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Aimee

Aimee

Boxer Insane
Originally posted by Tam319
Boxers are a high energy breed with high exercise demands. I think what Pawprint was getting at is perhaps a smaller, less active dog would suit johnson99's lifestyle better.
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I still do not understand this concept. I own 3 dogs, 2 of which are boxers and work full time. I cannot comprehend how someone would say that a smaller less active dog would suit someone who works full time better. Do you know how many people in America work full time and how many own dogs and how many own boxers? Now that is a statistic I would like to see! Many dogs are dumped because owners claim they don't have the time for them. But it's because they CHOOSE to not have the time for them not because they happen to work a full time job. Here is someone smart enough to do some research before buying a puppy or adopting a rescue and it's become an all out war against him. I highly commend people like him who do their research ahead of time. He could have gone to any back yard breeder by now and had a pup if that was his only concern.
 
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PawPrintBoxers

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Originally posted by Aimee
Here is someone smart enough to do some research before buying a puppy or adopting a rescue and it's become an all out war against him
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Actually, that is not how I see it. He is complaining, not researching. He is complaining that he has been turned down to either purchase or Rescue a Boxer and he is upset. People with time in the breed are trying to explain why this is not necessarily people being unfair towards him and asking that he understand the other side of the coin.

Offering options and solutions to this person seems to be more beneficiary than just telling him he does not understand and letting it stand as such.

A Boxer is not for everyone and while I love my dogs, I also put aside everything for them and enjoy a very interactive lifestyle :)
They are my children much more than my hobby.
 
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EMWAZ

Super Boxer
job with shift work???

Well we are fortunate. We both change shifts off and on, and that helps with the dogs not being left for long times during the day.

IMO I think an adult dog would be better just because the puppies do need so much care. Doggie day care is a good idea but not every area has it.

Keep looking and thinking of ways to work it out. Also I think the most frustrating thing is that you are trying to be honest with everyone and that is why you are being ruled out. I mean you could lie but you aren't. I respect that immensely.

We were looking with one organization that asked if we had ever turned in a dog to the Humane Society which we did once when we were moving and all of the sudden they didn't want to let us adopt the dog we were looking at. No regrets I wouldn't have Zoe if I'd gotten that dog. My point was that we could just as easily have lied. Since that time and with us both gaining more knowledge about how you, "have an animal for life, and treat them as a family member," we would never give a dog to the humane society again, we would try harder.

Good Luck and let us know how you work it all out...
 
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mysticalblues

Boxer Booster
Pawprint, I do agree that offering other options and/or solutions to johnson99 are beneficial, but I think some of the post, in generl, may be coming out as attacks or lectures. As you can see, this is a pretty heated topic (now 7 pages).

Johnson99, looking through this quickly, I haven't seen you mention where in NJ you are. If you would at least give the county if not the town, maybe one of us fellow jersians might know of another daycare place or something.

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johnson99

Boxer Buddy
I am in essex county NJ and would be open to any suggestions people have of doggy daycare in the area. The only one I have found has been St. Huberts in Madison and they only offer a half-day option.

Pawprint has been quite critical of me - and while this post may come off as a gripe session on my part - it is more me expressing frustration and looking to others in a similar situation for advice. The title was meant to be somewhat provocative to get some productive responses from others.

The answer I'm seeking may very well be "don't get a dog - get a gold fish" but, if that is the solution I want to enter into that solution knowing that I have exhausted all possibilities before giving up on getting a dog.

I have been posting here for over 6 months and have not gotten a dog yet because I want to be 100% prepared before I head into a committment where an animal's life depends on me for the next 10-14 years.

Thanks again to all that offered constructive suggestions.
 
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PawPrintBoxers

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Originally posted by johnson99
PawPrint has been quite critical of me - and while this post may come off as a gripe session on my part - it is more me expressing frustration and looking to others in a similar situation for advice. The title was meant to be somewhat provocative to get some productive responses from others
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By your own admission-----"meant to provocative". In that - you have succeeded. I began by opening my heart because I do understand exactly where you are coming from. I was there myself not long ago. But as you progressed with all the suggestions offered or understandings presented, you have continued to complain and even belittle the quality breeders that dearly believe they have a responsibility to those they bring into this world. I take my responsibility to this breed quite seriously; as I should.

Yes, in that I am critical of your motives with every right to be. In my opinion, your approach is wrong. You cannot bully a quality breeder into selling you a puppy; nor can you shame them.

Suggests have been offered. What you do with them is purely up to you but they were offered in the true spirit of responsible Boxer ownership.
 
tingoddess

tingoddess

Super Boxer
Home Alone

I can clearly see both sides of this issue.
A good breeder doesn't want to put a dog into a situation where housebreaking becomes the make or break issue. Expecting a very young dog to stay crated or confined without accidents isn't reasonable and I'm sure you'd agree. For some people accidents in the house are absolutely unacceptable as is the behavior often experienced by owners who have a young dog confined all day without companionship and mental stimulation. These are the dogs that are the ones that end up abandoned, at shelters or chained in a corner of the back yard.
I have a suggestion that might work out for you. What if one day of the work week you came home for lunch, another day your spouse came home for lunch and one other day of the week your new dog went to a doggy daycare. I don't think that this would have to be permanent thing. But even after housebreaking and acclimating to your routine one day a week of doggy daycare might still be nice for your dog. If you had a schedule all lined up, something you could show the breeder or the rescue people they might be willing to work with you on placing a dog in your home.
 
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PawPrintBoxers

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Re: Home Alone

Originally posted by tingoddess
I have a suggestion that might work out for you. What if one day of the work week you came home for lunch, another day your spouse came home for lunch and one other day of the week your new dog went to a doggy daycare. I don't think that this would have to be permanent thing. But even after housebreaking and acclimating to your routine one day a week of doggy daycare might still be nice for your dog. If you had a schedule all lined up, something you could show the breeder or the rescue people they might be willing to work with you on placing a dog in your home.
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Penny,

Your suggestion is wonderful - thank you :)
 
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