A M Johnson wrote:
What breed? I'm doggie literate!

Pure Pitbull

SPierce Photography wrote:
LOVE that tongue!

It's SOOO BIG.

Jackie A wrote:
YAY pibble!!!

I'm so happy for you. And happier for Axel. Another wonderful dog gets a home, in spite of being a "vicious pit bull". Ha! LD

I don't know how anyone that's ever seen a pitbull (that's not trained for fighting or abused) could possibly believe that crap.  They are the goofiest, most loving and lovable pups!

Sha-Lynne wrote:

I don't know how anyone that's ever seen a pitbull (that's not trained for fighting or abused) could possibly believe that crap.  They are the goofiest, most loving and lovable pups!

INORITE?

That's why I work with the rescue. I fell in love with the breed and they need advocates more than any other breed.

I'm now the Secretary and on the board of directors. More work for me! LOL

Jackie A wrote:

INORITE?

That's why I work with the rescue. I fell in love with the breed and they need advocates more than any other breed.

I'm now the Secretary and on the board of directors. More work for me! LOL

Good for you    Don't work too hard!

Jackie A wrote:

INORITE?

That's why I work with the rescue. I fell in love with the breed and they need advocates more than any other breed.

I'm now the Secretary and on the board of directors. More work for me! LOL

Meanwhile, back in reality; you've just voided your homeowner's insurance (or renter's insurance) and if you rent; you probably are in violation of your lease.

ArtisticPhotography wrote:
Meanwhile, back in reality; you've just voided your homeowner's insurance (or renter's insurance) and if you rent; you probably are in violation of your lease.

I love how we can count on you to rain on someone's parade.


Edit: OP, I have a Boxer with a wide smile and he also goes through doggie chews like they're teething rings for toddlers. We have graduated to the largest Kongs (black, not red if you can find them. Or order on the interwebs) now and toys made of firehose seem to last pretty good. They're a bit more pricy, but rather those than my shoes or kittehs.

ArtisticPhotography wrote:

Meanwhile, back in reality; you've just voided your homeowner's insurance (or renter's insurance) and if you rent; you probably are in violation of your lease.

This isn't always true for every lease/homeowners insurance.  Some just have you pay a little more for a bigger dog.  I've talked to numerous places about this, especially given I have 3 boxers & one is a mix.  One place said if you've never had issues with them then they don't need to write it in.

Solacium wrote:
Guess who is back at petsmart? He needs something way sturdier to chew....heh. I've spent over 200 dollars today hahahah.

Get the black Kongs!  They are for big chewers!  You can load them up with yummies and let them chew away!!

Solacium wrote:

Pure Pitbull

Pitbulls are not "pure"...that's why they are called Pitbull "type".

Eurocat wrote:

I love how we can count on you to rain on someone's parade.


Edit: OP, I have a Boxer with a wide smile and he also goes through doggie chews like they're teething rings for toddlers. We have graduated to the largest Kongs (black, not red if you can find them. Or order on the interwebs) now and toys made of firehose seem to last pretty good. They're a bit more pricy, but rather those than my shoes or kittehs.

Hey, we all are good at something.

But she needs to check her insurance.  All of the new policies I've seen all now carry exclusion for certain dogs, among them are pit bulls and shepards (yeah, I know, shepards can be really nice dogs).

This is why many landlords are writing "no dogs" leases because they don't want to worry about what breed a dog is.  They've also taken all powercraft out of homeowners, which is bad if you have a 4-wheeler or boat or something - now you need a separate policy or an umbrella.

Fergy wrote:

This isn't always true for every lease/homeowners insurance.  Some just have you pay a little more for a bigger dog.  I've talked to numerous places about this, especially given I have 3 boxers & one is a mix.  One place said if you've never had issues with them then they don't need to write it in.

My new policies have exclusions for specific dogs and my old policy just renewed with an amendment to exclude the dogs.  For the new policies, it voids the policy for the old policy, it's an exclusion.

Insurance markets are getting pretty brutal.

My corporate insurance won't let my publish a newsletter because they are worried about the liability from that.  Go figure.

ArtisticPhotography wrote:

Hey, we all are good at something.

But she needs to check her insurance.  All of the new policies I've seen all now carry exclusion for certain dogs, among them are pit bulls and shepards (yeah, I know, shepards can be really nice dogs).

This is why many landlords are writing "no dogs" leases because they don't want to worry about what breed a dog is.  They've also taken all powercraft out of homeowners, which is bad if you have a 4-wheeler or boat or something - now you need a separate policy or an umbrella.

Our insurance was the same. They just asked us to insure our dog. The reason landlords don't want tennants with large dogs is because of the potential trauma a large dog can cause and of that happens a victim will usually go after the homeowners insurance. If you have a dog policy, the policy will cover whatever may happen and appeases the homeowners insurance.

Jackie A wrote:
YAY pibble!!!

I'm so happy for you. And happier for Axel. Another wonderful dog gets a home, in spite of being a "vicious pit bull". Ha! LD

I have always found the breed to be amazingly sweet and loving. I'm going to get involved in pitbull awareness events here with him!! We have a pitbulooza in October

I think he's an amazing dog for pitbull education. Poor guy has been looking for a home since March and he's been nothing but a dream dog for us!!!!

Jeffs Photography wrote:

Pitbulls are not "pure"...that's why they are called Pitbull "type".

ah, I wasn't thinking when I wrote it- thanks for the clarification. He doesn't have any paper or anything either, I was just simplifying, haha.

ArtisticPhotography wrote:

Meanwhile, back in reality; you've just voided your homeowner's insurance (or renter's insurance) and if you rent; you probably are in violation of your lease.

we checked all our paperwork (my boyfriend owns) and were thrilled to see nothin about PItbulls, but we were worried about that. So unfortunate!!!!

Eurocat wrote:

I love how we can count on you to rain on someone's parade.


Edit: OP, I have a Boxer with a wide smile and he also goes through doggie chews like they're teething rings for toddlers. We have graduated to the largest Kongs (black, not red if you can find them. Or order on the interwebs) now and toys made of firehose seem to last pretty good. They're a bit more pricy, but rather those than my shoes or kittehs.

right now i might have to hold off financially- I bought him SO MUCH yesterday.

Anyone know anything about marrowbones? Someone recommended those... Was going to give them a try too.

ArtisticPhotography wrote:

Meanwhile, back in reality; you've just voided your homeowner's insurance (or renter's insurance) and if you rent; you probably are in violation of your lease.

And back to REAL reality: There are insurance companies that don't ask what the breed is, or don't discriminate. And different laws in different states.

NEXT. *waves off*

Fergy wrote:

This isn't always true for every lease/homeowners insurance.  Some just have you pay a little more for a bigger dog.  I've talked to numerous places about this, especially given I have 3 boxers & one is a mix.  One place said if you've never had issues with them then they don't need to write it in.

I'm so glad my boyfriend owns in this case. No fee, no HOA breed restrictions... Though we might need to check the homeowners insurance. I appreciate those who brought it up. Even if it dampens the parade, it's a good point.

However, we have been thorough aside from that and so far all is goin great. Let the parade continue !!! Thanks for everyone's excitement. I'll post a video later. Axel wants to say hi to everyone.

Solacium wrote:

right now i might have to hold off financially- I bought him SO MUCH yesterday.

Anyone know anything about marrowbones? Someone recommended those... Was going to give them a try too.

Marrowbones are yummy, but be watch him to make sure he's not trying to bite through it. He could break a tooth. If he just works at it, licks out the marrow and chews on the edges, it's fine.

As for insurance: Pit Bull Rescue Central (pbrc.net) has a listing of different insurance agencies that don't discriminate against certain breeds. State Farm and Farmers are two that allow pit bulls, in most states. PBRC is a great resource for all kinds of information, legal and otherwise.

Jackie A wrote:

And back to REAL reality: There are insurance companies that don't ask what the breed is, or don't discriminate. And different laws in different states.

NEXT. *waves off*

*hi-fives* I'm so glad I got a rescue dog AND a pit:) he makes me so happy I can't wait to be at home with him again! Luckily the Bf is home so he's not alone all day while I work *whew*

So next topic: any way to ease a cats territoialness? Axel doesnt seem to even realize we HAVE cats, and one responds in kind. Which is perfect. The other needs a little work. It's not dire but I'd like any tips if someone has them.

Jackie A wrote:

Marrowbones are yummy, but be watch him to make sure he's not trying to bite through it. He could break a tooth. If he just works at it, licks out the marrow and chews on the edges, it's fine.

As for insurance: Pit Bull Rescue Central (pbrc.net) has a listing of different insurance agencies that don't discriminate against certain breeds. State Farm and Farmers are two that allow pit bulls, in most states. PBRC is a great resource for all kinds of information, legal and otherwise.

thanks!! I'll be on there after work

ArtisticPhotography wrote:

Meanwhile, back in reality; you've just voided your homeowner's insurance (or renter's insurance) and if you rent; you probably are in violation of your lease.

In some places around here, it's illegal to forbid someone from owning a pet in an apartment. Landlords tend to ignore this and tenants don't want to fight it, even though they should.

ArtisticPhotography wrote:

This is why many landlords are writing "no dogs" leases because they don't want to worry about what breed a dog is.

Illegal in some areas, by the way.

P I X I E wrote:

In some places around here, it's illegal to forbid someone from owning a pet in an apartment. Landlords tend to ignore this and tenants don't want to fight it, even though they should.

a lot of places charge pet rent or pet security fees that discourage people. It's one work around that's unfortunate.

Solacium wrote:
Guess who is back at petsmart? He needs something way sturdier to chew....heh. I've spent over 200 dollars today hahahah.

Nylabone DuraChew Galileo. Took eight years for our hardest chewer to wear one of the nubs down flat.

Solacium wrote:

we checked all our paperwork (my boyfriend owns) and were thrilled to see nothin about PItbulls, but we were worried about that. So unfortunate!!!!

Good.  Glad it worked out.  Keep an eye on renewals.