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[disoriented_gyopo]

...is this a bad idea? will people freak out when i take him outside? i don't really have anyone i can leave him with...well, there is my mom but she hates dogs so i know he'll be left in the yard by himself.

[dumpring]

95lbs ayee.

I don't think it'll be a problem. It seems like people here get small dogs cause they're easy to look after rather than simply not liking big ones. The occasional big dogs I've seen have drawn a lot of friendly attention.

Will you have the space to keep the dog here though?

[disoriented_gyopo]

i don't have housing arranged yet...trying to find out what would be the best option if i were to bring him. maybe i can split with a couple roommates and rent a house for some extra room.

[RMNC]

It's probably a bad idea. You may get stuck in a shoebox and your dog could go crazy and destroy your stuff, poop and pee all over the place, or become sad and lonely and an alcoholic.

Most Korean homes are only equipped to handles small dogs, and even at that it's not exactly the kind of space dogs want. Sharing an apartment with someone will put a burden on them, and no one wants to live with a dog if they're not expecting it, it's like caring for someone's child while they're at work.

[Steve_Rogers2008]

maybe Shorty on 'Pit Boss' can help ya out.... he specializes in pit bulls, but dog lovers will go the distance to help out.

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/pit-boss/

come on... this has the potential to be the greatest show ever.... if they can add clowns, strippers, and alcohol into the mix.... I see a real-life Shakes the Clown in his future...
http://listentoleon.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shakes-the-clown.jpg

[youtuber]

Yes this is a bad idea for 3 reasons.

1) It will bark when you are not home. This is annoying to your neighbours.

2) Your apartment will be small as hell.

3) There are no "dog runs"


The barking is the worst in my opinion. I have seriously considered feeding poison to some of those noisy f*ckers.

Leave the thing at home, put it up for adoption, sell it, or put it down.

[Canuck87]

After watching many episodes of the dog whisperer, I would have to say that it really depends on how well trained he is. If you walk around Korea thinking people will freak out, then the dog will sense that energy and likely cause a ruckus.

[T-dot]

It really depends on how well your dog is trained and how much you're willing to sacrifice for your dog.

I keep my jindo (med.sized) alone in my apt. while at work, but she doesnt bark nor rip the house apart. I also have to walk her twice a day; once in the morning and once at night.

The biggest problem you'll probably have is finding a place that will allow a mid-large dog in the apartments.

[ttompatz]

unless you have multi millions of won for your deposit (or family who is willing to put up with your dog) you will be living in the school supplied housing.

Unless you are VERY LUCKY you will likely be living in a one room villa or officetel with a size of about 15 foot by 20 foot (or smaller). Into that space you are going to cram your bed, kitchen, bathroom, living room AND and a 95 lb. dog.

Unless you are lucky enough to land a job at a hagwan close to your home so you get get home and walk him during your work day you will be locking him in there (alone) for 6-12 hours per day and then for another 8 hours when you are sleeping.

Do you really hate your dog that much?

Do him a favor and find a good home for him. Don't drag him to Korea.

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[rowdie3]

Agree completely with the previous poster. Do not bring your poor dog here. I have a cat here and I even feel bad for her sometimes suffering through the heat etc.

You said you would maybe find people to rent a house with. Reasonable thing to think to do back home, but impossible here. There are no houses to rent. Everyone lives in apartments. Even the rich. Rich people generally prefer apartments.

You will have no space, no yard, no grass, no park. Korea is not a place to bring a pet with you in your first year.

Sorry to sound so negative about your idea, but I'm thinking of what's best for your dog in this situation.

[mm]

I have a dog here. But this is also my third year, I couldn't imagine bringing a dog with me in my first year, not knowing anybody or having a stable base to fall back on.

I got a dog last year when I got a great job with low working hours and good vacation time. I also was recently able to find a two bedroom villa in Seoul with a courtyard and landlords who don't mind my dog, I even think he is starting to grow on them, I will leave my door open and my dog will go out into the courtyard and follow the landlord as he waters the plants. But before this apartment we lived together in a small one room, the landlords had no problem with my dog for 11 months, but when we fought over a broken heater they used my dog as an excuse to kick me out.

Although some of the previous posts are a bit extreme on your dogs quality of life in Korea, it would be difficult for both you and him. I would suggest coming to Korea first and if you are able to work things out, send for your dog later. It is possible to find everything you need to take care of a happy and healthy dog.

[Captain Corea]

I wouldn't.

[hagwonnewbie]

Just abandon him. That's what most people do when they have to move.

You can always get another disposable animal for your entertainment here.

[jon_blaze]

[cdninkorea]

As someone who's had medium-sized dogs all his life (mostly Labradors or Labrador mutts, 40-70 lbs.), I sympathize with you, OP: I'm definitely a dog person, and I'd love to get a German Shepherd too. The reason I don't is the same reason others here are telling you not to bring yours: Neither you nor the dog will be happy living in an urban area of Korea unless you have a yard (you won't) or you live very close to a big park, of which there are not many. Should you be near Namsan in Seoul (the mountain with Seoul Tower on it) it's possible because there's lots of parkland there (or the countryside). Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it.