Chicks and a Dog?

[Duckstail]

Sounds like a typical "pit mix"... It also Sounds like your sister wants a dog just to say you have a dog.

Dog arent cats, chickens, ducks, elephants giraffes, alligator, they are dogs... and unlike all those breeds dogs don't need other dogs but they need to have a human companion not a half-ass part-time owner... otherwise your dog will never be trained and you're just going to send them back to the same pound you got them from.

Im assuming you live in the lower (much warmer) part of usa ( if not just forget the idea of ever getting a dog). Most states are making it pretty hard to have your dog live outside here in New Jersey I can actually call the cops if I see a dog outside for over 30 minutes in the cold.

Plus what's the point of getting a dog if its going to stay in the garage or outside all the time?! unless you live in the garage or live outside with it?!?

It sounds like you got to get your sister to do some more research on the subject and really understand what you're getting into you also need to talk to you guys parents, it seems like you guys live at home and your parents will eventually be the ones paying and taking care of these animals so they need to be on the same page as you.

Keep in mind there's millions of dogs in shelters if that one isn't the right fit for you guys there are other ones that will be!!

 

[dainerra]

also, I wouldn't do business with any shelter or rescue who said that. Breed is essential first step in knowing if a dog is a good match. It gives you an idea of what to expect as to basic temperament and personality. I would be afraid of what other things they didn't want to tell me to not "bias" me against the dog.
A dog with an unpredictable temperament or bite history can be a huge liability to your family as well as a cause of heartache. Breed also gives you an idea of life expectancy, size and lots of of things to make the best possible match. This shelter sounds like they are more interested in getting animals out the door than in matching the right dog to the right family

 

[dainerra]

also, you need to know breed to know if your dog is going to be covered by your homeowner's insurance. if not, you could have a fire or other issue and OOPS you aren't covered because you have this dog that is a banned breed. Yes, they can do that even if the incident is not related to the dog at all. Or they can simply tell you that you ahve to find new coverage which can be very difficult depending on the breed and where you live.
And some breeds are restricted in certain cities, counties, even subdivisions. You don't want to get a dog and then find out you have to get rid of it because of some restriction. And in many cases you can't simply say "I don't know, he came from a shelter" because all it requires in many areas is that the dog "looks like" a breed on the list.
I once found an apartment complex that didn't allow "black and tan dogs because they are all doberman or doberman mix" I sent them a link to coonhounds and told them that they really needed to do some research.

 

[Conan]

Gotta say I agree with Duckstail - not to belabor it, but I really don't understand the point of a "yard dog". It's pretty much a guarantee that the dog will not have adequate training and will develop behavioral issues (if they don't already exist). I've lived in the suburbs - I've seen those yards... trenches, escaping, constant barking, dogs basically losing their minds out of boredom. A bored dog is a poorly behaved dog.
An outdoor dog can work wonderfully if your dog is a livestock dog or something similar to where he has a job/role to keep him busy but you can't expect a dog to behave like that without a LOT of training.

 

[CannedMonster]

Gotta say I agree with Duckstail - not to belabor it, but I really don't understand the point of a "yard dog". It's pretty much a guarantee that the dog will not have adequate training and will develop behavioral issues (if they don't already exist). I've lived in the suburbs - I've seen those yards... trenches, escaping, constant barking, dogs basically losing their minds out of boredom. A bored dog is a poorly behaved dog.
An outdoor dog can work wonderfully if your dog is a livestock dog or something similar to where he has a job/role to keep him busy but you can't expect a dog to behave like that without a LOT of training.

 

[drumstick diva]

Do your parents have a say in this, or is your sister the boss? If the shelter won't say what breed it is - then we all know it!!

Our neighbor's dog loves people but wants to fight with every dog she sees. She was turned into the shelter because she killed chickens.

 

[person2.0]

My mom wants the dog to be a responsibility outlet, and my dad thinks it’s gonna end up in disaster, so he wants to get it over with now.

 

[person2.0]

And honabm, to has answer your question, the reason why it’s a yard dog is because my dad doesn’t want it to pee and poop all over the house. And my sister want it so then she can have a companion, some to go hiking with, snuggle with, be with, basically a boyfriend ( the dogs a boy ).

 

[Nksg75]

It’s a four year old dog that would be sleeping in the garage at night and outside in the backyard during the day. We are going to bring my cat to see how he does with other animals. He’s a medium sized dog. And I don’t know what breed he is, the people who own the pound say that is stereotyping to say what breed a dog is.

Really? That's hilarious!!
Stereotyping?
Ask them if they think the mini poodle mix(oops that stereo typing) could be a sled dog.

I am not making fun of you at all, I am just laughing at the crazy things people say.

 

[person2.0]

P.S. dainerra, I not sure they want to get dogs out the door because the have the worst hours, which is Wednesday thru Sunday, noon to five.