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Died By Bear
Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee
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We rescued an aussie (4yrs) with beautiful steel blue eyes last month. He's such a sweet guy, never does anything wrong, knows so many commands, but he was severely abused when he was a pup and has no bark. Just the calmest, most loyal dog ever. Just wants to be at your side. A country dog, he doesn't like toys and isn't the slightest bit interested in other dogs. Doesn't dig, doesn't do a damn thing wrong. The only thing wrong with him is that he's afraid of his own shadow. Any noises make him run back to the Master bedroom and shake like a leaf. Pick up a fly swatter and watch him cower and run. It's really sad. Some people should be skinned and roasted for what they do to dogs.
We would just like to hear him bark once, so we could know what he sounds like. The most we've ever heard out of him is a stretch your muscle sound when he's tired or waking up. I've never heard of a dog being born mute, so whatever happened must have been severe.
All the womenz love him and tell me how beautiful he is...etc.
*beams* |
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transmogrifier
Joined: 02 Jan 2012
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:47 am Post subject: |
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I have never been that attached to any animal. Ever.
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Responding to the OP, not the post just before me. |
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byrddogs
Joined: 19 Jun 2009
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:36 am Post subject: |
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| Died By Bear wrote: |
| We would just like to hear him bark once, so we could know what he sounds like. The most we've ever heard out of him is a stretch your muscle sound when he's tired or waking up. I've never heard of a dog being born mute, so whatever happened must have been severe. |
I've got a German Pointer here in Shanghai that was being trained by a renowned kennel for police/military/customs/rescue dogs. He was trained as a sniffer dog, but failed out. They sell those dogs to the general public. He, like your dog was scared of everything. I thought that he couldn't bark either. Give it time; the more comfortable your dog becomes with a pack (family unit) he will come out of his shell. My Gator is still scared of loud noises (Chinese holidays suck for him), but he will protect the house by barking now when someone rings the bell or people are loud in the stairwell. He isn't a nuisance barker, as he doesn't bark otherwise. You got a good dog; Aussies are pretty cool. |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:40 am Post subject: |
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| I love animals & I've always had pets, but I've also known people who used pets as an excuse to not broaden their own lives. |
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byrddogs
Joined: 19 Jun 2009
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:55 am Post subject: |
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| schwa wrote: |
| I love animals & I've always had pets, but I've also known people who used pets as an excuse to not broaden their own lives. |
Those people are called collectors. Most pet owners are quite normal. |
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yodanole
Joined: 02 Mar 2003
Location: La Florida
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:51 am Post subject: |
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That would probably be for the best. 
| Zackback wrote: |
| Wow Pablo! The next time I start a thread I should ask you first what the title should be. |
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Mix1
Joined: 08 May 2007
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Just get a pet here. It could seriously brighten your day. And if you ever leave here you could take it with you.
Of course, given that most apartments/houses here don't have a yard, it'd have to be a small pet. |
...for millions of won |
No problem here. Not sure about millions, but you make a good point. Pets can be expensive, so the owner should be ready for all the responsibilities.
For some, it's worth it, for others it isn't. If you like to be with animals and are able to bond with them, the expenses are usually worth it. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:04 am Post subject: |
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| NYC_Gal 2.0 wrote: |
| Could she have the pet sent here? |
It would have to be quarintined at it's own risk |
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fosterman
Joined: 16 Nov 2011
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:30 am Post subject: Re: I am quitting my job to go home and be with my dog |
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Know one teacher who was considering leaving her contract early because she missed her dog so much. We would hang out sometimes and if I just mentioned the dogs name she would begin to have tears in her eyes.
Has anyone actually left their contract early just to go home and be with their pet?
And for those of you here that have pets at home and they are being taken care of by parents, friends, etc, how do you deal with the separation? |
she sounds like a cool chick!
pets are so awesome... |
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:40 am Post subject: |
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| young_clinton wrote: |
| NYC_Gal 2.0 wrote: |
| Could she have the pet sent here? |
It would have to be quarintined at it's own risk |
Hm. How long is the quarantine? With microchip and documents, I mean. I wouldn't want my dude in quarantine for more than a day, so I'm curious. |
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newb
Joined: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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| If any of you were drowning with my dog, I'd save my dog first. |
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mnjetter
Joined: 21 Feb 2012
Location: Seoul, S. Korea
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I wish I had a dog. Gotta be practical, though. My bf and I both have full-time day jobs, which means that the pup would be alone in the house from about 8:30 in the morning til at least 6:30 in the evening on weekdays. Too long for a dog just getting used to a new household, I think. Especially if it was a puppy, I can't imagine house-training it through that kind of an absence. And I'm sure that in Gangnam, of all places, I could find a dog sitter or sitting service, but I don't want a dog enough to spend that kind of money on it. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| NYC_Gal 2.0 wrote: |
| young_clinton wrote: |
| NYC_Gal 2.0 wrote: |
| Could she have the pet sent here? |
It would have to be quarintined at it's own risk |
Hm. How long is the quarantine? With microchip and documents, I mean. I wouldn't want my dude in quarantine for more than a day, so I'm curious. |
I wish I knew but I don't sorry. |
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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Apparently, if you get the antibodies test done a few months before, have the correct type of microchip (or are willing to have it done the same day you arrive,) and have all of the required documents, quarantine is up to one day.
This is totally doable. Essentially it takes a few months of preparation.
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_1_4.jsp |
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Cacille
Joined: 05 Oct 2011
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| I brought my pets with me. It is not easy to get the paperwork and stuff, but it is not only possible, it's actually relatively easy for dogs and cats and certain types of birds. I brought 2 cockatiels with me, as they were one of the three types of birds that can be brought to Korea. The OP's referenced teacher can easily do the same thing. It'll cost her about $600. Same cost as a plane ticket really. |
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