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ballinouttacntrol said:
Hahaha, that section only exists because of the drama surrounding the threads that use to pop up in the lounge. They had to be hidden from the lounge rats


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You mean all the "my pitt bull's .... is bigger than your pitt bulls .... threads?
 
Warborg said:
It was a dealer.

I've had bad luck with local shops too.

A place charged me $189.00 to change the tranny fluid on the Chevette. I even gave them the gasket.

Another place charged me $200 to fix a gas leak on the Chevette(replaced a six inch hose)

Another place charged me $1000 for a complete(New rotor,pads and calipers) frontal brake job and new fluids on my 1991 truck


I don't know why I get screwed over so bad. I would have thought my car knowledge would have helped. I guess it's punishment for not doing the work myself.
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Smh, ask around.Find someone you trust, don't wait till you need work done either. I'll admit I don't have experience with PT Cruisers, and I hate to say it, but I think they really did you ugly this last time around.
 
dragonfish said:
Consider a rescue dog first.
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I am. Sucks tho. My gf and I already had been thinking about getting a dog, so we already had a few great great offers, but because I know no matter what my gf says, the dog will be 100% my responsibility I declined the offers.
After this break in, I realized I gave this neighborhood I grew up in the benefit of the doubt, and got bit. So my priorities change. The most exciting part of the break in was the second I realized what was happening, (didnt immediately know upon entry)realizing there was a high probability the guy was still on the property, and I was gonna possibly confront the guy with absolutely nothing but ol dynamite and iron as Al Bundy would say. I should change that.
 
FMA4ME said:
I'm going to start looking for a dog. Most important thing is an easy going attitude. Is it contradicting to say next I want a dog that naturally gaurds? Any suggestions, I want a med to large dog.
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ask that question & ppl recommend their fave breed or the PR about breeds. but individuals are vastly different within the same breed. Look for the individual that fits your home, lifestyle/personalities, & needs.
I've had great dogs of various breeds & most "worked out for" deterrent watchdogs. Like df said, all you need is a dog who lets potential intruders know it is there.
People are scared of a deep bark, they won't verify whether the dog is actually mean. my last big dog had that.
Now, if you want a dog that can be left inside your home when you're gone- that's going to take more work to find a non-destructive one. Check rehoming ads in CL too. Occasionally, already housebroken dogs show up there.
It takes a long time for puppies to act like watchdogs. your intruder might steal it ;-)
 
petspoiler said:
ask that question & ppl recommend their fave breed or the PR about breeds. but individuals are vastly different within the same breed. Look for the individual that fits your home, lifestyle/personalities, & needs.
I've had great dogs of various breeds & most "worked out for" deterrent watchdogs. Like df said, all you need is a dog who lets potential intruders know it is there.
People are scared of a deep bark, they won't verify whether the dog is actually mean. my last big dog had that.
Now, if you want a dog that can be left inside your home when you're gone- that's going to take more work to find a non-destructive one. Check rehoming ads in CL too. Occasionally, already housebroken dogs show up there.
It takes a long time for puppies to act like watchdogs. your intruder might steal it ;-)
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Thanks granny. I am checking out CL, crazy, like 1000 posts but only like 10 of them are of people trying to find homes for puppies. I have seen people trying to rehome young dogs. Actually there is a nice German shepherd there. I've always liked them, but I did notice some owners mention they could be nippy. If I get to choose, I think I'm leaning towards Rott.
Chub_by said:
I'd say find out what kind of dogs YOU like, then ask us if we'd recommend them.
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One thing I know I want is a calm,
"energy efficient" dog :)My last dog was too high energy and alot to control. Rottweiler and German shepherd are what I'm thinking now, what do you think?
 
FMA4ME said:
Thanks granny. I am checking out CL, crazy, like 1000 posts but only like 10 of them are of people trying to find homes for puppies. I have seen people trying to rehome young dogs. Actually there is a nice German shepherd there. I've always liked them, but I did notice some owners mention they could be nippy. If I get to choose, I think I'm leaning towards Rott.


One thing I know I want is a calm,
"energy efficient" dog :)My last dog was too high energy and alot to control. Rottweiler and German shepherd are what I'm thinking now, what do you think?
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Young German shepherd or rott is not what I call calm. Now a 5 year old German is a perfect dog IMO. Loved middle aged shepherds

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What do you mean by calm? Lots of dogs don't tend to be hyper even when young, but a young dog is never going to be as calm as an adult.
 
FMA4ME said:
What would you consider calm?? Even at a young age?
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Calm can vary but most mellow out at like 4-5 years but a well trained dog can be very calm or at least appear so. Then again I've met mellow individuals of psychotic breeds and psychotic individuals of supposed mellow breeds

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