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ShibbyShane
Feb 11, 2009, 10:27 PM
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the_leech wrote: Adk wrote: We recently put a deposit down on a Wire Fox Terrier. Waiting for them to be born actually. Buying a dog? Might I make a suggestion? http://www.foxterrierrescue.net http://www.wirefoxrescue.org. If you want a dog, please check your local shelter. If you want a specific breed, there are breed-specific rescues like those I listed above. Puppies, seniors, middle-aged dogs... There are millions out there, and they need homes. There's no need to breed. I just picked up my third rescued dog -- a gorgeous, healthy, purebred Australian Cattle Dog. We couldn't be happier!
Where'd you rescue an ACD from, and how much was the rescue fee(s)? I love those dogs, that's definitely what I'm going to get when I finally do get a dog.
Also a +1 for rescuing.
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asshat
Feb 12, 2009, 12:06 AM
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They are very lovable as well.
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caleb_danner
Feb 12, 2009, 2:43 AM
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asshat wrote: They are very lovable as well. [IMG]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/hankcaylor/DSC_3357.jpg[/IMG]
how does that dog make it up class 4 
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reno
Feb 12, 2009, 3:21 AM
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adatesman wrote: And a thumbs up on the rescue thing, Leech.
Word.
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reno
Feb 12, 2009, 3:59 AM
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caleb_danner wrote: asshat wrote: They are very lovable as well. how does that dog make it up class 4
Duh... he's wearing a chest harness.
F-ing aid climbers.
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reno
Feb 12, 2009, 4:41 AM
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dingus wrote: I'm sure your neighbors appreciate your open air septic tank. Mine did not.
No stench, buddy. Seriously, none.
In reply to: But at the end of the (13 years)? I love my dog, Billy Bob. I cried when he died. And I retired his shitcan and turned in my shovel.
Been there, done that, and will cry again when that times comes in the future.
In reply to: Dogs are great.
And that's the truth. Unconditional, unwavering, unchanging love, loyalty, and friendship. Come shit, mud, blood, hell, or high water, a dog will stand by your side to the end.
We humans could learn something from that, I think.
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Valarc
Feb 12, 2009, 4:47 AM
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reno wrote: We humans could learn something from that, I think.
We could also learn to lick our own asses.
Just sayin...
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the_leech
Feb 12, 2009, 5:28 AM
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ShibbyShane wrote: Where'd you rescue an ACD from, and how much was the rescue fee(s)? I love those dogs, that's definitely what I'm going to get when I finally do get a dog. Also a +1 for rescuing.
We got her from an all-breed rescue near LA. We weren't looking for an ACD specifically, but I fell in love with her as soon as I saw her. Our last rescue was an ACD-Husky mix. She died last year around the age of 15 or 16.
The adoption fee was $150 (it's actually a tax deductible donation). She's an older dog, so the fee was lower than if she was a pup. The rescue fee for a young purebred can be several hundred dollars more.
I see that you're in Sacramento. I'm not familiar with these organizations, but here are a few links:
http://www.cattledog.com/rescue/norcal.html
http://www.netpets.org/...breeds/dogcatle.html
http://www.acdrescueinc.com/
You should also check your local shelters. Some have a system where you can be on a list to get called when a particular breed arrives.
Make sure you learn all you can about ACDs before you rescue one. They can be the most wonderful dog you've ever had, or the most destructive and difficult. It's depends on their personality to some degree. Mostly it depends on how you train and socialize them.
Also, they can get themselves into a lot of trouble if left alone all day. If you're gone much of the day, an older and mellower ACD would definitely be a better idea than a high-energy youngster.
Good luck with the rescue. You should find it very rewarding.
I should stop now. I ruining my reputation of being an uncaring prick.
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angry
Feb 12, 2009, 5:37 AM
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Valarc wrote: reno wrote: We humans could learn something from that, I think. We could also learn to lick our own asses. Just sayin...
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the_leech
Feb 12, 2009, 5:46 AM
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reno wrote: dingus wrote: I'm sure your neighbors appreciate your open air septic tank. Mine did not. No stench, buddy. Seriously, none.
And my farts don't stink.
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notapplicable
Feb 12, 2009, 6:09 AM
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kachoong wrote: caleb_danner wrote: asshat wrote: They are very lovable as well. how does that dog make it up class 4 With a rope, use of all paws, but with no protection and a good belay.  Haven't you been following? 
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ShibbyShane
Feb 12, 2009, 10:08 AM
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the_leech wrote: [..] Make sure you learn all you can about ACDs before you rescue one. They can be the most wonderful dog you've ever had, or the most destructive and difficult. It's depends on their personality to some degree. Mostly it depends on how you train and socialize them. Also, they can get themselves into a lot of trouble if left alone all day. If you're gone much of the day, an older and mellower ACD would definitely be a better idea than a high-energy youngster. Good luck with the rescue. You should find it very rewarding. I should stop now. I ruining my reputation of being an uncaring prick.
Yeah I realize that they're a working breed, and although the AKC has only recently accepted the Australian Cattle Dog as a purebreed/whatever the hell the call them, they haven't been as "watered down" as older breeds have. The non-recognized version of them is Queensland Heelers, but I'm sure soon enough they'll drift apart both physically and mentally... aanyway.
I wont be getting a dog until I can devote a lot of time to one and be able to integrate it into my life as well as possible. Sucks that most dogs aren't that well behaved; it would be awesome if dogs were allowed at work and everywhere else their human goes. After all, aren't they supposed to be our companions?
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climbsomething
Feb 13, 2009, 5:12 AM
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A cattle dog husky mix? I wouldn't able to find the energy for a mix like that without the help of meth.  My husky is middle aged and still doesn't know when to STFU. Good thing she's cute.
I recently rescued an aging lab mutt. He's cool. He's too old to have pride:
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Adk
Feb 13, 2009, 10:56 PM
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She's a beauty for sure!
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sidepull
Feb 14, 2009, 12:08 AM
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As someone who is not fond of crag dogs* yours is adorable and I wish you luck in training him and taking care of him.
* Most people who bring dogs to the crag treat them at best like brand named puffy jackets - cool items that signal your climberness and can be left lying around while you're hang-dogging your route. At worst, crag dogs are just dogs at the crag - pooping, barking, roaming - and the owner seems incredulous to the fact that others might not enjoy their dog's presence.
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Adk
Feb 14, 2009, 11:56 AM
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sidepull wrote: and the owner seems incredulous to the fact that others might not enjoy their dog's presence.
No I think they understand clearly that you may not like them. No different than not enjoying the presence of the person you are climbing with or even you.
Yeah some seem to not GaS but the majority that I have seen are well looked after and not barkers who strew poop everywhere.
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asshat
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sidepull, you sound like an idiot. How do you sport climb 12a, boulder v7 and still find time to freak about dogs whilst cranking so rad?
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petsfed
Feb 15, 2009, 8:33 AM
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Adk wrote: sidepull wrote: and the owner seems incredulous to the fact that others might not enjoy their dog's presence. No I think they understand clearly that you may not like them. No different than not enjoying the presence of the person you are climbing with or even you. Yeah some seem to not GaS but the majority that I have seen are well looked after and not barkers who strew poop everywhere.
The vast majority of crag dog owners I've met simply could not Give A Shit (GaS, for those wondering). I've said it before, but it bears repeating: I don't care how well trained you believe your dog to be, the only dog I trust not to attack me unprovoked is the one in a solid cage. And I love dogs. The best trained dog I've ever seen once got spooked and nearly broke my arm (thankfully, the leash broke). What exactly makes you believe that I'm going to give that much slack to a dog I've never met before?
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USnavy
Feb 15, 2009, 9:52 AM
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currupt4130 wrote: I'm working on it. Speaking of, what kind of skills does a good crag dog need to have?
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subantz
Feb 15, 2009, 3:48 PM
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My dog does not go to the crags anymore. Although she's well behaved. She is big, and she scares people to death. They see a great dane coming torward them and freeze up.
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clausti
Feb 15, 2009, 4:37 PM
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angry wrote: petsfed wrote: angry wrote: I've always wanted to start a puppy rental business for single guys. I mean look at that thing, I practically want to do you. Relish in your puppy induced tail, once it's a dog you'll need to have a personality again. I've spent a lot of time contemplating how to organize such a business. Any insight on how to do it without running afoul of the Human society? Chilean business address?
in a lot of places, you can volunteer to walk dogs for the local humane society. cute puppy + "ask me how to adopt this dog" shirt = adorable with bonus volunteer cred.
and, YOU don't have to keep the dog, but you might help some get adopted. always good.
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