Do you have Cats and dogs

[Jac]

Originally Posted by Donna

Do any of you that have dogs leave them alone during the day or is that just cruel??????????????????

I think that depends on what the dog is used too.

[Jeanette]

Originally Posted by Jac

I think that depends on what the dog is used too.

Yes I think so too. Luna has been taught to be alone home since she was 3 months old..

And I spend all the time I'm home with her.. I dont leave her, when I get home.. or in the weekends.. Where I go, she goes..

[Donna]

what about introducing a dog to a cat household?? Is that a good idea/bad idea???? not had a dog (my mum did so used to all sorts of dogs) but these things do go round my head from time to time!

[Jeanette]

Originally Posted by Donna

what about introducing a dog to a cat household?? Is that a good idea/bad idea???? not had a dog (my mum did so used to all sorts of dogs) but these things do go round my head from time to time!

Hi again

Oliver was almost 7 years old, when I got Luna... I think its best, that if you do get a dog, that you get a puppy.

Oliver lived the first four months on top of my cupboard (except when he had to use the litterbox).. But then he slowly came round.

Now they are friends.. They dont sleep together, like you see Moli's do... But Oliver is coming over to Luna for a headwash every time we've been out on a walk or at training or something like that.. At night, Oliver lies on a pillow next to my head and Luna lies on the bed aswell.. next to me..

It takes time, but it can be done.. Hilary (Dinahsmum) also had cats when she got Dinah..

And I think Fran may have too and Karen must have I think..

[Jac]

Are you thinking about getting a dog then Donna?

The dog would be courious as would the cats. They would sort it out themselfs.

[Donna]

I dont know Jac!!! My daughter constantly goes on about a dog. She likes those white west highland terriors. I was thinking more of a alsation or rotweiller or something to scare the ex away!!!!

[Luke]

Originally Posted by Donna

I dont know Jac!!! My daughter constantly goes on about a dog. She likes those white west highland terriors. I was thinking more of a alsation or rotweiller or something to scare the ex away!!!!

Eh terriers cane be pretty off putting when they get going, i certainly know that none of our neighbours or locals would want too tangle with our two. Westie's are great lil dogs, full of bounce and make fab family pets.
You should deffo get a dog Donna, you could join us on 'the other side' then

[Jac]

@ Donna. Sounds good

[Donna]

Trouble with a dog is that I do work part time. I do 9-3 Monday to Friday. Not really fair to have a dog if it is on its own a lot. Would enjoy the dog walking tho. And I need to have a reason to go walking and the exercise would be good for me. I just dont know what sort of dogs there are. And what ones are more suitable than others.

[Fran]

My cats were here first before my dogs and agree that a puppy is probably the way to go but I do think with the hours you work that it would be totally unfair on a puppy unless you had some support i.e. someone who can come and feed and play with your puppy whilst you are at work. Puppies under 12 weeks old need feeding four times a day and become very bored and hence distructive if left alone for long periods. ..