for an Aussie and that she'd like us to call her to talk further. So far so good, but phone calls are what I'm even more nervous about xD Hopefully it'll go just as well.

I'm guessing that it's best to just let the conversation flow so to speak, but what should I bring up in the first call aside from just personal stuff and perhaps if they do health testing? Sense it's a phone call I can't exactly ask for documents or to see the parents in person.

Bleh. Hate being so shy and awkward lol.

My conversation with the breeder I had picked out for a dobbie lasted FOREVER. I inquired about health testing, pedigree, longevity.. etc. I discussed my training methods, what I thought about diet and spay/neuter (asking if there were contracts), asked if they compete in sports/conformation.. etc. I DID inquire about her dogs and whether she allowed people to meet her dogs BEFORE deciding on whether I'd get a puppy from her or not. I also asked if there were any local upcoming events I could see ehr dogs perform at. She was awesome and totally upfront with me. =)

[blazesong]

marty went up a class in training again

anyone know any youtube channles that teach you how to teach tricks? we want to teach marty to being things to us and teach him more things as he loves to learn