ox1973 2 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 My gf has agreed to me getting a lurcher but doesn't want another dog in the house, would it be happy enough living outside by itself or would it need some company? Sorry for daft question but im a complete novice who would like to get into the sport, any advice much appreciated! Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Aslong as it gts enough atention and exercise it will be fine, im not a fan of kenneling any breed together, i have made the mistake in the past and never again............ Quote Link to post
the big chief 3,099 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 yes it will be fine just as long as you spend time with the dog Quote Link to post
ox1973 2 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Aslong as it gts enough atention and exercise it will be fine, im not a fan of kenneling any breed together, i have made the mistake in the past and never again............ it would be out atleast twice a day but I do work one shift a week where im out the house frm morning till night that would be the prob, have you had dogs fighting amongst each other like? Quote Link to post
lamping lad 96 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Mines outside on her own, but I have the luxury of being able to take her to work with me! But yeah as like others have said you'll need to spend time with her/him. Quote Link to post
suffolkpoacher 219 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Be fine mate they sleep a lot more than people think let out and a decent walk is good but time bonding with pup is key aswell Quote Link to post
ox1973 2 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 cheers for the replys, yeah aslong as im not at work al be in and out with it and my American bull will be out with it for a bit of the day aswel, he's dead placid so he should be ok with it Quote Link to post
stewie 3,387 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) get a pup, let your misses fall in love with it then see how long it spends outside.... or just man up and tell her its coming in the house... Edited June 16, 2012 by lurcher1 3 Quote Link to post
ox1973 2 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 get a pup, let your misses fall in love with it then see how long it spends outside.... or just man up and tell her its coming in the house... haha that's what im hoping for! So I know looks in pups aren't important to most on here but to sway the misses I need sumit not too ugly! Quote Link to post
C -The lad 8 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 it will be fine nice warm bed, and a good sized run should be fine aslong as you walk and give some attention, and make a strict shcedule when feeding, because a single dog learns its got food to itself all the time, so put food down for an hour a day, that way they eat it all straight away then theres more insentive to eat it all, atb Quote Link to post
ox1973 2 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 it will be fine nice warm bed, and a good sized run should be fine aslong as you walk and give some attention, and make a strict shcedule when feeding, because a single dog learns its got food to itself all the time, so put food down for an hour a day, that way they eat it all straight away then theres more insentive to eat it all, atb it will have the whole garden and the shed(insulated) as a kennel, al not be gettin one for a while yet like get more research done then wait for the right pup 1 Quote Link to post
Qbgrey 4,175 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 if its near the house i cant see a problem,if its comfy and spacious,dry,and warm in winter,if its a pup feed it all it can eat,when an adult i feed all different times,as i believe feeding at the same time can cause whinning,if your out or not feeding due to lamping etc the dogs start yapping etc. Quote Link to post
joshc123 45 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Yes mate should be fine aslong as you malke sure you spend enough time with it I can only keep one dog a time atm becuase I'm 18 and can afford my own own house atm but I have had 2 dsogs out side at diff times now. They will play f**k when there pups for the first few weeks but after that mine have been fine Quote Link to post
South hams hunter 8,938 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Some great advice on here Quote Link to post
ox1973 2 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Some great advice on here Aye cheers fellas! Quote Link to post
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