Typically I haven't gone the rescue option for a few reasons (unlike kitties, dogs who end up in the rescue places tend to be imbalanced). Dogs show their emotional problems differently of course.
Cesar Mulan (Dog whisperer guy) has a whole slough of stuff about that (which is why I typically don't go that direction - not Cesar, but our own personal experience with it) - HOWEVER, that being said, Fritz was an imbalanced dog as Cesar calls it.
Did you know before Rufus I had a rescue dog? I was in love with him, but ultimately he had issues and we eventually got rid of him. His name was Chip, he was a Lhasa Apso, and I took him through obedience school and was the top of the class because he and I were that awesome. (Thought I'd share a little something new for you! hahah! CAUGHT YA with a new info-byte~! w00t).
I have thought about going to the rescue places, yes. Although I brought up some some with Jimmers today, it would seem when I brought up some house breaking situations, he focused on house breaking being the issue and less the fact that I'm looking/wanting perhaps something else. Problem being... I was not direct and simple enough. We'll see though. I might still be inclined obviously to check out the rescues to see what is out there at some point. The reason I am tempted by that (several) research being one of them, but also, it has a potential for a right now scenario, that I feel like the breeders are not currently offering me! Ugh.
I'm still getting pretty mixed emotions about the dog thing. Like it's "too big" of a commitment to decide on, feels overwhelming instead of exciting. Which is kind of a bummer. Because that typically means it's not the right time yet.
But then again who knows. It's sort of like my energy around everything right now. Back and forth. Yikes.
Re: PurebredsnobodyberryFebruary 10 2011, 21:11:01 UTC
Well, rescue kitties can certainly have their share of issues. This I know from experience. But yes, that is a valid concern regardless.
(And no, I did not know about your previous rescue dog! Fun fact!)
I do certainly believe there will be a right dog and a right time, both of which you will know. But visiting a good, no-kill shelter can be very therapeutic for all involved, especially when you're not sure you want to commit just yet. We have a lot of people come in where I volunteer, simply to get their "kitty fix."
And maybe doing a visit like that with Jim would help you find an example of what you're really wanting and convey that to him. "See Jim, this age/size/etc is similar to what I would like..."
Cesar Mulan (Dog whisperer guy) has a whole slough of stuff about that (which is why I typically don't go that direction - not Cesar, but our own personal experience with it) - HOWEVER, that being said, Fritz was an imbalanced dog as Cesar calls it.
Did you know before Rufus I had a rescue dog? I was in love with him, but ultimately he had issues and we eventually got rid of him. His name was Chip, he was a Lhasa Apso, and I took him through obedience school and was the top of the class because he and I were that awesome. (Thought I'd share a little something new for you! hahah! CAUGHT YA with a new info-byte~! w00t).
I have thought about going to the rescue places, yes. Although I brought up some some with Jimmers today, it would seem when I brought up some house breaking situations, he focused on house breaking being the issue and less the fact that I'm looking/wanting perhaps something else. Problem being... I was not direct and simple enough. We'll see though. I might still be inclined obviously to check out the rescues to see what is out there at some point. The reason I am tempted by that (several) research being one of them, but also, it has a potential for a right now scenario, that I feel like the breeders are not currently offering me! Ugh.
I'm still getting pretty mixed emotions about the dog thing. Like it's "too big" of a commitment to decide on, feels overwhelming instead of exciting. Which is kind of a bummer. Because that typically means it's not the right time yet.
But then again who knows. It's sort of like my energy around everything right now. Back and forth. Yikes.
-Angela
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(And no, I did not know about your previous rescue dog! Fun fact!)
I do certainly believe there will be a right dog and a right time, both of which you will know. But visiting a good, no-kill shelter can be very therapeutic for all involved, especially when you're not sure you want to commit just yet. We have a lot of people come in where I volunteer, simply to get their "kitty fix."
And maybe doing a visit like that with Jim would help you find an example of what you're really wanting and convey that to him. "See Jim, this age/size/etc is similar to what I would like..."
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