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by: J2911 Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 7:31am  
Be easy. I am not educated on them. Is there a particular breed with a zero propensity (or decreased) to run off? My sister has been begging me to get a dog for DS. With all the posts concerning lost dogs, I'm a little nervous. I'm asking here because you guys seem to be informed. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 7:38am  
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 7:38am  
Most dogs will run given the opportunity. I've heard Bassett hounds are usually a slow dog. I've never heard of someone that couldn't outrun one. There's exception to every rule lol. I'm sure others will know. 4951
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J2911 Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 7:47am  
First of all, do not get any pet because someone else thinks you should have one.The fun puppy stage lasts 2 minutes.Puppies become dogs, and all living things poop.  Is your yard fenced in?  Is the fence secure all around the yard?  Do you have time to actually get a pet and spend time with the pet?  Do you have time to train the pet?  Do you have the funds to make sure the dog gets to the vet yearly and is on heart worm med and flea control?  If you and your child are busy, with lots of sports, and other activities, really think about the time you have at home with a pet.   They are like toddlers, they shouldn't be left alone for long periods of time, and they need all your attentionEmoticon
 
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Well said. All the reasons we don't have one now. I have told her all of this as well. I have been thinking about it a little bit more but definitely haven't made a decision and won't for a while.
 
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 7:48am  
I've heard Bassett hounds are usually a slow dog
 
@sweetie: They are, BUT, they follow scents and get distracted easily by the scents. 
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 7:51am  
No- there isn't a breed like that. Every dog will wander if given the opportunity . So you as an owner have to take away the opportunity through a ton of training and being extremely vigilant. I have trained my 3 to the barrier. 2 of them are reliable the 3rd is a work in progress. Our recent addition ran off at every opportunity when we first got him. I really had to be hard on him when training him to barriers. Basically negative reinforcement ( choke NOT pinch collar training and verbal commands) every time he tried to cross a threshold- like the gate, fence line, front door. And positive reinforcement for witting and waiting for the OK ( that's the word we use for release) command to proceed through the barrier- on the leash. The other 2 are allowed off lead because they are further along in their training and will not wander- staying close beside us.Dogs really are a lot of work and commitment - so really think about it. My 2 younger dogs get a 2-3 mile walk a day, the lab gets frisbee/pool time( the other doesn't "play" he'd rather chase squirrels), and 10-15 minutes of training- every day. The old guy gets time off for a lifetime of good behavior. Dogs need this kind of stuff so they will be good companions and not be destructive( chewing, barking, running away ect).As an example - our recent addition( it's been a year so not really recent) was an owner surrender. She said it was financial but I suspect it was also behavioral. This is a 7 year old pure breed lab. He had a ton of bad habits- barking- pulling on a walk( 80 lbs of muscle dragging me down the green belt!!), stealing food off the counters, knew no commands. I wouldn't want a dog like that would you??? No one does. Now through continued training- he walks on lead without pulling, he's stopped the annoying barking, he knows his commands, has not run off since May, and we continue to train.Really dog training is more for the human and the dog benefits. If you commit to training a dog you will have the most wonderful dog companion ever. I suspect the previous owner would've lived homeless on the streets rather than give up the dog I have today.Good luck!! 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 7:53am  
The fun puppy stage lasts 2 minutes.
 
@Fallon: Ugh, I am not a fan of the puppy stage.  They are cute but get into everything!  And potty training is for the birds. 
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 8:07am  
If you do decide you are ready for a dog, there are a few websites that can help you pick a breed that is more suited to your life style. For us, we tend to like large breeds ( great Dane, mastiff) but we also have yorkie mixes and a rat terrier. The larger breeds in my opinion tend to train much easier and are very laid back after the puppy stage. They are also more expensive to own. Training is important for any dog. My little rescues are barkers and drive me crazy with barking at the slightest noise. They are also more active. Once you decide what type of dog you are interested in, you could try fostering. If you work with a rescue group you will have support and advice. It will also give you a chance to help one of the many dogs in need while trying out dog ownership without a huge commitment. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 8:08am  
It's not about breeds that run off.
I would suggest you do research on dog breeds that fit your lifestyle, budget, and keep in mind it's your sister pushing you.
If you only want a dog to satisfy her, your getting a dog for the wrong reason.
It will be a new baby that needs vetting, you must train and teach them as to what you expect as you do a child.
 
My own experience. ........
After 15 yrs of two dogs in our lives they passed away. In 13 months our home felt empty and this guy just kept popping up. He was telling me come get me.
We believe in adopting from a rescue. We had a meet and greet, brought him home the next day for a weekend sleep over and he never went back. We fell in love.
He did have an ear infection. One that cost several hundred to beat down and get under control. With an environment test he's allergic to everything except cats, fleas and feathers. Literally. Lol
Meds along with needed monthly heartguard and flea/ tick meds run us $300 - 400. Then there is food, treats, toys, bedding.
 
I'm not trying to be mean, but I am being realistic about the cost of a dog. Our rescue offered to help with meds etc. I told her straight up, we will take care of it, we adopted him with all his broken pieces and love him. Besides if they buy his meds they can not help others. We love him, just the way he is.
Then you must walk, exercise, groom and play.
 
If you have any other questions reach out to @lola, she is a local rescuer and can answer many questions about different breeds.
 
I am thankful for my vet and her techs. As I search for a friend for Hank, I call and ask about different breeds health and needs. I'm blessed to have that outlet.
The internet and even the library has great breed info. Maybe take your son to some of the rescue events and see which dogs he gravitates too.
We are mastiff people. Hank is mastiff bloodhound mix. People big and small run to him, stop their cars lol. That happens when you walk a 132lb goofball.
this is the pic that kept popping up.
 
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 8:24am  
I had a Schnauzer and I don't think she even knew what running was. I also have a Yorkie and he won't leave my side, much less the yard. I got both as puppies and trained them to stay in the yard by letting them wander around the yard then as soon as they got close to the edge of the property I would say their name and NO very sternly. It didn't take long for them to figure out how far they could get before getting in trouble. Of course, they were never left in the front yard alone, either. If the Schnauzer got the chance she would wander a bit farther (maybe a house or 2 down) but as soon as I called her name she would come right back. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 8:26am  
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 8:32am  
First of all, do not get any pet because someone else thinks you should have one.The fun puppy stage lasts 2 minutes.Puppies become dogs, and all living things poop.  Is your yard fenced in?  Is the fence secure all around the yard?  Do you have time to actually get a pet and spend time with the pet?  Do you have time to train the pet?  Do you have the funds to make sure the dog gets to the vet yearly and is on heart worm med and flea control?  If you and your child are busy, with lots of sports, and other activities, really think about the time you have at home with a pet.   They are like toddlers, they shouldn't be left alone for long periods of time, and they need all your attentionEmoticon
 
@Fallon: Agree with all the above.  Best bet:  Get a nice big stuffed doggie for your kids.  It won't run off, doesn't eat much, and has exceptionally low vet bills!
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 8:36am  
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 8:56am  
[\qoute] Best bet:  Get a nice big stuffed doggie for your kids.  It won't run off, doesn't eat much, and has exceptionally low vet bills! [qoute]
 
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This is looking more and more attractive. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 9:00am  
@buffaloeglenn, our best pet ever was a neighbors dalmatian.  She would come thru the fence every day.  And she played inside with my boys.  In the afternoons we would let her out and she would go home.  No food bills, no yard to clean up, no vet bills.  Best pet ever!The neighbors would put her to make her get some exercise.  Then they went to work.  She came through our fence, and we let her inside to play all day.  We let her out around 5.  Then she went home and went back inside.  She had a sweet deal going on.  lol
 
@Fallon:
 
That first line made me spit coffee through my nose.
growing up I kept asking my grandma for a dog like Midnight. He was her neighbors black lab I played with all the time.
She would tell us you have one in Midnight.
Shortly after dh and I got our first place Midnight showed up as a puppy. Broken, beaten and abused. My dh said no freakin way. He was a 4 month old lab with no hair from his front legs back, holes burned into him. I told dh it's all of us or me and the dog.
He gave us a run for our money at first. He'd get out and run, me barefoot in desert scrub running with my heels hittin my assets. He finally settled down after a yr but I owned nothing without tooth holes. He would hold me close. He also learned to take me to the stove and sit on my feet.
Although his first vet visit, suggested euthanasia, to my horror and grabbing my dog running for the door. He gave us 12 1/2 years of pure joy.
He was a barker. Lol we called him Bob barker when he got going. I bet even after 10 yrs gone, you won't find a kid named Bob in the old neighborhood. I can not tell you how many people thought I had a kid more like Dennis the Menace than a dog. We miss him. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 20, '15 9:01am  
Something else... Giving a puppy/dog for a Christmas gift isn't the best thing to do either no matter how cute the commercials are. There are too many strangers around your house and too much noise, excitement and confusion during that time!!  Emoticon  This link has some good information about the cost of owning a dog...  dogs.about.com/od/be comingadogowner/a/co stofdogs.htm?utm_con tent=5562589&am 4951
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