# Another "I got a dog" thread! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 27, 2005, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170 "2005-10-27T16:25:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FlightlessBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cdc98d/32.png) [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/1 "2005-10-27T16:25:24Z")
Yes, I am a new puppy owner! I’m scared, excited, nervous and excited! He’s getting snipped today, then I get to take him home from the pound! He’s 5 months old, and already paper-trained, so it’s now on to me to house-train him. Just me and my crate, I hope I can handle it! He’s a Tan Puggle with a black muzzle and he has no name yet, although I’m leaning towards Wash (from Firefly), becuase I’m hoping in less than a year he has a little Zoe to be his companion (wait a minute…Mal and Inara?! hmmm) Or I’m going with Mercury since I like greek gods’ names. But I’m still open to ideas… Anyway, I am debating on introducing him to his ‘second’ family today (my sister with kids) or letting him take it easy for a day. I’ll see how he’s doing when I get him I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/2 "2005-10-27T16:57:12Z")
Pictures, please. Especially if “puggle” has something to do with “pug.” ---
**Author:** ![FlightlessBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cdc98d/32.png) [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/3 "2005-10-27T17:03:00Z")
Yes he’s a Bug/Beagle mix and cute as a button, but somehow I left the pound without a pic. (It was on the web when I went in, but they removed him when I adopted him) ---
**Author:** ![FlightlessBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cdc98d/32.png) [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/4 "2005-10-27T17:04:06Z")
Or a Pug/Beagle (and I previewed too 😛 ) ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/5 "2005-10-27T21:39:45Z")
I’d wait a week or two to name him. You can get an idea of their personality. Hope you have years of fun. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/6 "2005-10-27T22:59:08Z")
Call him “Honkie McGoo.” ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/7 "2005-10-27T23:01:55Z")
I thought the Bug/Beagle cross was pretty cute, myself. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/8 "2005-10-28T04:18:40Z")
> [@FlightlessBird](#): > > …no name yet, although I’m leaning towards Wash (from Firefly), becuase I’m hoping in less than a year he has a little Zoe to be his companion… Hey you can’t do that, I already have a [Zoe](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/kkobayashi1/2005-06-23-21h46m03.jpg). And a [Simon](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/kkobayashi1/2005-08-13-15h03m55.jpg) too. I was tempted to name the second one Wash, but it didn’t quite fit - he’s more of an intellectual snob type. Anyway, congratulations. I’m waiting for a picture… ---
**Author:** ![Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f08c70/32.png) [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/9 "2005-10-28T04:23:32Z")
> [@scr4](#): > > Hey you can’t do that, I already have a > Anyway, congratulations. I’m waiting for a picture… Ya, when will people ever learn? If they are going to broadcast to the entire world (okay, the Straight Dope) that they got a new puppy or kitty, they better have the obligatory on hand or else they’ll find a 1920s-style death ray aimmedin their direction 😉 ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/10 "2005-10-28T04:30:28Z")
> [@FlightlessBird](#): > > Yes he’s a Bug/Beagle mix and cute as a button, but somehow I left the pound without a pic. (It was on the web when I went in, but they removed him when I adopted him) :dubious: This displeases me. ---
**Author:** ![Habanero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/d9b06d/32.png) [@Habanero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habanero)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/11 "2005-10-28T04:31:08Z")
Shotis. (Otis and Shiloh) ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/12 "2005-10-28T14:01:10Z")
Bug/Beagle----Beetle! ---
**Author:** ![Lissa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lissa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissa)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/13 "2005-10-28T14:33:51Z")
Good luck! Having a new puppy is one of life’s great joys, but _damn_ is it a lot of work! It’s every bit as exhausting as raising a human baby. ---
**Author:** ![stretch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@stretch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stretch)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/14 "2005-10-28T15:12:39Z")
We have a new puppy, too. [Loki](http://photobucket.com/albums/v733/kaereed/dogs/?action=view¤t=Loki10-16-05.jpg) was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in the spring, and when we notified the breeder, they offered us a new puppy. We picked up [Pi](http://photobucket.com/albums/v733/kaereed/dogs/?action=view¤t=112_1264.jpg) twelve days ago and she’s fitting in just fine. Now we have three [golden retrievers–Loki, Jake and Pi](http://photobucket.com/albums/v733/kaereed/dogs/?action=view¤t=LokiJakePi.jpg). I think [four dogs](http://photobucket.com/albums/v733/kaereed/dogs/?action=view¤t=TheGirls.jpg) will be our limit; although mr.stretch can be pretty persuasive. **scr4** , I love your dogs; Simon looks so much like my grandmother’s rat terrier Sparky. And of course, I love, love, love Zoe pics. 🙂 I’m so glad you decided to become a dog owner. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/15 "2005-10-28T15:42:52Z")
Congratulations **FlightlessBird**!!! Puppies are WONDERFUL!!! [This is my husband with our new baby.](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/Missy2U_/Misc001.jpg) He’s only 16 months old. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FlightlessBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cdc98d/32.png) [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2005, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/16 "2005-10-29T00:15:17Z")
Ok, here are 4 [pics](http://www.jeffdotcom.com/mydog/)! He’s been a handful the past day and a half. Thanks for the well-wishes. And yes, I’ve decided on Malcolm! I was reminded my very first dog (I was too young to remember) was named Malcolm, so I thought it fit nicely. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2005, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/17 "2005-10-29T00:31:22Z")
Hi **FlightlessBird** , another proud Puggle owner here (although I go out of my way not to have to say “puggle” - I say “Pug/Beagle” or “Designer Mutt.” It’s a ridiculous thing, I know, but people look at me funny when I say “puggle”). Anyways, CONGRATS on your new puppy. Some thoughts: > [@FlightlessBird](#): > > He’s been a handful the past day and a half. Thanks for the well-wishes. Since you almost named him Wash, I’ll let you know a little secret. Puggles are smart and cute and BAD. How bad? Oh god oh god we’re all gonna die bad. Ok that’s an exaggeration - they’re not bad. They are very mischevious, the teething/getting into things is a real issue, and they’re very headstrong. > [@FlightlessBird](#): > > He’s 5 months old, and already paper-trained, so it’s now on to me to house-train him. Just me and my crate, I hope I can handle it! Another issue here - pugs / pug crosses are notorious for being hard to house train. The crate really helps, but understand — no, accept — that there will be accidents. > [@FlightlessBird](#): > > Anyway, I am debating on introducing him to his ‘second’ family today (my sister with kids) or letting him take it easy for a day. I’ll see how he’s doing when I get him I guess. If he’s anything like my precious puggle, you can introduce him to any one or any dog at any time. She just likes to play and meet people and be friends. And if they have a hot dog, then she’ll go home with them and live with them forever. Seriously, do not underestimate the food-driven instinct of the puggle. My puggle will follow her little beagle nose wherever it tells her there is food. That means into restaurants, into garbage bins, into neighbors’ apartments, etc. Finally, be careful with his weight. I have met 4-5 other puggles since I got mine, and mine is the only one that’s not pug-fat. Pugs have a tendency to stock on weight, so you really have to watch it (your vet should tell you this). You should only be feeding him exactly what the vet recommends. Anyways, best of luck - welcome to the club. - Peter Wiggen ---
**Author:** ![FlightlessBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cdc98d/32.png) [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2005, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-i-got-a-dog-thread/328170/18 "2005-10-31T18:40:03Z")
Peter -you are a fountain of information! Thank you. I wanted to be able to train little Malcolm to stay in a “den” area (my kitchen), and the first few attempts ended in disaster. After climbing over the first gate I bought (and over the gate and through taller chairs!) I put him in another room with more doors, well he ate the door. So now I can’t trust him when I’m away. At least until he calms down being alone, so he’s in a crate for a few hours at a time during the day. His big issue is being able to be alone. He can be in a crate or den as long as I’m nearby, but when I’m out of sight the barking starts. And if I try to ignore it for a while, the shredding starts in. Any ideas on fixing this seperation anxiety? Once he’s able to be alone, I won’t have to leave him in his crate (and then maybe he’ll choose to use the crate). I also think that once he’s ok being alone, I can start making progress on the potty training which is kinda hit-&-miss… no accidents inside the last couple days, but that’s due to constant supervision and multiple trips outside. So today’s the first day I’m at work, I have a dog sitter coming to walk him in the middle of the day, then my sister will pick him up and play with him in the afternoon. So I hope he remembers me fondly when I pick him up.