Is a pupper a bad /biz/ decision just moved into a house with

>>2435634
As a lonely male getting a doge was a good investment

>tfw he always happy to see me when im back from work

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>>2435634
>Is a pupper a bad /biz/ decision just moved into a house with a fence and kind of want a pupper but don't even know how to go about training them, what are costs on having one?

I personally got myself a cute bun. Puppers are for plebs.

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I love my pupper
They're a great emotional investment, keep in mind OP they can be a lot of work and will be with you for 10-15 years
pic related my puppo

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Mentally was the best investment ever.

$1,200 for a purebred german shepherd. Worth every penny. Obedient and lovable.

$50 every 3 weeks for high quality dog food.
$10 every week for food additives (he's picky)
$12 every week for treats he likes
Toys as needed (he typically chews up sticks and other free stuff)
$85 every six months for heartworm/flea medication
$100 every year for exam, rabies vacc, etc.
$25 every year for dog license

>>2435635
If you're not sure you can foster a dog and see if its for you. Lots of dogs in shelters would rather hang out with you instead of being in the shelter. It gives you a chance to try it out and if one dog doesn't work for you maybe another one will. They will also help you with any training issues and vet bills if the foster dog is sick for whatever reason. If it works you can keep the foster dog or find a breed that suits you. They'll be your best friend when no one else will.

Dogs smell like shit. Have to clean them. Have to walk them twice a day, and even if you do they will probably piss on the floor during the day anyway.

I prefer cats because they clean themselves and piss in the litter box. They're very clean animals. Except for when they spit out a hairball.

>>2435640
>Prefers cats over dogs

Into the gas chamber with you

>>2435638
Dog license?

>>2435636
buns are cute but you can never tell what they're thinking and it's often difficult to gauge their mood. Do you have a big area for bun to roam around in?

t. bun owner of 10 years

>>2435640
Fucking sandnigger.

>>2435634

Best advice I can give:

Find a friend who has a dog and ask if you can have him for 30 days in your home.

After that if you still want a dog, go for it.

>>2435638
>$1200

Damn dude.

I rescued a dog for like $165.

>>2435640
Have you ever considered that its you who smells like shit? I know in your culture you wipe with just your hand...it's not sanitary you know.

>>2435634
My dog was my best friend. I've never felt so much pain than when he died, but if I could have him back for another 12 years, I'd go through it all over again. Best investment I ever made.

>>2435634
Training isn't difficult just be consistent with the rules. For example if you don't want the dog to sleep in your bed, don't ever let it. As for cost, it can pay for itself if you play your cards right.

>>2435634
>don't even know how to go about training them

If you get a dog, get one that matches your skill and energy levels. For example, don't get a working breed dog if you don't intend to spend an hour or two exercising it every day. Also, don't get a Rott or a GSD if you don't know how to establish your dominance.

They can be alone indoors for maybe 6 hours max or so. So you have to be on a regular schedule at least. They have different temperaments. Having enough space. They also do dumb stuff all the time, even the smart ones. If you get one you have to have them for 15+ years. Dogs had a lot more health problems that were expensive than our cats.

>>2435648

Thats not advice. Its sentimental garbage. Actually the best argument against is it turns people into you.

>>2435650
>If you get a dog, get one that matches your skill and energy levels.

Dogs can't match human energy levels.

>For example, don't get a working breed dog if you don't intend to spend an hour or two exercising it every day.

No sane person would want to spend their lives that way.

>Also, don't get a Rott or a GSD if you don't know how to establish your dominance.

I.e., do you like dominating a small animal? Then pet ownership is for you. Its an S&M gig. You're the sadist, the dog is the masochist. Your personality will blossom.

Please go to /an/ to get good answers.
/biz/ knows nothing about pet ownership.

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>>2435634
>Is a pupper a bad /biz/ decision just moved into a house with a fence and kind of want a pupper but don't even know how to go about training them, what are costs on having one?


Costs? Carpet cleaning, food and water, hours spent, lots of hours.

Puppers will need to poop everywhere and you will have to pick it up. I hope you like picking up poop.

Puppers will make your house smell bad and people will not want to visit but they'll be polite about it and not tell you why.

Puppers will require constant attention and lots of yelling because, unlike a human, it can't really learn.

Puppers will require expensive trips to the veterinarian.

Puppers will roll in fecal matter, and need to be cleaned, but not before he rubs his butt all over your carpet.

Puppers will dig up and crap on every square inch of that enclosed yard space.

Puppers will determine how, when, and where you go on vacation.

The total care of puppers will run into the thousands of dollars.

Puppers will determine the type and quality of relationships you have.

For lonely, rich, boring, and isolated individuals with low to mid-grade social or mental problems, puppers can provide some distraction from an otherwise empty and unfulfilling life, by providing an extra asshole that produces poop to take care of.

>>2435634
>Bad decision?
Depends on your situation.

I would almost always recommend having a dog than getting into a LTR in 2017 with a woman.

Just keep in mind, a dog is a large responsibility. I have a German Shepherd myself, but I'm a NEET that lives in my parents McMansion of 7 people. Keeping the dog in check is a huge responsibility. If you aren't home most of the time, get a breed that is less active or you will come home to big problems.

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>I have a German Shepherd myself, but I'm a NEET that lives in my parents McMansion

Have you ever wondered if you are your parent's pet?

I mean, as the manifestation of an irrational decision made for purely selfish reasons based on assumed desires and subject of post-hoc rationalizations?

>>2435655
Honestly man, you have some kind of fecal fetish. Seek mental help.

>>2435653
>do you like dominating a small animal?

No, but a 160 pound Rottweiler is not a small animal, dumbass. My family has been breeding them for three generations now and the rule for us has always been that we do not sell to anyone who has not previously raised a Rottweiler. There is a very solid reason for this rule.

>>2435657
I don't even care. My inheritance is enough that I don't have to work a day in my life. I just spend my time fucking around with Unreal Engine, shitposting, and reading business & philosophy books. If an opportunity comes up I might take it but otherwise I'm pretty happy with my life.

>>2435658
>Honestly man, you have some kind of fecal fetish. Seek mental help.

Actually you managed to get it exactly wrong, if its a fecal fetish you have, you get a dog. I have no dog. And no fetish.

Dog owners are never going to advertise the shitty truth of pet ownership- that you will be looking at the ground a lot more in the future. And washing your hands alot. And unclogging the vaccuum. And sweeping hairballs. And etc.

Its a beautiful thing, if you are a real freak about handling fecal matter.

>>2435640
>twice a day
I walk my dog 3x 45 minutes and once 15 minutes. Spend a lot of time on her even when we're at home. It's 100% worth it to get a pupper imo, but remember its not just straight up costs, also A LOT of time "lost" on the pupper. Thousands of hours every year, up to you if you want to "invest" that

>>2435662
hmm seems risky, what kind of % returns are we looking at here?

>>2435634
Get 2 rats. They're like mini dogs, and clean themselves like cats. Very intelligent, low maintenance, and have a lot of personality for only a 2-4 year commitment. Truly underrated, look up videos of them doing tricks.

>>2435634
>>2435638
pure breeds are nice and all, but better check the local animal shelter, its cheaper and youre rescuing a doggy from kill

>>2435653
>>For example, don't get a working breed dog if you don't intend to spend an hour or two exercising it every day.
>No sane person would want to spend their lives that way.
spending an hour on physical activity is your living hell? are you a 600lbs burger?

they're called working breeds because they are used at work, multiple hours a day

get a pug if you dont want a real dog and only a few years of responsibility, or better none at all because pugs should be wiped out

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>be a dog lover
>don't actually want a dog because too lazy
I can't resist the urge to cuddle a cute doggo, though

>>2435638
dog license ? kek

>>2435637
Husky?

>>2435634
Pupper are a good investment if:
- you have time for it and there is always more or less someone inside (if you are outside 10hours a day then drop it, he will be miserable and make your life miserable)
- you know what you do (if you are a noob take an "easy" race and go at a puppy school once every week, they will teach you basics and correct you, also it will socialize your dogs.

After that it provides very good psychological support and keeps you healthy because a dog always wants to play/go out/run with you.

>>2435665
Local animal shelter is a stupid idea for a first dog, they often come with bad habits and are hard to reeducate.

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>>2435655
Muzzie detected, stop projecting your rampant pedophilia mohammed.
Dogs are the white man best friend and that's the exact reason whit subhumans hate them so much, it's jealousy.

>>2435655
>Puppers will determine how, when, and where you go on vacation.
Too true

>>2435671
>he hates dogs therefore is a muslim
Keep cleaning your dog shit while my cat can do potty on its own and won't starve to death if i leave it alone for two days.

>>2435672
>Puppers will determine how, when, and where you go on vacation.
cucks xD

>>2435638
>dog license
surely people don't fall for the jewish tricks of their local government?

>>2435682
You need to pay a dog tax if you live in krautland.

>>2435634
you can go to training classes

>>2435682
In most places the license is much cheaper, like $3-8. It's a way to make sure your dog won't infect everything with rabies because that's still a threat in America. Literally the only reason for it is to encourage people to get their dogs vaccinated.

However I think we have perfected the rabies vaccine enough to allow it to be a one time vaccine. Over the years I believe it can dip down to a 95ish% effective rate without re-vaccination, but I think that's good enough honestly and it would save people, especially low income areas, a lot of money.
>>2435634
If you're concerned about money, a dog is not for you. No one thinks to also add to the estimate the time they will take you away from making money, things in your home that they might destroy, paying for a dog walker or dog daycare if you have to leave for work for a long time, and boarding if you need to go away. Even the emergency vet visits some sites will estimate can vary greatly. If you care more about your dog than your money, go for it.

>>2435673

>Leaves pets to fend for themselves.

Kill yourself anon.

>>2435716
>slaving for his pet
you need to jump from a cliff

>>2436555

Sorry, I don't take advice from low-T beta fuck catfag owners.

>>2436566
>compensating for your lack of manliness by owning an animal that can't care for itself

>>2435695
>It's a way to make sure your dog won't infect everything with rabies because that's still a threat in America. Literally the only reason for it is to encourage people to get their dogs vaccinated.

nope. you're thinking of a rabies license, which is given to you at the time of the vaccine in the first place.

in America, your dog is *supposed* to wear both a rabies license and a dog license. the dog license comes from the county, and is a way to squeeze an extra $3-$40 (the fees vary wildly among different counties and states) out of dog owners every year because they dared to own an animal. they claim it's so your dog will be more easily reunited with you if it shows up in any of their shelters, but that argument has lost all meaning with the advent of microchips and now GPS tracking collars.

very few people do it unless their dog has a history of escaping or, if you're like me, live in a very small town where it's implied rulebreakers will be made an example of when they're caught. it is an actual law in most counties for your dog to be licensed, but in some it's just "highly recommended". in Denver I've heard some vets will snitch on you to the county if you bring in a pet without a dog license. in the next county over, they don't require one at all.

>>2436611
In my area, you need proof of rabies to get your dog license. Just because you get another tag doesn't at all refute that it's a way the government keeps tabs that the dogs are vaccinated. Vets are not the government. I have never heard of anything more than $10 for a license and I live in the most expensive state. Maybe you're thinking $40 for a lifetime license?

Also Denver is just a shithole. All cities in CO are.

>>2436617
>Maybe you're thinking $40 for a lifetime license?
nope. denver is $150 for lifetime.

>it's a way the government keeps tabs that the dogs are vaccinated
then why are there counties where dog licenses aren't required at all?

>Also Denver is just a shithole. All cities in CO are.
confirmed for never crossing the borders of I-25 and I-70

>>2435642
Jesus how old is this British meme, you don't need a dog licenses were abolished 30 years ago in Britain.

>>2435660
Well anon it's pretty sad that you have to rely on your parents passing away to be set for life, but still how often do you mess around with unreal? I only ask because a game company called off world interactive makes a game called Squad and is looking for Modders and mappers to make maps and interesting military stuff for them and is willing to pay if it gets into the game.

But at least you've got a cute dog and look after it well.

>>2436624
>bans dog breeds
>liberal as fuck
>has a $40 dog license
>not shit
Ok buddy.

>then why are there counties where dog licenses aren't required at all?
Because it's not a federal law. Is that difficult to comprehend?

>>2435638
Your dog can drive?

How cool is that.
>Wait...wait stop
Why do you take your dog in every year to test for rabies? Are you making him fight mad dogs which may have rabies?

Food additives? Like dog steroids?

Food for 3 weeks a month? You starve him for a week?
Chews sticks and "free stuff"
"Worth every penny" obedient...
Are you actually fighting dogs for sport?

>>2436656
I'm sorry anon but I think you might be retarded

>>2435659
>Breeding Rottweilers
>160lbs
>30lbs larger than normal weight
>Only sell to people who have once owned Rottweilers

Are you breeding Rottweilers for dog fights?

>>2435663
0%

Unless your dog one day takes a bullet for you, or takes up counter sniper position to watch for hostiles.

>>2435634
What movie is this from

>>2436674
john wick 2
unfortunately the dog has a small role

>>2436656
Congrats on having a low IQ

>>2435640
>hates that dogs smell
>prefers cats

This is some next level retard shit

>>2436652
>Because it's not a federal law. Is that difficult to comprehend?

In other words, the purpose of the dog license isn't "for the government to keep track of dogs with a rabies license". It's for local governments to jew people out of a little extra money every year while pretending a dog license is still relevant in lost dog cases in the age of microchips and GPS collars.