Where can I go to buy a dog?

[Narmer]

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up, where can I go to buy a dog?

What do they run for?

And finally, we live together but she works and I go to school full time and work. Can the dog stay home by itself or do I have to take it to a dog-sitter or something?

Thanks in advance.

 

[platinumike]

ebay.

 

[Coquito]

By the sound of it, you both have too much to deal with already. Don't bring an animal into a situation where it can't be properly taken care of.

 

[wetcat007]

Depending on the dog it could stay at home for a decent period of time during the day by itself? But not for days. I'm pretty sure a quick google search will set you up with some places that sell dogs, otherwise check the newspaper classifieds, or goto a pet store?

 

[Narmer]

Originally posted by: Coquito
By the sound of it, you both have too much to deal with already. Don't bring an animal into a situation where it can't be properly taken care of.

Are dogs more like children or cats?

 

[FrozenCanadian]

Originally posted by: Narmer

Originally posted by: Coquito
By the sound of it, you both have too much to deal with already. Don't bring an animal into a situation where it can't be properly taken care of.

Are dogs more like children or cats?

Dogs would be like kids. Cats like being alone.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Dude. I can tell already that you have no clue! Taking care of a dog is like taking care of an infant if done properly. Are you ready to do that?

Does she even want a dog?

If a dog is properly trained, it can go around 6-8 hours inside before needing to go outside to do its business.

Or are you planning to be the trailor-trash-type of person who buys a puppy for the cuteness, hoping your GF will be so happy that you'll get a good lay, and then the next day, after the magic has worn off, you'll cast the poor animal to the streets to be run over by a car or where it will breed like mad, or do you just plan on chaining it up outside to bark all day instead of giving it the TLC it wants and needs?

Can I have your number, I think I need to give it to PETA!

 

[Narmer]

Originally posted by: FrozenCanadian

Originally posted by: Narmer

Originally posted by: Coquito
By the sound of it, you both have too much to deal with already. Don't bring an animal into a situation where it can't be properly taken care of.

Are dogs more like children or cats?

Dogs would be like kids. Cats like being alone.

Thanks. Damn, I didn't think it'd be such an issue seeing that there are so many other New Yorkers out there with dogs. I don't know how they do it.

 

[Narmer]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Dude. I can tell already that you have no clue! Taking care of a dog is like taking care of an infant if done properly. Are you ready to do that?

Does she even want a dog?

If a dog is properly trained, it can go around 6-8 hours inside before needing to go outside to do its business.

Or are you planning to be the trailor-trash-type of person who buys a puppy for the cuteness, hoping your GF will be so happy that you'll get a good lay, and then the next day, after the magic has worn off, you'll cast the poor animal to the streets to be run over by a car or where it will breed like mad, or do you just plan on chaining it up outside to bark all day instead of giving it the TLC it wants and needs?

Can I have your number, I think I need to give it to PETA!

Woah there, BHL. I'm here to inquire because I don't know much. Do get so angry and excited for no reason.

 

[Coquito]

Originally posted by: Narmer

Originally posted by: Coquito
By the sound of it, you both have too much to deal with already. Don't bring an animal into a situation where it can't be properly taken care of.

Are dogs more like children or cats?

Dogs need training, dogs need to be walked more then once a day, dogs need fresh food & water, & they need companionship.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: wetcat007
Depending on the dog it could stay at home for a decent period of time during the day by itself? But not for days. I'm pretty sure a quick google search will set you up with some places that sell dogs, otherwise check the newspaper classifieds, or goto a pet store?

Stay away from pet stores for puppies, please.

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: Narmer
My girlfriend's birthday is coming up, where can I go to buy a dog?

What do they run for?

Meat

And finally, we live together but she works and I go to school full time and work. Can the dog stay home by itself or do I have to take it to a dog-sitter or something?

If you keep it inside then be prepared for it to do dog-like things inside.

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: Coquito
Dogs need training, dogs need to be walked more then once a day, dogs need fresh food & water, & they need companionship.

That's just what I was going to say! That's why the OP should get TWO dogs.

 

[thepd7]

Yes for the first 2-3 months I would say its very bad to leave them alone for 8 hours a day. Now my puppy is 5 months and she is alone 6 hours a day but thats it. My gf wanted one and although she loves her it is much more work than she thought.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Dude. I can tell already that you have no clue! Taking care of a dog is like taking care of an infant if done properly. Are you ready to do that?

Does she even want a dog?

If a dog is properly trained, it can go around 6-8 hours inside before needing to go outside to do its business.

Or are you planning to be the trailor-trash-type of person who buys a puppy for the cuteness, hoping your GF will be so happy that you'll get a good lay, and then the next day, after the magic has worn off, you'll cast the poor animal to the streets to be run over by a car or where it will breed like mad, or do you just plan on chaining it up outside to bark all day instead of giving it the TLC it wants and needs?

Can I have your number, I think I need to give it to PETA!

Why would you want to give his number to a domestic terrorist organization?

 

[imported_LoKe]

Don't get a dog. If you can't care for it, you're just going to make it depressed and you'll hate it. Don't ruin a perfectly good animal. =[

 

[Balt]

Pets are a very, very, very bad gift idea.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: Balt
Pets are a very, very, very bad gift idea.

Agreed. This animal shelter almost didn't let my parents adopt a dog for me for Christmas, because people usually do and then try to return it when things aren't working out. Thank God they didn't give up...this dog is amazing.

 

[Coquito]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

Originally posted by: Coquito
Dogs need training, dogs need to be walked more then once a day, dogs need fresh food & water, & they need companionship.

That's just what I was going to say! That's why the OP should get TWO dogs.

The Turkey has no match. It knows of your mounting plans. A whole kennel couldn't shake it's resolve.

I better have next years order ready & waiting when I come looking.

 

[fire400]

Originally posted by: platinumike
ebay.

best method of shipping a dog?

do you know anyone who would actually drive across the states to pick up or deliver a pet...?

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: fire400

Originally posted by: platinumike
ebay.

best method of shipping a dog?

do you know anyone who would actually drive across the states to pick up or deliver a pet...?

Pet shipping companies $300-$500

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: fire400

Originally posted by: platinumike
ebay.

best method of shipping a dog?

do you know anyone who would actually drive across the states to pick up or deliver a pet...?

trebuchet.

 

[spacejamz]

Wait till December/January when it snowing/icy/cold and your GF doesn't feel like walking the dog....

If you really want to get her a pet, buy a goldfish or something...

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: fire400

Originally posted by: platinumike
ebay.

best method of shipping a dog?

do you know anyone who would actually drive across the states to pick up or deliver a pet...?

trebuchet.

That made me lol

 

[Narmer]

Originally posted by: Balt
Pets are a very, very, very bad gift idea.

Thanx. I guess I'll wait until we're married and she stops working or something.