Quote from: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 08:33:45 AM
I assume you have a very comfortable couch?   

Quote from: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 08:33:45 AM
I assume you have a very comfortable couch?   

Why yes, yes I do.....

Jeebus...you're a frikkin lawyer...its a negotiation....what does she really really REALLY want that she hasn't gotten?

new kitchen? new bath (not from Ikea) some bauble?, car?

there has to be something you can work a deal on...

put the kids to bed some night, uncork a bottle strike a conversation about what she feels is missing in her life...or what she would really like

if she says Jabu the Pool Boy from your last stay at Sandals...well then I can't help you...you might need a different kind of attorney

for a different kind of negotiation

actually make her part of the selection process...let HER pick the dog...it will make all the difference in the world...and don't get stuck on a particular breed

let her choose a family member that she will have a stake in and love from the get go

and that will be sure to happen if she makes the choice

Educate - there are lots of great resources out there for "pit bull" type breeds.  Bad Rap has a ton of information and will point you to other resources as well.

http://www.badrap.org/

My wife and I adopted a pit bull (Cleet) just over 6 years ago now and just adopted a staffy (Daisy) 2 weeks ago.  Between my wife and I we have had just about every shape and size dog out there...from great danes and rotties to a mini poodle.  What can we say about the bully or pit bull types THEY ARE THE BEST! But please know the dog they do require activity, stimulation and a ton of love.  Both of ours prefer to be lap dogs...that is if you can handle a 50lb lap dog upside down and asleep on top of you.

Our experience
The best day for Cleet would be sleep till at least 9 then either going for a hike or someone tossing his tennis ball and/or his freezbie and then inside to curl up on the couch and watch a movie.  He hates water but he was rescued from New Orleans after hurrican Katrina so who can blame him.  He will let you give him a bath on the rare occasions he finds turkey poop to role in...DucPainter was over to experience this but thats what dogs do.  He is fantastic with kids.  We do not have childeren but we have lots of friends and family that do.  He has been around all age ranges from infants to grandparents and he is always a gental man.  Cleet lost his best friend to cancer back in the spring and we have been looking since...that is how Daisy joined us.  She was a local stray.  They settled right in together.  We are still getting to know her and letting he come out of her shell...she is still underweight and gaining strength.  Since she has been with us we have had lots of visitors and even dog sat another dog.  She has been great!

In General
They are a fantastic mid sized dog...totally portable
No big dust bunnies of fur rolling around because they are short haired.  This does mean they need a coat and maybe booties in the winter.  Yes, my dog has booties!
Easy to maintain (assuming they don't role in turkey poop).  No grooming
Most affectionate dog we have ever experienced
Love to go...play ball, go hiking, go for rides...you name it
Biggest personality
The only drawback I can see is that other people can judge by apperience...but that bring us in as responsible owners to educate, educate, educate and hopefully give them a chance to meet your dog and judge for the dog not their appearance.

Quote from: RAT900 on December 23, 2011, 12:28:00 PM
Jeebus...you're a frikkin lawyer...its a negotiation....what does she really really REALLY want that she hasn't gotten?

you don't know my wife.... who is a physician.. and a lawyer...

Quote from: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 12:37:29 PM
you don't know my wife.... who is a physician.. and a lawyer...

Holy Smoke!

Couch Shmouch.

I hope you have a comfortable DOGHOUSE!!!

Quote from: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 12:37:29 PM
you don't know my wife.... who is a physician.. and a lawyer...

but you do I'd hope
people are remarkable simple to manipulate work with, once you figure them out

Quote from: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 12:37:29 PM
you don't know my wife.... who is a physician.. and a lawyer...

good grief there has to be a conflict of interest in there somewhere ....isn't that like being killer whale and seal hybrid?

Quote from: RAT900 on December 23, 2011, 12:41:00 PM
good grief there has to be a conflict of interest in there somewhere ....isn't that like being killer whale and seal hybrid?

like a shark that thinks it's a god! 

Quote from: rgramjet on December 23, 2011, 12:40:08 PM
Holy Smoke!

Couch Shmouch.

I hope you have a comfortable DOGHOUSE!!!

the plan is to have a 12x16 "shed" in the back yard someday...  with full insulation, power and heat...and and 60" flatscreen.

Quote from: lethe on December 23, 2011, 12:43:50 PM
like a shark that thinks it's a god! 

Sharktopus!

Quote from: RAT900 on December 23, 2011, 12:41:00 PM
good grief there has to be a conflict of interest in there somewhere ....isn't that like being killer whale and seal hybrid?

Now you turd blossoms understand why I am looking for some advice on the matter...

Quote from: lethe on December 23, 2011, 12:40:51 PM
but you do I'd hope
people are remarkable simple to manipulate work with, once you figure them out

i do, but it's a tricky issue.. and because it's a dog and not a chair or a lamp i want to make sure it works for everyone, including the pooch.

In order for it to work for everyone she will have to pick the pooch

Try this , it worked for a mate who wanted another Duc.

Mooch around acting depressed for a week or so.
When she finally asks you what is wrong , tell her your really unhappy
as you feel your getting older and have not
accomplished all you thought you wanted to do with your life.

When she asks "so what do you want honey "
Well there are two things I really want to try,

first learn to train my own dog
the other anal sex.


What color dog do you want honey 

That wouldn't work and I am not at liberty to say why.

And I have 10 ducatis in my garage...   she doesn't react much to my pining for anything...

Quote from: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 01:01:00 PM
That wouldn't work and I am not at liberty to say why.

she pegs you on a regular basis with a pony plug?

Quote from: RAT900 on December 23, 2011, 01:04:20 PM
she pegs you on a regular basis with a pony plug?

<knees weak>

what are you talking about?