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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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My wife and I adopted a new dog yesterday, his name is Axel, a one year old English Bulldog. I say tenative, because he has exhibited aggressiveness towards Gracie a couple of time. We are hoping that he will settle down in the coming days, if not, a friend from work will take him, here are a few pics...


Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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umm new dogs seem to be a bit of trouble at first. bulldogs aren't really agressive dogs for the most part. about age two the chill out
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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We are hoping he settles in. Gracie, our Wiemaraner, enjoys having another dog around.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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yeah one day or two is not anything to judge.

you have to know the k9 aspect of a dog. one will try and get dominance over the other one. with any dog you will see this. i would suggest buy kennels for both dog. yes this is humian for animals. kennels are like a dogs safe haven kind of like the bed the dog is sitting on is a type of safe haven. they have to have thier own space. when trianing do not put the dog in the kennel as a type of scolding. make kennel time a form on sleep or nap time. works like a charm.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Oh, he is crate trained and sleeps in a kennel, plus has a bed in the living room to hang on that is his alone. We know he is getting used to the new home and a new dog. He has his toys and Gracie has hers, but you know how it is, they always want the others, not theirs, lol. We are not in a rush to get rid of him, going to give him time.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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awesome dog Robbie, hope you get to keep him.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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hmm.... needs some botox around the eyes, mouth... clear those wrinkles right up
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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on a side note, we bought a bark control collar for my wifes yorkie yesterday. I have to say we got a good nights sleep. I also have to admit I laughed my a$$ off when he went into the kitchen to start his nightly yapping and I heard him YELP and consequently knock over his bowl of food. He came back into the bedroom and we didn't hear a peep out of him for the rest of the night.

Shock collar FTW!!!
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Just make sure you clean his wrinkles every once in a while and warning bulldogs snore and fart alot. Very cyte pup Robbie.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Well, tenative congratulations!
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Snores??? He sounds like a freight trian, lol. He and Gracie are getting along better each day, he is learning his place, and Gracie is giving him his space. Shirley is takine him to the vet today for a check up, but all his shots are done, neutered, and licensed. Need to check and see if he has a chip, if not, going to get that done. He is solid and in good shape, and very loving.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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that dog looks badass nice.....
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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dude i want that dog LOL ive been asking my gf for her to let me get a bulldog but she said that they are ugly and slobber all the time.. How much did he cost you to get or was it free.
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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My wife got him from a girl she works with, they had to move and couldn't keep him, had him kenneled at the humane society and was looking for someone to give him a good home, wife snagged him up for free, the girl paid a grand for him a year ago.
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well if your wife comes across another one that is sorta a puppy hit me up and well free or maybe a little money i would love to get one LOL
you know i do need a car show dog to travel with me to the shows LOL
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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Well, thats what Gracie has always done with me, now I will have to take both dogs, because to other one will feel left out, lol.
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you better bring some drool rags Rob, lol.
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Originally Posted by dugzillaxb
you better bring some drool rags Rob
For Tu!
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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they say dogs looks like the owners..... lol

glad you adopted a pooch that needed a home, hopefully, it will all work out and you get a new friend for you and gracie!
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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matt umm tu read some where bulldog cause bad gas and high in colestoral. so he is has to pass oon this one



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