comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by Taki Minamino (U20650)
posted 12 minutes ago
i didnt not know puppy birthday parties were a thing

have a good weekend though
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The whole idea of celebrating a dogs birthday is a bit ridiculous.
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We celebrate our dogs birthday, he gets gifts, and we had a little party when he turned one.

Dogs are family members, only right you celebrate it.

comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted less than a minute ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by Taki Minamino (U20650)
posted 12 minutes ago
i didnt not know puppy birthday parties were a thing

have a good weekend though
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The whole idea of celebrating a dogs birthday is a bit ridiculous.
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We celebrate our dogs birthday, he gets gifts, and we had a little party when he turned one.

Dogs are family members, only right you celebrate it.
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here's a man who knows

He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep )

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie

comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 10 minutes ago
He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep)

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie


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I’m just gonna throw a few new toys at her and give her a ribeye steak

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comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 30 minutes ago
He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep)

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie


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My dog gets plenty of toys and treats all year round. Having a birthday party for a dog is mad and nothing but a self serving act 👍

Chill winston, it’s just a bit of fun for the kids and a BBQ

comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted about 2 hours ago
comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 30 minutes ago
He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep)

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie


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My dog gets plenty of toys and treats all year round. Having a birthday party for a dog is mad and nothing but a self serving act 👍
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If it's an excuse for a pisssss up, it's a good idea

comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 37 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted about 2 hours ago
comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 30 minutes ago
He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep)

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie


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My dog gets plenty of toys and treats all year round. Having a birthday party for a dog is mad and nothing but a self serving act 👍
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If it's an excuse for a pisssss up, it's a good idea
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Exactly

comment by Happy Pranks, the gyms are open. (U22336)
posted 34 minutes ago
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 37 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted about 2 hours ago
comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 30 minutes ago
He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep)

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie


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My dog gets plenty of toys and treats all year round. Having a birthday party for a dog is mad and nothing but a self serving act 👍
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If it's an excuse for a pisssss up, it's a good idea
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Exactly
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The most important thing is if it makes you, the family members and the dog happy go for it .

comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 5 hours, 32 minutes ago
comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 30 minutes ago
He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep)

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie


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My dog gets plenty of toys and treats all year round. Having a birthday party for a dog is mad and nothing but a self serving act 👍
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"Nothing but a self serving act".

Christ you're a sanctimonious khunt sometimes. There must be so many people out there that would love to punch you

Just jumped on to see what people were talking about. Have to say, I wasn’t expecting it to be the rights and wrongs of a doggie birthday party

comment by Naby8 (U6997)
posted 6 hours, 27 minutes ago
Just jumped on to see what people were talking about. Have to say, I wasn’t expecting it to be the rights and wrongs of a doggie birthday party
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There is no wrongs to a doggie birthday party, it's a fun excuse for a gathering and a few beers

Term is just basically admitting his dog suffers neglect and a lack of affection.

comment by Fred Klopp (U3979)
posted 6 hours, 40 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 5 hours, 32 minutes ago
comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 30 minutes ago
He unwraps his gifts pranksy, it's lush, and he takes every single one to his bed as soon as the paper is off and spends time exploring it for squeakers or seeing if it's soft enough for nursing on (he nurses on his toys when hes tired until he falls asleep)

Called Man's best friend for a reason Term, you heartless, soulless meanie


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My dog gets plenty of toys and treats all year round. Having a birthday party for a dog is mad and nothing but a self serving act 👍
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"Nothing but a self serving act".

Christ you're a sanctimonious khunt sometimes. There must be so many people out there that would love to punch you
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I’ve noticed you use the word ‘khunt’ quite often, mainly to myself. I’m not sure mummy and daddy would be very happy if they knew their little Timmy was such a potty mouth. Though I suspect you only ‘speak’ to people like this online, little weasels like yourself wouldn’t do so in ‘real life’.

I think having a birthday party for a dog is daft, it’s just my opinion. It is a self serving act, because there’s no possible way a dog can know that it’s his birthday, it’s a scientific fact. I didn’t abuse anyone over it, yet good old Fred comes on with his usual insult.

Lastly, if you are anywhere near the person you are on here, I would wager that you would get far more punches than myself out in the real world. I am what I am, a straightforward honest person. You’re a snide little shiite stirrer 👍

comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Naby8 (U6997)
posted 6 hours, 27 minutes ago
Just jumped on to see what people were talking about. Have to say, I wasn’t expecting it to be the rights and wrongs of a doggie birthday party
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There is no wrongs to a doggie birthday party, it's a fun excuse for a gathering and a few beers

Term is just basically admitting his dog suffers neglect and a lack of affection.
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I’m typing this laid on the sofa with my Springer sprawled all over me. He’s big for a Springer and not light, so I’m actually suffering for my dogs comfort!

I know (I think!) your comments are tongue in cheek, I just don’t go in for ‘gimmicky’ things in all aspects of my life. It makes me feel like I’m giving in to commercialisation

Whilst we’re on the subject then, I’m getting a dog later in the year (waiting until we finish work on the house) and were looking at getting a Spinone. The traits of the breed seem to be what we’re looking for (primary focus, must be good with children) but I have no actual experience with the breed - never seen one.

Anyone have any Spinone experience?

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comment by Naby8 (U6997)
posted 37 minutes ago
Whilst we’re on the subject then, I’m getting a dog later in the year (waiting until we finish work on the house) and were looking at getting a Spinone. The traits of the breed seem to be what we’re looking for (primary focus, must be good with children) but I have no actual experience with the breed - never seen one.

Anyone have any Spinone experience?
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Just had to google it Obviously I have no idea with them, but if the primary focus for you is a family dog then maybe just go for the more traditional breeds that are well known for this?? It also depends on how much time you’re willing to spend training them. The Spinone seems to be bred for working and these can take a lot of man hours to be properly trained. I think it’s something that people with no previous experience seriously underestimate.

I know some people like the idea of getting something different, but that can often leads to problems further down the line. After all, why are these breeds not already popular??? Your best bet imo, is write down what you all want and expect from owning a dog, and speak to an ‘expert’ and get their advice on what breeds are best for you. I come across people all the time who say they’re thinking of getting a dog and I say to them they need to know 100% what they’re getting themselves into. It’s amazing how many people are completely unprepared for this.

It all seems a bit silly as the dog has no way of knowing but as Irish says in typical Irishman fashion , any excuse for a piiss up works for me.

comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 26 minutes ago
comment by Naby8 (U6997)
posted 37 minutes ago
Whilst we’re on the subject then, I’m getting a dog later in the year (waiting until we finish work on the house) and were looking at getting a Spinone. The traits of the breed seem to be what we’re looking for (primary focus, must be good with children) but I have no actual experience with the breed - never seen one.

Anyone have any Spinone experience?
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Just had to google itObviously I have no idea with them, but if the primary focus for you is a family dog then maybe just go for the more traditional breeds that are well known for this?? It also depends on how much time you’re willing to spend training them. The Spinone seems to be bred for working and these can take a lot of man hours to be properly trained. I think it’s something that people with no previous experience seriously underestimate.

I know some people like the idea of getting something different, but that can often leads to problems further down the line. After all, why are these breeds not already popular??? Your best bet imo, is write down what you all want and expect from owning a dog, and speak to an ‘expert’ and get their advice on what breeds are best for you. I come across people all the time who say they’re thinking of getting a dog and I say to them they need to know 100% what they’re getting themselves into. It’s amazing how many people are completely unprepared for this.
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Weirdly that’s kind of what we did - our neighbour is a breeder (not of Spinone) and also shows dogs (Crufts etc); we spoke to her about what we were looking for in terms of size and traits. She suggested more common breeds but also said we might want to look at Spinone’s.

We’ve not made up our minds yet (hence the interest in anyone who has experience of one) but whichever way we go, we’re absolutely committed to spending a huge amount of time training in the early years. The payback over the life of the dog is unquestionably worth it IMO.

Had to look up a Spinone too, seems like you are trying to be a hipster tbh

But then again I have an Australian Shepherd so .. got it from a rescue place as a puppy, they advertised him as a collie

For a family dog you won't beat a lab (obvious) or a Staffie, it's a shame they have such negative opinions surrounding them because they are one of only three breeds that are recommended for working with children.

Whatever you do just remember that most dogs need mental stimulation as much, if not more than it does physical exercise, and the smarter the dog the more bored (and obsessive) it will get

comment by GTWI4T- some people deserve to get trolled (U6008)
posted about an hour ago
I'm with Term. You do you but any pets birthday is completely self serving.
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I disagree because that would be based on the premise that they can't be either grateful, or happy to have people they like around.

comment by Insert random username (U10647)
posted 4 minutes ago
For a family dog you won't beat a lab (obvious) or a Staffie, it's a shame they have such negative opinions surrounding them because they are one of only three breeds that are recommended for working with children.

Whatever you do just remember that most dogs need mental stimulation as much, if not more than it does physical exercise, and the smarter the dog the more bored (and obsessive) it will get
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I’m a long way from hipster!

I grew up with labs and retrievers, lovely dogs. I have a (slightly weird) thing about not wanting to recreate my childhood for my kids though so I’m not keen on getting either. Staffies are great dogs, one of my in-laws has a staffie and a rottie, both impeccably trained and they are amazing. Sadly what puts me off is the reaction they get from other people. Maybe I shouldn’t be concerned about that but I am a bit - I wouldn’t want people to worry about their kids coming to play with our kids.

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