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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........ Last edited by Melinda; February 10th, 2010 at 02:30 PM. Reason: to prevent people thinking I'm talking about them individually |
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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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*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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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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really??? *gone to listen*
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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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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. Quote:
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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"
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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*
Last edited by Melinda; February 28th, 2010 at 06:51 PM. Reason: removed hubs funny comment |
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too funny!
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