Raising man's best friend

[sciphi]

For all the chewed furniture, stolen socks, and unexpected vet bills, raising a (smaller "large" dog) puppy has been a lot of fun. We got her almost a year ago. In that time she's grown from 15 lbs to 60, and we've been able to see her personality grow and develop. She's a member of the family. Consistency and correcting her in a timely manner have contributed to how she's turned out.

Now that she's almost a year old, it might be time for a little sister...

 

[dave1251]

Consistency and exercise are key IMO. Any dog can be trained to obedient and well mannered. It just takes the right master and the right amount dedication.

Congratulations!

 

[Egg_Head]

She'll never lie to you and her love is unconditional. Enjoy the ride.

 

[crazyoildude]

They are the best...Look at the pound there are a lot of great animals there and they know you saved them!

 

[mewisemagic]

What's the breed?

 

[Donald]

Just be careful with two females. They can be best friends one minute or going at it the next.

 

[Stewart Fan]

A tired dog is a well behaved dog.

 

[clinebarger]

Having an older well trained dog around while your training/acclimating a new puppy makes it easier in my opinion.

I have a 6 year old female Terrier Pit, And just got a 4 month old female Terrier Pit a couple weeks ago, Already 80% house broke, A few hiccups after she was fixed, the anesthesia the vet gives them makes them goofy I guess.

Stock up on chew toys! Every time you catch them chewing on any thing else, Put a chew toy in their mouth, Mine loves anything that squeaks when they bite down!

Exercise is a very important factor, For my Pits...Even more so, A tired dog is a good dog....And they sleep all night as a bonus!

 

[crazyoildude]

Yup two females could be a problem with Humans also.... LOL

 

[sciphi]

Originally Posted By: mewisemagic
What's the breed?


We're not sure since she's a rescue. Now that she's grown, we're leaning toward a pointer/lab mix. Doesn't retrieve very well, but sure likes to point at stuff.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: sciphi
Originally Posted By: mewisemagic
What's the breed?


We're not sure since she's a rescue. Now that she's grown, we're leaning toward a pointer/lab mix. Doesn't retrieve very well, but sure likes to point at stuff.


Better than barking at stuff, particularly at nothing.