| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 3:17:09 PM | "I used to own two large Bouviers. "
My introduction to Bouvs was when my late husband invited me to visit the home of a co worker who's wife was breeding them about 20 yrs ago. We walking into the family room where 3 adult Bouvs were fast asleep with their 3 yr. old daughter cradled in the chest of one of the dogs. From the visit I learned just how much the dogs treasured the 3 yr. old, and how much control she had over them. The 3 yr. old was child bait the these 3 dogs who adored her. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 3:54:43 PM | | I guess I'm really desperate...I have kids, dogs, cars on my profile but I'm sorry, they're part of my life and it would be awfully boring to just have pictures of just me alone!!! | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 4:15:50 PM | If you state in your profile, and reiterate in your emails that you own a dog, and that seems to be a common bond, the two of you might consider taking both dogs on a date - say, to a dog park, regular park, or just for a walk ... if your dog can promise to behave. I've met more men than not lately who don't particularly care for dogs; not that they don't LIKE them, but they don't care one way or another if they exist or not, and they have said that in no uncertain terms. If your pet is important to you, and is part of your family core, you should tell this person up front, and judge by his/her feedback how they feel about it.
Now, I'm a bigtime dog person. However, I would not want to go on a date with a man and his dog unless we were really close, and had bonded tightly. It just seems odd to me. But, if this canine is going to be the decision maker, i.e., it likes or dislikes you; hmm ... not sure which would be the best way to find out.
My dog is off limits on any date. I tell guys up front what he's like, and I'm certain a few potential relationships never got off the ground once I gave them the rundown on Rudy. He's a cattle dog; an alpha male; high energy; rescued from a kennel and has trust issues ... bottom line; he is NOT socialized, and can care less about anyone other than the immediate family, the house and my truck. He'll defend me to the death, and, well, he is what he is. Why do I keep him? When I adopted him, I made that promise and commitment to him; somebody had to love him, and he's accepted it. I know Blue Heelers' lives can be suddenly short-lived, and we've decided to give him the best we can while we can. I'm not obssessed with him, but he is with me ... so, needless to say; I date away from home ...  I've yet to meet any guy who's willing to at least meet him, so, I guess my wishes for long-term will have to wait. But hell no, he ain't goin' on any dates with me!
As for pictures of your pets on your profiles; that's fine - but like motorcycles and dead fish, my opinion still stands - if there are more pictures of your hobby than of you ... I don't get it. I'm just sayin' ... | |
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Posted: 9/23/2009 5:38:47 PM | ^^^aww, cattle dogs are awesome! i have had them for years. they are kinda bizarre though even when they don't have "official issues", lol. i never met a cattle dog that wasn't weird in some way. my male ACD cody is approachable unless you approach the truck (any time) or unless he decides you're just a creep (about 10% of the time). built like a brick sh*thouse and probably a little scary... i take him out & about but he's not good doggie bait. my other dog, bonnie, a.k.a. the bonster -- the one in my profile pic -- is SUPERCHARGED doggie bait. she's 1/2 cattle dog and 1/2 aussie... uber-cute & soft & cuddly & friendly... good size to not scare the kids at only about 40 pounds.... she's the kind of dog that i can take anywhere and i just put a "token" leash on her that's only about 12" long... she doesn't need a leash but people freak when they see dogs about in the open without one.... and wherever i take her i don't get any rest, lol. EVERYbody loves bonnie.
but the b1tch has yet to get me a boyfriend, lol.
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 5:48:43 PM | | a man with a dog is a guarantee i will stop and talk to him, about his dog. i cannot resist dogs and i like animal people too. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 6:10:26 PM | | Bizarre is the word my ex used to describe Rudy; he's got those weird reddish-brown eyes, and has odd ways about him. And, he (and yours) are not the first I've heard that have this thing for trucks! Their intelligence level is off the charts, and they are kind of nuts. He's my second; my first, Maggie, was a red heeler, and she was fabulous; got along with everyone. Rudy is just hell on four legs; yeah, like your's, compact and turbo-built ... But, I love a guy with a dog too ... | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 6:17:33 PM | "As for pictures of your pets on your profiles; that's fine - "
If I did that, my profile would be nothing but critters! Three dogs, two goats, a horse, a
co ckatoo, and a couple parakeets. That's eight photos, sinice the keets are together. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 6:29:57 PM |
Most likely they sleep with me as well. Any man who is not prepared to share the bed with the dog as well ... probably needs to move on along to the next profile. Thanks for the warning. Don't worry, any movement they would attempt, would be in opposite direction.
Every single man I know who owns a dog ... let's his dog sleep in his bed.
My little doggies only sleep in my bed. My last relationship had absolutely no problem what so ever with it. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 6:43:09 PM | As I have mentioned before, if I had a live in relationship it would have to be separate bedrooms only. So, of course my dogs have their own bedroom. | |
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Posted: 9/23/2009 7:05:03 PM | Men who treat dogs like they are their kids are attuned to their feminine side.
...I have two mutts who think they are half human.
If your gonna make fun of me then come over and I'll challenge you to a bakeoff.
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 7:11:32 PM | cotter - Msg 60
Now I'm confused. Are you saying that men don't want a dog in bed? Every single man I know who owns a dog ... let's his dog sleep in his bed.
I can only suspect what kind of men you frequent with, but don't you worry about squishing the poor thing when you get busy with your human friend? Or that the dog may bite the wrong sausage?
I let my dogs sleep with me only in a tent or truck. when camping. Wouldn't expose them to all the bears and mosquitos. In my home they were not allowed in the bedrooms, they had a watch job to do - beside the sleeping, they were patrolling all night the main floor. They liked it. And I slept better, too. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 7:41:53 PM | I have my FIRST small dog and, I have to admit, it's definitely different from living with bigger dogs ... of the boxer, all the dobermans, a great dane, a lab, a keeshond, several pit bulls, a rotweiler and others, my all time favorites were the chows ... I miss the chows ... their personalities meshed with mine and we just got along very well ... I thot and they acted! I loved those chows!
but after the last chow died, I got to thinking that life might be easier for me if I had a SMALLER dog ... so I researched Poms and bot one I THOT was going to grow to 12 lbs. ... she turns 6 years old in February and has just recently hit the 5 lb. mark on the scale!
she's definitely a different experience ... she's absolutely a guy magnet, a child magnet, a police magnet! ... everyone loves her! she's SOOO cute! ... as opposed to the big dogs who intimidated everyone but family! I love my little Pom ... but I still miss the chows! | |
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Posted: 9/23/2009 8:19:49 PM |
Now I'm confused. Are you saying that men don't want a dog in bed? Every single man I know who owns a dog ... let's his dog sleep in his bed. I can only suspect what kind of men you frequent with ...
Or that the dog may bite the wrong sausage? My little doggie was a real pal and she never once went after any "sausage" that was not considered edible.
but don't you worry about squishing the poor thing when you get busy with your human friend? In fact, she left the bed by choice when my partner and I were being amorous.
I had one relationship during her life with me and he was perfectly fine with her being on the bed with us. She was a small animal and was always near me ... no matter where I was in the house. My little baby has long since gone to doggie heaven and I have not replaced her. Coupled with the loss of my son just two months prior to losing her ... the pain is still too great.
For certain ... a dog is an absolute babe magnet. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/23/2009 8:23:59 PM | "Why do I keep him? When I adopted him, I made that promise and commitment to him; somebody had to love him, and he's accepted it."
I purchased a Great Dane puppy in 1999. She was the runt of the litter and the last one left and the breeder was wondering if anyone would take her. The breeder offered me a reduced price to take her. I took her and she grew up and had some bad behavior problems but like the above poster I figured someone had to accept her. We had over 9 wonderful years together and she was the best protective dog I ever owned and she made me laugh constantly. She is burried here on my property so she is not far away. | |
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Posted: 9/23/2009 8:45:15 PM | I don't see anything wrong with useing a dog as bait. I happen to love dogs.
Now a sign of desperation would be Training your Dog to retrieve men. | |
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Posted: 9/24/2009 11:23:23 AM | GAWD! You mean I have to go out and get a dog, just to get a date! Geezzzzz........
He11, I just got read of the kids, the ex and all the animals. I don't want any of them back.
Now what kind of dog should I get?
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/24/2009 11:37:51 AM | | ^^one that your ex and kids don't like! | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/24/2009 1:34:54 PM | Good point FFS.
this has got to be longer to post.
outdoorgirl | |
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Posted: 9/24/2009 1:52:46 PM |
Now what kind of dog should I get?
Get a large St. Bernard with a full barrel of rum. Refill the barrel between the dates. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/24/2009 1:55:48 PM | I always speak with people with dogs, so they can be a great conversation starter. Heck, in my neighbourhood, I know all the dog owners (although I know all of the dog names, I do not necessarily know the owner by name. "Hiya, how's Duke?" seems to work just fine).
I've always had Australian Shepherds. One in particular used to cramp my dating style... I'd get a guy on my couch, she'd lay under the coffee table and do a very soft, worried growl if he made a move in my direction. ugh.
Now we have a "pretend dog" a wee 7 lb city sized dog who thinks he's a big dog. (I keep warning him if he doesn't shape up, I'm getting a real dog next time). Can't say he ever did much for my dating one way or the other, but he sure has bonded with my sweetie. Either they've got some sort of "us guys" thing happening or it's that my sweetie breaks the rules and lets the wee dog on the bed when I'm not home. | |
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| Doggie Bait? bigger than..
Posted: 9/24/2009 2:35:36 PM | I always pass on a profile of a person who is into horses. Poo scoping for large dogs is as far as I am going. Having my clothing stink of horses, or dating someone who's mud room sticks of horses doesn't work for me. No bait for me there.
Pretend dogs are no bait for me either. When my rottweilers pass that will be it for me. It doesn't make sense for me to commit to dogs that weigh more than I do for the next 15 years. That wouldn't be fair to the dogs. Not interested in fluffy mops, so I will be fostering only while in Canada and working rescue for the other 6 months a year in Cuba. I have enough friends with dogs who I am already bonded with that I can share their dog bait. | |
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| Doggie Bait? bigger than..
Posted: 9/24/2009 2:51:32 PM | moraima - Msg 74
I always pass on a profile of a person who is into horses. Poo scoping for large dogs is as far as I am going. Having my clothing stink of horses, or dating someone who's mud room sticks of horses doesn't work for me.
I have also bad experiences with dogs and horses passing gas. Sometimes even a medium size dog can really foul up the air. | |
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| Doggie Bait? bigger than..
Posted: 9/24/2009 2:54:22 PM |
What about horses? Mine are Thoroughbreds. I always pass on a profile of a person who is into horses. Poo scoping for large dogs is as far as I am going.
Also, I've reached an age where I'm just not sure I want to commit to an animal perhaps longer than I still will be alive. While both of my parents lived to be well over 80, there is still the concern that any doggie I would adopt at this point might become an orphan and I just would not want to do that to a helpless animal.
If I were to meet a man with a dog ... that would be wonderful. I have a lot of love to give ... I could love his doggie as well as him. | |
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| Doggie Bait?
Posted: 9/24/2009 4:58:19 PM | Pitbull Pete, we're definitely on the same page. Sometimes these little packages are just dropped off in our hearts for a reason. Maybe you needed her more than she needed you! | |
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