don't really have the time to do stuff i don't need... best to ask the experience of these guys at GFY. lots of assorted peeps here with various types of experience :2 cents:

Yeah probably a smaller dog would be best then you don't have such an issue when moving. Just keep in mind some rescue groups don't automatically give a dog up. Some prospective adoptive parents get offended or discouraged easily. Just know the people are the rescue are looking out for the best interests of the dog and they have seen many doggies get adopted only to be returned soon after or even worse.

My father have really bug yard and he picked up 2 or even 3 not sure:)

I'm not sure if pounds are like humane societies, but where I live, the girls that work there can tell you just about anything you needed to know about a dog. My girlfriend actually wants a third dog from there, but I'm dragging my feet because I'm not sure if 3 is too many.

Anyways, the girls that work there really get to know the dogs and they can tell you about their behavior and how they act. The one dog my gf wanted, which was a 3 year old pure pit bull, we were told that he was really sweet and loving. Well, when we were there, a volunteer just happened to be walking him and got too close to another dog walker and the other dog attacked him, while he just stood there and took it, never retaliated with one bite and he was pure pit, so the girls were right.

In other words, the point I'm trying to make is to ask the people there, they can give you a good idea of a dog's behavior/attitude.

Hey, good luck with your search. As stated above, do some research. Its really important that you get a dog that matches what you are looking for. If you go on youtube and type in dogs you will find a shitload of clips from the animal planet show talking about specific breeds behavior, health problems, energy, etc...

I would say to look at a few of them whose titles or screenshots stand out to you. A better route would be as you go to the pound and find dogs you like, take a note of the breed if available and then check out the videos, as well as google the breeds. We ended up buying two labs based on our research and can't be happier.

Again, best of luck.

Edit type in dogs 101. Sorry, typo

email me pls... lets take this off the boards; sell at bmbhome dot com

Best advice in the thread, sounds like you don't REALLY want one.

yes I did chat the guys up about the dogs... 2 dogs in there for murder, killed another dog... the owner is trying to get them back

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...688632678.html

like this one..

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...691199383.html

few more

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...639756587.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...685735219.html

a bit young I think

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...683946504.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...682596955.html

If you by half a day means 12 hours.. as in the dog being inside for 12 dogs without being able to take a piss or a shit.. you shouldn't get a dog..

We have a strict rule when it comes to our dogs.. they are never home alone for more than 8 hours.. never.

8 hours be good... prolly even less... would not expect a dog to be alone more than that 'intentionally' but shit does happen you know?

check out the thread i just started..

I agree that leaving a dog alone for 12 hours would suck for the dog, but it's better than death. We got our black lab first and realized very quickly we would need a fence so we had one built. They get walked once or twice a day and are free to go out into the back yard whenever they please. I work a 9 - 5 and she works overnight, they have a bit of alone time as she sleeps during the day while I'm out ad vice versa but they both seem very happy. Having two helps though as they can play with each other most of the day

If you have a fenced in yard you could always get one of these.
http://www.petco.com/N_22_136_30_505...5059&cmrefpf=1

We're currently looking for a Mastiff. Lots of purebreds being given away in LA.

you in LA....? why would someone give away a pure breed mastif??

wanting and the reality must be balanced... at least in my life... not so sure about your..

because its more trouble than having a kid almost LOL breeds like that need much attention and picking up shit thats bigger than yours isnt exactly fun LOL

prime example of someone getting dog and then getting rid of it at any cost... some breeds are gimmicks to some until they find out how much trouble the dogs are they will give them away.

well i did raise a kid and do run a content biz all by myself so I'm pretty familiar with responsibility... if I need to i can walk the dog down the road... I really do live in the country more or less... be good for me... this is one area of having a dog that appeals to me

Please do.

Two of my best friends are rescues, and now working on the ranch. One is a German Shepard / Rottweiler mix who is a gentle and intelligent, loyal and loving companion. He's eight years old now.

The new one I got a month or so ago as a puppy I rescued. A Black Lab / Newfoundland mix that may grow to close to 150lbs., he is learning many lessons from his "big brother"

We have coyote packs and mountain lions, so getting eaten is a real concern for the boys but they keep the predator perimeter extended, so a horse doesn't get mauled or anything and are good at barking when strangers come by.

People have lost their homes in forclosure and cannot bring along a massive dog to their relative's house or to the tiny apartment they have rented. We see this happening all the time with German Shepherds that cost $2,000 + and are only one year old.

After seeing that dog available, I wish. LOL.

I don't know why anyone would give him away, but I would likely guess that they didn't have much idea how big he'd get. A neighbor up the street from me has one and he's close to 165 lbs. That's bigger than me.

We watch the dog for a week and he must have gone through 50 lbs of food no problem.

cool... what's your thinking... you know what I do etc.. you have any insight of connection for the 'right' dog?

i just called the person with the mast... got voice mail... they sounded like an ass :(

there is a reason they call it man's best friend.
mixed dogs seem more sane, lab and any shepherd mix would be great.
you can train them to do almost anything, much smarter than we think they are.

No, never :pimp

Doesn't sound like you are ready for dog ownership.

http://www.noahsanimalfigurines.com/...s/aw/30703.jpg

stuffed puppy :1orglaugh

dogs are so dirty and they shit all over the place :1orglaugh

I have a dog he is almost 12, he will shit in the house if I change his dog food and he doesn't like it. It's more like he owns us, and I am not heartless enough after all these years to get rid of him, nobody wants a dog like this... may as well feed him to the gators. lol

I love animals, but now I have a kid and don't want anymore. (til she begs me for one, my payback for harrassing my parents I know, I know)