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(New here) I just got my first dog, a Pekingese... and accidentally got 2!
Hi,
I just got my first dog, and think I have everything I need: Water/Food bowl, food, carrier/crate, treats, hairbrush, flea shampoo, collar, and leash. I had told my friend Pam that I would consider getting a dog only if it were a mini-poodle, a yorkie, or a pekingese. Not a puppy. I'm moving to NY from the south, and don't know that many people... will be living in a fenced duplex, and so I thought that a dog would keep me company and MAKE me get out and be a little social. More social than a parrot in the winter (I have a large cockatoo). The Humane Society just happened to have a cross between a Pekingese and a Yorkie. He fell in love with me. They'd had it for a few days and said he hadn't barked the whole time. I took him out, and his idea of exercise is apparently walking to the far edge of the play yard to take a poo, and then jumping on my lap to get petted. I've heard that Pekingese were bred to be lapdogs, and Max apparently takes more after that than the terrier in him. I had JUST signed the papers adopting him. They were getting ready to close. I have to pick him up from getting neutered on Tuesday. I was walking out. A lady walks up with a Pekingese in her arms. They told her it was after hours and they couldn't take it. I opened my big mouth. The lady dropped her dog and left before I could ask any questions or think twice. Needless to say, after I pick Max up from the spay/neuter clinic on Tuesday, I will have plural pekingese. This new dog, Alex has been severely spoiled. I had some friends over after I got him some stuff and he knows tricks. He is potty trained and can walk, beg, sit, stay, and knows "go for a walk". He also cries alot. He cried last night in his crate next to my bed... but my bird sleeps in bed with me. He also hasn't eaten because apparently the middle of the road food I got last night isn't good enough for him. The lady who abandoned him as I was walking out gave me no info or anything. He's a little hyper, and I think he may have some spaniel blood in him or still be a puppy. He weighs 15 lbs, which is big for a pekingese. Alex also is very interested in my bird and wants to chase it. Apparently, he's not been walked very much and been used to having a fenced yard. Great coat. .... anyway- I'm excited! I've never had a dog of my own, and after tuesday I'll have 2! |
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What kind of bird do you have? It is dangerous to sleep with a bird
in your bed--you could roll over on it & kill it. I own five parrots and would never sleep in bed with any of them. On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:55:00 GMT, "Naturally Blonde" wrote: but my bird sleeps in bed with me. ----- Kim/Dreamspinner3 Visit My Homepage: http://members.tripod.com/dreamspinner3/ |
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"Naturally Blonde" wrote in message
news This new dog, Alex has been severely spoiled. I had some friends over after I got him some stuff and he knows tricks. He is potty trained and can walk, beg, sit, stay, and knows "go for a walk". He also cries alot. He cried last night in his crate next to my bed... but my bird sleeps in bed with me. Its normal for a dog who isn't crate trained to cry at first. Its even *more* normal for a dog who is a stranger in your house. He also hasn't eaten because apparently the middle of the road food I got last night isn't good enough for him. I hope I'm reading attitude where none exists but did it occur to you that he didn't eat because he's severely stressed? This dog is new to your home, goes from his owners arms into yours and straight to your home. He doesn't have a clue as to what's going on, why he's in your house, what your expectations are, what the rules are, nothing. Give him 2-3 days to decide when and how much to eat. When dogs get stressed it effects their stomachs and this is his way of keeping himself from puking all over your house. -- Tara |
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Thanks... that's what my mom and another friend said (about the food). I
didn't know they were so sensitive or took so long to acclimate. I got 3 kinds of dry food for him and 2 kinds of wet and alot of treats-- when I wrote that I was feeling worried and (since he's so spoiled) a little snubbed. .... he is SOOO cute though... I can't wait to get him and the other one clothes and take them out! Just to clarify, My goffin's cockatoo unscrews his cage door and comes into my bedroom at night or early in the morning. He sleeps on headboard next to the alarm and has been doing this since he was a baby (if he were sleeping under the covers I would seriously be worried of rolling over and stop the behavior- but if I put him back in his cage he screams endlessly... and since where he chooses to perch is nowhere I'm going to roll on, and the apartment is cockatoo-proof, AND he is potty trained...). Sometimes he gets money, keys, or credit cards out of my purse and brings them to me or sticks his foot in my mouth to wake me up... I don't want to put a lock on his cage because I am worried about if there was a fire that he couldn't be rescued. He only gets out at night/early morning though (for the past 4 and a half years anyway- since he learned and started the routine)... and I could SO go on about Boo and this is a dog forum Anyway- thanks for the advice, Jessie "Tee" wrote in message ... "Naturally Blonde" wrote in message news This new dog, Alex has been severely spoiled. I had some friends over after I got him some stuff and he knows tricks. He is potty trained and can walk, beg, sit, stay, and knows "go for a walk". He also cries alot. He cried last night in his crate next to my bed... but my bird sleeps in bed with me. Its normal for a dog who isn't crate trained to cry at first. Its even *more* normal for a dog who is a stranger in your house. He also hasn't eaten because apparently the middle of the road food I got last night isn't good enough for him. I hope I'm reading attitude where none exists but did it occur to you that he didn't eat because he's severely stressed? This dog is new to your home, goes from his owners arms into yours and straight to your home. He doesn't have a clue as to what's going on, why he's in your house, what your expectations are, what the rules are, nothing. Give him 2-3 days to decide when and how much to eat. When dogs get stressed it effects their stomachs and this is his way of keeping himself from puking all over your house. -- Tara |
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Naturally Blonde wrote:
go on about Boo and this is a dog forum Anyway- thanks for the advice, Jessie Just make sure your dogs are crated when Boo is out and you're not supervising the both of them. Boo is likely a formidible opponent to the little dogs, but that doesn't mean he won't be severely injured if he shoudl get in their way. This is just dog/bird owner generic advice, and not specific to your situation. -- What fresh hell is this? --- Dorothy Parker |
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good luck with them both! You sound like you are wonderful with animals!
My brother who is almost 50 and a real playboy sleeps with his turtle Max! I saw it for myself! Max sleeps on my brother's chest with his head and neck all the way out! His vet was amazed at how extroverted this turtle was! No one knows the special bond between individuals and their animals. I just hope that everyone on the planet experiences it at least once. Anne in Jersey |
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