So sick of dogs

[IRescue452]

Working at the boarding kennel has made me get so sick of dogs. There are so many that aren't well trained or socialized. So many that you take for a walk and they rip your arm off pulling or they try to eat the leash or take a bite of your hand. Yesterday I had to take a toy poodle out and I couldn't get close to putting the collar on. The thing went straight for me. It tooks a ten minute effort of four people to get the thing leashed. If it were my place I'd have left her inside and still charged for the walk. It's not our responsibility to train and socialize a person's dog. If you aren't going to train it, don't sign up to have it taken for a daily walk. Don't put us in danger just because you are an irresponsible owner. There are lots of aggressive dogs that come in. Then there are to dogs that are so fat they are practically dead. I wish there were more animal cruelty laws around here so I could write down the people's addresses and call the humane society from home (so as not to get the kennel involved). What also annoys me is the people that have the food measured out for each day and then they run out. They are so picky, but apparently have no ability to count. We have to look up the dog's allergies and figure out which pro pac (kennel's food of choice) to give them. Just a tip, bring extra food and don't portion it, give us instructions on how much to feed, we'll follow them without problem, I promise we can measure we aren't idiots.

It's so nice to come home to Autumn after putting up with these wild animals.

[elizabethann]

Hmmmmm....your post distresses me.

But I think you just needed to get this off your chest. I don't really think you're sick of dogs, perhaps you're just sick of the owners? Anyhow, I hope you feel better.

[luvofallhorses]

Hmmmmm....your post distresses me.

But I think you just needed to get this off your chest. I don't really think you're sick of dogs, perhaps you're just sick of the owners? Anyhow, I hope you feel better.

you took the words right out of my mouth.

[Kfamr]

Hmmmmm....your post distresses me.

But I think you just needed to get this off your chest. I don't really think you're sick of dogs, perhaps you're just sick of the owners? Anyhow, I hope you feel better.

Very well said.

Also, it's not the dogs fault they are uncontrollable. They need to be taught how to behave properly. I'd imagine being in a place away from home with strangers isn't their first choice to be, either.

[shihtzulover850]

yup I would be sick of the owners. why can't people just take care of there dogs? that is easier than not taking time to patiently train the dog. If we ever have to take snuggles to a kennel we dump more food than she needs in a bag get everything else she needs and we are on our way. I don't get why you have to portion it.

[luvofallhorses]

Very well said.

Also, it's not the dogs fault they are uncontrollable. They need to be taught how to behave properly. I'd imagine being in a place away from home with strangers isn't their first choice to be, either.

I agree.

[Flatcoatluver]

I work at a bording kennel to, the first thing I do before letting dogs out is make freinds with the new dogs, they are so afraid of me first and even bite, but with a little bit of treats and a calm voice they trust me and actually cry if I walk by there kennel without a little bit of petting. A kennel is a scary place and they think they are a vet, but once they relize we are all nice they make the day go by fast and sometimes don't like to leave.

[lute]

i ditto both Kfamr and elizabethann

[Jadapit]

Very well said.

Also, it's not the dogs fault they are uncontrollable. They need to be taught how to behave properly. I'd imagine being in a place away from home with strangers isn't their first choice to be, either.

I agree Kay. A couple of summers ago we had to leave Jada and Diamond in a kennel we went to a family reunion out of town. Anyway, they were only there for three nights but they were both so stressed out when they got home that they were sick. I thought we were going to have take them to the vets. It broke my heart. A lot of those dogs could very well be scared to death.

[Flatcoatluver]

I agree Kay. A couple of summers ago we had to leave Jada and Diamond in a kennel we went to a family reunion out of town. Anyway, they were only there for three nights but they were both so stressed out when they got home that they were sick. I thought we were going to have take them to the vets. It broke my heart. A lot of those dogs could very well be scared to death.

There are so many kennels that don't disinfect(sp), that only let the dogs out once or twise a day, hardly cleans, and there is fleas everywhere. I am so thankful I work at a clean sanitized kennel. I know there are tons of dogs that come home from kennels that are so sick.
1. because all they do is yell at dogs to stop barking
2. not cleaned
3. other dogs

[buttercup132]

I agree with what others have said.

[ashleycat]

Now I'm afraid to take Charlie. We are boarding him at Creature Comfort animal vet place that my vet recommended cus they were full. From this Thurs till Mon.

I hope he will be ok. And not be scared sick. I want to bring him with me. It's a 9 hour trip in a car.

[shihtzulover850]

don't worry to much about it. I would check the place out and make sure they are clean though

[IRescue452]

The Dog House is extremely picky about cleanliness to a point where I think it becomes a little too obsessive, but too much is better than not enough for all these dogs I guess. I know some are scared, but others are just impossible. One lady brought a lab in and her kids were with her and you could tell she was thrilled to be rid of the kids' dog for the weekend. I was less than thrilled to be receiving it though. Yes, its the owners' fault and its the owners I am mad at. I couldn't believe my own thoughts the other day when I was thinking that I could manage without getting another dog for a while. That's how exhausting the job is.

[king2005]

When my RB dog was a pup he was a terror from hell!! We had to board him for a couple days during a trip we took him on & we told them that hes hyper, will pull the leash & may bite hard. So its best to leave him in a large kennel. The kennel people were happy. Turnes out he was ok on the 2ed day & they took him out to play with him. He was only 6mth old, but he was big, strong & very protective for a pup. We also left ALL his food there, so ther was no worries, just incase he had to stay an extra day. He also had his own supply of water as he had a sensitive tummy...

Never had any complaints when boarding him. 1 place just loved when he was boarded & he was spoiled rotten & allowed in the house to play with their kids.

He also went to 1 bad place.. it was an emg. & we boarded him with the vet. They brought him to the farm & put him in a kennel there as the vets kennels are too small for a large dog. We drove to the farm to pick him up & EWWW.. I litterly had a cow!! He was in a caved in kennel (had to duck to walk), there was poo everywhere!! & HIS dish & Water pail was in another dogs kennel & he had country water in the nasty dish that was in his kennel!! My poor dog has the runs so bad, it was all over him!!! I checked to see if the other dog was friendly so I could get my things from its kennel.. He was good, but as soon as the lady came out of the house, I demanded my pail of food (which was WAY lower then it should have been as it was a full pail & there was no way in hell he ate 20p of dog kibble in 3 days!!!).. I was ugly that day & he never went to that vets again...

I do understand why your sick of dogs. Its the owners fault but you have to deal with the dogs not the owners, so your sick of dealing with dogs... Its ok, it'll take time to get use to the fact that people are stupid... Feel bad for those pups though, sheesh...