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Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee
BC, you can't expect someone to listen to you if you are just going to be rude to them...
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I agree 100%...Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee
BC, you can't expect someone to listen to you if you are just going to be rude to them...
AMEN!Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee
You say you know everything about dogs. Well that's not true. You don't know everything, you probably don't realize how much you don't know! No one knows everything about anything!
Like Cindy said, it's how you deliver it. You constantly put people down, and that is wrong.
I've said before I don't like to get into these conflicts, but I've seen the effects of your posts....
Having knowledge of dogs won't do any good if you have no people skills. People are the ones taking care of the dogs, if you have no skills to communicate with people you won't be helping any other dogs than your own.
Wow, this thread has gotten way off track since I first read it. But this post is plain ignorance. You mentioned people don't agree with you even it it is right, but all your posts are based on opinions. Who are you to judge the "structure" of a dog's life that you don't even know over the internet? and Who are you to say you know more about dogs than someone else you don't even know?? We all have different ways of training and living with dogs, and we all share opinions - but they are just that, OPINIONS. None of it is right or wrong. What works for you might not work for someone else. There are ways of teaching people without coming off as being rude.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttercup132
You will not always be "right" in someone else's opinion and you don't know everything about dogs. You may know a decent amount but you don't know everything. Saying that just makes you look ignorant...
Oh and sorry if my dog PLAY bites hard that I'm not going to put him to sleep for it..that's way to radical in my opinion. Biting is different in every situation and with every dog. Biting isn't something to ignore, no, but it's not something to get totally crazy over the first time it happens. Biting isn't just biting, it's different in all cases. You can have a play bite, which my dog happens to do quite often and it does hurt, but he doesn't do it out of harm and he's easy to control and does know when to stop. You can have fear biting, aggression, etc. I think there are alternatives rather than putting a dog to sleep right away, I think that's a little to harsh unless it escalates much worse.
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Originally Posted by caseysmom
I think we all have disagreements, but I think when coming to disagreements we should all be civil towards one another. (not directed at anyone specifically)
I've been following this thread and I think it's gotten a bit out of hand.... it's gotten to be way different then the thread originally started. I think if anyone has a problem with anyone else, PM each other or possibly block one another. No reason to get into useless bantering back and forth. I think many of us have said what needs to be said and the rest should be in PM, rather than taking over the OP.
:) Pet Talk is a friendly place meant to enjoy each other and our pets and to learn. Let's keep it this way.
Buttercup, obviously you don't know everything... because you definitely don't know how to deal with the owners of dogs... which you will realize is a very important aspect of knowing about dogs. No one wants your help when they can't stand you. But good for you, thinking you know everything. I'm glad you have that much confidence in yourself.
EDITED TO ADD: I agree dab_20... I clicked on this post last night and was surprised by the responses... totally different than the topic.
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Originally Posted by king2005
I think you usually come off pretty level headed.
Caseysmom, Thanks. I try to remain civil, even when I know my opinion isn't the norm, & might be right (to me anyways).
Agreed, sorry.. I edited my off topic posts... Will go through this thread to make sure I didn't miss any tomorrow
Agreed. I apologize for getting off topic. And I'm finished. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dab_20
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Originally Posted by buttercup132
Oh good! I know we've had our differences but I actually went through my posts from years ago looking for something that would warrant that. The last one I found, I was actually defending you. I was totally confused. Sorry about that.
So, about the puppy pad stuff, I would not intentionally train the other dogs to do that. To me, letting him pee on it, is getting away with stuff, but I see what you mean. Basically, I let him do his biting in the morning, because it's almost like it's not him in his body. He gets a blank stare almost like he doesn't know where he is. It wears off in no longer than 10 min. I ONLY do positive reinforcement with him because of his past, so there really isn't a way to correct it. If this was a bigger issue and he bit a lot, then I would have to yell or make loud noises to correct it.
Also, BC, I don't know you personally, but sometimes I think your advice is genuine, but maybe the way it's delivered is the problem. I can't tell you how many IM or text fights my husband and I get into because tone doesn't transfer through text. When we call each other or get home we laugh because we were actually agreeing! :p
Or rather simply put;
opinions are like buttholes. everyone has one.
as for the present topic of WHAT MAKES A DOG BITE i really have no clue. i guess it depends on the dog an the situation/s.
but glad to hear it wasnt a very serious bite none of the less. *hugs*
Somehow I find this funny, but I'm sitting downstairs reading through posts and I can hear my hubby upstairs in bed with Walter calming him down cause he's having a freak out. It happens, and I think he’s entitled to do so!
Here's the thing, you can't say it's not ok to put Walter down cause of his puppy mill horror, but it is ok for another dog. They ALL have reasons for what they do and we can't possibly know why.
Unless a dog is a SERIOUS threat to a human, then just simply PTS is not an option. On a much lesser note, it's like saying my car broke down once, have it crushed. I mean seriously, they are not objects they are not just things! They have feelings, emotions, good and bad days.
And again, I get that a lot of people on here have 'their' breeds. If you are thinking about buying from a pet store, PLEASE remember what I've said about Walter. His life was APPALLING. If you love your breed, go to a rescue (who usually have puppies) or to a breeder that truly wants to better the breed and did the appropriate genetic testing. If all else fails, come to ME! Give me a couple months and I WILL find the dog for you within a 50 mile radius. I try not to preach, but awareness is the only way. You will love a rescue pup just as much!
Who knew that a little chomp from a pooch could turn into so much craziness??:confused::D:eek:
Hehe who knew??Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirrahsim