[Ashkait Kapoor]

Originally Posted by createrkid

Hello dear bhpians......The only thing is that I'm not as dog crazy as I am cat crazy, so can anyone please tell me how to exactly give the love a puppy deserves and to make it grow up feel loved. What kind of food, potty training?.. Walks? Etc. It would really help me. :-)

Here's some help from my side
Source: https://m.facebook.com/i.love.dogs.in

[createrkid]

Thanks for the replies, please do keep your eyes open for me for puppy adoption, I'd love to have a pure Labrador pup. German sheps are huge! They require a lot of maintenance I think.

[swiftnfurious]

Originally Posted by createrkid

Thanks for the replies, please do keep your eyes open for me for puppy adoption, I'd love to have a pure Labrador pup. German sheps are huge! They require a lot of maintenance I think.

I don't think a Lab will be an exception with respect to maintenance. Lab is even more emotional, are known to develop back leg / hip dislocation problems due to over weight. So you may need to do a lot of work before you decide.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Alsatian (GSD) will love you. Labrador/Retriever will love everyone!

Perhaps more important, an Alsatian will love you, but a Labrador/Retriever will love the whole family.

[msbehave]

Originally Posted by rsjaurr

Guys I need some help regarding which dog breed should I go for.
We are a family of three, myself, wife and a 7yr old son with occasional close relative coming to our house for few days.

Ok, I can't help but put my two-penny bit in. In my professional opinion (I'm a canine behaviourist & work not only on behaviour problems & training but also consults with families on which breed to get etc)

I would strongly advise against a Rottie or a GSD for a first time owner with a young child inside the house. The Rottie & gsd would need extensive socialisation. Not to mention that the profile (woman living alone most of the time) is the most common problem I see with GSDs guarding their owners (yes, even against family members).

For guarding purposes - it'll be cheaper to put in a guard & security equipment. Child-friendly dogs would be a Labrador/golden retriever. Boxers are child friendly but need a considerable amount of exercise. They can easily bowl over a 7 year old. I have worked with multiple families who have had to make heartbreaking choices - of either putting a dog down or rehoming him to a farm due to unwise choices having been made over the breed of the dog. I suggest you consult a professional in your city - who will not only be able to figure out the appropriate breed for you and your family but also help you choose the correct puppy. I'm more than happy to refer canine behaviourists/positive trainers to anyone on tbhp.

[f1dotcom]

I have a Black Labrador Retriever named Zorro.

Bought him from a top breeder in Meerut. He has British lineage with both parents and all four grandparents being Multiple Champions.

[swiftnfurious]

Anyone here who has rabbit as their pet? Would like to know more about having rabbits as a pet especially in a "flat" culture.

[livyodream]

Originally Posted by somitra1981

Hello my fellow pet loving bhpians.

I need some help and advise on long distance travel with my dog (one year old labrador).

I plan to take him along with me on my yearly trip back home from Pune(MH) to Kanpur(UP) in October. The distance is around 1200 Km's, with 1-2 overnight stops.

He's used to travelling long distances before, however my real concern is with the overnight stops, not really sure if and how the local enroute hotels, will allow me to keep him with me .

Finding a overnight boarding is a difficult task with the drop being late (i.e. post sunset) and pick up being real early (i.e. before sunrise), plus finding a place in a new city with all the traffic snarls is a pain, especially when you are running on tight schedule.

Any ideas are welcome.

Please! dont even think of dog boarding. My lab died on monday due to boarding here in bangalore. Still not able to get over it.

[ninjatalli]

Originally Posted by f1dotcom

He has British lineage with both parents and all four grandparents being Multiple Champions.

He's a beautiful chump. But you seem to be more concerned/proud about the lineage than the wonderful fellow in the pink of health it seems I'd choose to pride on the later.

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

Anyone here who has rabbit as their pet? Would like to know more about having rabbits as a pet especially in a "flat" culture.

Link up with this gentleman, an extremely helpful personality who houses dogs, cats, rabbits (all in the plural) at his place, a flat with a terrace, based out of Mumbai. Reach out to him.

[pramodkumar]

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

Anyone here who has rabbit as their pet? Would like to know more about having rabbits as a pet especially in a "flat" culture.

They are messy unless caged. Their pee is highly acidic, can corrode stuff. They do bite and scratch at times, they have extremely sharp nails. If you love to cuddle one, you can get one, but expect all of the above.

They never come to you you have to catch them. I hate them, had one when i was a kid in an appartment, bit my lil sister couple of times she was just 2, then we gave away the little monster to someone.

Pramod

[Thad E Ginathom]

My experience with rabbits is quite the opposite! Friendly and intelligent!

[f1dotcom]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

He's a beautiful chump. But you seem to be more concerned/proud about the lineage than the wonderful fellow in the pink of health it seems I'd choose to pride on the later.

He is more of a son than a pet for me. I have taken great care in his diet, exercise, and general well being. Have also trained him exceptionally well.

So many people who used to be afraid/petrified of dogs have overcome their fear of dogs after interacting with him.

He has also travelled extensively throughout India and abroad and is currently chilling in Kohima.

[pyrodrive]

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

Anyone here who has rabbit as their pet? Would like to know more about having rabbits as a pet especially in a "flat" culture.

I do hav a pet rabbit. He stays in my first floor balcony and does his pee and droppings in a basket in the corner. I have a plastic container below the basket which collects the urine and I rinse that once a day.
I have lots of pets but he is the most hassle free pet I have.

[mandhir.s.bajwa]

Wonderful thread.
I've had couple of pets since I was a kid. My parents Love pets.
From German shepherd, to pom, to 2 mix breeds, to few squirrels, to few Birds without their wings clipped and without cage and open windows, to 4 generations of full family of wild cats, to a lab and now a mix breed chihuahua. At times we as kids used to complain that our parents loved our pets more then us. I highly recommend having dogs to beat the loneliness, tiredness, depression or BP. Any amount of love is not enough when it comes to dogs.

[swiftnfurious]

Originally Posted by pyrodrive

I do hav a pet rabbit. He stays in my first floor balcony and does his pee and droppings in a basket in the corner. I have a plastic container below the basket which collects the urine and I rinse that once a day.
I have lots of pets but he is the most hassle free pet I have.

How did you toilet train (hope it's the right word) him ? Also does he respond if you call his name and all?

Could you also tell me these?

1. Life span of a rabbit = 5 years normally?
2. Food habits?
3. Anything is particular to be taken care of ?
4. Climate conditions suitable?
5. Finally, can we have some pics please?