Today, I finally decided to get a dog. I have always been wanting to get one ever since I was a child. I bought a $1,400 Golden Retriever. I went out for lunch a few hours later with a friend, so I left my dog in the backyard. I came back home to a broken fence and no dog. FML

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Why didn't you tie it up? If it was a new pet, you don't know how it's going to react. YDI for not making sure it was secure!

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I wouldnt leave my dog alone if it was tied up!!!

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OMG that sucks! LOL

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dont have kids, please
you cant even take care of a dog...

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I would have kept the dog inside the house. Also then you can check if he's housetrained or not. ;)

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wow
over a thousand dollars for a dog. D:
And then you fucking lost it!

That was really stupid, leaving the expensive dog out!

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If i get a new dog, i wouldn't leave the house for a week. You supposed to get them used to you. YDI!

YDI for leaving a dog that hasn't been trained yet, alone in a backyard.

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Lesson learned: Don't buy a pet without checking that your house and yard are secure enough for it. And don't spend 1400 on a dog, FFS!

YDI.

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stolen?

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You did it wrong.

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#6 is right

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dude, you guys, stop being assholes.

OP: aw, that's so sad! I hope you got him microchipped. Check all the nearby shelters.

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I think you should have saved a retriever rather than pay for the breed. :\

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Omg, sorry to bust your bubble but I think your dog was most probably stolen! :(

You never leave a dog that expensive or any breed outside unattended.. you should have let him inside...

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$1400 for a golden? I got my purebred golden for a $40 donation, from the humane society.

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Purebred Golden Retriever that doesn't yet know you; feel at home or even become accustomed to your scent; and you leave him outside before he/she has even spent one night with you.

Good luck getting him to return home.

I hope that beautiful dog finds someone who knows how to look after it . . .

YDI OP.

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You are an idiot! never leave an EXPENSIVE, NEW dog outside!

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Genius. You sure know animals.

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The dog probably didn't want to be alone... and it's never a good idea to leave a dog in a home that it hasn't even gotten used to yet.

Bad decision making = YDI.

Hope you find him though.. but now you'll probably have to invest even more money for posters and such.

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WTF is wrong with you? You take a dog to a new environment, leave him with no companionship, and expect him to sit still like a good little boy? I'd jump the fence too if I had you for an owner. And it serves you right for spending that much money on a dog when there are thousands of FREE dogs dying in shelters because no one is willing to save them. Haven't you seen the Sarah McLaughlin commercials? YDI. Definitely.

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YDI, you don't leave dogs outside asshole.

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Oh, you so deserve that one! There are so many abandoned dogs on the streets and shelters and you gave more than most people earn in a month for a stupid pedigree dog that is no more that a sack of genetic diseases. Like this wasn't enough you just abandoned your $1,400 in your backyard like it was an object. You so deserved it. Go buy another one, let the dogs die in the shelters. I hate people like you. I am a veterinarian.

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you guys are stupid, all of you.

Yes, leaving the new dog alone for a couple of hours was a bad idea, and he could have adopted one. but honestly if I were to buy a dog, i would probably leave it outside if I had to go out because it's better than leaving it in the house, at least it can run around outside.

It's not like he bought it and left for a week, it was a couple of hours. you can't bring a dog with you everywhere. besides most dogs from a breeder (assuming that's where he got it), wouldn't try to escape.

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YDI for the following reasons;
1. You just got a dog and you leave it alone!
2. You spend 1400 dollars on a dog, a golden retriever of all races! I know the dollar is hardly worth anything these days but damn thats overpriced!
3. You leave it alone, OUTSIDE. Dogs can jump, they can dig and they can even climb or something (I got no idea how on of our dogs gets ontop of some things, maybe magic :O). Atleast wait with those things till the dog is used to its surrounding and to you.

oh and #25, its not about where the dogs came from, its about the nature of the dog (wether it wants to escape (and chase cows or whatever))

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Why the hell would you spend that much on a dog?

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Haven't you ever heard of The Pound?? Rescuing an animal, instead of paying that insane amount of money?
You pay that much on a dog and you don't even treat it right...

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Jesus Christ people, Anon wanted a pure-bred puppy, and obviously had the money to get it. I personally only get shelter animals, but no reason to attack someone who goes to a breeder instead.

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I agree with #25, I would have left my dog outside if I had to go out..
We got our Golden from the pound and he is the best dog ever. Unfortunatley, he was abused and doesn't like being outside. But he stays out there with our Rotty so at least he isn't lonely ^_^

Also, how old was the dog, that you had to get it for $1400? Was he/she at least papered?

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Yes, it was a dumb move to leave the dog alone right away. But that doesn't mean it still doesn't really suck. Losing a pet is horrible, regardless of what you pay for it. I feel awful for the OP. I hope the dog is okay.

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YDI. God, didn't you know you can't leave the dog alone right away? They're not toys.

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you should know how to take care of a dog before you buy one..

and let me get this right... instead of going to search and look for it, which I would be doing until I found it... you decide going on your computer to submitt it as a fml is a much better idea.

idiot.

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Wow, retard over here. A strong, excitable, friendly, RETRIEVING puppy left in a fence for like an hour and a half..not surprised that he's gone at all.

idiot.

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that's what you get for not rescuing a pound puppy.

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#33, because clearly from the post, the TC didn't take any time whatsoever to look for the dog. TC came home, saw the dog was missing, and jumped right on his computer. Wait... you mean... it doesn't say that? You have no way of knowing he did that? For all you know he spent hours looking for the dog before giving up for the day and sitting down on his computer? But... that would make you... how do you say... ah, yes... an idiot.

Hell, notice the time he posted it: 11:40 PM. And it's been missing since lunch. I'll let you do the math on that.

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I don't think buying a $1,400 purebred is such a good idea for a first dog. Go and find a mutt. They are just as good as a purebred and have more personality, IMO. And you should also know how to care for a dog first. They require a lot of work to take care of, which is probably the reason your parents didn't want to get one.

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OMG. If you get a dog you should know what to do with it. Jesus christ. Dogs do things like that.

Why the hell are you on the computer instead of out looking for your $1,400 dog!? FFS!

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YDI, you don't leave a dog outside unattended for any reason.

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@29, purebreds don't even cost that much. OP probably went down to his/her local pet store and bought the cute puppy wuppy in the tiny widdle cage, and didn't think twice. I haven't even seen show dogs from breeders that cost that much, especially for a golden. Try 600-800 for a pet quality, and maybe 1k for show quality. Maybe.

@OP YDI for leaving your new puppy outside all damn day. Dumbass. Next time get a needy dog from a shelter or a healthy dog from a reputable breeder, and if you're gonna leave it, keep it inside. Think of your new puppy like a kid: if he can do it, he will.

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There are also a lot of people being way too critical about the dog being left out. Note that he had a fence. Maybe he left the dog out because it wasn't housebroken yet. Maybe he left it out because he thought it would enjoy some sunshine. Maybe he left it out because he had a fucking fence around his yard and generally fences stop things like this from happening.

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You know, there is such thing as an animal shelter. -.-'

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never EVER leave a puppy unattended in a backyard

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Everyone bitching about someone buying a purebred dog & paying for it needs to STFU. I paid $1500 for my purebred dog, & he is worth every penny. He came from a wonderful, responsible breeder who is doing great things for the breed as well as dogs in general. He is amazingly friendly & good with all people & my other pets. There ARE reasons to buy purebred dogs, just as there are reasons to adopt from shelters. And BTW? If you buy a purebred dog and AREN'T paying over $1,000 for it? You're probably buying from a shitty "backyard breeder" and in that case SHOULD be slapped. It takes time & money to raise good, healthy dogs which = a high price tag.

That being said, my dog is 3 years old & I would never leave his ass sitting in my fenced yard. That's just asking for it. Way to show you care about your brand new puppy, throwing it in the yard & going to lunch.

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If you spent that much on a dog, you could have paid a bit more for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip. I'm glad other users have already harangued you for supporting puppy mills instead of our overstuffed shelters.

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Oh, I hope you find it! I've had my dog get out before and, thankfully, she came running back to me. I'm sure you'll find it or that it'll come back.

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question... why the hell didnt you just get one for next to nothing at the pound?

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NEVER SPEND MONEY ON A DOG.

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Get a new dog and you go out to lunch with a friend? Well, I hope someone did not steal your dog as bait for dog fighting. Sadly, this happens too often. I hope you are taking proper precautions in finding your expensive dog.

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Yet another reason to adopt....state fees never run to $1400 as far as I know.

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You deserve this solely for the fact that you were stupid enough to waste over $1000 on a dog when you could have easily rescued one from a shelter. People like you are the reason there should be a competency test before a person is allowed to own a dog. Unbelievable.

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Although that must have been sad for you, that is why you should adopt a dog. There are so many who need homes.

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You're not to leave an untrained puppy unattended in a yard, idiot. thats probably why your parents never got you one in the first place, because you were irresponsible and obviously you still are and now theres another homeless dog on the street. It upsets me that people can be this fucking dumb!

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Rescues makes better pets.

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oh and #25 your an idiot too because obviously you don't own a dog do you?

your an idiot just like the fricken idiot we are commenting about

I have 3 dogs from a shelter, I wouldn't ever leave them outside when no one is home! ITS CALLED COMMON SENSE!

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My god this place is full of idiots
#41 and al you others talking about how much he spent - purebred golden retrievers are very expensive. I grew up with 2 as pets and my parents just got a puppy a few years ago. Price was $2000 and worth every penny.

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You kind of deserve it if it was a new dog because you shouldn't leave it alone at first anyway, but then again I see why you wouldn't think your brand new dog would break down a fence.

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You guys are all DUMBASSES for saying how much you spent on your "pure bred" dog and how it was "worth every penny." Next time, try ADOPTING a dog. Who cares if it's not "pure bred?" There are so many dogs waiting to be adopted. Wow. Unbelievable.

Never put a price on an animal.

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never leave a dog in the yard kid

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You know nothing about owning a pet... try a single goldfish then work your way up to a hamster but thats it never get a dog again... hope you never have kids.

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I totally agree with number 60. You know nothing about owning a pet... try a single goldfish then work your way up to a hamster but thats it never get a dog again... hope you never have kids.

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Yo fault, for not getting a shelter dog when you've never had the responsibility of taking care of and providing shelter for a dog before.

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Should have adopted.

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I agree, you should have adopted, it woulda been much cheaper.

You would have deserved that one, but since you hadn't had a dog before, it's understandable. Next time tie up your dog!

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Why would you leave a new dog in a back yard?! You totally had that coming. Go find that poor dog and find it some responsible owners. Maybe you should try goldfish.

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$1400 for a Golden Retriever? You probably went to a pet store too and bought one of those overpriced inbred dogs instead of finding a good breeder. Lol. You so had it coming.

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all you assholes who keep harping on this dude for going to a breeder instead of a shelter can fuck off! thats like saying he's an asshole for having his own kid instead of adopting one! dude made a dumb mistake and he would have done it with any dog no matter where he got it from!

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Wow! $1400 dog? Personally, I would get one from a shelter, but to each his own. I hope you find it soon! Maybe call around and see if any of your neighbors have seen it running around or something?

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IDIOT leaving your new dog loose!!!!! WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU
YDI

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you JUST got the dog
its obviously scared since its got a new home etc
and you just left it
of course its gonna try get away

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Sweet you jus paid 1400 bucks to let your dog roamthe streets.
Lesson learned, looks like youll be checkin out the humane society if your still up for a dog that might not hop over the fence & escape
:]
Dogs are dogs. When did we begin to discriminate towards them? Get over yourselves.

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People like you are the reason a license should be required to own an animal.

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Dude, I have two golden retrievers, and one of them would definitely do that. In fact, I think she has...she's an idiot, though, and even the $2,000 Invisible Fence we got can't hold her in.
:/
MICROCHIPP.

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Gee, I wish I was so bloody rich I could spend over a thousand dollars on a dog... /sarcasm

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uhm i def have to agree with the many ppl who have commented on it before me, you say you've wanted a dog all your life. in ALL your life you havent ever considered adopting an animal? if you really did your research you'd know that 20% of shelter animals are purebred. I know that from doing a high school research paper... Either way, you obviously didn't know how to care for the puppy as it was, it's probably better off with whoever stole it from you.

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You can't just decide to get a dog! You need to research and prepare! You need to spend a lot of time with it at first so you can train it! Why would you leave it outside?! That is the stupidest thing to do with a new puppy!
YDI for being too stupid to even try to care for a dog.

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Stop buying pets! Don't support puppy mills! There are plenty of awesome animals at shelters. Adoption is the best way to find a new pet and it's a hell of a lot cheaper.

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I love that everyone is all hung up on it being a pure-breed vs. shelter dog (fyi, you can find a lot of pure-breeds at the shelters).

The problem is that you left a new dog alone in a yard and didn't know what to expect. Some dogs can clear 6 foot fences without a problem. And they also chew until their trained not to, that includes leashes. Some freak out when alone. He should have been left in a small room where he could do little destruction while you where out. But you also should have been prepared with puppy-pads so that if he did use the bathroom, it'd be an easy clean up until he was house broken. A few toys to amuse him, and even a cage to keep him in while you are away. Or did you expect he'd also stay outside perfection fine while you were at work 40-hours a week (assuming). You should have done more research before getting the dog and canceled all your plans for the weekend so you'd have those 48 hours to bond with the dog.

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YDI. There's this thing called the animal shelter. Save an animal. And if the dog was that new, you shouldn't have left in a situation you weren't sure how it would react. You should have left it locked up inside the house.

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Thats what ya get when you pay that much for a dog!

Go rescue one from a shelter for fucks sake!

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I know this has probably been written a million times, but: I have been a dog (3 of them, actually) owner for 14 years, and I have NEVER left my dogs outside when I'm not home. EVER.


...EVER.

You didn't make it clear whether your dog ran away or was stolen, but my point, regardless of how much the dog cost and where you got him/her, is this wouldn't have happened if you left your dog in your house.

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Thats what ya get for spending so much on a dog!

Go rescue one from a shelter!

--Apparently the person above me has the same idea!

Everything I wanted to say has been said.

Adopt your animals.

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From the dog's perspective: "Today, a human bought me and left me alone in the backyard before we had a change to spend any time together. FML"

YDI.

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You should have made sure the fence was okay, and tied him up. Oh and the day you get a new dog, you're NOT SUPPOSED TO LEAVE IT ALONE! It was probably scared to death. Jerk.

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Should have adopted, serves you right.

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People should get over the $1400 price tag, outrageous as it is. The dog being left alone there and able to escape (if the fence wasn't vandalized and the dog taken) is the real reason to chastise the OP.

I would have flipped the fuck out no matter how much I had paid for the dog, just because it was my pet. I had adopted my Rottweiler/Setter mix for $40 but just by being my dog it's worth more to me than any given amount of money.

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you deserved that. obviously if you JUST BOUGHT A PET, you're supposed to get it used to its new environment and not leave it after an hour.

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ditto #86. buying animals is ridiculous.

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1. Pure breds cost a lot!! From breeders, they range from 600 to 2000.... so stop talking about how it was "over priced"
2. Where else did she/he have to put the dog... Really? they had a Fenced backyard... that would be the obvious place to put the dog.
3. OP was only gone for a few hours... not a month
4. Why adopt? Most dogs from shelters have diseases, and there are at least 12 viruses that transfer from dogs to humans. Updating a shelter dog on all the needed boosters and other medications can be VERY pricey...

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#6 FTW.

You payed $1,400 for a dog that was probably born in a puppy mill, when there are thousands in pounds that are lined up to be die. Not to mention, those are typically under $100, if not FREE.

YDI.

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There are thousands of unloved Golden Retriever puppies in shelters all over the country. You could have adopted one of those. However, with your pet skills, I wouldn't even go that far.

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Go to a shelter, asshole
Don't Breed or Buy While Homeless Pets Die

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wtf is wrong with you? any pet owner should know that you don't just leave a pet in your yard a few hours after you got it!!!

1. you didn't deserve that pet
2. you deserved to have it taken away from you, and your life isn't the one that's f***ed, the dog's is. it may be taken to a shelter and put down, or forced to be a stray it's entire life. OR it may have to live with a pet owner who has no clue what to do to take care of pets, no wonder you didn't get one before.
3. I agree, don't have kids
4. find the dog a good home where people know how to take care of it, or learn if you intend to keep it if you find it
5. pet's are not like something you get like a new car and leave it somewhere as soon as something fun comes up, not something you just use when you want to, it's a living creature that needs love, care, attention, and competency in an owner. if you can't provide that find someone who can if you find your dog.
6. if you spent that much you probably bought from a breeder, when innocent dogs are put down every day in shelters and if you have always wanted a dog you would THINK you would want to take care of it and care about something more than the breed and price tag... it's the dog's personality that counts and that should be the main factor in getting the dog
7. there are so many more things I could say but I'll stop now

I wish that dog good luck and that you realize what a big deal a pet is

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That's what you get for spending $1400 on a pet when there are millions of free shelter animals who need homes.

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That's what you get for spending $1400 on a pet when there are millions of free shelter animals who need homes.

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wtf is wrong with you? any pet owner should know that you don't just leave a pet in your yard a few hours after you got it!!!

1. you didn't deserve that pet
2. you deserved to have it taken away from you, and your life isn't the one that's f***ed, the dog's is. it may be taken to a shelter and put down, or forced to be a stray it's entire life. OR it may have to live with a pet owner who has no clue what to do to take care of pets, no wonder you didn't get one before.
3. I agree, don't have kids
4. find the dog a good home where people know how to take care of it, or learn if you intend to keep it if you find it
5. pet's are not like something you get like a new car and leave it somewhere as soon as something fun comes up, not something you just use when you want to, it's a living creature that needs love, care, attention, and competency in an owner. if you can't provide that find someone who can if you find your dog.
6. if you spent that much you probably bought from a breeder, when innocent dogs are put down every day in shelters and if you have always wanted a dog you would THINK you would want to take care of it and care about something more than the breed and price tag... it's the dog's personality that counts and that should be the main factor in getting the dog
7. there are so many more things I could say but I'll stop now

I wish that dog good luck and that you realize what a big deal a pet is

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You paid $1,400 for a Golden Retriever? You're an idiot! We got a purebred, AKC registered Golden with champion bloodlines from a reputable breeder just last fall. We paid $375. Fail on your part.

I'm still sorry you lost the dog, but you really shouldn't leave one unattended until you know how its going to respond to its surroundings ...even then, not the best idea.

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Don't shop! Adopt!!

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you deserve this for not putting the dog in the house. now who knows what's going to happen to your poor puppy? and don't listen to the people who say $1,400 is an insane price, because that's really not because that's a normal price for a good golden.

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1. Why would you spend that much money on a dog when there are all sorts of dogs dying in shelters?
2. WHY would you leave your dog in the backyard?????? Do your research.

I'm sorry about your dog, but goodness.

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#93- the standards for pet stores and breeders are very, very low. You can find very healthy purebred dogs in shelters. My shelter dogs and cats have had way less health problems than the purebred animals from breeders that my friends have.

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Maybe you should have gone to a shelter, where a dog was doomed to death because of your selfishness. :]

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You're insane for paying $1400 for a dog. There are goddamn rescue organizations which will give away GRs to good homes, never mind all the wonderful mutts out there every day.
A dog is a companion, not an accessory.
YDI.

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@93
"4. Why adopt? Most dogs from shelters have diseases, and there are at least 12 viruses that transfer from dogs to humans. Updating a shelter dog on all the needed boosters and other medications can be VERY pricey..."

The shelter dogs have curable diseases, even if you have to spend money on medication it's cheaper than a purebred dog because this ones have high incidence of genetic incurable diseases. But forget about the money, think: you're saving a life.
Why buy when you have for free? Most shelters have vaccination plans.
Most breeders are just greedy and mate dogs incestuously. How can this be healthy? Would you commit incest to have healthy and beautiful children?
They treat dogs like meat, only have them to sell and make profit. They don't care. A lot of purebred dogs have chronic diseases that need daily medication, now that's VERY pricy.

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I blame the fence

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@6 And now this poor (probably purebred) dog is also dying in the street. YDI for so many reasons.

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Yup, a simple kitten could cost you 150.

Wow so instead of spending the day with your new friend you decided to go out with your friend? I spent my day with my cat when it came home. You deserve it.

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I don't think I've ever known anybody who paid for a dog. and Everyone I know has a dog.

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That's also why you adopt dogs for much cheaper.
I also hope you never have kids if you can't take care of a dog.

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rofl, retard, Golden retriever for 1400 bucks. Go to the damn shelter and get one for 50$, already has shots and neutered. That and like others said leave it inside.

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Today, I bought a dog and then immediately abandoned it to have lunch with a friend because I'm a selfish ass.

The dog probably ran away to someone who has a soul. If you can't handle the responsibility of a pet...don't get one. It's not fair to the animal.

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Two words: Crate Training.

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#17 how healthy was the golden retriever you got for $40????? HUH???
You probably will spend more than $1400 on medical bills!!
And, OP, good job, i can see you really wanted that dog!!
I'm sorry but that is why there are so many dogs on the streets with no homes.
And unless you had a really bad temperament golden or didn't spend enough time checking it out for medical problems and temperament issues, then there is no reason it would have run away. Goldens are usually VERYY good dogs!

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are you a fucking idiot. deciding to get a dog is one step in the process. actually knowing how to care for it is another and you obviously didn't know how to care for it, since you left it outside while you weren't at the house. in some states (like mine) you could go to jail for neglect of your animal, which you should, you retard.

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seriously? you deserved that... who leaves a dog they just brought home unattended?

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YDI for buying a fricking $1400 dog instead of saving one's life at the pound.

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Okay, people: They say in the first line that they FINALLY decided to get a dog. They'd never had one before. Granted, I wouldn't start with an expensive dog my first time (just like you don't give a 15 year old with a driving permit a sports car to practice in)... they didn't know!

It's not innate to know how to take care of a dog if you've never had one - what if no one has ever taught them? I've never had a dog either, and I can't honestly say I would have been much better. However, I wouldn't want a purebred, especially if it cost so much. Mutts are really nice anyway :)

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There isn't anything wrong with leaving dogs outside. However~ you still deserve it, for spending $1400 on a dog and for not getting your dog microchipped. Should have gone to the pound.

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There isn't much wrong with leaving a dog outside (although it being a NEW dog, you should have kept an eye on it to see if it would try to run away or not) - but you still deserve it for dropping that much money on a dog and not getting it microchipped. You really should have gone to an animal rescue, to adopt a dog.

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if the OP wanted to spend 1400 dollars on a dog i'd think that's his (or her) problem.
i'm sure we've all spent money on unnecessary luxuries. how do you know he didn't save up for a year to buy this dog?
so he didn't go save some dog's life at a shelter. boo freaking hoo. i didn't realize that was an obligation when buying a pet. extending that reasoning, those of you who are having your own kids instead of adopting are all terrible people too, because you could be helping kids who need it.
but yes, you should've had it microchipped if you're going to spend that much money. that's just protecting your investment.

#122 Are you suggesting that rescue dogs are less worthy of good ownership because they cost less? "I wouldn't start with an expensive dog my first time" is just a horrifying statement. A dog is worth infinitely more then what you pay for it, regardless of what that sum is. If you value your pets life and happiness, and because it is an animal whom you have compassion for then it shouldn't matter if it came from a fancy breeder or a box outside the grocery store. Seriously.

And while it might not be innate to know how to take care of a dog if you have never had one, one would assume that in all the years the OP has been wanting one that he might have Maybe read some books on dog care or pet ownership.

Also, YDI, for leaving the dog unattended in a strange place. It probably tried to run to what it sees as its real home, back to the ridiculous breeder whom you bought it from. And YDI x 2 for spending such an outlandish sum of money at a breeder whose job is all about creating an excess supply of dogs.

Shelter dogs come in all breeds, ages, and temperments. There are purebreds as well as muts. They don't end up in shelters becauase they're sick, or because they're bad pets, but because of human error, fallibility and stupidity. People buy pets and realize that they aren't actually up for the commitment of pet ownership, or realize that they do not want to meet the needs of their pet in terms of attention and care. Some people are forced to give up their pet by circumstance, and shelters are now flooded with pedigreed family dogs who are casualties of the recession. Owners relinquishing pets due to eviction, foreclosure and an inability to pay for pet food or vet care. If you go on petfinder or some other site (there are a lot of regional ones, and breed specific ones) it would probably be pretty easy for you to find goldens of any age at shelters within a few hours drive of your home.

People like you absolutely disgust me.

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Go to a shelter or rescue next time. And you can't just decide one day to get a dog and that same day go buy one. You have to buy supplies, figure out what size and temperament would be best for your lifestyle, and then look for one. And if you just got a brand new dog, aren't you going to stay at home and have fun with it?! Get a rock or something first before you move on to something that requires a lot of responsibility like a dog.


Mutts are the best. ? NEVER buy from pet stores; if you don't know why, Google "puppy mills".

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Why don't my comments show up??!?!

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dumbass

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you spent WAY too much. it's funny how people buy shit before they know what its worth. Golden retrievers sell for 600 or less, otherwise it's a rip off.

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Wow...adopt a damn dog for $100...YDI

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next time implant it with one of those tracking chips.....and adopt a little puppy on death row from the shelter.......

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You bought a brand new puppy, not only did you put it right in the backyard, but you left it alone? You deserve it. I hope it found itself a nice new home, one where it will be safe and well cared for.

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Well that sucks, but if you just got a dog, then why did you leave for several hours to hang out with a friend? I would've been too excited to have a dog to leave the house! Btw, yes it's overkill, but $1400 is WAY too much to spend on a dog. Also for all the stupid peoples' "Expensive Dog, Must've Been Stolen" scenario, who would steal an expensive DOG and where would they sell him?

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golden retrievers are like... THE dumbest dog on the planet. just go to the pound and get a mutt, less health problems and they are usually already house broken and suck. plus you deserved that for paying that much for a dog.

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#93 : "1. Pure breds cost a lot!! From breeders, they range from 600 to 2000.... so stop talking about how it was "over priced""


Sure, it might be average for a pure bred, but that in no way means it's not ridiculously overpriced.

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WOW.
Someone's dumb

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Well that's karama for BUYING a dog. Next time you should adopt one. For every animals bought from a breeder kills a shelter animal's chances.

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lol YDI for
buying a 1400 golden retriever
and
not taking care of it

as someone said, dont have kids please.

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Jeez, shut up about the poster not getting their dog at the shelter.

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You're an idiot.
First, why would you pay $1400 for a dog?
Especially a Golden Retriever you can get those for like $300.
And secondly, why would you leave it outside by itself
when you first got it?
You don't even deserve a dog, moron.

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Was the dog a girl? If so, then what a bitch for running off like that :P

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Well..that wasn't very smart, now, was it?

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Also, 142, you are also a dumbass.

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I don't think YDI it for buying a pure-breed.

I think YDI it for leaving it outside for a couple of hours For housetraining leave it locked up inside. stupid

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I hope the dog's okay. :(

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I would cry SO hard =[

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#144: It was a pun. If the dog was female, then that would literally make her a bitch

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Never pay that much money for a dog. Ever. Especially when cheap mutts tend to be healthier and live longer. Deserved.

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You should adopted...

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You should have adopted...

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You kind of deserved that lol. Shoulda tied it up.

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SPCA not good enough for you?

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This is so sad.

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This is so sad.

Why would he think to tie it up if it is in a closed area?

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Thats what you get for buying a designer inbred dog rather than adopting you jackass!! you could've saved yourself 1,200 and you probably still could have found a golden retriever at the pound. For future reference they have purebred animals at all kinds of shelters you just have to look around for what you want and be patient.

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This is so sad.

Why would he think to tie it up if it is in a closed area?

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r u serious...now it is homeless and could get hit by a car??? god for bid

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r u serious...now it is homeless and could get hit by a car??? god for bid

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Rule of thumb: when you get a new pet, stay with it for awhile until it gets acclimated. Animals don't always respond well to new environments. You've got to be there to help it stay calm and get used to the change.

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NO dog is worth that much; it was idiotic for you to have payed that much for one...

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This is so sad.

Why would he think to tie it up if it is in a closed area?

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#159. You're ridiculous.

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Dude, you should've adopted and donated some of the money you saved to a local shelter :/. I clicked YDI not because of the money but if you're going to invest that much on an animal be smart enough to know they have to be kept indoors to get used to your smell and know what's your property. I hope you were also smart enough to at least micro chip it as well. People really are not that honorable and they CAN kidnap your pet.

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You buy a dog and then just ditch it, but don't tie it up?
Way to be. YDI.
I hope the dog is okay somewhere.

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He's probably retrieving your soulmate.

It might be a while.

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You know you can get those for like $100 at a rescue or the pound? Keep looking, though. My roommates dog got out for 11 days in a strange town and we found him this morning.

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who the fuck pays $1400 for a dog

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YDI for:
#1... Getting a puppy from a breeder and not a shelter
#2... Leaving your brand new puppy, who you JUST got today, home alone for hours
#3... Leaving a dog in a backyard for hours. BRING HIM IN THE HOUSE!!!!!

wtf is wrong with you??? Are you fucking kidding??? Any responsible breeder would have made sure you were a RESPONSIBLE pet owner!

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YDI for:
#1... Getting a puppy from a breeder and not a shelter
#2... Leaving your brand new puppy, who you JUST got today, home alone for hours
#3... Leaving a dog in a backyard for hours. BRING HIM IN THE HOUSE!!!!!

wtf is wrong with you??? Are you fucking kidding??? Any responsible breeder would have made sure you were a RESPONSIBLE pet owner!

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Adoption A-hole.

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Definitely your fault.

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I agree with 25.

and why did you spend so much money on a dog?

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ok first of all, this totally sucks and I feel for you.... I would be devastated if my dog got stolen... buuuut.... what were you thinking leaving a puppy (or any dog really) outside for hours when you weren't home?! Seriously.

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Who pays $1400 for a dog? Next time go to the humane society and get one for free. Plus you're probably saving the dog's life.

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Wouldn't you have stayed home with the dog if it was it's first day in a new enviornment?

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Doggone!

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YDI, animals should not be bought and sold as commodities.

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O.O

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I KINDA feel for you, but not really. If you just got your puppy, it's not even going to have all of the shots it needs that means it can BE outside... plus, rather than take the time to bond properly with it, you abandoned it outside in unfamiliar territory for lunch. You aren't responsible enough to have another life depend of you.

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You should've adopted, you fucking prick.

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Why would you pay all that money for a dog when you can adopt one from the pound who would otherwise be killed?

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1400 for a dog? I recently got a pure-bred dog from a private breeder for just 200, I don't think this is true. You can usually find golden retrievers(or similar) at shelters, too. Not worth the trouble/extra cash to get it from a breeder. Regardless if this is true YDI

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I agree with #126

Mutts are way healthier

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You deserve it for being stupid enough to pay $1,400 for a dog from a breeder when you can SAVE a dog from being killed at a shelter for $50.

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Well that was stupid.
A) If it's a brand new dog it doesn't know it's surroundings yet.
B) With a price tag like $1,400 I'll assume you bought it from a breeder, which means it was probably suffering separation anxiety from it's siblings and mother so OF COURSE it's going to want to run away from the person who leaves it all alone.
C) You could've tethered it or better yet crated it inside so that it could learn the new sights and smells of you & your property.
D) A new pet is a big commitment/responsibility. If you really HAD to have lunch you could've invited that friend over to your house and not left your dog behind. The dog getting to know you in the first couple of days that you have him/her are the most vital days in your entire relationship.

If I were the dog I would've run away too.

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awww..that sucks1
=(

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Serves you right for buying a dog when millions are dying in shelters. If that weren't bad enough, only a total moron would leave any dog outside along--especially a new dog whose personality you don't know.

Congratulations--you supported a cruel industry and made it possible for a dog to either starve to death, get hit by a car or, best case, end up in a tiny shelter crate.

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karma, for buying a $1,400 dog. idiot

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Why would you pay $1400 for a Golden Retriever? I didn't think they were especially expensive, unless one of its parents was a prize-winning showdog or something... I think you got gypped.

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A multitude of failures here.

1) Why did you buy a 1400 dollar dog?

2) Why did you leave it untied in your garden?

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Golden retrievers are best known for their abilities to escape~ I should know. Ours loves to sneak out of the yard, but since she's tied up she can't go far.

You sort of deserve it. If you /just/ got that dog you always wanted, why not stay home and play with it or something? If I just got a dog, I'd want to stay with it ... Plus, why not at least put a collar on it and tie it up to a tree for a bit with some food/water in reach?

And $1400 for a gold retriever? Geez... Must be some expensive purebred ... ...

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ydi for leaving the dog in the backyard alone

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okay, so you buy a dog and leave it alone on his first day in a new place?
totally agree with #192.
besides, come on, there are lots of homeless dogs out there..
$1400, seriously??!!

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ur must be retarded, full of shit or most likely both

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This is disgusting, as are the comments defending you. You and those people obviously know nothing at all about caring for an animal. You don't deserve a dog for too many reasons to mention. I hope that dog finds someone who knows how to take care of it, poor thing.

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#134, are you serious? Tons of dogs are stolen every single day and sold by people who claim to be "moving" or using any other reason to get some money for them. This dog could've been from a breeder or a pet store, but obviously if the OP was willing to pay that much for it, so are other people.
The dog very well could have been stolen, but hopefully it will end up with a family with some intelligence and compassion, which it obviously wasn't getting before.

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Go with a mutt next time, they're great and you can get them for almost free.

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maybe youll find it in the pound ^^ just being positive

Why did you pay 1400 dollars for a dog? Do you really feel that much of a need to attach "purebred" to "golden retriever" every time your friends come over?


Really, I'm glad your dog ran away. This is social darwinism in progress.

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guess somebody's gonna do the right thing and ADOPT...your bought dog. that really does suck though.

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Why so expensive?
I see purebred retrievers for like a third of that price, at most.

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Your fault for paying for a stupidly expensive dog, when you could have gotten one from the pound. Puppy mills suck (& they overcharge)!

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Aaaaand that's why you get dogs from the pound, rather than puppy mill.

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I'm assuming the dog was stolen, since puppy's generally aren't strong enough to break fences.

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Let me get this straight. You have wanted a dog your entire life and spent $1400 to get just the kind you wanted....and then you immediately left it in the back yard and went to flipping lunch?!
You don't leave your pet in the back yard. Trained or untrained. New or old. It's not safe. It could be stolen, hurt, killed, ANYTHING. You supervise it the same way you'd supervise a child.
I have always adopted my dogs, but get a purebred if you want. Just actually take care of it. Because, if you aren't even going to bother to spend one full day with it before you just leave it in the back yard, you shouldn't own a pet. End of story.

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you think someone might have stole it?

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A handy hint for the future: don't buy animals you know fuck-all about. Jesus Christ. That's like a 7 year old stealing a baby because they like playing with dollies, then leaving it at the top of the stairs while they go out to play with the girl next door. What are you, retarded?

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YDI for paying so much for one of the most easily found breeds.

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google puppy mills, you assholes defending "purebreds"

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I agree with the post above. You gave $1,400 to fund puppy mills when there are thousands of amazing homeless dogs who are being killed very day because nobody will go adopt. You deserved to lose your money and your dog.

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you don't buy a dog, you adopt a dog! just because you have to pay money for them does not mean you buy them. they aren't toys or objects.
and not all pure breds come from puppy mills. there are many responsible and ethical dog breeders! it doesn't matter whether someone adopts from a breeder or a humane society. at least the dog is hopefully being brought to a loving home!

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How can you leave a dog out like that? That's awful!

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Who in their right mind pays that much for a dog?! Go adopt one instead of supporting that kind of insanity.

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Uhh, moral of that:
1. If you get a dog, like it don't leave it at home the day you get it.
2. Adopt a dog...They are the ones that actually need homes and oh wow...only 100$

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Wow...
1) $1400 is a crazy amount for a pet dog as common as a Golden Retriever. He better have been ready to show at that price.
2) $1400 is a stupid amount for any dog, actually.
3) Would you leave a $1400 stereo on your front porch? A dog is no different, except it's got legs to walk itself off.
4) Start out with something simple...like a plant.
5) Next time you get a dog, get a pound puppy. Stop supporting breeders who are bringing expensive dogs into the world while 3 out of 4 dogs at the pound will be killed.

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Nice, you bought a dog from an unreputable pet shop that got their dogs from puppymills for a ridiculous price, threw it in the backyard the day you got it with no leash, and forgot about it.

YDI.

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dogs are usually $150-$400 so u got ripped and there is a reason y cages were invented

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Yeah $1400 was it made out of real gold?

Dude you don't buy a dog then tie it up and leave- it's like bringing a new baby home- you don't just toss it on the couch and go out- you have to TAKE CARE OF IT.

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First of all, you shouldn't buy purebred dogs. Second of all, why in hell did you spend $1,400 on a dog? Third of all, you left your $1,400 dog in your yard while you went out to lunch with a friend? This is the biggest YDI I've ever seen.

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YDI. It's called crate training. Look into it.

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You should've kept him inside. You deserved it.

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wtf is wrong with you? any pet owner should know that you don't just leave a pet in your yard a few hours after you got it!!!

1. you didn't deserve that pet
2. you deserved to have it taken away from you, and your life isn't the one that's f***ed, the dog's is. it may be taken to a shelter and put down, or forced to be a stray it's entire life. OR it may have to live with a pet owner who has no clue what to do to take care of pets, no wonder you didn't get one before.
3. I agree, don't have kids
4. find the dog a good home where people know how to take care of it, or learn if you intend to keep it if you find it
5. pet's are not like something you get like a new car and leave it somewhere as soon as something fun comes up, not something you just use when you want to, it's a living creature that needs love, care, attention, and competency in an owner. if you can't provide that find someone who can if you find your dog.
6. if you spent that much you probably bought from a breeder, when innocent dogs are put down every day in shelters and if you have always wanted a dog you would THINK you would want to take care of it and care about something more than the breed and price tag... it's the dog's personality that counts and that should be the main factor in getting the dog
7. there are so many more things I could say but I'll stop now

I wish that dog good luck and that you realize what a big deal a pet is




And #93...

1. breeders are the reason dogs die on the streets and are killed in shelters every day
2. in the HOUSE or at least make sure the backyard was secure
3. and the OP had only had the dog a few hours, not a month
4. YOU obviously aren't an animal lover because if you were you wouldn't be trying to sentence THOUSANDS OF PETS to death because some may have illnesses, that's not just shelter dogs, any pet can have an illness, including ones from breeders. all animals deserve a happy life, you don't just not take care of kids and get different ones because they're sick.

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Yeah you fucking deserved it 'animal lover'.

Don't understand?

YOU DON'T BUY DOGS DICKFACE.

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Why would you leave a $1400 dog outside?

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Dumbfuck u shouldnt leave a new untrained dog

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YDI, adopt next time dumbass and maybe spend a little bit of time with it before you leave it alone

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Why would you pay 1400 dollars... for a DOG?

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In this day and age there is absolutely no excuse or reason to buy a purebreed (or any dog really) dogs when there are literally millions dying in shelters because they have no home. Please if you opt to try this again and be a responsible pet owner this time, adopt instead of supporting breeding. If you absolutely must have a pure breed, still check with the shelters, purebreeds get abandoned too.

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This definintely sounds fake.. if you wanted a dog so badly, you would have spent time with it on the first day you got it, instead of going to lunch with your friends, which you could have done any other day. YDI

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good that's what you get for buying a dog go to the poun save a life

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are you trying to brag about dog price, te cost of a fucking dog. kinda sad. I own a race winning Doberman for 23,700. so let's compare now

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you idiot it was a pedigree wasent it? you were waiting soo long for it and then you leave it alone!?!?? at least you should have kept it inside if you really had to go your a real dumb a s s

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your a sucker for buying a 1400 dollar dog. I got mine for 200 at the pound. great dog

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Awwww! Why would you so much tho? Adopting is cheaper and better oh well.... 

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should have gotten a dog off of craigslist so it would be cheaper :)

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Most new puppies can't break a fence, if it's a good quality fence. So, the puppy was most likely stolen. However, YDI for leaving a brand new expensive as hell puppy outside alone. If you're worried about it making a mess on your expensive carpet (or maybe it's cheap since you spent all your money on your puppy), then get some child gate and gate it in the kitchen, or keep it in the bathroom with a little bed and ticking clock.

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AWW i hope you find it :)

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