RockRaines

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 01:16 PM) There is no magic number you have to "take your dog for a walk." You can substitute other things if need be. What Rock's dogs have benefited from are three things: 1) exercise; 2) a chance to quench their "seeking" sense or curiousity; and 3) a chance to work with and bond with their owner. All these things are desirable, but can be achieved in a variety of ways...don't feel like you need to walk your dog 6 times a day if there are other ways to accomplish these goals. You can work with her to train her in obedience and/or tricks in your apartment. You can sign her up for an obedience class. You can take her to a park and have her chase anything and everything. The key is you want to satisfy your dog's needs in a way that works best for her and for you. However you choose to accomplish that, is up to you. Well, dogs need to pee at some point and they can get frustrated if they dont. Also UTI's suck ballsacks. Its different for everyone but I think the real point is get into a routine because the dogs really follow and appreciate it.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 12:23 PM) Thanks for the advice Rock, I'll definitely adjust. I didn't know she'd need as many walks. We'll go for long walks and then the park for a bit, then come back, she's still wound up when she gets back. Is that just because she's still excited from being out? She shouldn't crash immediately, right? I know dogs are work, I know you weren't directing it just to me. We knew what we were signing up for and waited a long time to jump in on this (I did have a dog growing up that started as a puppy, but since I was 8 when we got it, it's hard to remember what worked/what didn't). You are right, people have to be prepared for it and not expect it to be easy. That's why we keep trying to adjust and find answers, instead of just saying "why isn't she perfect isn't been 2 months." I walked my puppy every 2 hours at one point it f***ing sucked especially since I was in college at the time and had to rush home every few hours. Adult dogs can sometimes go out twice, IMO 3 times is about right, once before work, once when you get home and once before you get into bed. With the younger dogs, you have to walk them quite a bit, it also helps for socializing and teaching them how to behave on the leash. Luckily as they get older a walk around the block can suffice (my dog is really tired after that when its hot). Swimming is also a good way to get them some exercise on the weekends if you have something near you. My dog will swim after a tennis ball for a few HOURS and then crash for 2 days. You know why they made puppies so cute right? Because at some point you will f***ing hate them but then you look at their face and all is forgiven. s***, sometimes with my 8 going on 9 year old I hate her guts, but all it takes it one face and you remember why you got a dog. Nothing is better than coming home to a happy dog. I forgot to answer your question. My dog comes back inside wound up sometimes and literally sprints from one end to the other of my apt a few times. They are just happy you took them out because walking a dog creates serious bonds with them and they enjoy it.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 12:14 PM) Not consistently. We need to make a better effort. I try to do a longer work late morning to early afternoon. Fair enough. Right now I just have towels over both sides. Doesn't seem too dangerous. Still can't believe she can jump that high (though she probably used the corner to help boost her up like an outfielder climbing the wall. Dude, you HAVE to walk your dog in the morning. Get up a bit early if you have to, the morning walk is the most important IMO. My schedule for my 8 year old dog is 9am, 4pm, 10pm and she can go 12 hours in between since shes older. Puppies and younger dogs need to at least 4-5 times a day. They'll get into a routine, but at first the lack of consistent spaced out walks makes them frustrated and they can take it out on other things. This isnt for you in particular but dogs are a s***load of work, I tell everyone when they are exclaiming how they are going to get a puppy and whatnot. They can control your life for YEARS and it will be a good 5 before they calm down enough to be that chill dog your friend has had for years.

QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Jun 2, 2012 -> 11:44 AM) Miami is a tacky town, it feeds off of being what it is just like Chicago feeds off of the "2nd City" mentality (which IMO holds it back from eventually overtaking NYC as the greatest city ever) Alot more is keeping other cities fro overtaking NYC. Chicago is dwarfed by manhattan in so many ways.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 11:40 AM) Officials rarely bail guys out at the end of games though. Around the basket at the end of games is a free for all. You basically have to deck someone to get a call. I mean, I agree he should be driving to at least get a better look. But a jump shot is probably the highest percentage shot he's going to get. And has this postseason finally shown that Lebron isn't the greatest of all time like he thinks he is? If i'm starting a team today I take Durant over Lebron. Yes, Lebron is a better defender and all around player. But Durant is becoming the Jordan/Kobe, unstoppable offensive force that you need to win championships. Lebron can average 40/10/10 but you know 90% of those stats come in quarters 1-3. When was the last time Lebron scored 16 straight points in the 4th quarter of a conference finals game? When was the last time he just took over and could not be stopped no matter what you threw at him? I feel the same way about offensive fouls though too which is why I think he could barrel in there and dunk the ball. Either way, Wade should have it in his hands IMO.

Wait, you dont walk your dog in the morning?

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 10:11 AM) When I was looking for a house, I toured one that looked ok until we saw the downstairs bathroom. It was obvious that the owners kept their dog in there. Everything was torn to hell: the door, the walls, the floor. Awful. My dog began locking herself in my master bathroom when we left the house, there is almost nothing left of the doorway, and it never happened before. Dogs are completely irrational and you have no control over them no matter what you think. I see people walking their dogs in the city off leash and have seen almost the same amount run away after another dog even if their owner thought they controlled them. Dogs are f***ing weird.

Dont lock a dog in the bathroom, all it takes it one hail storm or some irrational fear and your entire door/molding is gone down the the studs.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 10:00 AM) Because he knows that he probably won't get a foul called with seconds remaining in the game. He gets alot of call though. With that size I would just bully my way in there to the basket, much high percentage.

Why does Lebron insist on trying to set up fade away jumpers at the end of games instead of bullying his way to the basket?

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jun 2, 2012 -> 12:32 AM) I want your life. Ah, its just a little monster, great bike though.

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QUOTE (DaveBrown85 @ Jun 1, 2012 -> 04:48 PM) Going to the game tonight. It's Illini night. Should I wear my Michigan stuff. Only if you want to broadcast you are a loser... I kid. I'm going tonight.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 1, 2012 -> 04:01 PM) Loving the media attention being paid to the cubs prospects and now the cubs draft yet I never hear what the Sox are looking to do. The fabrication of crap to try and keep the cubs relevant is nauseating. Fine with me, I love being under the radar in first place.

I bought my Ducati on craigslist with a handful of cash. Very dicey in theory but it worked out.

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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 31, 2012 -> 05:49 PM) You know, I really don't think the capacity of the stadium is the main factor here. I think the big deal is the extra stuff outside the stadium. When I went to the 02 superbowl in NO, there was so much stuff to do outside of the Superdome it was silly. Then you add in Bourbon street? Sold. In Chicago it isn't going to be like that. Sure, there is stuff to do, bars, restaurants, etc. But it isn't as if people can go walk around wrigleyville when there is a decent possibility that 12 inches of snow will be on the ground or coming down. There isn't going to be outside concerts and things like that. I don't see it happening. Thats true but they could tent up the entire outside of the stadium and the Waldron deck if they wanted to. The size of the stadium is a pretty big issue though, if I was the NFL I would put it in Cowboys stadium every year unless Dallas actually made it. 100k+ should be able to go to the superbowl IMO. Personally since I dont sit in luxury boxes I would pick 3-4 stadiums in the Big Ten for a super bowl before I would pick Soldier Field.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 31, 2012 -> 05:12 PM) That would be a mass suicidal event if Castro is traded. They built him up so much last season, he could go on to become their next Lou Brock. Yeah, Lou Brock was s***ty with the Cubs and then figured out how to hit and take a walk. Castro has zero plate discipline right now and IMO is a great 2, 5,6,7 hitter on a contending team but not a middle of the order star you build around.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 31, 2012 -> 04:25 PM) I'm still so pissed that we wound up with the garbage we have. Its not a bad place to watch as a fan, but it could have been so much better. 100k+ seats would have been an easy sell. Instead we have the smallest stadium in the NFL with one of the largest fan bases. Go figure.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 31, 2012 -> 02:47 PM) Just finished A Feast for Crows, about to start A Dance with Dragons. Very excited for it. Just started AFFC thanks to Steve and I am confused about the new characters already. Hope it shakes out.

Even your spoilers for me mean nothing at this point, so not so bad.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 31, 2012 -> 11:04 AM) His Twitter rant about the refs today is awful enough. I'm not saying they did a good job, but take it easy. The refs werent very good and they got homered a bit, but the bigger issue was that they were dead tired at the end and couldnt even close out to the shooter. They failed.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 31, 2012 -> 10:45 AM) Eh, it doesn't take balls when that's all you do. +1 Also making proclamations that are downright idiotic isnt something I give anyone credit for.

Thats surprising, especially considering he'll be bouncing out of there in a few years anyway before the real sanctions start.

Alright, because of a story in Maxim I am going to start watching the wire, hope its as good as advertised.