Life Well, I've gone and done it. I now have a dog. - Page 3

**Buehler445** · 03-03-2010, 12:30 PM

I've joined the ranks of pet owners. This is my first go around with a dog. My parents have had a bunch of dogs, but this is the first one by myself.

Mrs. Buehler445 is a dog fanatic and has been bugging me to get one since the dawn of time. She watches all the Animal Planet shows about dogs, so we finally got one.

Feel free to share any tips or training advice, since I'm a relative n00b.

Oh, and I couldn't help myself. I had to call him "Chief".

**pr_capone** · 03-03-2010, 03:37 PM

This was Keely. Smartest dog I've ever known. Athleltic as all get out too. She loved the frisbee more than any treat I could possibly offer. You have a great pup there.

Over-Head · 03-03-2010, 03:45 PM

Do pet's come with pooper scoopers?

Frosty · 03-03-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Only a true dumbass would own an Aussie or two.

(Mine rock)

I'll be a true dumbass for life then. Great dogs (except for the skunk thing).

**DeezNutz** · 03-03-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arc

I'll be a true dumbass for life then. Great dogs (except for the skunk thing).

Yep.

Had one growing up, and will have at least one for as long as I'm physically able to meet the exercise needs/demands of the breed.

**Buehler445** · 03-03-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Buehler, congrats on the new dog.

Herding dogs are smart as ****, but you need to make sure to give it plenty of exercise, otherwise it will become bored and be an ENORMOUS ****ing pain.

And you'll wonder why, and the answer will be you: You will be the problem.

Thanks.

I can vouch for the smart bit.

Yesterday wife leaves me a voicemail that says Chief got out and she had to lock him in the kennel. So I say to myself, "OK, WTF is he getting out?" So I walk him and put him in the yard and then watch him to see what he does. So he plays around for a bit then figures it out that I'm not coming back. So he calmly walks over to the fence and shimmies under a low spot. I run out to try to stop him, he's gone. I run around the backside of the yard looking for him, gone. ****. So I run back around the front of the house looking for him. He's sitting nicely outside of the front door waiting for me to come back out. Smart little shit.

He just wants to be around people so much. If you go out there and sit down, he will just crawl in your lap and love on you forever. He's a good doggie.

I'm amazed at how much he has learned in the 3 days we've had him. He may soon be smarter than me.

Exercise I think is OK, for now. We walk the shit out of him. Plus he has a decent size yard for his size. Once he gets a little bigger, knows where home is, and comes a little better, I'm going to start taking him out to the farm and let him run to his heart's content. So hopefully I can make a good life for him.

**Bwana** · 03-03-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Winnar. It's a Blue Heeler.

And no. It has to be outside, but we stick him in the garage when it is cold.

Dude that thing isn't going to go roust up your ducks for you.

KC Jones · 03-03-2010, 08:06 PM

A former roomate of mine had a heeler. It bit a kid down the street so he found someone with a farm that could take it. No way a working breed like that should be cooped up in the city with a lazy stoner for an owner.

**Buehler445** · 03-03-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

Dude that thing isn't going to go roust up your ducks for you.

No ducks around here. Just pheasant. And within the last 5 years, turkeys.

I don't have much time for hunting, unfortunately. It hits during the busy time of the year.

**MahiMike** · 03-03-2010, 10:12 PM

had an Australian shepherd. Lived on the farm chasing cows abd riding atop stacks of ay in the truck. Lucky dog.

**Lumpy** · 03-03-2010, 10:18 PM

Cool dog!

My neighbor had an Australian Shepherd too. He was a mean dog unless you threw the ball for him. I think he became that way b/c the neighbor brats would throw rocks at him. It was sad that he became mean and didn't trust anyone except for his family.

**Buehler445** · 03-03-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumpy

Cool dog!

My neighbor had an Australian Shepherd too. He was a mean dog unless you threw the ball for him. I think he became that way b/c the neighbor brats would throw rocks at him. It was sad that he became mean and didn't trust anyone except for his family.

That sucks shit. I hate the mistreatment of dogs.

Ours was a pound puppy, so it may have some issues, but he's young, so I think we can love him enough to give him a good happy life.

He's definitely my boy though. I went to see how he was doing tonight. It was pretty dark and I was being quiet. I came to his shed, and he was just inside the door and started growling at me. Then I said, "hi Chief" and he came running out like I was the cure. He's my boy

**Buehler445** · 03-03-2010, 10:42 PM

Oh, and nice to see you back Lumpy.

**DaFace** · 03-03-2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

That sucks shit. I hate the mistreatment of dogs.

Ours was a pound puppy, so it may have some issues, but he's young, so I think we can love him enough to give him a good happy life.

He's definitely my boy though. I went to see how he was doing tonight. It was pretty dark and I was being quiet. I came to his shed, and he was just inside the door and started growling at me. Then I said, "hi Chief" and he came running out like I was the cure. He's my boy

You're my boy, blue (healer)!

Sorry. I'll go punch myself for trying to make that work.

**Lumpy** · 03-03-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

That sucks shit. I hate the mistreatment of dogs.

Ours was a pound puppy, so it may have some issues, but he's young, so I think we can love him enough to give him a good happy life.

He's definitely my boy though. I went to see how he was doing tonight. It was pretty dark and I was being quiet. I came to his shed, and he was just inside the door and started growling at me. Then I said, "hi Chief" and he came running out like I was the cure. He's my boy

I'm w/ you about ppl mistreating animals. Unfortunately, these were neighbor kids and who knows how those little ratbastards turned-out. They're prolly in prison. I chased one kid down the street when I saw him tormenting the dog. Kids will be kids, but something is seriously wrong w/ kids that are cruel to animals.

On a happier note, it definitely sounds like you have a good friend there, Buehler!

Congrats!

**Buehler445** · 03-03-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

You're my boy, blue (healer)!

Sorry. I'll go punch myself for trying to make that work.

LOL

You could just give me a fancy beer

03-03-2010, 12:30 PM
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1365266	Well, I've gone and done it. I now have a dog. I've joined the ranks of pet owners. This is my first go around with a dog. My parents have had a bunch of dogs, but this is the first one by myself. Mrs. Buehler445 is a dog fanatic and has been bugging me to get one since the dawn of time. She watches all the Animal Planet shows about dogs, so we finally got one. Feel free to share any tips or training advice, since I'm a relative n00b. Oh, and I couldn't help myself. I had to call him "Chief". Attached Thumbnails
Posts: 59,929

03-03-2010, 03:37 PM	#31
pr_capone THREEPEAT!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NWMO Casino cash: $9948214	This was Keely. Smartest dog I've ever known. Athleltic as all get out too. She loved the frisbee more than any treat I could possibly offer. You have a great pup there.
Posts: 19,897

03-03-2010, 03:45 PM	#32
Over-Head Boom, Boom , Crash Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In my shed Casino cash: $9995760	Do pet's come with pooper scoopers? __________________ ...Illegitimus non Carborundum est...
Posts: 12,040

03-03-2010, 08:06 PM	#37
KC Jones Genious Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $10012761	A former roomate of mine had a heeler. It bit a kid down the street so he found someone with a farm that could take it. No way a working breed like that should be cooped up in the city with a lazy stoner for an owner. __________________ re-sign: to sign again resign: to withdraw from employment
Posts: 5,366

03-03-2010, 10:12 PM	#39
MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	had an Australian shepherd. Lived on the farm chasing cows abd riding atop stacks of ay in the truck. Lucky dog. __________________ 99.9%
Posts: 17,387

03-03-2010, 10:42 PM	#42
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1365266	Oh, and nice to see you back Lumpy.
Posts: 59,929

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode