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Post by wesleycrusher on Sept 5, 2018 14:13:48 GMT -6
I took the quiz and got Standard Poodle, which is funny because that is the type of dog MH's family had growing up, and they had on his family's farm.
I still wouldn't get a dog though- I don't like them and they are too much work. Luckily DH agrees (about the work part).
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Post by Foxy on Sept 5, 2018 14:23:30 GMT -6
I was you before we got our dog Lucy. My H had two dogs when we met, both Doxies, which I hated that breed. I seriously thought they were so annoying. I still wasn't that big into them even after years of living with them. One of them passed away and we rescued another dog, also a Doxie, but she looks like a little golden retriever puppy and she melted my cold black heart. This dog has forever changed how I see dogs in general and how much love you can have for something besides yourself. If I were you, I would pick a dog that you want or you won't feel connected to them and you'll just be annoyed at their presence, if you're anything like me. I would start by thinking about qualities you want in a dog, and look at breeds, maybe pictures online for awhile to decide what you want.
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Post by wedding on Sept 5, 2018 14:26:40 GMT -6
That quiz was not very good. One of the dogs on my list was an Australian Cattle Dog and I said little time to train, small yard, and low noise tolerance.
OP- dogs are ALOT of work. I am very much a dog person but know with a small child and our work/life balance it is not a good choice for us right now. How active is your life? We are out of the house most of the day on weekdays and have basically 1 hr of free time post bedtime for DS. On weekends we are often running from one thing to another. We also like to go away for the weekend and not have to worry about much. If your DH is the one so adamant about it, will he really be the primary care taker or would you and you would end up resentful?
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Post by Dramaphile on Sept 5, 2018 14:29:55 GMT -6
I don’t like dogs in general. I did the breed quiz. I got a beagle. I could almost get on board with a beagle if I had more space. Beagles are crazy and bark all the time. They are also adorable and too smart for their own good.
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Post by goldenbird on Sept 5, 2018 14:31:03 GMT -6
I'm not a dog person. We had a few family dogs and cats growing up and I loved them. Losing them as an adult was fucking hard and I was devastated. I think they are cute and enjoy petting them at times but I have no desire to get my own dog or even cat, and I am a cat person. Mainly the cost and work involved in having pets, but also going through the eventual loss of them. Can't do it.
I'm sure someone who isn't a dog or cat person could come to love their own dog or cat. But you shouldn't feel pressured into getting a pet, especially a dog. They are so much work.
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Post by marygracerich on Sept 5, 2018 14:31:33 GMT -6
I don’t like dogs in general. I did the breed quiz. I got a beagle. I could almost get on board with a beagle if I had more space. Beagles are crazy and bark all the time. They are also adorable and too smart for their own good. Good to know. My friend had a beagle and I never heard him bark. He fooled me. I now have more reason to not get a dog even though MH wants one. 😂
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 14:39:35 GMT -6
I'm not a cat person (allergies) but my H talked me into a cat (outdoor). I loved that baby and would love on him even if it meant hives and taking Benadryl. I say take a chance!
Plus also different breeds mean different things. My lab mix and pure golden were awesome, but my collie would nip and herd which wasn't cool to me. We gave her back after a 3 week trial. If you get a dog make sure it's someone who will do a trial period.
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Post by Dramaphile on Sept 5, 2018 14:42:16 GMT -6
That quiz was not very good. One of the dogs on my list was an Australian Cattle Dog and I said little time to train, small yard, and low noise tolerance. OP- dogs are ALOT of work. I am very much a dog person but know with a small child and our work/life balance it is not a good choice for us right now. How active is your life? We are out of the house most of the day on weekdays and have basically 1 hr of free time post bedtime for DS. On weekends we are often running from one thing to another. We also like to go away for the weekend and not have to worry about much. If your DH is the one so adamant about it, will he really be the primary care taker or would you and you would end up resentful? It gave me border collie, which is a nope. DNW a super active dog that needs lots of training. I want a couch dog who wants to snuggle all day, which is why I have a pitbull.
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Post by joy on Sept 5, 2018 14:48:08 GMT -6
The quiz needs at least twenty seven more questions.
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Post by Cher on Sept 5, 2018 15:03:20 GMT -6
I know people who are not dog people. Got dogs because kid, H, circumstance, etc. and they ... are still not dog people. Not everybody is a dog person and if you’re not, I don’t know that it’s fair to you or the dog because they’re around for like the next 15 years.
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Post by Pistol on Sept 5, 2018 15:06:17 GMT -6
I love my dogs. They are huge pains in the ass but I love them. I cannot stand MIL’s dog that does the same dumb shit my own does. 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Sept 5, 2018 15:10:19 GMT -6
I have had two lab/beagle mixes and both were very quiet.
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Post by betches on Sept 5, 2018 15:11:02 GMT -6
My mom is not a dog person. We got a collie when I was a kid and she is still firmly not a dog person. She was never mean to our dog or anything, but you could tell she didn’t love having a dog and was generally relieved when our dog eventually passed. She was also a SAHM and was saddled with most of the dog care responsibilities which I’m sure didn’t help
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Post by Minerva on Sept 5, 2018 15:29:11 GMT -6
Boston Terrier, Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever, Tibetan Spaniel Still nah. Boston’s are so cute and sweet! I think a Boston terrier or French bulldog will be our next dog. H doesn’t know it yet but we’re not getting anymore big dogs for a loooong time. I reeeeaaally want a Boston terrier. They are so darn cute and just the right size and activity level for us.
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Post by millimeter314 on Sept 5, 2018 15:48:42 GMT -6
I had been very iffy on getting a dog for the past two years. We ended up getting a puppy in March and this little dog is a huge part of the family now.
I was worried about having the time and energy to care for her as well as how she would do with the twins (turned 5 in July). She’s a mini golden doodle and is the fluffiest snuggle bug. She loves the kids and snuggles them constantly.
I don’t like my mom’s dog and most other people’s dogs are meh but it’s different when you have your own. I’ve been the one to train her and she knows what it means when I give her the “mom look.” She keeps me company at night when I’m watchjng tv or working and she’s always so excited to see us when we come home.
We don’t travel home to family as much since we got her but I think that’s a good thing! She does love where we take her to be boarded and gets very excited when she realizes where we are.
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Sept 5, 2018 15:49:58 GMT -6
That quiz was not very good. One of the dogs on my list was an Australian Cattle Dog and I said little time to train, small yard, and low noise tolerance. OP- dogs are ALOT of work. I am very much a dog person but know with a small child and our work/life balance it is not a good choice for us right now. How active is your life? We are out of the house most of the day on weekdays and have basically 1 hr of free time post bedtime for DS. On weekends we are often running from one thing to another. We also like to go away for the weekend and not have to worry about much. If your DH is the one so adamant about it, will he really be the primary care taker or would you and you would end up resentful? good points too. He would love one, but he doesn't pressure me about it, he just accepts my feelings and says he hopes to one day get a dog. So it's nothing that I'd feel forced into. Right now we're home basically 16 hrs a day, aside from work. We don't really have activities or social life, we like our couch time and with only one kid we'll eventually have sports but not an overwhelming amount.
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Sept 5, 2018 15:54:13 GMT -6
The quiz needs at least twenty seven more questions. right!! I've def taken other ones that ask everything from fur length to grooming to activity level to protectiveness.
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Post by wakemom on Sept 5, 2018 15:56:33 GMT -6
I don’t like dogs at all, that sounds mean, but just not a pet person in general. My daughter is a dog fanatic and we had to compromise to get her one. My stipulations are it can’t shed, can’t stink, can’t drool, not be yappy or needy. Basically no dog. But I did tons of research and found what we could agree on in an F1b Labradoodle and then wedid extensive training so that he would behave himself.
If you go through with it, be pushy about what you would allow so that you will be happy with your pet and not resent it. I’d also go to a dog park and meet other people’s dogs and see what kind appeals to you and ask about breeders.
Good luck, it’s a big change to make for us non pet people.
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Post by miawallace on Sept 5, 2018 16:43:28 GMT -6
How does one become a people person? Is there a quiz I can take?
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Post by flippinchica on Sept 5, 2018 16:50:54 GMT -6
My mom is not a dog person and we always had dogs growing up for reasons. She never became a dog person. I'm not either. I never really got attached to our dogs growing up and have no interest now. DH likes dogs and would like one but understands it isn't practical now. I'm worried he will really want one once the kids are older.
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Post by earlybirdz on Sept 5, 2018 17:04:28 GMT -6
Boston Terrier, Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever, Tibetan Spaniel Still nah. Boston’s are so cute and sweet! I think a Boston terrier or French bulldog will be our next dog. H doesn’t know it yet but we’re not getting anymore big dogs for a loooong time. [ Don’t let them fool ya, lol. I have a Boston Terrier now (and have fostered another) and they are awesome but have a LOT of attitude. I also have French Bulldog! She is awesome and very laid back The BT is definitely the Apha dog.
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Post by Tlex on Sept 5, 2018 17:16:44 GMT -6
I not a cat person and never became one when we got a cat, and despite growing up with cats.
I am a huge dog person and I still find mine...trying. Like I need her and she’s good for me but... she’s a lot of work. And she’s zero shed, super mellow temperament, and highly trainable. I know in 5 years when my kids are bigger and less needy it will be a joy to have her but right now she’s one more pooping, hungry, needy being.
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Post by imapenguin on Sept 5, 2018 17:32:05 GMT -6
First of all, I don't know why I'm here. Second, does this mean we all get to post the breeds we'd be most compatible with? I got Labrador retriever which is great because I currently have 2 of them.
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Post by nevertoomanyshoes on Sept 5, 2018 17:33:18 GMT -6
After I had my kids I found myself wishing we didnt have a dog. It's just one more "person" for me to take care of. I still love my dog but we won't be getting another after he's gone. When people say they're thinking of getting a dog my initial gut reaction is "dont do it". I am here with my cat and dog currently, more the cat. He is destroying our furniture and the dog hair everywhere is driving me crazy at the moment. I love them, but I’m not in love with them right now that I have two kids to also look after. I just find myself getting frustrated with them, eg. I finally get the baby down and the second I come out of the nursery the cat starts incessantly meowing for food and it’s like CAN I JUST HAVE ONE DAMN MINUTE!? I feel very guilty about that too. We always planned to get a second dog around now but I just can’t see that happening at this point. But, maybe this will all change once kids are out of the baby/toddler stage, I just don’t know.
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Post by AnnPerkins on Sept 5, 2018 17:44:27 GMT -6
First of all, I don't know why I'm here. Second, does this mean we all get to post the breeds we'd be most compatible with? I got Labrador retriever which is great because I currently have 2 of them. That's a relief. How embarrassing would it have been for all of you if you were matched with a schnauzer or something? Hawkward.
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Post by reginaphalange8 on Sept 5, 2018 17:44:46 GMT -6
I had a dog growing up and liked him enough but he stayed on the ground floor and had a designated carpet for hime to sleep on. That meant there was no fur anywhere but I still thought he smelled. I’m still not a dog person and don’t think I would end up loving my own. I can’t get over the fur, smell, slobber, jumping, and arrangements you have to make while you are away. We also lived in the country when we had a dog so we just let him roam around and he went outside while my parents went to work. My mum still took him on walks but I can’t imagine having a dog not in the country.
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Post by reginaphalange8 on Sept 5, 2018 17:46:47 GMT -6
I got poodle, lol no.
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Post by imapenguin on Sept 5, 2018 17:49:18 GMT -6
I love my moms poodles and I’m pretty sure a standard poodle will be my next dog. But I have plenty of time to change my mind because I am not getting another dog until these 2 are gone and the one is only a year old.
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Post by reginaphalange8 on Sept 5, 2018 17:52:34 GMT -6
I love my moms poodles and I’m pretty sure a standard poodle will be my next dog. But I have plenty of time to change my mind because I am not getting another dog until these 2 are gone and the one is only a year old. I’m jaded because my neighbours had two and they were the meanest things ever. I also don’t like the look of them 😬
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Post by imapenguin on Sept 5, 2018 17:56:18 GMT -6
I love my moms poodles and I’m pretty sure a standard poodle will be my next dog. But I have plenty of time to change my mind because I am not getting another dog until these 2 are gone and the one is only a year old. I’m jaded because my neighbours had two and they were the meanest things ever. I also don’t like the look of them 😬 my grandmas little ones were always mean but my moms big ones have always just been a little goofy.
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