Don't want to go home.

[jandscotten]

I keep my lil "angel" locked out of the upstairs with a kiddie gate, he chews a little but mostly he likes to play the "you mark it, you keep it game".

[iiipopes]

Originally Posted by BeJay

Update:
Im getting off pretty easy.
I've already fixed the power cord for the mixer. Will fix the power cable for the USB drive tomorrow (don't need it at the moment).
All I've got to buy is two 10' patch cords.
Could have been much much worse.

This will be harsh, so flame away. But first of all, I am glad there is no permanent damage to actual hardware and the only expense is cabling/power supply. And this isn't directed at you, personally, but to everyone who owns musical equipment. I've owned dogs, in and out of doors, cats, gerbils, finch, tropical fish, etc.

Fine furniture, musical instruments and pets do not mix. Musical instruments always have to be kept segregated in a room that the pets cannot breach.

When we had our two large dogs some years ago before I lost my job and had to make other arrangements for them so they were taken care of properly, the music room had a good door latch on it, not just the door knob, so they couldn't even accidently get in there. It was a pain. But I knew I couldn't leave anything around, especially since at that point gig money became a household asset and not just beer money.

To all of the TalkBass forum: please keep your pets and your instruments segregated and put away securely when not in use.

This works both ways: suppose one of those power cords had actually been plugged in and the pet electrocuted itself gnawing on it?

[MarkMgibson]

Originally Posted by iiipopes

This will be harsh, so flame away. But first of all, I am glad there is no permanent damage to actual hardware and the only expense is cabling/power supply. And this isn't directed at you, personally, but to everyone who owns musical equipment. I've owned dogs, in and out of doors, cats, gerbils, finch, tropical fish, etc.

Fine furniture, musical instruments and pets do not mix. Musical instruments always have to be kept segregated in a room that the pets cannot breach.

When we had our two large dogs some years ago before I lost my job and had to make other arrangements for them so they were taken care of properly, the music room had a good door latch on it, not just the door knob, so they couldn't even accidently get in there. It was a pain. But I knew I couldn't leave anything around, especially since at that point gig money became a household asset and not just beer money.

To all of the TalkBass forum: please keep your pets and your instruments segregated and put away securely when not in use.

This works both ways: suppose one of those power cords had actually been plugged in and the pet electrocuted itself gnawing on it?

If you train and exercise your dogs properly, you'll never have to separate them from anything. Most dogs chew things because they're bored sh*tless. My dogs have the run of the house and my studio with a small fortune worth of gear - no problem whatsoever.

[catcauphonic]

a few scratching posts strategically placed should keep kitty claws off of your furniture.

[kevteop]

Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

If you train and exercise your dogs properly, you'll never have to separate them from anything. Most dogs chew things because they're bored sh*tless. My dogs have the run of the house and my studio with a small fortune worth of gear - no problem whatsoever.

Oh I don't know man, some dogs are easier to own than others.

I'm lucky, I got a 2-year-old boxer from a rescue shelter and if he gets a good hour or more of charging around outside like a nutcase he's totally chilled in the house, and he's very gentle around furniture and stuff, he's never chewed anything. But as much as I look after him well and discipline him carefully I know I'm also lucky that he wasn't psychologically ruined by his previous owners.

[creis2]

Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

If you train and exercise your dogs properly, you'll never have to separate them from anything. Most dogs chew things because they're bored sh*tless. My dogs have the run of the house and my studio with a small fortune worth of gear - no problem whatsoever.

I agree. My mom was a dog breeder and an all around animal lover, I learned a lot from her. I treat my animals with respect and when they're bad, there's ways of disciplining then without pain. My two cats never bother my instruments, I just know to keep leather away from one of them. He's a little stupid, but I found him in a dumpster when he was just a few days old with a screwdriver jammed into his eye. I have a soft spot for him.

I love my instruments, but if my home was on fire, my instruments would be one of the last items I would go after.

[mjac28]

Originally Posted by matey

dude ours is like a baby she woudnt do anything to upset us even when she flips her toys behind the telly she is so gentle retreving them

She was a baby when it happened I train protection Dobermans and sometimes you focus too much on that part of the training she is one of the smartest dogs I've ever been around I corrected her but I also knew the root cause of it I live alone and you probably know this breed gets bored easy and is very attention hungry I have no problem leaving anything around my baby she's there to protect the entire house and she takes her job very serious

[mjac28]

I would never attempt to keep my pet from my music room this is part of her home you wouldn't lock your bedroom door to keep your kids out?( well at certain times you have to ) Or hide your wallet so they won't steal your money? Train your pets they seek your guidance as much as children do and what I really recommend from time to time is to put a camera up to really see what your pet does when you leave.

[iiipopes]

Originally Posted by mjac28

I would never attempt to keep my pet from my music room this is part of her home you wouldn't lock your bedroom door to keep your kids out?( well at certain times you have to ) Or hide your wallet so they won't steal your money? Train your pets they seek your guidance as much as children do and what I really recommend from time to time is to put a camera up to really see what your pet does when you leave.

On the other hand: if they were expensive fine tolerance tools that were used in a business or profession, or the original financial records of the company, would you simply leave them about unattended? No.

Folks, no matter how trained they are, and I'll accept all the recent science that indicates pets have a higher brain function than previously thought, they are still animals, not people. What is the big deal about the player exercising responsibility to put things away when they're not being used, like (hopefully) we were all taught to do with the toy shelves in kindergarten?

[mjac28]

I have expensive rugs and antiques I'm a collector and I know plenty of collectors who have pets as well. I believe if you don't have confidence in your pet or your ability to train your "animal" by all means put your things away. I train dogs and understand that they are not people and I can't speak for other breeds because my family has only raised Dobermans but they are certainly intelligent enough to be trained not to rip your things apart and you were " trained" to put your toys away back then.

[mjac28]

Sorry for the hijack OP I have some USB cables if you need them and I'm glad again it worked out.

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by VinKreepo

This is the second time tonight that I have read through a thread where you have corrected someone on his or her English with a typo in your reply.

What are the chances?

Slim to none. I'll be more careful in the futere.

[mjac28]

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Slim to none. I'll be more careful in the futere.

LOL yes sir

[6jase5]

No dogs now, but my golden (male) used to tattle on my chocolate lab (female). The lab liked to eat books, go figure, one time an entire phone book. The golden would always take me to where she was misbehaving in the middle of the act.

Quick story. The lab was sick, staying over night at the vets for a few days. We went to visit (wife, golden and I) and as we were leaving having just opened the vet's office door... the golden, who never ever ever ran due to arthritis, took off in a dead sprint to the back of the vet's office and laid down outside the kennel the chocolate lab (Nestle) was in. He wouldn't budge, so we put them in the kennel together for the next few nights. It was priceless.

I've never been able to have a dog since they passed years after that as it just wouldn't be the same.

[iiipopes]

Originally Posted by 6jase5

No dogs now, but my golden (male) used to tattle on my chocolate lab (female). The lab liked to eat books, go figure, one time an entire phone book. The golden would always take me to where she was misbehaving in the middle of the act.

Quick story. The lab was sick, staying over night at the vets for a few days. We went to visit (wife, golden and I) and as we were leaving having just opened the vet's office door... the golden, who never ever ever ran due to arthritis, took off in a dead sprint to the back of the vet's office and laid down outside the kennel the chocolate lab (Nestle) was in. He wouldn't budge, so we put them in the kennel together for the next few nights. It was priceless.

I've never been able to have a dog since they passed years after that as it just wouldn't be the same.

If only more parents/spouses/pet owners understood the proper balance between discipline and unconditional love as these two do - we'd all be a lot better off.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by two fingers

One of the MANY reasons why I'm not a pet guy. The people who lived behind me growing up had pretty much a zoo. They had chewed furniture, chewed carpet, pissed on everything, holes in the yard, and HUGE vet bills (and could barely afford their house). I really don't understand animal people. I'm not knocking you guys. I'm not even saying you're stupid. I just have no idea what makes you what you are.

Im the opposite... I dont understand people who don't like pets. What makes animal people is compassion for another species. They say a mark of character is how we treat something/someone who can do nothing for us. Of course, pets provide much needed love to many people, so I wouldnt exactly say they do nothing for us. Not saying that this is applicable to you or anything, but I find something off about people with an aversion to animals.
Ive grown up all my life with pets, from dogs and cats, to turtles and snakes, bunnies for feeding the snakes, rats, hamsters, and even a pot bellied pig. Aside from having a hard time growing grass in the backyard (which could be attributed to non-pet problems), and pets passing away we never had many pet-related issues.

Originally Posted by VinKreepo

This is the second time tonight that I have read through a thread where you have corrected someone on his or her English with a typo in your reply.

What are the chances?

Very high. If munji posts in a thread more than once its highly likely at least one of those posts will be correcting someone's grammar or spelling.

Originally Posted by superdick2112

If only...

I threw that smilie in for a reason

Though, my cat would never do such a thing.

Originally Posted by catcauphonic

CATS NOT KIDS club founder

Oh, Im so in that club!
I can't live without a cat, and I think the universe knows that.
When I moved out of my exes and into my parents place (temporarily) I wanted to get a new cat, but my mother didnt want one at the house. What happened? A handsome young stray cat found me and decided he wanted to live at our house. That was back in June, and he hasnt left since!

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

The reason God makes dogs & cats cute is so we won't kill them when stuff like this happens....

So true. My theory is that it is the same principle for babies (human)!