Dog advice please (1 Viewer)

[Minxy]

Howse about an Old English Sheepdog, Train him to lie on your feet - so toastie !!

... and doubles up as a rug too!

 

[Geistguy]

. Very true, their ears make good sporrans as well.

Only joking !!

 

[DC4JC]

After 6 years being dogless ( too painful to get another after saying goodbye to our 12 yr old GSD) we decided whilst away for the winter that the time was right to get another.
What convinced us was our daughter getting a Golden retriever, which weve looked after several times and meeting up with a couple that has a Labradoodle and spending time with them and taking her out.
So after much discussion we decided on a Labradoodle. Why. Because they are not too big, but big enough to be a proper dog ( apologies to all smaller dog owners) either dont shed or very little. Good temperment. Easy to train. And most important would fit in with our lifestyle.
So on returning we picked up a lovely Golden coloured Labradoodle puppy on 17th March.
So far she has been brilliant. Toilet trained within 10 days of having her. Goes overnight without crying or waking virtually from day 1. Loves people and other dogs. Sits at the kerb before crossing the road. Is calm and is not bothered in the car. We have never had a dog that has picked all this up so quickly.
Having seen how others cope with their dogs overwintering on rallies for the last 2 years, they are not that great a hinderance. In fact if people get stuck, others have proved to be more than willing to watch the dog for a couple of hours ( providing its sociable!).
I think for what they give you back, love,companionship, exercise, social i.e. meeting and talking to others, the few times they hinder you is a small price to pay.

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