OT:So we brought my wives anniversary present home last night

Erbeman

This is the cutest little SOB!!!!!! His name is Wilbur Eugene. Haha

























I think I've made my wife happier with this puppy than I did when I married her!!!

FLYING EYEBALL

What a cutie

Crossbarphoto

Love it!!!

Fogcity

Adorable!!

GP Images

"So we brought my wives anniversary present home last night"

Cute dog.

How many "wives" do you have. Just curious

ian408

does this mean you can get another dirt bike

cute dog

nipprdog

ian408 wrote:

does this mean you can get another dirt bike

It means he can get the 300 2.8.

ian408

nipprdog wrote:

It means he can get the 300 2.8.

Now there's a thought. Be about the same cost.

Erbeman

GP Images wrote:

"So we brought my wives anniversary present home last night"

Cute dog.

How many "wives" do you have. Just curious

Haha, oops BAD grammatical error!!!!

Erbeman

ian408 wrote:

does this mean you can get another dirt bike

cute dog

Ha, I actually got the OK to go to MotosportOutlet.com, "my fav MX shopping place" and go a little crazy.

I got a complete set of Pro Circuit Triple clamps, ProTaper Evo magnesium bars, Renthal Kevlar grips, and a ProTaper bar pad. Can't wait to get it all put on. I've been waiting over a month for a set of ASV C5 levers from Motosport. They are on backorder. I'm modding my bike up pretty well!!!

Erbeman

nipprdog wrote:

It means he can get the 300 2.8.

Nah, that's my B-Day present for next year, right before football starts up

ian408

Erbeman wrote:

I'm modding my bike up pretty well!!!

I'll say. I put a safari tank on mine and got it re-jetted. Makes a world of difference. Not sure what's next on the list though.

Sexy6Chick

That might just be the cutest pup I have EVER seen!!

Mikepic

Very nice !
What breed is this ?

Mike

Erbeman

Mikepic wrote:

Very nice !
What breed is this ?

Mike

English BullDog.

ChatKat

He is cute but
He is cute but is he housebroken? They're cute until you step in a wet spot.

mtpphotos

The clarity, color, and levels in these pictures are great! I know you play a big part in that, but what else is making these picture's pop so much. Thanks

ian408

I meant to tell you the best piece of advice I can give you is get a crate. If you can't be with the dog, crate. Let him sleep in his crate too. I've been crate training my puppy and it's made a huge difference in the number of "accidents" and giving him a safe place to hang out.

There'll be some pain involved the first few nights but in the end, it will be worth it. Like I can probably take my puppy (5mo) to Hollister now and he'll be fine in his crate while I ride. He travels in his just fine as well.

CoryUT

That image quality is superb! Cute pup too - made my fiance think we need yet another one.

Erbeman

ChatKat wrote:

He is cute but is he housebroken? They're cute until you step in a wet spot.

Workin on it. We're def going to need a carpet shampoo in about a month!!!

Erbeman

mtpphotos wrote:

The clarity, color, and levels in these pictures are great! I know you play a big part in that, but what else is making these picture's pop so much. Thanks

You're not going to believe this but these are straight from the camera with the exception of a few pics that I cropped a bit. You're really not going to believe me when I tell you that I shot these with my 50 F/1.8 that cost me $110 new!!!

Erbeman

ian408 wrote:

I meant to tell you the best piece of advice I can give you is get a crate. If you can't be with the dog, crate. Let him sleep in his crate too. I've been crate training my puppy and it's made a huge difference in the number of "accidents" and giving him a safe place to hang out.

There'll be some pain involved the first few nights but in the end, it will be worth it. Like I can probably take my puppy (5mo) to Hollister now and he'll be fine in his crate while I ride. He travels in his just fine as well.

Oh, we had a crate for him setup in our bedroom before we even brought him home. He has no problem with it at all. The first night he only woke up once to go potty. The 2nd night, he slept through the night. He stays in it when nobody is home as well.

Erbeman

CoryUT wrote:

That image quality is superb! Cute pup too - made my fiance think we need yet another one.

Thanks, I had a guy over on the BMW forum that I'm on tell me that he knows I'm a pro photog in all, but since the pups face is so dark, I really need to expose it better. I just laughed and ignored it. I'm really happy with these.

lizzard_nyc

that is one cute puppy.
My son asked Santa for a puppy for Christmas--we've always been against it--all the work etc, NYC living doesn't make it easier, but I've been softening lately--a smidge, and now I see these shots--thanks a lot!

I like the name too--very funny.

ian408

lizzard_nyc wrote:

...but I've been softening lately...

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Does this help?



They're so cute and a lot of fun. I bet you can find a breed that fits within your living situation

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lizzard_nyc

ian408 wrote:

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Does this help?



They're so cute and a lot of fun. I bet you can find a breed that fits within your living situation

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NOT FAIR!
Couple that mug with the look on my son's face on Christmas morning--of sheer joy or total devastation--

Both are just so cute--anybody got an old mangy looking mutt I can look at--preferably one that's torn the couch to shreds and peed on the flooring--you know, make it more realistic .

Erbeman

lizzard_nyc wrote:

that is one cute puppy.
My son asked Santa for a puppy for Christmas--we've always been against it--all the work etc, NYC living doesn't make it easier, but I've been softening lately--a smidge, and now I see these shots--thanks a lot!

I like the name too--very funny.

Haha. My wife has wanted one of these dogs since she was a kid. I'm ex military, so I'm pretty anal about cleanliness and inside dogs, especially Bulldogs, they aren't really known for picking up after themselves. So, I always told her that I just couldn't be ok with having an inside dog especially one that slobbers. So, she believed we would never get one. She however supports me in everything I want, whether it's spending $10,000 to get a shoulder surgery so I can ride dirt bikes again, then spend $7000 on a new dirt bike "so far!", then agreeing to let me get a 300 F/2.8 before next football season. Once I sat back and realized how she lets me do whatever I want and supports it, I was ashamed of myself for not supporting her wish to have a Bulldog, so I did alot of research and spent money on a registered pup, that has a long AKC family background so that she could have a quality pup. Yea, the house has been a bit of a wreck since we brought him home, but to see how happy he makes her, it's well worth it. He won't be a puppy forever, he'll eventually get totally potty trained and won't try to chew on EVERYTHING!!

So, I say do whatever it takes to get your son a puppy. They will have a bond like brothers and you'll make him so happy.

ian408

lizzard_nyc wrote:

Both are just so cute--anybody got an old mangy looking mutt I can look at--preferably one that's torn the couch to shreds and peed on the flooring--you know, make it more realistic .

Riley is 5 months old. He's peed in the house maybe 5 times in the 3 months he's been home. He has tons of chew toys. So far, no damage to the furniture and like Russ, I'd kinda like to keep it that way...he does dig though

Russ is right. There will be a bond like no other and the happiness factor is pretty darn high for all. So if your son is ready for the responsibility, go for it.

He's currently sleeping on the floor...waiting for my co-workers to get in so he can play for a bit

lizzard_nyc

Erbeman wrote:

Haha. My wife has wanted one of these dogs since she was a kid. I'm ex military, so I'm pretty anal about cleanliness and inside dogs, especially Bulldogs, they aren't really known for picking up after themselves. So, I always told her that I just couldn't be ok with having an inside dog especially one that slobbers. So, she believed we would never get one. She however supports me in everything I want, whether it's spending $10,000 to get a shoulder surgery so I can ride dirt bikes again, then spend $7000 on a new dirt bike "so far!", then agreeing to let me get a 300 F/2.8 before next football season. Once I sat back and realized how she lets me do whatever I want and supports it, I was ashamed of myself for not supporting her wish to have a Bulldog, so I did alot of research and spent money on a registered pup, that has a long AKC family background so that she could have a quality pup. Yea, the house has been a bit of a wreck since we brought him home, but to see how happy he makes her, it's well worth it. He won't be a puppy forever, he'll eventually get totally potty trained and won't try to chew on EVERYTHING!!

So, I say do whatever it takes to get your son a puppy. They will have a bond like brothers and you'll make him so happy.

That's one heck of a heartfelt reply and really your wife should have gotten the whole litter (she's too good).

All that was on his list was
1. A computer for Mom and Dad
2. An alarm clock (to get up early and walk the puppy)
3. A puppy with the word "REAL" in all caps in front of it.

He's been washing the dishes at night (his idea, he's 7).

I had dogs growing up so I know the deal--they are your best friend. But realistically I will be the one walking the dog after the newness wears off--especially at night in the winter. But yes I think it might be worth it.
We also would want to adopt if we could.

Thank you for the post--I will share it with my husband tonight--I can't be the only guilt-tripped .

I'll let you guys know how it works out--you will know if you see photos of Christmas Day.

CoryUT

Erbeman wrote:

Thanks, I had a guy over on the BMW forum that I'm on tell me that he knows I'm a pro photog in all, but since the pups face is so dark, I really need to expose it better. I just laughed and ignored it. I'm really happy with these.

I think you nailed the exposure. I need me a D700 (and more camera handling skills).

Erbeman

lizzard_nyc wrote:

That's one heck of a heartfelt reply and really your wife should have gotten the whole litter (she's too good).

All that was on his list was
1. A computer for Mom and Dad
2. An alarm clock (to get up early and walk the puppy)
3. A puppy with the word "REAL" in all caps in front of it.

He's been washing the dishes at night (his idea, he's 7).

I had dogs growing up so I know the deal--they are your best friend. But realistically I will be the one walking the dog after the newness wears off--especially at night in the winter. But yes I think it might be worth it.
We also would want to adopt if we could.

Thank you for the post--I will share it with my husband tonight--I can't be the only guilt-tripped .

I'll let you guys know how it works out--you will know if you see photos of Christmas Day.

Sounds like a great kid!! I look forward to seeing those pics :photo