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Thanks everyone, I had not considered the dirt and dust aspects. My solution may be to have them shipped to CR, and, have them cleaned on a regular basis, along with the rest of my home. The current cords hanging everywhere really detract from the natural beauty of the home.
I am not certain whether there is a formal civilian training program, however, I suspect there may be. Search and Rescue Teams also have training programs. I am familiar with military and government programs. The Army and Marine Corps military police, have a “TM” training manual, which you can probably purchase on line; as are many military publications. In terms of an alternate feeding individual, this may be difficult and very time consuming, the individual will not be accepted as the alpha male/alpha female, and the dog may not respond to commands and training very easily. However, the secondary person will need to build a relationship and spend vast amounts of time with with the dog, and the owner/trainer; as the beta male or female. The dog’s natural instinct is to eat anything that he/she perceives as food, in the wild. The dog should be fed at the same interval each day, and, once the food has been prepared, I use the command “eat” in a stern voice. In terms of boarding, have your dog become very familiar with the boarding personnel, designate only one person to feed your dog twice a day at the facility. Also designate a command, such as “feed” or “eat,” or, any command you select for the feeding activity. Train your dog by sitting at the bowl, ie. “sit” and “stay.” if he or she has identified the food; then, in a commanding voice say “feed” or “eat.” I have a similar situation in terms of the boarding process for our dog. I have trained my mother to use this training method, with great success. You must always be consistent with the feeding times and your commands. Remember dogs are pack animals, within the pack, there is the alpha male (leader) and the remaining pecking order is established by the other members of the pack; or, human individuals. In short, train you dog(s) to only conduct activities pursuant to commands you have established and given.
I was not aware that dog poisoning was such a issue in CR. Very informative information. I currently have a dog, which we will bring to CR; and consider a family member. We will also adopt another once we relocate. “There is no greater furry, than a soldier’s, dog that has been poisoned.” Having trained military K-9 dogs, each dog owner may need to train their dog(s) to only accept owner/trainer personal feedings. This works in combat, as well as at home.
I agree with all of the fellow members posts. However, america is also facing an even greater series of problems; ignored by the government, Department of Defense and the news media. I am referring to the hundreds of thousands of current and former military personnel suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety, after multiple combat deployments in both theaters, (some have been 3 and 4 tours.) More U.S. soldiers are commiting suicide than are dying in combat operations. Service personnel are killing family members, friends and fellow military personnel at an alarming rate. Current military personnel with psychological problems are not being removed from combat, rather, they are prescribed psychological meds and sent back out in combat; so the military can maintain unit troop strengths. In addition, the U.S. government is issuing faulty M4 carbine weapons for our troops, that
constantly jam. And have caused many of our troops being killed and witnesssing fellow soldiers being killed, because of the weapons malfunctions. I can attribute my survival to utilizing the AK47 and AKM Russian weapons, that never let you down. American, wake up, there are highly trained, disturbed, combat trained veterans and soldiers in every community and city in America. If these soldiers and veterans are not treated, american will not need to worry about the healthcare debate, political corruption, taxes, inflation, the stock market and employment. Obama sent 30,000 more troops, or 10 more brigades into combat, which equates to 30.000 more disturbed and suicidal military members. America has more at stake than socialist or facist issues!The internet is also full of information, information overkill. I spent hours researching the subject on the internet, and asking fellow members on this site. It boils down to paying now or paying later, your vehicle risk tolerence and parts availability. I decided to sell my Toyota 4Runner here in the U.S., and buy a Toyota Fortuner or Prado in Costa Rica.
Being married, I agree very strongly with the other members, that both couples must truly want to transition to CR. I have been coming to CR since 1985. Prior to my marriage, I informed my future wife of my dream of relocating to CR for my retirement, and the purchase of a beachfront home in Guancaste; prior to my retirement. I planned for us to make several trips to CR, to see whether she could adapt to the culture, weather, beautiful tica ladies etc., prior to our marriage. I was very honest and direct with her, and in the nicest way, informed her that I would like her to be part of my dream, however, if she could not; we would always remain friends. To my joy, and relief, my wife also fell in love with Costa Rica, and is more impatient than myself to finally relocate. Being honest with onesself and their partner, is critical for happiness in Costa Rica!
I am thankful for over 21 years of military and paramilitary training, which have given me the ability to anticipate and prepare for any situation. Anyone with more than two brain cells, is aware that the american dream and freedom only exist if you are sleeping! In reality, the top 1% of the wealthy control all the natural resource allocations and financial wealth. As a soldier, I can assure you, wars are not about freedom and national security, rather, war is merely politics by other means. The U.S. government and the military are broken. Taxes and prices on goods are rising, americans are now pushing the illegal aliens off the street corners; and themselves becoming day laborers; just to get a job. Americans, get ready for your third world status. In comparison to the U.S., Costa Rica is truly a paradise.
costaricafinca,
I was first invited by a friend to come and stay at her Costa Rica familiy home in 1985, I stayed for two months at that time. I fell in love with the people, the food, the culture and the nature Eden beauty of the country. Since then, I have been coming to Costa Rica every other year; staying from three weeks to four weeks. Also spent some military time in the area, I will leave it at that. I came back over this September until October, on a combination vacation and just to see how the housing market is; and what the homes in our price range looked like. Well, we closed this November, and as you may have noticed, I have been asking a lot of questions from other members on this website, now that I have purchased a retirement home; and purchased many books on CR property, relocation etc. I have made great tico, tica and other nationality friends during each visit. What I appreciated most, is that everyone I have met in person, and on this website, has provided me with no-bull insight and advice in regard to Costa Rica.In terms of character traits and life experiences, related to making the CR transition. I would venture to put my neck on the line, and assume many others like myself were also members of various nations military establishments. Traveled and lived around the world like myself, and enjoyed alternate life experiences and cultures; in short, adventureous types. I was a hippie in the 70s, went to Woodstock, drafted in the the Army in the 70s; and currently believe I have found my paradise in Costa Rica, excepting both the positive and negative aspects. As in all life events, expectations can make or break ones circumstance.
There is another Costa Rica website, that I will not mention here; that contains some figures; I do not know how accurate the numbers are, and how the data was compilled. I would assume it would be impossible to keep accurate numbers. If you would like the website, please contact me by email.
Scott,
The following is very accurate in terms of your information.
“Between April 2003 and June 2004, $12 billion in U.S. currency—much of it belonging to the Iraqi people—was shipped from the Federal Reserve to Baghdad.” In addition, the U.S. had weekly covert flights of C-141 aircraft and C-130 aircraft into Iraq from the U.S. The planes were loaded with pallets containing new $100.00 bills, in packets of millions. U.S. security was provided for the planes, and while the millions/billions in cash were transferred to Iraqi armoured cars. U.S. security followed behind the Iraqi armoured cars, Iraqi personnel in the armoured cars were shooting at on-coming cars and trucks with civilians, just to clear the roads of traffic. There are now some very rich Iraqi soldiers, police and politicians in Iraq. Then there are the duffle bags full of $20.00 bills ($25,000 each month), used by the U.S. to pay the Sunni insurgents each month not to shoot at our troops. I could go on and on, yet, the U.S. has soldiers and their families qualifying for food stamps. And, disabled veterans have to face disability denials and years of fighting with the Department of Veterans Affairs to collect disability compensation. I do not know which is worse, the insurgents, corrupt Iraqi government officials or the greedy American contractors in Iraq. When will America realize that we will loss both our current wars. After over 21 years of government service, I decided to live a Pura Vida life.lone,
Great information and input. I had my CR attorney look into this matter, since we had just bought a retirement home in October. His services and an appraisers services cost me $400.00, which I was glad to pay; with the result being that I did not have to pay the luxury tax for three years, and I had the documentation if the CR government questioned my nonpayment. The confusion extended to us who bought a house in CR, and still live in the U.S.The U.S. tax witch hunt has only begun. The Obama administration is seeking to recapture monies allowed to be off-shored by the George Bush administration. In addition, the cost of two wars is staggering, the U.S. is paying millions in cash to Sunni insurgents not to shoot at U.S. soldiers, and, paying Pakistan millions to combat insurgents in Pakistan. In summation, the U.S. is seeking every cent it can find worldwide. The CIA and DEA are currently very active in Costa Rica, smell the coffee, the IRS will be setting up shop in San Jose soon!
costaricafinca,
Thanks for the information, greatly appreciated. Liberia is only about 20-25 minutes from our new retirement home in Playa Hermosa. The truth be told, I am still on the fence whether I want to ship my 4Runner or not. There are those articles and people that say do not ship, then, there are those that say do ship; from the wreaks they have seen come into the port of Lemon.
