The Dog we are adopting...

[Damocles]

http://photos.petfinder.com/fotos/CO171/CO171.14098733-1-x.jpg

She's a 1 year old German Shepherd.

Her name is Nyla.

So far we don't know too much about her, she's sweet and energetic, not aggressive and not shy. She likes other dogs, but she has yet to meet our cat.

I don't know when we'll be able to take her home, but the family is very excited..


:D

[Mott the Hoople]

Does she eat liberals?

[Thorn]

She's lovely, Damo, congratulations! Will you take her for basic Household training? I've found that it really helps to establish a bond between dog and human.

[Damocles]

Does she eat liberals?
Come on over, we'll ask.

[Thorn]

Do you already have a female (canine) at home? You might run into some dominance situations that will have to be resolved. Patience and kindness (and the right approach) nearly always work.

[Damocles]

Do you already have a female (canine) at home? You might run into some dominance situations that will have to be resolved. Patience and kindness (and the right approach) nearly always work.
We have two, but they are both passive dogs who roll over when introduced to any other dog. I don't foresee much issue with them, but if there is we'll work our way through them. We have much patience or we'd have given up on the Mouth...

[charver]

Excellent pointy ears. :D

However, i can't help noticing that the little lady is missing a rather important item.

I hope you will be remedying that situation with considerable haste.

[Blackwater Lunchbreak]

Excellent pointy ears. :D

However, i can't help noticing that the little lady is missing a rather important item.

I hope you will be remedying that situation with considerable haste.

A parasol? What? i don't get it, but I want to!

[Damocles]

Well, unfortunately we'll have to wait until she gets home to fit her with a new chapeau...

[Annie]

What a lovely dog!

[Blackwater Lunchbreak]

Nyla must be a french name, thus, it needs a hat? am I close?

[meme]

Good on you adopting Damo..I love German Shepherds..she looks like she will be a great addition to your family..

[Blackwater Lunchbreak]

Does that type of dog commonly wear a hat?

[DamnYankee]

Good luck with the cat relationship. I adopted my dog 7 years ago and we still have to keep them separated otherwise they'll fight like- well, you know.

[Damocles]

Good luck with the cat relationship. I adopted my dog 7 years ago and we still have to keep them separated otherwise they'll fight like- well, you know.
Currently our cat and dogs get along well. I hope that will continue.

[Damocles]

Good on you adopting Damo..I love German Shepherds..she looks like she will be a great addition to your family..
Yeah, we're really very excited. She's such a good-looking GSD and has the right temperament for our family.

[DamnYankee]

Currently our cat and dogs get along well. I hope that will continue. When we got the dog my vet said that in a few months they'd get along well- he was wrong. These two truly hate each other.

[Mott the Hoople]

Yeah, we're really very excited. She's such a good-looking GSD and has the right temperament for our family.

Just remember, Sheps tend to be very territorial. There great with immeadiate family but can be aggresive towards friends and other visitors. That's one thing I loved about my lab. He had outstanding judgement. If a strager showed up at my door and my Lab was cool with it inevitably they were ok but if he was aggresive towards them he was always in the right.

[Minister of Truth]

Always remember to adopt a dog that can help the government do its job.

http://bighoneydog.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/mafdog-searching2.jpg

[LadyT]

AWWWWWWW how cute!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get updates!!!!!

Tell your family congratulations!

[Damocles]

AWWWWWWW how cute!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get updates!!!!!

Tell your family congratulations!
We're going to go and meet her this weekend, she's up in Fort Collins which is quite a drive for us, but we'll bring our lab to see if she can keep up with Nyla...

:D

[LadyT]

We're going to go and meet her this weekend, she's up in Fort Collins which is quite a drive for us, but we'll bring our lab to see if she can keep up with Nyla...

:D

Awwwwww its so fun getting a new dog.

But, Mott is right about shepards they are very territorial. If you have kids and their friends come over, you need to be extra careful and ensure that its trained very well.

[BRUTALITOPS]

seems kinda ugly

[BRUTALITOPS]

if i had to make a show about dogs that were retarded, I would use that dog. He has the look.

[Damocles]

Awwwwww its so fun getting a new dog.

But, Mott is right about shepards they are very territorial. If you have kids and their friends come over, you need to be extra careful and ensure that its trained very well.
Yeah, I know that I am basically putting myself up for a new job. It will take me several months to train her right so she doesn't jump up on people or hassle them.

[Thorn]

Yeah, I know that I am basically putting myself up for a new job. It will take me several months to train her right so she doesn't jump up on people or hassle them.

Actually, Damo, it shouldn't take you very long at all. I'll PM you tomorrow with some ideas if you like. Now that you've met her you can tell me more about her and that will help. If she's treat-driven you'll be surprised how easy this will be.

[Damocles]

Actually, Damo, it shouldn't take you very long at all. I'll PM you tomorrow with some ideas if you like. Now that you've met her you can tell me more about her and that will help. If she's treat-driven you'll be surprised how easy this will be.
Well, it really won't matter now.

The woman who runs the rescue said, I kid you not, that she didn't see any "Wow Factor, any dog magic" and prefers to bring us some more dogs to find the right "fit"...

The dog was awesome, just as I figured she would be. And she was already trained not to jump up on the kids or anybody. She and my eldest got along swimmingly, then suddenly the rescue lady announces that there was no "magic" no "wow"....

Freaking nut...

But heck, maybe she'll bring us one that actually does have magic and stuff... Ugh. Where's the face palm smilie when you need it?

[DamnYankee]

...then suddenly the rescue lady announces that there was no "magic" no "wow"....
... You mean she wouldn't give you the dog?

[Damocles]

You mean she wouldn't give you the dog?
Yup. Not because we weren't good dog owners, but because there is no "magic" no "wow"...

I mean, who is she? Simon Cowell?

[DamnYankee]

Yup. Not because we weren't good dog owners, but because there is no "magic" no "wow"...

I mean, who is she? Simon Cowell? That's fucked up. They kill more dogs then they find owners for around here, and she's playing The Dog Nazi?

[Solitary1]

http://photos.petfinder.com/fotos/CO171/CO171.14098733-1-x.jpg

She's a 1 year old German Shepherd.

Her name is Nyla.

So far we don't know too much about her, she's sweet and energetic, not aggressive and not shy. She likes other dogs, but she has yet to meet our cat.

I don't know when we'll be able to take her home, but the family is very excited..


:D

Great looking dog, Damo. And I second Thorn's advice about training. Done early and done right, it makes for a better family pet.

[DamnYankee]

Great looking dog, Damo. And I second Thorn's advice about training. Done early and done right, it makes for a better family pet. You ought to know. :barf:

[Thorn]

Well, it really won't matter now.

The woman who runs the rescue said, I kid you not, that she didn't see any "Wow Factor, any dog magic" and prefers to bring us some more dogs to find the right "fit"...

The dog was awesome, just as I figured she would be. And she was already trained not to jump up on the kids or anybody. She and my eldest got along swimmingly, then suddenly the rescue lady announces that there was no "magic" no "wow"....

Freaking nut...

But heck, maybe she'll bring us one that actually does have magic and stuff... Ugh. Where's the face palm smilie when you need it?

I'm so sorry, Damo! Unfortunately some of the people who get involved in running these organizations are a bit off the charts. I have to wonder how many dogs she places if this is how she conducts adoptions. People like this, and their peers in other respects, are the reason I finally gave up on volunteering in a couple of organizations after about three years each.

This leaves me scratching my head too! I feel worst for your kids because I'll bet they had their hearts set on her once they met her.

[Solitary1]

Well, it really won't matter now.

The woman who runs the rescue said, I kid you not, that she didn't see any "Wow Factor, any dog magic" and prefers to bring us some more dogs to find the right "fit"...

The dog was awesome, just as I figured she would be. And she was already trained not to jump up on the kids or anybody. She and my eldest got along swimmingly, then suddenly the rescue lady announces that there was no "magic" no "wow"....

Freaking nut...

But heck, maybe she'll bring us one that actually does have magic and stuff... Ugh. Where's the face palm smilie when you need it?

So this imbecile refuses to allow you to adopt the dog because she didn't see any "magic"? Wow, that is pitiful.

Sorry you got your hopes up, and that you and your family were let down by a fool. Such a shame.

[Mott the Hoople]

seems kinda ugly
What are you talking about? Lady-T is gorgeous!!!

[Mott the Hoople]

Well, it really won't matter now.

The woman who runs the rescue said, I kid you not, that she didn't see any "Wow Factor, any dog magic" and prefers to bring us some more dogs to find the right "fit"...

The dog was awesome, just as I figured she would be. And she was already trained not to jump up on the kids or anybody. She and my eldest got along swimmingly, then suddenly the rescue lady announces that there was no "magic" no "wow"....

Freaking nut...

But heck, maybe she'll bring us one that actually does have magic and stuff... Ugh. Where's the face palm smilie when you need it?My advice to you is to tell her you're not interested. You gave her an oppurtunity to place a dog in a good home and she disregarded your offer for rediculous reasons. I'd let her know that your offended, that your offer for the shepard still stands, otherwise, not interested. Bet she comes back in a day or two.

[Damocles]

I'm so sorry, Damo! Unfortunately some of the people who get involved in running these organizations are a bit off the charts. I have to wonder how many dogs she places if this is how she conducts adoptions. People like this, and their peers in other respects, are the reason I finally gave up on volunteering in a couple of organizations after about three years each.

This leaves me scratching my head too! I feel worst for your kids because I'll bet they had their hearts set on her once they met her.
Yeah, my eldest is a bit depressed. She said she'll bring over more dogs this weekend to our house and that she'd bring Nyla with her if she is still unadopted by then.

We'll see what happens. Maybe she'll see the "magic" then. There really isn't much we can do when the person who runs the rescue decides that there is no intangible magic that only she can spot.

[Damocles]

So this imbecile refuses to allow you to adopt the dog because she didn't see any "magic"? Wow, that is pitiful.

Sorry you got your hopes up, and that you and your family were let down by a fool. Such a shame.
Thanks. I couldn't believe my ears...

[Damocles]

My advice to you is to tell her you're not interested. You gave her an oppurtunity to place a dog in a good home and she disregarded your offer for rediculous reasons. I'd let her know that your offended, that your offer for the shepard still stands, otherwise, not interested. Bet she comes back in a day or two.
I'm thinking of doing just that. There has to be other rescues around, ones that will place a dog in a good home without intangible magic as a requisite.

[Mott the Hoople]

I'm thinking of doing just that. There has to be other rescues around, ones that will place a dog in a good home without intangible magic as a requisite.Yea and it will give Ms Dog magic something to think about when she has to put down a good dog she could have placed into a good home because she didn't see any dog magic. Also, I'd find out who operates the shelter and file a complaint about her. I could see if she had objective criteria about not placing her in your home but "dog magic"? That's out of line.

[Damocles]

Yea and it will give Ms Dog magic something to think about when she has to put down a good dog she could have placed into a good home because she didn't see any dog magic. Also, I'd find out who operates the shelter and file a complaint about her. I could see if she had objective criteria about not placing her in your home but "dog magic"? That's out of line.
She runs the rescue.

[Annie]

She runs the rescue.

This sounds so weird, all I can glimmer is PETA, which is unrelated other than being nutty.

I don't know that I'd want to support such a shelter, though I understand you are now hooked on the dog.

[Solitary1]

When she brings Nyla back, make sure everyone has a piece of bacon in their pocket. Bet she sees the magic then.

[meme]

Yup. Not because we weren't good dog owners, but because there is no "magic" no "wow"...

I mean, who is she? Simon Cowell?

wow, that is friggen cold...I'd go some where else..try the humane shelters, that is where I get most of my adoptions and save a life to boot..

sorry for your family..

[Mott the Hoople]

She runs the rescue.
Ouch

[Mott the Hoople]

When she brings Nyla back, make sure everyone has a piece of bacon in their pocket. Bet she sees the magic then.

LOL You stole that from Jack Nicholson's character in "As good as it gets!" LOL

[Mott the Hoople]

She runs the rescue.BTW, I have a cousin who breeds prize caliber Sheps, though Ohio is probably a long way from CO just to get a dog. LOL

[Damocles]

BTW, I have a cousin who breeds prize caliber Sheps, though Ohio is probably a long way from CO just to get a dog. LOL
LOL. It would depend on the price... :D We could visit my wife's alma mater...

[LadyT]

Well, it really won't matter now.

The woman who runs the rescue said, I kid you not, that she didn't see any "Wow Factor, any dog magic" and prefers to bring us some more dogs to find the right "fit"...

The dog was awesome, just as I figured she would be. And she was already trained not to jump up on the kids or anybody. She and my eldest got along swimmingly, then suddenly the rescue lady announces that there was no "magic" no "wow"....

Freaking nut...

But heck, maybe she'll bring us one that actually does have magic and stuff... Ugh. Where's the face palm smilie when you need it?

The rescue I work has some people like that. I don't get it. Its not as mundane as "wow" factor, but I've seen them turn down applications for what I think to be trivial.

At the moment I'm fostering a pitbull mix and we had to turn a family down b/c the dad thought he was "too friendly" with people. IMO that's a valid reason. If the person who's trying to adopt the pet seems like they want to train a dog to be aggressive then I can understand. No "wow" factor is ridiculous.

[LadyT]

I'm so sorry, Damo! Unfortunately some of the people who get involved in running these organizations are a bit off the charts. I have to wonder how many dogs she places if this is how she conducts adoptions. People like this, and their peers in other respects, are the reason I finally gave up on volunteering in a couple of organizations after about three years each.

This leaves me scratching my head too! I feel worst for your kids because I'll bet they had their hearts set on her once they met her.

Yeah. I've run into a few of those. I think that deep down inside they just get attached to the dog and don't want to let them go just yet.

[LadyT]

What are you talking about? Lady-T is gorgeous!!!

Hey! I'd negative rep you, but Damo the enforcer has put the smackdown on spreading more rep around.

[Thorn]

Yeah. I've run into a few of those. I think that deep down inside they just get attached to the dog and don't want to let them go just yet.

That's certainly true of some of the fosterers, and I can see it's very understandable. I really was talking about some of those people who actually run (or try to run) the organization. It seems to me that somehow they lose sight of the real goals and make this too much a source of personal identity and gratification, too often to the detriment of both the animals and the organization. For those certain people, the organization becomes their entire life, but not necessarily in a good way.

[Mott the Hoople]

LOL. It would depend on the price... :D We could visit my wife's alma mater...I think they sell in the $500 range. Not sure. I can check if you want. They are AKC registered pups.

[Mott the Hoople]

Hey! I'd negative rep you, but Damo the enforcer has put the smackdown on spreading more rep around.That's ok, I'm not overly concerned about winning or losing brownie points. Considering my nature, I'm surprized I have as many rep points as I do. I really am! LOL

[Damocles]

I think they sell in the $500 range. Not sure. I can check if you want. They are AKC registered pups.
Sure, check. I've seen some that are extremely expensive, and some that are not quite so expensive. I'd like to go through a rescue, but heck there may be no "magic"... :rolleyes: