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Old February 10th, 2010, 09:07 AM
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frustrated by some pet owners

ok, this is a mini rant, what is it with people that have dogs and DO NOT WALK them???? we have a few neighbours that you never ever see with their dog on a leash.....
"oh we have a back yard" yeah....and???? whats that got to do with anything? do they not realize dogs NEED their walk? not only to relieve boredom, but to socialize, see and smell different things, enjoy time away from the other dogs, when I had Whisper/skylar , she came on the 3 walks a day with Brina and I, when I have friends over I ask if they'd like to join us on our 3 mile walk.

another excuse I love "I work and don't have time" then why do you have a dog??? its not the length of the walk, its the quality....I'm sure everyone has at least 15 minutes in their busy day to take a 15 minute break for their "loved pet(s)". you'll see me out at 5:30 am walking brina (just a mile walk in the morning) my daycare starts at 6 am so I can't be long, during the kids nap time I run her out back and put her through her commands, after supper she gets her other 2 miles...I finish daycare at 5:30, once it gets lighter out at night then her walks will be increased.

or the famous one "she/he/they don't walk well on a leash" duh...I wonder why???? *LOL*

NOTE: this posting is not directly about anyone in this forum unless you are my two neighbours in the trailercourt and if you do live there, can I walk your dogs for you?

ok, I think my rant is over ............thanks for listening...oh and yes, I have offered to take their dog(s) on walks with me but because of theirs never being out they are no longer dog friendly........

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Old February 10th, 2010, 09:20 AM
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The title of this thread hits the nail on the head for the way many of us fee. I don't think anyone should have pets unless they are prepared to give them care and attention. Heck, if I had a dog, that would be a great incentive to actually get my butt off the couch and walk.
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Old February 10th, 2010, 09:23 AM
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*L* need to lose weight? look at your dog, if he/she is overweight then you usually do too! when I noticed brina getting heavier I realized I was too, so we increased our walks this past year. when I was first married I had a chi, a cat and a rabbit (full size) I'd walk the chi and cat around the trailer court, yes I lived in a trailer court *L* and the rabbit rode in an old army pouch on my hip and we'd stop in the field and I'd let the rabbit run around. *LOL* I was laughed at (kindly) by the neighbours
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Old February 10th, 2010, 09:36 AM
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Marko's newest pod cast speaks about this and it's considered neglect. IMO if you don't have the time to walk your dogs you should not have any.
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Old February 10th, 2010, 09:43 AM
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really??? *gone to listen*
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Old February 10th, 2010, 11:24 AM
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Our dogs have almost an acre fenced and we go out together for playing and running. No formal leash-walks, though. When the winter weather allows on the weekends, they get short runs in the woods outside the fence, and they get short rides, one-on-one, with hubby or me when we go out for errands.

In summer there are no walks in the woods, though. Too many ticks out here, along with skunks and porcupines, all of which can be health hazards Although summers are probably more boring for them that way, they have more toys to play with in summer, and we step up the training sessions, which keeps them focussed and moving.

None of our dogs are overweight although by-and-large, they are 'self-exercising'.

I don't think they're being neglected, despite the lack of leash walks. They seem happy enough. And lord knows they enjoy their play sessions. Couldn't open the pod-cast, though, so I don't know what criteria for neglect are being used.
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Old February 28th, 2010, 05:14 PM
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*L* need to lose weight? look at your dog, if he/she is overweight then you usually do too!
Sorry, but I'm not impressed by this comment. Cracks like this are uncalled for. MY

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Firstly, to each is own. If the dog is loved, groomed, feed well and has a warm place to stay - then who cares if someone opens their back door to let them out?
exactly.

There are times where I am way to tired, or I'm not feeling well(I get migraines) these are the times where I don't take my dog for a walk. He's content with going in the back, doing his thing and coming back in to be with me. When I had my surgery, I was NOT allowed to take him for a walk. And this is a well trained dog. He did get walked the first 2 weeks as my daughter came to take care of me. After she left, the only place Tron was able to go was the back. And no I don't just let anyone take my dog.

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Huge misconception. Small breeds *ARE* hyperactive, and most require just as much or more excercise than some of our large breeds. We need to remember when picking a dog for energy level - size does not mean that it will be a less hyper or active dog. Look at the breed, and then look at the individual personality of the dog.
Sorry but I disagree. My mom has a Shih Tzu(4 years old) and she just inherited another(pup). Tiny is far from hyperactive. She is very calm. And Shadow the pup is the same way. My mom is 72 and has some health issues. One being cancer. She is on an acre. She doesn't go for walks, BUT they have room to exercise. And you know what, all Tiny wants is to be close to my mom, and Tiny is a very well trained dog. And Shadow will not be any different.
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Old February 28th, 2010, 05:43 PM
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Sorry, but I'm not impressed by this comment. Cracks like this are uncalled for. MY .
sorry, I'll let my heart dr know your displeasure *L* he's the one that told me that little diddy....I laughed and told him "ok ok, I get the hint"
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Old February 28th, 2010, 06:48 PM
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*L* this thread is cracking me up, I was reading it to hubs and he cannot believe all the silliness*LOL*

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sorry, I'll let my heart dr know your displeasure *L* he's the one that told me that little diddy....I laughed and told him "ok ok, I get the hint"
too funny!
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