Charlie wants a dog

[charliesmum]

At least I think he wants a dog. He's been talking about it, but he is also imitating Verruca Salt as he does so. "Mommy.' He says, speaking in a clipped and almost British voice. "I Want. A. Dog."

I pointed out to him he has $95, and could possibly buy a dog for himself, and he actually considered it.

I'd toyed with the idea before, but I just don't think we have the time or money for a dog. (though, working 10 minutes from home does help - one could theoretically go home at lunch and let the dog out)

I have to keep reminding myself that dogs are fairly high maintenance, and probably aren't cheap to keep in food.

Because...look at this really cute dog. I want him.

Comments

[ciara-belle.livejournal.com]

Dogs can be a lot of work. I had to beg my parents for ages before we finally bought Sydney and I had to do all kinds of research on different breeds. We finally decided on an Aussie because they're good natured, easy to train, friendly and good with kids. They're also medium sized and we didn't want something gigantic, but my dad refused to be seen outside with something "fluffy".

Then I had to scour the want ads every day until I found someone advertising purebreed Australian Shepherds for about $100. And then we got my Syd syd. ^^

[charliesmum.livejournal.com]

but my dad refused to be seen outside with something "fluffy". Hee.

You are the 2nd person to mention the Aussie dog. Hmmmm...

[ciara-belle.livejournal.com]

Aussies really are amazing dogs. Border collies are a lot like them, but I'm naturally partial to Aussies. ;D

I love my puppy (who is 12 now and clearly not a puppy anymore). She's incredibly smart, we never had any trouble training her, she never chewed shoes or other possessions and while she did have a little problem with wetting the floor when she was a puppy, that got taken care of right away.

They do need lots of exercise, though. And, like all big dogs, they can be prone to hip and joint problems. My poor baby has arthritis now and can't really go up stairs anymore. It's the saddest thing. :/

I miss my dog!

[sing1118.livejournal.com]

The thing about Border Collies, as I said above, is that they're not as smart. I got my Aussie from a woman on a dairy farm. They formerly used Border Collies, but the collies would run the cows ragged- they just keep herding. They then got Aussies, who will stop herding when the cows are together.

[sing1118.livejournal.com]

Haha, that's the same way my dad felt! He wanted a Newfoundland or a Chessie, but they're too big. Aussies are lovely.