Want a lazy dog.

[Uuaww]

Yes there is nothing cuter than a puppy, but that ends quickly and you have to train them and they have energy... blah blah blah too much work. I want a dog who is just happy to sit and chill, maybe a walk and a bit of fetch but for the most part just wants to chill and be lazy/loved. About what age do dogs stop having tons of energy or what type of dogs. Also, are dogs from the pound moderately trained? I would prefer not to train it either.

 

[FINFAN]

maybe the stuffed animal aisle at Toys R Us? JK...We have a Bichon Frise, almost 11 years old and acts like a 1 year old ( except no teething/chewing). A lot depends on the breed the amount of attention they need, but really, all dogs need to be walked, have a routine for the most part. It is once you do not do any of that , that they get antsy, pesky and underfoot looking for the attention. I have allergies so that limited our selection, but many I talk to swear by Golden Labs, the first coupla years hectic, but so nice after that. Otherwise, I guess you could adopt a much older dog, but then you will be looking at vet bills for health issues etc., I would go to your local resue center and express your wishes to them. They should be able to help you.

 

[Acklander]

get a lab. We had one, I swear, she'd lay around sleeping about 20 hours a day.

 

[goofy!]

Yes there is nothing cuter than a puppy, but that ends quickly and you have to train them and they have energy... blah blah blah too much work. I want a dog who is just happy to sit and chill, maybe a walk and a bit of fetch but for the most part just wants to chill and be lazy/loved. About what age do dogs stop having tons of energy or what type of dogs. Also, are dogs from the pound moderately trained? I would prefer not to train it either.

My breed, Komondor, fits the bill for lazy. They were bred to lay with their flock of sheep to protect them, so that is all they do. They lay around and protect their "human" flock. However, they do not play nor do they fetch unless trained to fetch. (no prey drive whatsoever.)

However, they absolutely do not fit the bill for not needing any training. Because they are a guard dog, they need constant training throughout their lives. No training = dangerous dog.

Unless you spend the big bucks for a fully trained dog from a trainer, there isn't going to be a dog out there that doesn't need some training. Shelter dogs may or many not have basic obedience, but you will still need to do some of your own training to establish you as the pack leader and to teach the dog what your house rules are.

If you want an extremely well trained dog, you could always put your name on the service dog waiting lists. They occasionally have dogs that are extremely well trained, but couldn't cut it being a service dog. However, know that getting one of them is a long wait as the puppy raisers always have first dibs on "their" puppy. You also have to pass a rigorous home check to get one.

But if you are going to get a dog, I would plan on definitely having to at least having to do basic obedience training. Dogs are a lot of work. To be a successful idog owner, you have to commit to putting time and energy into your pet. A dog is much like a toddler in the amount of care and teaching it needs. There is not a breed in existence where you can just bring it home and just let it exist in your house for the rest of their lives.

 

[momof1princess]

my basset hound would fit the bill. he is quite lazy....sleeps, lays around and eats. he has a burst of energy every now and then, but his idea of fetch is more like keep away-you throw the ball, he goes and gets it, then you have to chase him around to try to get it back from him, lol. he is really very comical, and a great dog. one drawback: the basset has a body odor, and must be bathed regularly. they are quite stubborn, and resistant to training, so no need for that.

 

[design_mom]

get a lab. We had one, I swear, she'd lay around sleeping about 20 hours a day.

I want yours! That sounds like my speed of dog!

We have two labs. One is almost 4 and can still be "puppy like" (will it ever end?). The other one is 2 and is much more laid back, but definitely isn't a couch potato.

I think a lot of it depends on the personality of the dog?

OP, I think dogs at the shelter vary widely with the amount of training they've had. Some have had some, others haven't had any. If you're interested in a particular breed, you might contact a rescue group. Many of those dogs are in foster care and they could probably at least tell you how well trained the dog is.

 

[Christine]

It is my understanding that Whippets are quite lazy. I'm planning on getting one for my next dog. The only thing you must do with them is "run" them once a day. After that, they are quite content to lay around the house and nap all.

My dog is a blue tick hound mix and, after about age 2, she got very lazy. She's very content to do nothing and is very calm. I think a lot of the larger hound breeds are like that.

You probably won't have too much luck getting a calm puppy. Most are rambunctious. It's to what degree they settle down after their "teen" years that you need to look for.

As for training of pound dogs, only if the previous owners did it.

 

[itsheresomewhere]

I have one dog who fits that. He hates walks, outside, etc. You would swear he was garfield as all he does is eat and sleep. Our vet calls him the laziest dog he has ever seen.

 

[Jennasis]

You want "YEllow Dog" from the movie Funny Farm!

 

[phillmolly]

we had a golden that was one of the laziest dogs ever. She was perfectly content to lay around the house all day, if you tried to take her for a walk she would lay down about half way down the block and then you would have to drag her the rest of the way home.

 

[dhcoffey]

I have a whippet and a lab. I had a greyhound but unfortunately she passed away from cancer. The whippet and the greyhound, laziest dogs ever. My whippet doesn't ever want to run! All he does is lounge on the couch all day. I have to beg him to go out for a bathroom break. Greyhound was the same way.

Now, my lab, she's 10 now and just finally settling down and getting lazy. Before that, she would drive you insane in the house! I love her but I'm never getting another lab. Bring on the whippets and the greyhounds!

Heather

 

[XYSRUS]

My mutt from the pound is a goofy dog in training! AKA lazy.

 

[MushyMushy]

Labs! Have you people watched Marley and Me?

I swear we have Marley's cousin. This is the worst dog we've ever owned, and very resistant to training or obedience. She's 10 1/2 now and while she's certainly a lot calmer and quieter, she's still a handful even being older and having hip dysplasia. We set up web cams a few months ago just to see which dog was the one getting into everything when we were gone, thinking it was probably the younger dog. Nope. It was the lab -- barking at anything and everything, running from room to room (we had them restricted from all but the living room and kitchen), constantly looking out the window for more things to bark at. That dog never rested. The other one, she just plopped herself on the couch and slept all day.

 

[bettymae1121]

I had a cocker spaniel growing up, and not only was she the sweetest thing ever, she was pretty much a couch potato. When she was a puppy and the first few years we had her, she did like to play fetch and tug-o-war but 10 minutes of that and she was pretty much done for the day. When she got older she couldn't have been bothered to do even that much.

Just becareful, any dog that doesn't get much exercise is open to being over weight, which isn't good for their health or their joints. You'll need to watch their diet closely.

All dogs need basic obedience comands...come, stay, sit, lay down, and drop it... and should be trained to walk on a leash without pulling at it. If you start early and are consistant it shouldn't take too much time though, I've always been able to do my own training but there are plenty of classes you can take if you don't feel confident on your own.

Pound dogs are a mix as far as how much obedience they know. Most will be at least house broken but beyond that it's just luck of the draw.

 

[DaisyLynn]

We had the most handsome mutt in the world for 14 years. He was 3 months old when we found him at the shelter. The only dog in the whole "lineup" that didn't jump, didn't bark - he sat there, in the corner, looking at us with what I swear was a raised eyebrow.

As a puppy he was a dream. Very quick to train, well behaved, etc. As an adult he'd lay around the living room, if you were cooking he'd lay in the kitchen - you could open the door for him to go outside to do his "business" while you stood in the doorway. He never wandered off, didn't get all "sniffy" with other animals. His tail was always wagging and when you'd come home, he'd greet you with a great big toothy smile. He was the best dog, really.

I've never had any other dog...I feel like I was spoiled by him. I don't know when we'll adopt again, but when we do we will absolutely meet our next beautiful mutt at the local shelter.

 

[vettechick99]

Our 7yo Basset is that way. She will get a burst of energy when someone visits, but she sleeps probably 18 hours a day. I think she started getting lazy about 5 years ago, so she was 2. Even from 1-2 she wasn't terribly energetic. I think that breed is just chill in general.

We also have a lab mix and he's about 10m old. He's got so much energy! They don't settle for years and years.

I would look for a rescue dog - they are always looking to place older, trained dogs. That's how we got ours.

 

[disneydreamersx4]

We rescued a Brittany Spaniel/retriever mix when he was 6 months old (will be 2 in July) What a great dog we got! Learned what was a no-no right from the beginning like not going upstairs and not allowed on furniture, was pretty much potty trained when we got him. He sleeps alot of the day! I read up that he is a high energy dog but I don't see it, well yes I do when we take him to the dog park he runs crazy for a few minutes and tries to make all the other dogs chase him LOL

The one thing that we do have a problem with him is he pulls on the leash and goes crazy when he sees a squirrel. DH fixed that problem though by getting a new collar called the Gentle Leader! He doesn't pull anymore so walking him has gotten SO much easier.

 

[dakcp2001]

Have you considered an older cat? Sounds like a cat might be a good fit for you. They are pretty lazy lol.

 

[tlbwriter]

get a lab. We had one, I swear, she'd lay around sleeping about 20 hours a day.

I thought labs were extremely high energy and needed a lot of exercise. All the labs I know are like that.

Anyway, I think a basset hound sounds like a good choice for you. Especially if you get an older dog, not a puppy - maybe a rescue. They are very low energy.

 

[luvwinnie]

Please think long and hard before getting a dog. I know things can be misconstrued on the Internet, so I won't assume anything, but your post sounds as if you don't want to put too much time, effort, energy, etc. into the dog. That's unfair to any animal you bring into your home. Even if you get a lazy dog, what if he has a medical condition later on that requires a lot of care later on? ALL dogs will need training...a puppy will and a dog you adopt will, especially if he has come from an abused or neglected background. I am not trying to be negative, just urging you to think about this big decision.