tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post8439126557136297289..comments2023-10-24T01:00:32.845-07:00Comments on ADVENTURES IN MOTHERHOOD: Going to the dogsLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604477175816651214noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-63653918982774746842009-09-15T15:24:01.100-07:002009-09-15T15:24:01.100-07:00I think that is a GREAT idea! Although with you b...I think that is a GREAT idea! Although with you being like me (clean freak) I would go with a smaller inside dog and a non-shed dog! I got my Malty-Poo 2 years ago and I LOVE HER. I am definitely not a "dog person" but I LOVE MY DOG. Anything with a Poodle mix in it are generally very smart and easily trained. Lola is sooo well behaved. Especially with small children. She is really easy tempered too which is normal for a Malty-Poo. You guys should dog sit for a weekend for me : ) Then you could get a real feel for it. LOL. What time should I bring her over on Friday? Ha ha.Alyciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362577267159659626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-66241199324047766792009-09-15T13:03:45.286-07:002009-09-15T13:03:45.286-07:00I love Dachsunds. They can be sweet, and are wonde...I love Dachsunds. They can be sweet, and are wonderful when trained correctly. I would be against a beagle, just because they are vocal dogs, and your house is probably loud enough before you add a dog to the mix! <br /><br />The hubs and myself have been going back and forth on the dog issue for a few years now. He wants a dog, I don't have time for a dog. At some point in the next few years, I'll have to give in and get one. Hopefully a pug, or other sturdy but small dog.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929490519675140199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-30989961481611414872009-09-14T19:35:55.346-07:002009-09-14T19:35:55.346-07:00I have 2 and they are the greatest dogs! I highly...I have 2 and they are the greatest dogs! I highly recommend them. I have 6 neices and nephews and the dogs are good with all of the kids!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-55442130305404853052009-09-14T18:50:54.750-07:002009-09-14T18:50:54.750-07:00You guys should bring the kids over swimming one w...You guys should bring the kids over swimming one weekend and let them play with Lucy. She is very kid friendly and you could see how Daisy does with a friendly dog NOT behind glass.Caryl Phillipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-34548467064021129732009-09-14T18:26:41.479-07:002009-09-14T18:26:41.479-07:00I think that could be a really good idea - just do...I think that could be a really good idea - just do some research on breeds like everyone said to make sure you are getting a small breed that is mellow in temperament and not yippy/snappy, and maybe if she picks it out then there will be no or little fear associated with it and this will all help her bridge the gap towards other dogs. Good luck! (ps, so rather than another child you are adding the puppy to the Morguess household huh? :) at least you have the feed/potty every 3 hour thing down pat so you can apply it to the pup too ;) LisaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291056340525428628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-2309771502489514002009-09-14T18:22:19.208-07:002009-09-14T18:22:19.208-07:00hey, that's great! go Daisy!
I will second th...hey, that's great! go Daisy!<br /><br />I will second the beagle recommendation. They're known for being really good with kids. our dog Ruth is a beagle, and Abby sits on her like she's a horse, and the dog does not even blink. she's so good. <br /><br />I'd also check out a breed rescue group. Those people can be a little over-the-top, but they're good-hearted and work really hard to match you up with the right dog.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248485766805270628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-31761288444845710022009-09-14T18:16:10.092-07:002009-09-14T18:16:10.092-07:00Look into King Charles' Spaniels also...they&#...Look into King Charles' Spaniels also...they're really good with kids supposedly.jenznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-25487813867931592672009-09-14T17:25:03.960-07:002009-09-14T17:25:03.960-07:00Coming from the girl who has a 150 pound dog...if ...Coming from the girl who has a 150 pound dog...if it bounces when it barks it is not a real dog! <br /><br />Of course...Dachsunds are pretty adorable. A friend of mine had one growing up and she was the sweetest dog...even knew how to shake hands. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-54605069380431536862009-09-14T15:54:52.225-07:002009-09-14T15:54:52.225-07:00FYI Dachshunds can be a bit aggressive and they ar...FYI Dachshunds can be a bit aggressive and they are incredibly hard to housebreak. If you want Daisy to do the training, you might want to pick a less aggressive, food motivated breed like a miniature beagle. <br /><br />Oh- make sure that Daisy realizes that puppies grow up to be dogs. That was my brother's hang-up when he was Daisy's age!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11255953852708183735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-41682440949011554932009-09-14T15:36:21.931-07:002009-09-14T15:36:21.931-07:00My son was terrified of pets- we adopted 2 cats wh...My son was terrified of pets- we adopted 2 cats when he was 4yrs old. It really helped him overcome his fears. I would try- a puppy is not threatening and by the time it is full grown your daughter will be very comfortable with it.Mom of 2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-60897953962458862242009-09-14T14:37:49.606-07:002009-09-14T14:37:49.606-07:00Purina has a great comparison tool where you can c...Purina has a great comparison tool where you can compare a few breeds you're considering to see if they match what you're really looking for:<br />http://www.purina.com/dogs/breedselector/Index.aspx<br /><br />I grew up with golden retrievers, but I've been thrilled with our little dog - Shih Tzu. It doesn't shed, hardly barks, and loves kids. <br /><br />We had a Dachsund when I was growing up and I loved her!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300744597412386450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-63138259330397949892009-09-14T14:33:45.669-07:002009-09-14T14:33:45.669-07:00That is a fantastic idea!! Plus, those dogs won...That is a fantastic idea!! Plus, those dogs won't get any bigger than they already are. I'd go for it! <br /><br />They do say that to get over fears, we have to face them head on. Owning a dog, would be perfect. Good for Daisy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com