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Howdy, ya'll!
Today I will be picking up a 3 year old Basset named Penny (my boyfriend is insisting her full name be Penny Arcade). Now, my experiences with dogs is limited. My roommates and I kept a chaweenie for a while, but she went to live with my roommate's parents a couple months ago. This is the first time I will have ever had a dog of my own.
After reading about basset hounds, I'm a bit paranoid about health problems she may get (like back problems and bloat). What a signs that I need to look out for?
I'm also told that she has a habit of peeing on you when she gets excited. I have no clue how bad the habit is or how to go about breaking it. She isn't spayed yet (working on it!) so I was wondering if that might have something to do with it.
So. Basically. Any advice, tips, or feedback is completely welcomed. Despite my worries I am extremely excited to be getting her and can't wait to join the world of Basset owners.
Today I will be picking up a 3 year old Basset named Penny (my boyfriend is insisting her full name be Penny Arcade). Now, my experiences with dogs is limited. My roommates and I kept a chaweenie for a while, but she went to live with my roommate's parents a couple months ago. This is the first time I will have ever had a dog of my own.
After reading about basset hounds, I'm a bit paranoid about health problems she may get (like back problems and bloat). What a signs that I need to look out for?
I'm also told that she has a habit of peeing on you when she gets excited. I have no clue how bad the habit is or how to go about breaking it. She isn't spayed yet (working on it!) so I was wondering if that might have something to do with it.
So. Basically. Any advice, tips, or feedback is completely welcomed. Despite my worries I am extremely excited to be getting her and can't wait to join the world of Basset owners.