The Sylentnight

SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOG PERSON?

First off, do you have to take care of any medical issues? Is the dog socialized well? Any behavioral problems like separation anxiety?

Toys. Get toys. Pressed rawhide is good for chews. I recommend dogtreatswarehouse.com. Good prices.

Originally Posted by Neir

SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOG PERSON?

First off, do you have to take care of any medical issues? Is the dog socialized well? Any behavioral problems like separation anxiety?

Toys. Get toys. Pressed rawhide is good for chews. I recommend dogtreatswarehouse.com. Good prices.

I know that it is house trained already. My mom's boss was the original owner and he house trained the dog already. No medical problems that I know of.

congratulations on your acquisition, albeit temporary, of a doge

this is what you must do

-feed doge
-get toys for doge
-pay attention to doge
-let doge outside frequently
-walk doge daily
-love doge

A doge?

Originally Posted by Leftovers

A doge?

Yes, Doge, like how cat people instead of just using cat use catte as well.

Also, congrats on the dog, hope you guys have fun with him.

you heard me

Anyway Sylent do you have any questions in particular?

get rid of dog, acquire cat

don't listen to leo, cats are for baby girls

Actually come to think of it since you say you have a cat(?) you might want to make sure the dog is okay with cats.

yes, animal aggression often goes unnoticed by owners unless they're routinely walked near other animals or brought to parks.

Basically what Koto said.

It also all depends on the dog's personality.

Spend some time with the dog before it ends up at your place, if you can. The dog will probably adjust a lot easier to being in a strange place if there's a sort-of familiar face (i.e., you) around. Spending time with it should also give you some idea of its habits and quirks - things like, "Is it a yapper? Is it a moocher? Does it have a favourite game, or toy?" And so on.

Whatever you do, don't run.

Out of curiosity, what kind of dog is it?

Originally Posted by Kotonoha

cats are for baby girls

:(

If he's never been to your house before, make sure to give him treats as he explores the areas he's allowed in to make the house a more positive experience. Little pieces of chicken, hotdog, or the like work best. And of course, get as much info about the dog from the owner beforehand.

Thanks for all the advice! This is really helpful.

@Kotonoha

Don't know what type of dog. Wasn't told.

As for the cat... She got hit by a car and got thrown in the trash can. I didn't know for a year because I was told that my mom took her to some farm field and left her there. We weren't allow to take care of animals so we kept her a secret from the land owner for a few years before my little sister accidentally left her out for him to see. :/

Originally Posted by The Sylentnight

She got hit by a car and got thrown in the trash can. I didn't know for a year because I was told that my mom took her to some farm field and left her there.

My parents ran over ours and I got phone call about it.

PET DOG
TALK TO DOG
FEED DOG
LET DOG GO POOPOO AND PEEPEE
PLAY WITH DOG
PRAISE DOG FOR BEING GOOD DOG
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU KNOW HOW TO DOG

Call him George

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