Yeah, I reckon it's a family thing too - difference is, our dog is a PART of our family, not the 'family dog'. The adults do their bit, from what I occasionally see, but they have strange views on doggy discipline and what not. They use too much negative reinforcement, which doesn't really work.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Friday, November 06, 2009 10:15:02 PM)| |  | Vaillant 3.0 wrote: | | For the kids? Personally, I think the whole family should be involved in taking care of a dog. If it's just for the kids, then the dog won't stay with them for too long. The less the dog gets to know the adults, the more likely it'll distance itself from them or react in a negative manner if they come too close. Having a pet, especially a dog or cat, is a big responsibility.
| | | Becks wrote: | | Unfortunately not. I think this dog is more for the two young kids that live there - they give the dog cuddles and everything, it's the adults who need a lesson in how to care for a dog. Too many people think you can treat a dog like a cat, which is silly, they're way different.
| | | Vaillant 3.0 wrote: | | Do you known anyone who might need a dog? Maybe a friend who's looking around for a new companion?
| | | Becks wrote: | | Not a bad idea Vail! And Hellrider, I would love to adopt him, he's lovely. But I'm not allowed a second dog, LOL!
| | | Vaillant 3.0 wrote: | | Here's an idea! Go to the SPCA and ask about pamphlets or books that talk about proper pet care. Buy them and stuff them into the neighbors' mailbox while they're still away. Oh! And look innocent when they ask you about them when they get back. 
| | | Becks wrote: | | | Man I hate my neighbours so much. They've gone away for the weekend and their dog is tied to the fence for the whole time, he has his bed and access to water, but the lead is like 1m long if that. They tie him to the fence whenever he is 'naughty', lately I think he's been getting out of the section cos he's bored (the woman next door leaves for work at 8-9am, the dude doesn't get up and go see the dog till like lunchtime) so yep, he gets tied up. My neighbours SUCK. |
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