Smokey Looking For A Friend

[lizbud]

Well, I'm looking around for him really.:D I'm looking for a
female dog (male would be o.k.too) if he seems right with
Smokey. I saw a little 4mo old black female Lab mix today at
PetsMart.Such a cutie pie.:) but as soon as any of the dogs
start barking, Smokey wants to head right out the door.He's
not a barker at all, and I think it scares him.:( I guess I'll have
to go looking without Smokey. :( He gets along one on one
with every dog or cat he's ever met, He just hates it when
they all start barking. I've always heard a new dog should
meet any dog you already have, so do you all think it'd be
alright if I picked one out without him?

[LorraineO]

find a dog you really like then have your doggie meet the new one BEFORE you commit to adopting to see how they get along.... in neutral territory of course,,,,

[Cincy'sMom]

I don't think it is neccesary for you to have Smokey with you, when you pick out a new friend for him. You know his temprement and should be able to judge the type of dog he will do best with. As long as you are able to observe how the dog interacts with other dogs, you should be able to get a feel for it. Ideally, you would then be able to introduce the two on neutral territroy, but in a more quite setting them PetsMart, before you make a commitment, but it doesn't always work out that way.

When we brought Spot home, I took the girls with me to go meet him. At the shelter they were fine...not really interested in each other. They did fine in the car all the way home. Once we got into the house, then there was a little growing and uncertainty, but that lasted all of five mintues, and then they were great and have be three of a kind ever since. So even if they meet somewhere else first, you may not see the true realtionship until they are on their own territroy. It may just ward off any obvious dislikes between the dogs.

Good luck in your search!!

[Kfamr]

The only time i'd think you'd need to bring your dog along is if they had aggression towards other dogs or animals.. or the dog you're looking at did. As long as both dogs get along with most dogs, it should be fine



I hope Smokey gets a new friend (and we get lots of pics!!!)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by lizbud

Well, I'm looking around for him really. :D

... so do you all think it'd be alright if
I picked one out without him?

:D

Smokey will probably enjoy "helping" to pick his new sister!

I've watched at a couple of shelters when folks brought a dog
along to "help" with the choice -
MANY of them leave the "Senior Dawg" out in the car -
OUT of earshot of the shelter crowd!

When a possible "candidate" has been picked by the Hoomins;
her or she is brought OUTside on a leash for introductions. If you
go by yourself (with Smokey) - you'll need the help of a Shelter Volunteer
to assist and hold onto the "candidate" - but any shelter worth
it's salt should be willing to help that way.

When I 'dopted Cinder - we spent a couple HOURS outside the shelter
with her on a leash - just walkin around and getting to know
each other. The Volunteers all thought that was GREAT.

And I was a "first" in asking for a Kat Test!??
I explained "Pup Dawg" *HAD* to get along with a KAT - and I wanted
to see how she'd react to a Kat...
And since I hadn't brought Boots along - I "needed a KAT"! :confused:

A "willing"?? :p Kat Volunteer was selected and held in a Volunteer's
lap out in the office - and Pup Dawg (Cinder) was given a lose leash
to approach da Kat...
No Furr Flew :) from either one -
so Pup Dawg was deemed to have "passed the Kat Test" and
'doption papers were quickly signed!

If I were in your shoes - I'd want Smokey to "get to know" his
future Dawg Buddie *before* you got home!

/s/ Phred
.

[Pam]

Liz this is really exciting! I think all of Pet Talk is going to be on pins and needles now waiting to see who is the lucky dog that will get to be selected as Smokey's new best friend. :)

I actually selected Ripley (by that I mean that I signed the application before consulting with Bella). :) I brought her to the shelter a couple of days later and they both walked around outside and sniffed each other a few times and seemed relatively unimpressed with each other. I took that as a good sign. :)

The day that I brought him home he attempted to mount her within the first 5-10 minutes :eek: (his *equipment* was still intact at the time). She let him know right away that she wasn't that kind of girl :p and after that everything was fine. Good luck and please keep us posted!!

[lizbud]

Thanks for the ideas guys. While I think having having Smokey
meet the new dog first is probably best, like I said, Smokey has
never meet a dog he doesn't like or would like to play with. He's
such a mellow guy. :) I would hope to get a poochie with a
similar temperment.

The kitties know nothing about this, but I'll always keep them
in mind too when I pick out another dog. Smokey really misses
the company of other dogs, I can tell. I will keep you guys up
to date on the search. Wish me luck to find a good match. :D

[micki76]

Originally posted by Pam
The day that I brought him home he attempted to mount her within the first 5-10 minutes :eek: (his *equipment* was still intact at the time). She let him know right away that she wasn't that kind of girl :p and after that everything was fine. Good luck and please keep us posted!!

Millie also tried this with Chester the first evening at our house. He let her know in no uncertain terms that it wasn't acceptable. :D

I would have them meet somewhere other than at your house for the first time. If not at the shelter, then at a park or even a parking lot. Just some place neutral.

[shais_mom]

aaww that's awesome Liz!!
Let us know if you want help on Petfinder that would be FUN!
My neighbor has 2 adorable MIX puppies that need homes. But they are mixed mixed mixed! And a little younger then you want - and kind of far away. :(

[RobiLee]

Liz, this is wonderful news. I'm so excited for you and Smokey.

Everyone has already given you great advice. I'm so looking forward to meeting your new addition.

Robin :)

[4 Dog Mother]

Liz, when we adopted Snoopy, we didn't take any of the dogs with us. Knowing the other dogs temperaments works pretty well. We took Dazzi when we got Jack - if Dazzi accepted him, the others would too. Maybe we have just been lucky, but all the dogs get along well. There have been a few scuffles but it is usually over food and ends quickly with no one hurt. I just see it as the same as kids - they get into little fights too. I think if you see the new dog reacting to other dogs that it will turn out fine. As to meeting on neutral ground, it may be ideal but we haven't had too much problem when that wasn't a possibilty. (we got home with Jack about 10 or 11 at night from Kentucky - we did let each dog meet him separately though in the front yard before bringing him into the house).

Good luck, I'm sure you will find a great friend for Smokey!

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

How exciting!! I am sure that Smokey will just love his new sister regardless of whether he helps pick her out or not.

[cloverfdx]

What great news :D. You have gotton some good advice so all i can say is, i cannot wait to "Meet" your new addition when the day comes. :D

Goodluck in your search.

[lovemyshiba]

When we got Abbey, we were allowed to take her for a "trial run" for the weekend. That's how we introduced her and Kito--if they hadn't gotten along, she wouldn't have been able to stay--but they did, thank God!!!
Riley was such an impulsive move, I didn't even think about whether my husband would like him, so I just hoped for the best with the other 2--since he was just a baby, everything was fine there too.
My husband took Abbey to meet Jada before she came home with us--they seemed to get along, so we brought her home. Riley could care less about anyone (but me), and Kito hates everyone anyway:p so Abbey had to choose her.

Everyone had a few scuffles, but everything got straightened out!!

I can't wait to "meet" Smokey's new friend:D

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Liz!!! I'm so excited for you and Smokey!!!:D Looking foward to the updates and hearing who the lucky winner is, because any pup that lands in your arms, is one fortunate doggie indeed:) Good luck in your search:)

[captain]

OH BOY!!!!! a "newbie" friend .................. can't wait to see how you go .......... and how much Smokey LOVES them ..... :D

[lizbud]

Well, we did it.:D I brought home this little 4 mo old Black
Lab mix today. So far, she's been a dream. She & Smokey
get along great & she's fine with the kitties. She ignores them
mostly.:) I got a new digatal camera so I'll try to get some
pictures of soon. (I have to figure out the new camera :rolleyes: )

She is a doll baby, very mellow, just like Smokey.:) Gosh.....
I'm a mom again.:D Gotta go, she wants to go potty.:)

[ComedyDevil]

Wow! Congrats! You and Smokey must be so excited! She sounds so cute ... what's her name? I can't wait to see pics :D

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Congratulations! She sounds like she's a great dog and so sweet, I can't wait to see the pictures:D, be sure to take some of smokey too;)

[Kfamr]

OH MY GOSH LIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm beyond excited!! PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES!!!
Figure out that camera girl!!!
Another new pup!
What's her name?!?
You'll need a new sig. ;)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Sudilar]

Congratulations!!!!!! I am so happy for you and Smokey!!! I hope they build a bond just like my Killian and Shiloh have! What have you named her?? Can't wait for pics!

[sammy101]

Congrats!!!!! Get pic's soon please!!!and ya,whats her name???:D :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Congratulations Liz and Smokey!!! Cna't wait to see your new addition. I'm a tad fond of those little labbie girls ;)

[anna_66]

CONGRATULATIONS LIZ AND SMOKEY!

How wonderful for the both of you:D I can't wait to see some pictures!

[robinh]

Oooooh! Puppy breath! What's her name? Need pictures - lots of them.

[lizbud]

Gosh guys, I can't believe I did'nt tell you all her name, it's
Maggie May.:D Maggie & Smokey are getting along just great.:)
I took her over to my Vet this morning & she checks out fine.
Maggie will be getting her 2nd set of puppy shots Oct. 4th.

Smokey & Maggie have been playing around in the back yard
most of the morning and now they're both pooped & sleeping
in the living room. I am so glad they get along together.:)
No fights over chew toys or anything.:D

I promise to get pictures up this week. I have just been soooo
busy overseeing everything. I'm more nervous then I thought
I'd be. I just want everything to work out well. I'd say they're
off to a very good start. Talk to you all later. Liz (new Mom):D

[Cinder & Smoke]

WELCOME to PT, Maggie!! :D

So glad Smokey is enjoying his new Lil Sis -

Hey Smokey ~

You KEEP being *NICE* to lil Maggie! ;)

Hey MOM ~

Hurrie Up and read those new camera Instructions -

We *NEED* some pictures!

"Congrats" to the Whole Family!!

[captain]

Oh Liz - CoNgRaTuLaTiOns ...!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D

[tatsxxx11]

Woo hoo!!!!:D:D:D I'm SO happy for you Liz and Smokey:) Welcome home, Maggie May! Can't wait to see pics of the cutie! OMG...they're already best buds:):):)

[ChrisH]

Oh, Liz, that's wonderful!! :D Congratulations!!!:D

[Tina]

Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures of Maggie.:D

[RobiLee]

WELCOME TO PET TALK, MAGGIE MAY!!

Congratulations, Liz! I am so happy for you. I can't wait to see pics of Maggie and Smokey together. I love her name. I'll bet she is a cutie.

Robin :)

[lizbud]

Well, I still haven't had time to run the software to put digi pics
on my computer, but I took a roll of regular film & it's ready,
so here's Maggie May.:D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/pf33d8179885ca38fa7dd8ade561fd8f4/f6d446fa.jpg

and here,

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/p160dacc1022d892fec9fbc7d964c0335/f6d448a2.jpg

[lizbud]

I like this "close up" of her face. :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/peddc9334fbfe7f2c0225e743dcebe373/f6d44774.jpg

One more,

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/paf2386e93097b5b8921a8fb8d11850f6/f6d445d1.jpg

[Kfamr]

OMG! She is absolutely adorable Liz!

She reminds me of a young Sadie. ;)
I'll have to make you a new signature sometime soon. :p

[LoudLou]

"Wake up Maggie! I've got something to say to you..."


Welcome home Maggie May! Congratulations Liz and Smokey!

[tatsxxx11]

Woo hoo!!!:D:D:D Welcome home PRECIOUS Maggie May! OMG, I can't believe how wittle you are:D You're adorable! Words cannot express how happy I am for you Liz and for Smokey:) And need I say, Maggie May found her way to one very wonderful, loving forever home!!!

[lizbud]

Smokey's very happy with his new sister Maggie.:D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/p766a5535d23db90f932760ff115d30cc/f6d448d0.jpg


"Wake up Maggie! I've got something to say to you..."

LoudLou, I know, I know, I keep singing that song a lot lately. :D

Thanks guys.:)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh Maggie May I tell you, you are the prettiest thing to hit Indy since 1953!

[lute]

OMG! she's a real cutie! great pics!:D

[wolf_Q]

AWWW she is adorable!!! Congratulations! Welcome to Pet Talk Maggie!! :D

[Sudilar]

Oh how precious!!!!! Smokey and Maggie May will make a perfect pair!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Woohoo!

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Liz, Maggie May is adorable! I am so glad she and Smokey are getting along well. Makes me want another puppy!

[captain]

I see spotty stuff on her chest ............:D
Could she possibly be mixed with a "spotted wonder dog??" :D

Beautiful pics. Smokey, you sure look happy sweetheart.

[molucass]

She's so precious!!! And wow, Smokey sure is happy to have a new baby sister!!

Congratulations on your newest addition!

[Tina]

She is adorable!!

[lovemyshiba]

What an adorable little labbie baby!!!!!
I can smell the puppy breath all the way over here!!!!!
She does remind me of my Riley when he was a wee one--so precious!!!

I'm glad to hear that she and Smokey are getting along so well--it's a match made in heaven--he'll be a great brother:)

Congrats on the new addition:)

[RobiLee]

Liz..

Maggie is soooooo cute! Please give her and Smokey a hug and kiss from me.

Robin :)

[shais_mom]

what a gorgeous girlie!
Smokey looks so happy!!
She does look like Sadie!

[Cincy'sMom]

Awww!!!! What alittle sweetie!!! It is like going back 4 years and seeing my big-girl as a baby again!!! Congrats again to you and Smokey on such an adorable new addition!!

( and if you change your mind, send her my way ;) )

[lizbud]

Cincy'smom,

The first name I thought of when I saw this little one was
Sadie. I wanted to name her that, then remembered your girl. :)

Maggie has black mixed with white hair on her chest area and
brown(sable) color on her legs & between her toes. You can see
that a bit in this picture.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/p8a9ee2eccbed581f3015391e5b7bcc5b/f6d44438.jpg

[Rachel]

I'm so sorry I didn't see this thread sooner, but maybe for the better because the excitement would have got the better of me.
I am so happy for you, Liz. Is this your first time with TWO dogs? Welcome to the club. Once you have two, you'll will never feel the same about having just one, at least that has been my experience.

Maggie May looks like a wonderful labbie. She may be a mix but I would say she is mostly lab and I would bet she has all those wonderful labby qualities. It will be fun to see just how big of a dog she will be. From Smokey's picture, I would deduce he is just as delighted as can be with his new sibling. You are going to have to keep us up on all the goings on in the household and especially any NAWTEEDAWG stories.

[Logan]

How exciting!!!! Maggie May is just adorable, and it is great that she is doing so well, already, with Smokey and the cats! :) Liz, I can't believe I didn't see this before, but I appreciate that KayAnn made a separate post to alert us!!!! :)

Congratulations on the new addition!!! :D

[pitc9]

Boy Oh Boy... if this isn't the face of a VERY happy big brother... I don't know what is....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/p766a5535d23db90f932760ff115d30cc/f6d448d0.jpg

Congrats on the newbie!!!
She is SUCH a doll!!

... thanks... now I can't stop singing...Wake up Maggie I think I've got something to say to you.... LOL!!:D

[Tonya]

What a doll! Congratulations!

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Rachel

I am so happy for you, Liz. Is this your first time with TWO dogs? Welcome to the club. Once you have two, you'll will never feel the same about having just one, at least that has been my experience.


Rachel, yes it's my first time with two dogs and also my first
time raising a female dog. :eek: I might have some questions
for folks later. LOL. I can't wait to get to know her personality
better.:) One more picture & than I'll quit for awhile, o.k.?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/pe58f298a206f46e7057e31d4878f0d26/f6d44849.jpg

[dappledoxie]

Congrats on the new addition! :D She's gorgeous!

[ChrisH]

Oh, Liz, she is so adorable!!! :D Please give her and her happy big brother a kiss and a hug from me. :D

Chris

[Cincy'sMom]

What great markings!! I didn't notice the brown her legs before!! She looked like a good sized puppy in the pics all alone, but seeing her next to Smokey, she' s so little!!!

[ParNone]

Congrats Lizbud! Whatta Cutie!! My first impression was that she looked like Cincy too. Love the name, you gotta ready made song to sing to her. :)

Par...

[Albea]

Liz, sorry it took me so long to congratulate you and welcome adorable Maggie to the board. She's beautiful.
Hugs and kisses to her and Smokey.

[anna_66]

Originally posted by lizbud
One more picture & than I'll quit for awhile, o.k.?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/pe58f298a206f46e7057e31d4878f0d26/f6d44849.jpg
Why on earth would you want to do that?! She's such a little cutie patootie Liz!
How have her and Smokey been doing? I bet they are having a blast together!
More pictures please whenever you get the time!