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Does this annoy you?

Posted : 8/23/2006 9:33:08 AM

I'm very sorry if this will offend people, but I get sick of post like "what dog is right for us" The person will post that the dog must:

Be able to stay alone for hours at a time
Easy to train
Loyal to the family
Not to hyper
protective of the family

I think it's great that people look for help, but what if you find the perfect dog and everything is working out great, but the dog is so hyper to see you from being home alone all day and he's jumping all over you and you are annoyed that the dog is jumping at you and you get rid of the dog?
It just makes me mad that people expect perfect qualities in their pet.

I did not go in the DR office saying, " I need my baby to sleep through the night, not fight with other children, be potty trained at 2, share at all times and be loyal to only me".

Angry

I think some people expect too much and if you expect the dog to be perfect in every way and not mess with your lifestyle than you should not get one.

jones

Posted : 8/23/2006 9:41:40 AM

Don't forget -

Doesn't shed
Doesn't bark
Not prone to "genetic problems"
... and as an added bonus will housetrain himself, fetch your slippers, give himself a bath, and make you coffee in the morning! [

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Stef w

Posted : 8/23/2006 9:51:19 AM

[linkhttp://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm]http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm[/link]

What about that link?? That way they can plug in all their criteria and find the right dog! [

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fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 8/23/2006 9:51:53 AM

[][] I'd say "How about a nice big stuffed doggy to keep on the sofa?"

Joyce

sharismom

Posted : 8/23/2006 9:52:17 AM

I did not go in the DR office saying, " I need my baby to sleep through the night, not fight with other children, be potty trained at 2, share at all times and be loyal to only me".

Wait til they're teens. You'll be wishing you asked for one who didn't suffer from angst, not influenced by peers at all, and doesn't know how to roll their eyes at everything you say!

Haleigh l

Posted : 8/23/2006 9:54:07 AM

See, I've posted a thread like that, but I at least understand dogs and don't say nonsense.You can teach your dog to do anything, even fetch you your slippers. I also know any dog will be loyal to you, as long as you provide the dog with everything it needs, including love.

But yes, it annoys me when people post NONSENSE threads like that. It aggravates me. At least when I made that post I was asking out of this list of breeds, what would be best for my lifestyle? I can't make up my mind, it's soooo exciting!

Again, not nosense.

Susan Chandler

Posted : 8/23/2006 9:54:45 AM

I must agree! As owner of 2 JRs I can't tell you how many times we have had our local shelter call us asking if we would take another JR because people have dropped off yet ANOTHER to the shelter. We usually are able to find them other homes and will foster care until we can, which if anyone has JRs knows, is hard to do when you have 2 established ones who are READY to protect their territory. Either way, it is good to hear that people are doing some investigation into it because they don't know WHAT they want. I agree with the laundry list of demands on their new puppers. I mean, if the dogs could talk, I would imagine they would have quite a few demands as well... like, a pet parent who loves me as unconditionally as I do them, shows me how to do these things they want me to do without just expecting I'm going to read minds and do it, etc. It IS frustrating but I am glad people are at least asking questions![8|]

bragg1120

Posted : 8/23/2006 10:09:01 AM

I did not go in the DR office saying, " I need my baby to sleep through the night, not fight with other children, be potty trained at 2, share at all times and be loyal to only me".

Wait... can we ask for that at the Dr's Office?! [

] Then can we take them back in when they're teens to get them reprogrammed?

All I can say is... there are no "perfect" dogs. Life is all about imperfections. My furry kids chewed thru phone cords, chewed shoes and chewed us (fingers & toes) They all at some point pee or poo right in front of the door as we are going outside to potty! Or if you're really lucky, they eat crap and try to kiss you OR just roll all in it and come in stinkin' to high heaven! I wouldn't have it any other way! [

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*edited to say* and yes... it is annoying at times!

Luvntzus

Posted : 8/23/2006 10:19:02 AM

I agree, and I'll add to the list that it irks me that people frequently seem to have "doesn't shed" on their list, but they almost NEVER like the typical nonshedding breeds. It's like they want a magically nonshedding Pug or Golden Retriever. [&o]

Melaney B.

Posted : 8/23/2006 10:46:32 AM

I find this annoying too, i think people like that are just not ready for a dogs and should wait until they are ready to handle the "imperfect" reality.

Benedict

Posted : 8/23/2006 10:47:43 AM

While we're making requests, can I have a dog that doesn't try to eat deer poo at every opportunity? [sm=biggrin.gif]

While I am all for properly researching a suitable breed, or characteristics of breeds making up a mix, I think this is just another symptom of commercialism. You can get the perfect TV, dishwasher, car or dog because this is the developed world and everything is designed to fit in with our lives.

Kate

cookiemonster

Posted : 8/23/2006 10:53:39 AM

Yes, it annoys me too. The way I see it, if you want a dog bad enough, you're willing to accept all the things that go with it. All of it's faults and imperfections and puppy rage in the middle of the night and destroyed shoes, etc etc etc.

Asking if a puppy can be left alone for a number of hours a day is like asking, Can I leave my 6 month old baby home alone with no supervision while I'm work? Will it be a friendly dog? I don't know, are you willing to socialize it with people, loud noises, other dogs, cats, birds...etc, etc, etc

And who cares of the dog sheds? It's one of the many wonderful things that go with our furbabies. If my vacuum cleaner was able to stock up on frequent flyer miles, I'd be able to go to Australia and back. Twice. [

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I believe its Glenda who has in her signature, A house without fur is not a home. Well said

simcoe

Posted : 8/23/2006 10:55:49 AM

Ha ha Kate... For my dog bear poo is the favored menu item. [:'(]

(Edited because I called you Benedict. Whoops!)

Haleigh l

Posted : 8/23/2006 11:03:26 AM

Hmmm...
Can you stop Knox from biting strangers? Stealing the cats raw? Herding me? Seeking out the sleeve when I tell him no? How about getting him to stop needing him to go to the bathroom avery 6 hours?

Can you stop Eros from rolling in his pooh? How about eating it? Or picking it up and putting in the cats litter box (oh wait, that's just too darn cute! I don't want him to stop doing that..)? How about stopping him from excitement dribbling?

OH YEAH! All that means is that our dogs may have some problems. No one has a perfect dog.

Firestorm

Posted : 8/23/2006 11:13:41 AM

On the positive side, I have had two dogs that have fit perfectly with my family. First I had a Rottie who died of old age and he was a great dog. My Shih Tzu is great too. He is a perfect fit for the family. I don't have unreasonalble expectations and I put the time in with my dogs training, playing and grooming and etc! If you put the effort in you can have GREAT "perfect" dogs. I mean perfect in that they are great inspite of a few minor imperfections like all of us.