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Posted by Snoozy on June 10, 2003, at 1:15:04
There's a situation that's been bugging me for a few weeks and I just wanted to vent.
Well, as the title says, I think I'm watching a mistake happen, and I don't think there's anything I can do about it.
In a nutshell, I know some people who I think have made a bad decision about having a pet. Bad timing, no research, unprepared, probably inappropriate breed. It breaks my heart, because I just don't think this will turn out well. It could be ok, but from an outsiders perspective....
Thanks for listening/reading.
Posted by Dinah on June 10, 2003, at 8:23:43
In reply to watching a mistake, posted by Snoozy on June 10, 2003, at 1:15:04
Frustrating, isn't it? I have a number of extra copies of "RIGHT DOG FOR YOU" by Daniel Tortora on hand, and freely loan them out. But even with that very strong hint, there are still many people who insist on choosing a border collie for an apartment, or the equivilant. The decision seems to be made on an emotional rather than logical basis.
There is some hope. Sometimes people choose an individual dog that suits them, even if the breed doesn't. I have an Australian Shepherd (inherited) that I never thought would fit into my largely sedentary lifestyle. But she's a real couch potato.
And if it doesn't work out, perhaps you could be on hand to offer alternatives. Calling the breeder to say it isn't working out, breed specific rescue groups. These things help a placement in an appropriate home if the original placement doesn't work out. There is a great book of rescue groups by breed, but I don't recall the name. I'm sure a local vet would be a good resource.
I think it's great that you care.
Posted by Snoozy on June 10, 2003, at 13:40:57
In reply to Re: watching a mistake » Snoozy, posted by Dinah on June 10, 2003, at 8:23:43
Thanks for responding Dinah. I've never had a dog and I don't know very much about them (my friends didn't know any more than I did before they got the puppy). But I've been reading some things online and talking to the people I know that have dogs and ...oy vey.
It seems like raising a puppy is a very big commitment. It's so important with all animals that they get the proper attention and socialization when they're young. The crating thing sounds awful on the surface, but it sounds like it can be ok for the dog if done properly. The key word being properly.
I live in a different state, so I've never seen the puppy and can't say if it's a good fit or not. I'm also worried because they got him at 6 weeks old. Some say that's too young and they shouldn't leave until they're 8 weeks.
I live in a neighborhood that's almost all apartments or condos. A couple of the newer ones allow dogs and I see them being walked and I've seen some pretty big ones. I know the size of the apartments and they're not really big. I wonder about having a big dog in a fairly small apartment. What can these people be thinking!
Thanks again, I appreciate it.
Posted by paxvox on June 10, 2003, at 18:45:52
In reply to watching a mistake, posted by Snoozy on June 10, 2003, at 1:15:04
Sounds like my 20 year old daughter! Afraid people have to learn on their own about "mistakes".
PAX
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