All YA Dog owners 12 short questions (For school)?

Question

I had to pick a social site and category with in that social site to write a research paper for class please be honest there not bad question just purely information thank you.
What breed/mix of dog do you have?
How old is your dog?
Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?
If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?
Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?
Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?
What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?
What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?
Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?
Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past?
If so, What have you learned?
What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

Answer 1

What breed/mix of dog do you have? Shih Tzu's♥



How old is your dog? Peaches is 1 1/2 & Daisy just turned 1



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? I've owned dogs my whole life =)



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? My whole life =)



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt? Reputable Breeder



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? Nope



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? Sometimes its better than sending them to a shelter.



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? Both



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? Not sure



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? Yes



If so, What have you learned? Alot of stuff =)



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day? The trolls!

Answer 2

What breed/mix of dog do you have?

-- 2 Basenjis and a mixed breed.



How old is your dog?

-- 9, 4, and 1



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?

-- Veteran, I suppose :)



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?

-- About 14-15 years, I guess?



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?

-- One's from a breeder, one from a rescue, one from a shelter. Prior dogs were from breeders.



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?

-- No.



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?

-- Not the best place; though there are legit non-profit rescues who use CL to publicize dogs needing homes. I don't have a problem with that; what I don't like are the backyard breeders selling pups, using high "rehoming fees" as a cover to sell purposefully bred litters.



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?

-- Depends on what you want out of a dog. Average person wantng a nice pet- adopt. Serious dog enthusiast with specific qualities in mind; someone wanting a functional working/sporting dog- reputable breeder.



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?

--RESEARCH, dangit. Do it BEFORE you bring the dog home.



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past?

If so, What have you learned?

-- I've learned some people are too lazy to Google. And I've learned about specific areas of working dog training that I don't have any experience with.



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

-- LOL. Trolls, BYB's, and people posting the same inane one-line question for the 1000th time would have their questions declined. And there would be an actual group of LIVE human beings moderating every section on here & banning IP addresses of those who abuse the site.

Answer 3

What breed/mix of dog do you have? Pomeranian

How old is your dog? 3years

Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? First time

If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? n/a

Did you get them from a breeder or adopt? Adopt

Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? No, but before I adopted my current dog, I did go look at another Pomeranian that I found on Craigslist. A handler was rehoming him, but we just didn't 'click.'

What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? I think people should be very careful, and to definitely go visit the place where the dog is being kept.

What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? I support both along with a lot of thought and research that goes into the decision.

Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? n/a

Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? Not really. A lot of the questions are basic care and behavioral questions being asked over and over and over again.

If so, What have you learned? n/a

What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day? No clueless BYBers allowed.

Answer 4

What breed/mix of dog do you have?

AmStaff x



How old is your dog?

2 in July



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?

Veteran I guess. Had dogs my whole life



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?

Almost 21



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?

Most from breeders, the last two rescued



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?

Nope



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?

Dunno, it isn't available in my country



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?

Depends what you're looking for



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?

Go to obedience classes



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past?

Yes



If so, What have you learned?

Way too many things to list, I have learnt alot.



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

I'd give it a sense of humor more often :p

Answer 5

What breed/mix of dog do you have? I have 3 dogs. 2 Border Collies. 1 Mini Aussie.

How old is your dog? 10 1/2 yrs, 7 1/2 yrs, 2 1/2 yrs.

Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? Veteran.

If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? All my life, so over 50 yrs.

Did you get them from a breeder or adopt? 1 BC from a breeder. 1 BC bred on a working ranch. Mini Aussie from rescue.

Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? NO

What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? I've never been on Craigslist. I'd never look for a dog online, expect from a rescue.

What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? Either. Depends on what you are personally looking for in a dog.

Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? Research the breed you are interested in. Be realistic about whether a certain dog or breed would fit your lifestyle. Be honest with yourself about the time, effort & level of commitment you would expend on training & exercising a dog. TRAIN! TRAIN! TRAIN!

Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? About dogs, no not really.

If so, What have you learned? Common sense isn't so common. Spelling, grammar & the talent to communicate in the written form is a dying art.

What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day? Get rid of the trolls of course.

Answer 6

What breed/mix of dog do you have? I have 2 dogs. 1 is a Foxhound/ Labrador Retriever mix, the other is a Toy Fox Terrier

How old is your dog? F/L mix: 10 years old. TFT: 3 years old

Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? Veteran

If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? 10

Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?F/L mix: adopted. TFT: breeder

Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? Nope

What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? Mixed opinion. In one way it's good to have a site where you can rehome your dog, in another, it's way too easy for people to say they are rehoming some puppies but really they are selling their puppy mill/byb puppies

What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? Either is fine for me

Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! NEVER pick a dog breed based on it's looks!

Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? Yes

If so, What have you learned? Honestly, lots of thing...really too many to list

What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day? All the OMG my dog is dying please help! questions to go away and the people who ask them to get some common sense to take their dog to a freakin vet!

Answer 7

What breed/mix of dog do you have?

I have a Yellow Lab mix.



How old is your dog?

She is four and a half.



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?

I’ve lived with dogs my whole life. I bought my first dog, by myself, four years ago. I guess I’m a first time dog owner dog then! :)



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?

I adopted my dog from Petfinder.com.



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?

No! Never!



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?

How can people buy puppies and dogs from a place like that? It amazes me how stupid people are that they will buy dogs from a giant BYB (backyard breeder) facility! People should know just by the name “Craigslist” that the place is not trustworthy. This website randomly throws out lists of dogs for sale and it’s a total scam! I suggest that you look at Petfinder.com and then Craigslist. See a BIG difference between the two?



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?

Both. I prefer adoption though.



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? If so, What have you learned?



No, unless you mean how many idiots there are that own dogs. This includes new dogs owners AND expert dog owners. Ex. “I’ve tried to housetrain my six week old puppy for EXACTLY two days! Why is the puppy still having accidents?” Problem? The puppy is way too young to be expected to be fully housetrained yet, if at all, and DUH housetraining takes longer than TWO DAYS! Ex. “I’ve owned dog for 50 years so what I say goes.” That’s not necessarily true because things change as the years go on and to be a good dog owner, you have to keep up to date with everything and most importantly, keep an open mind. I guess you can say that the biggest problem I have on here is people’s attitudes.



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

I would tighten up the rules! No, legitimate answer should be deleted just because another person didn’t like it. Y/A needs more people to carefully look over EVERY SINGLE reported and deleted answers to see if they were appropriately or inappropriately removed. Yes, this process is very painstaking, but it would make Y/A a lot more fair in the long run. Anyone that is rude, threatens, insults people on a daily basis and uses disgusting language should be banned from Y/A permanently. No sneaking in on a second account. No second chances. No nothing.



Canine Truth and Michelle have some really good answers on this!

Answer 8

1. I have a Miniature American Eskimo and a German Shepherd/Wolf Hybrid.

2. 9 months and 4 (almost 5) months

3. No

4. For about 7 years.

5. I have fostered numerous dogs before getting my own puppies. About 20.

6. I got one from a Pet Store (love him but a bad choice) and Hybrid from breeder

7. Almost got one from Craigslist, but after many disappointments and tricks and missed appointments I found a breeder on Oodles.

8. I think that if it is someone who is rehoming a dog for some reason, who is a real person, it can work, but there must be a lot of caution involved!

9. Matters on what you want and what you are ready for! For an older dog, adoption is great. For puppies as well. If you are looking for something particular like a breed or temperament, go for a breeder. I like breeders because I know what to expect and I can see the parents, temperament and living situations of the puppies.

10. Get professional training for any dog! Not petco/petsmart stuff. But if you have money to get a dog, have enough money to get a personal trainer to help you train it!

11. I have not really learned anything but that people post stupid questions that they could just type into good. I can't list how many questions I see for "potty" or "crate" training! It is ridiculous! There is so much information on the internet alone on training dogs, I can't believe people can't simple google it.

12. Probably that people ask unique and interesting questions. or that you have to be at level 2 or 3 to ask questions. I feel stupid when I write an answer for some that is great, only to find that they just started, have only 75 points and have never answered a single question!



Hope I helped! Good Luck!!

Answer 9

* What breed/mix of dog do you have?

2 Shih Tzu's.



* How old is your dog?

Kinzie - 11 Months

Claire - 3 Years



* Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?

Veteran. :)



* If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?

About 5 Years...



* Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?

Claire - PetStore :(

Kinzie - Breeder



* Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?

NO!



* What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?

Too many BYBers. I would never touch or look at the pet section area again. They make me sick.



* What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?

Adoption (You can save a life)



* Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?

To spay/neuter your dog.

Make sure you know about your breed/dog before adopting.

Adopt and/or reputable breeder

Be sure to TAKE CARE of it!



* Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? If so, what have you learned?

Yes. I learned about BYBers.



* What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

The Trolls and how irresponsible people own and treat their dogs.

Answer 10

1. How many of you think the questions about dogs on here are getting beyond sensible? I am! 2. Do you wonder what kind of life some of the dogs will have with owners asking such rediculous questions? Yes, I do. I wonder how happy both the dogs and people are. 3. Are you getting to the point of giving YA Dogs a miss like I am? Even though it can get quite annoying, no. I still want to put my two cents in. 4. Do you wonder if you will ever be able to educate the masses on Responsible Dog Ownership and Breeding Practices? Yes, and while I probably won't be able to educate the masses, at least I'll have educated a few. 5. Do you feel like giving up on repeating the same answers to the blind ignorant? Sometimes

Answer 11

What breed/mix of dog do you have?

>Beagle-Boston Terrier Mix



How old is your dog?

>She turned 1 year old on March 22nd



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?

>I grew up with a yorkie, but this is the first one I have owned. I'm a college student.



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?

> about 1 year



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?

>Breeder (BYB). My boyfriend got my dog and he surprised me with her last May.



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?

>No, but I look on there a lot.



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?

>There are a lot of dogs up for rehoming. It's sad how many people want to just get rid of their pets.I would consider adopting from craigslist depending on the circumstances.



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?

>I think adoption is better. There are way too many mutts being killed in shelters because there are too many of them. I am not against breeding, though because without breeders we wouldn't have all of the carefully selected, mentally/physically sound examples of different breeds.



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?

>Do your research before you get a dog. Adopt or buy from a very reputable breeder. Buy everything and be ready for your new dog before you get him/her.



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past?

If so, What have you learned?

>Yes, definitely! I have learned about BYB's (Back yard breeders), BSL (Breed Restriction), dog nutrition- which foods are good and which foods only appear to be good, how to get rid of fleas, etc.



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

>The stars for questions would actually mean something- they would help your total points or something. I would make subcategories- dog nutrition, dog naming, breed guessing, etc. That way I can go to a section I want.

Answer 12

What breed/mix of dog do you have?Akita

How old is your dog? less than 1 year

Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? veteran

If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? 20

Did you get them from a breeder or adopt? breeder that adopted him out to me (breeder was also a rescuer)

Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? N.O

What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? craigslist is a scam, used to sell sick dogs under the pretense of adoption and is a BYB and puppymill hangout.

What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? depends on what you want i dont fault anyone for adopting or owning a mutt HOWEVER i want a purebred i can be sure of his genetic history and thus have a better chance of having a mentally and physically healthy dog i cant be sure with a shelter dog because there parents arent tested.. (the dog i adopted from the rescuer, parents were tested on arrival as was the litter 100% ok.)

Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? study the breed , get a dog that you can handle , be prepared to train it, spay and neuter, make sure your lifestyle fits with the dog, go to a vet when somethings wrong, dont feed chocolate, dont breed, dont feed bad dog food.

Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? loads theres to much to choose really

If so, What have you learned? to much to choose.

What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day? ehh make sure that when someone is removed for outright lies and making several hundred accounts to get back on that their computers signal is blocked from this site =]



every computer has a distinct signal theoretically you could block people that made hundred of dif accounts just to sneak on and mess with people

Answer 13

What breed/mix of dog do you have?

at the current moment I have five: pure yellow lab((1)), a lab/rottie mix(2), burmese mountain/collir mix(3), a pointer)4), and a blue heeler/beagle mix(5)



How old is your dog?

1=3 years

2=four months

3=8 years

4=8 years

5=unknown, but suspected 5 years



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? veteran.



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? since I was born, so roughly 18 years



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt? I would rather call it: stupid irrisponsible people dumping their dog on me for whatever reason >_>



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? nope



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? I don't think it is smart to purhcase anything over the web, as it can easily be a scam.



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? adoption. Why get a reputable breeder when the population of dogs is over the top? No need to make more dogs when others need home more



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? Make sure you can afford a dog, including food, vet etc... and be prepared for the unpredictable!



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? yup



If so, What have you learned? I've learned a bit, mostly just ways to teach the dog tricks, the location of good breeders, and how other people veiw things.



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

I would take all those people who apear to love flaming/trolling/annoying people with purposedly wrong or stupid answers.

Answer 14

1. Beagle Jack Mix and Min Pin

2. 10 months and 10 years

3. Have had dogs my whole life but these are my first two dogs on my own.

4. First Time Owner

5. --

6. Mine were both dropped off by friends

7. My dogs derive from Craigslist but are not from BYB I have there histories and met the previous owners with my friends

8. I hate that people on there think that animals are disposable and when they get to old for them try and sell them on a site that they have no clue what is going to happen to there dog or where it is going to go.

9. I like the idea of having a dog where I know its family history and the ability to plan better for health problems and behavioral issues but I also know that many dogs need a home and the shelters are filled every day. I would never write either off but me personally prefer adoption.

10. Not as a Veteran but from a new owner to new owner, do your home work on your breed have Patience's, remember take them to the vet even if not needed spending 50 dollars on a healthy visit could save you hundreds in the long run.

11.Yes

12. Good: I have learned so muhc about my dogs food and allergies and how to cope. Bad: Sometimes people on here do not read the question and answer trying to make the person look stupid and they are the ones looking stupid.

13. If I could change one the I set up a way to screen questions and answers so that only legitamite questions and answers get through and require sources of there answer not just as an option.

Answer 15

What breed/mix of dog do you have? -3 dogs- lab/chow mix; pitbull; bluetick coonhound

How old is your dog? -9; 4; 6-7 months

Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? -veteran dog owner

If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? -18 years

Did you get them from a breeder or adopt? -both =]

Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? -nope

What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? -it's fine, as long as you get a healthy

dog and not a sick one.

What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? -either one is ok, in my opinion.

Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? -be patient!it will take time for the dog to do what you want it to do... =]

Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? -yes.. =]

If so, What have you learned? -many ways to train; and many other things.. =]

What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day? -i would not let anyone post rude/offensive/ignorant comments/answers... if they tried, they would not be able to answer any questions for maybe three days. =]

Answer 16

What breed/mix of dog do you have?

3 weimaraners

1 French Bulldog

6 Bulldogs



How old is your dog?

Weimaraners- 5, 8, 10

French Bulldog- 7

Bulldogs- 6, 2,2,1,1,1



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?

~Veteran



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?

~20 years



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?

~My first dog came from a bad breeder, the next came from a seemingly reputable turned out not to be so, the next came from a definite reputable breeder, the next came also from a seemingly reputable breeder but did not pan out, the next came from my mentor who is a reputable breeder, the last 6 came from my own breeding.



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?

~You don't adopt off of craigslist you buy from scumbag backyard breeders and puppy millers, that is what that site consists of



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?

~Not adopting, BUYING, and I think it is the worst thing you can do



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?

~Neither is better than the other, it is personal preference, personally I go to reputable breeders cause they have what I want, if I just wanted a pet for nothing other than companionship I would rescue from a breed rescue.



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?

~ If you don't have money to pay for vet bills wait till you do, or re-home the dog if you already have it.



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past?

~Not really other than people can be so ignorant when it comes to dogs most of the time.



If so, What have you learned? ~See above



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

~Ban ALL consistent trolls.

Answer 17

According to a DNA test (in order of most genes to least): Chow/Basset Hound/Belgian Tervuren/Boxer/German Shepherd/Great Dane

1 1/2 yrs

First time owner.

Adopt

No.

You can easily get a dog with a bad attitude that isn't right for you, but it's a nice thing to do.

Adoption

Yes.

I learned that people are much quicker to go on the internet than take their dog to a vet.

I would make it possible to report people for saying that they have done something questionable to their dog (debarking etc.), for portraying certain breeds as bad (pit bulls, rotties etc.), and for being an idiot.

Answer 18

We have 2 dogs - a female Miniature Schnauzer and a male Papillion

The Schnauzer was adopted from a REPUTABLE breeder & is 2 years old - the Papillion is a rescue & is approx. 4 years old

Veteran dog owner

I've had at least 1 dog in my life since birth, so over 50 years

Throughout my life I've acquired my dogs every way imaginable. From REPUTABLE breeders, rescues, from a friend moving or their dog's litter, and have kept strays when no one claimed them

Have never gotten a dog or puppy off Craigslist

I fear many puppies/dogs on Craigslist are from puppy mills and I DO NOT support that!

Dogs are great friends whether they come from a breeder or a shelter/rescue.

EDUCATE YOURSELF on puppy/dog training & ownership & research the breed/s you're considering BEFORE you get a dog.

I have gotten some good dog treat recipes & training tips from YA.

One thing I would change in YA Dogs would be to block repetitive questions like "What should I name my dog?' and "How to house train a puppy?"



Always spay or neuter your dog.

Answer 19

1)What breed/mix of dog do you have?

I currently have a schnauzer/poodle mix, had a Maltese as a child.



2) How old is your dog?

She turns three on May 15.



3) Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?

I've owned two dogs (one was more of a family dog though and i had very little duty with her except near the end of her life), fostered a third, and help care for a fourth.



4) If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?

17 years in total, though i would say only about ten where i was actually "caring" for the dogs in question (as i didn't care for my first dog until i was about 14.)



5) Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?

Shamed to say my first dog came from my aunt, who was a BYB (i now admit) and my second dog came from a pet store (when i didn't know about mills.)



6) Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?

Nope.



7)What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?

Now that i'm more knowledgeable i can say that Craigslist is a backyard breeder paradise and wouldn't touch ANY dog on that site with a ten foot pole.



8) What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?

Neither is "Better" as it totally depends on what the person looking for a dog WANTS in a dog. If they want a working dog to tend their flock then a reputable working dog breeder is better choice than a dog with an unknown past/pedigree/history. But for the general family who wants a pet and doesn't care about traits then look through a shelter.



9)Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?

Choose your dog and where it comes from wisely.



10)Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? If so, What have you learned?

Yes: I learned about responsible breeding and puppy mills.



11)What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?

I wouldn't allow deletion of legitimate answers just because a poster didn't like them.

Answer 20

What breed/mix of dog do you have?

2 Rottweilers, 1 Caucasian Ovcharka, 1 Beagle/Basset



How old is your dog?

10, 5, 3, 3



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?



Veteran



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?



40 years



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?



2 from breeders 2 rescues



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?



Never used them and I I wouldn't



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?



Not impressed



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?



Both



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?



Research,learn before you get the dog



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past?



Many people are totally clueless



If so, What have you learned? Stupid breeds stupid



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?



People would read questions like their own BEFORE they ask. People would ask intelligent questions, trolls would go back under the rock, and people would call their VETS, Google would be used

Answer 21

*Great Dane, Mastiff, JRT, Shi-tzu, several mixes

*ages 4 yrs to 18 yrs old

*veteran of 20 yrs

*adopt all but 1; Mastiff came from a breeder

*no craigslist pups here

*I don't think dogs or cats should be on craigslist

*adoption

*do your homework & be willing to commit to the dog for it's entire life, no matter what; dogs aren't disposable!

*yup

*there are a lot of people out there who didn't do their homework before getting a dog

*hmmm...really can't think of anything I'd change

Answer 22

What breed/mix of dog do you have? American Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Chow Mix



How old is your dog? American Pit Bull Terrier 1 year, Labrador Chow 1-1/2 years



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner? Veteran dog owner..and fostor



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total? I can't even count or imagine or even thing of right bow



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt? Adopt, I love saving lifes.



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions? Yes...if they are linked to petfinder, but I don't trust Craigslist



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog? Find it OK if the link is linked to Petfinder.com



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder? Adopt, those dogs need homes..much more the Rep, Dogs do.



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be? Research Research Research



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past? Most things I have learned from this site go towards, training and dieting, since taking the advice of some "knowledable users" I have been able to better take care of my dogs..



If so, What have you learned? I've learned tons more then I can ever write down, Its really addictive, I learn something new everyday.

What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day? I'd fix troll issues...

Answer 23

1) Purebred APBT. Purebred Newfie. A few unknown mutts (strays) and a Pom/Min Pin mix, Cairn Terrier/Min Pin mix, Hound mix.



2) Chance (APBT) is 7. Buddy (Newfie) is 8 Months. Mutts range in 3-11 Years Old.



3) Veteran I suppose you can say.



4) My whole life and then some, if that makes sense.



5) Newfie is the only one I got from a Reputable Breeder. Rest were from Shelters and Strays that no one claimed.



6) NO. I do NOT go there. Most animals bought from those sites had to be put down because of shitty breeding.



7) ^ It's pointless!



8) Adoption for saving a life and giving a great dog the life it deserves. Reputable Breeder for helping dogs in general (specific breed) with health problems, temperament, etc.. Plus a greatly bred dog! As you can see though, I'm mainly an adopting person -- I've got one great Newfie though!



9) SPAY & NEUTER. Always be prepared for unusual things.



10) I've learned how stupid people are in general about their dogs with some questions that are COMPLETELY obvious.



11) ^





12) I would completely rule out the idiots. Take your dog to the damn Vet! If you don't have the money for a Vet how do you have money for a dog? ..





~Chance

Answer 24

What breed/mix of dog do you have?



Rough Collie, Pomeranian, Akita, Korean Jindo, Mutt

(Five dogs)





How old is your dog?



5, 4, 11, 14, 14



Are you a first time owner or veteran dog owner?



Veteran



If you are a veteran dog owner How many years have you owned dogs in total?



46



Did you get them from a breeder or adopt?



Breeder-Rescue- Purchased from a rescue-stray-confiscated from terrible owner



If you really want to look smart on your paper, point out the following

DOGS ARE NOT ADOPTED- They are personal property and they are bought and sold, pounds sell them and "rescues" sell them.

Saying a dog is adopted is a term of ignorance.



Any Craigslist puppy adoptions?



I would sooner shoot myself in the foot then BUY a dog on craigslist.



What is your opinion on using Craigslist for adopting a dog?



I would sooner shoot myself in the foot then BUY a dog on craigslist.



What do you think is better Adoption or reputable breeder?



Reputable breeder hands down.



Veteran dog owner If you could say one thing to an new dog owner what would it be?



Don't embrace the bunny hugging mentality that is out there with dog ownership. It's a dog, treat it like a dog not a person.

Train it with traditional dog training methods, not cookies and clicker.



Would you say you have learned anything from using YA dog section in the past?



I have learned that the majority of people on YA have NO BUSINESS owning anything more then a pet rock.



If so, What have you learned?

See above answer



What is one thing you would change if you had control over YA dog section for a day?



I would make people take an IQ test before being allowed to post on YA.

Answer 25

maltese/toy poodle

1 year

veteran dog owner

2

breeder

no

n/a

both

research dog food first

Answer 26

i own a pitbull bully

hes 11 weeks

not a veteran but not a firt time owner either

he was a rescue (got him at 4 weeks in an emergency situation)

no i dont like craigslist. to many BYB

Be careful what your getting into

ADOPTION. Too many good dogs need homes already to be breeding

Yes. many of you already know me because im obsessed with my puppy and ask questions alll the time lol

People assuming your a bad owner because you may not know everything about dogs and ask a question that they assume you should know

Answer 27

Chihuahuas

7months, 3 years, 5 years, & 6 years.

Veteran. I've had dogs my entire life.

Breeder & 1 came from a puppy mill

No

The same as any other, use your common sense

Depends what you are looking for, both are wonderful

Be the dominant one, learn about dog psychology as much as you can.

Yes, I'm always learning

I've learned that some people really have no idea what they are doing.

I would make it more professional. That's something we all need to work on, with the exception of a few. Sometimes it's hard to control your temper or anger, but it must be done, I'm guilty of it, but I have to be & need to be the better person. I have also come to realize that some people are just idiots & nothing can be done to change them. They have one way of thinking & that's it.





ETA: eeny meeny miney mo, I smell a dirty Troll.



That's another thing I would do...send all the trolls/TD fairies to get what's called maturity.



WOW! there is some serious Troll hatred going on today. I'm gone, I have better things to do.

I gave everyone TU!

Answer 28

Maltipoo(Maltese X Poodle)

One And A Half

First Time Dog Owner

From a Pet Shop

No.

?

Yes.

How to solve my dog's problems.

I dunno.