Rude people

[wolf_Q]

I took Nebo to the vet at Petsmart today. Because of his class, they gave me a coupon for a free vet exam. Why not.... It gives him experience with being handled and such. He was a very good boy, didnt enjoy having his temperature taken but he was fine. The vet said everything looked fine, his heart/lungs sounded fine also.

Anyway, after that we wandered around Petsmart and I was buying a box of dog treats for him. I was waiting in line behind this lady. She was almost done with her purchase.

I put Nebo in a sit/stay and he was doing exactly that. Just SITTING. Well the lady had her hand down, and he just looked up and sniffed her hand....that's IT...no licking, no jumping...he didn't even move.

Ok, I'm aware that a lot of people don't like dogs, but is it really necessary to be rude about it? The lady steps back, puts her arms in the air, gives me a nasty look and says (very rudely and loudly mind you) "Will you please keep your damn dog away from me!"



I know that people don't like dogs, but I'm sorry, if you go to Petsmart, you're gonna have dogs around you. I can understand if you don't want the dog jumping/licking you, but just to have a dog be there.....Either deal with it or don't go to Petsmart anymore.

[oodlesofpoodles]

Know what you mean, was in Biloxi for a dog show, and afterwards we went to petsmart. One of the employees came up to us what can of mix was our dog. We told her, he wasnt a mix and that we were here for the dog show. and that he had just won best of breed that day. She said that he looked like a mix and didnt beleive us. That was the day he won his championship Breed: German wirehaired pointer.

Then again at petsmart a woman came up to me and asked me why I would clip my mix breed poodle in a show cut. I told her that he wasnt a mix breed, that he was a standard poodle. she informed me that poodles don't get that big and didnt care what I said that he was a mix. I said please excuse me and then i wentto the book section got the AKC book and took it back to her and showed her the standard poodle and she still said he was a mix. So know what you mean

[aly]

Oh GEEZ!!!!!!! I would be honored if it was my hand Nebo sniffed. In fact, I'd love it if he licked my face off!

Most of the rude people I've encountered have been at Petsmart too. But I haven't had a bad experience for awhile.

Hehe, last week, this woman was yelling "MISS! MISS!" and running after me. I finally turned around and she said "Did you know your dog was walking after you on TWO LEGS????? It was so funny!" Hehehe, turns out Reece thought I had a treat so he was doing his circus dog act We kept demonstrating it for the woman and she followed us around the pet store. She was so nice but it was getting a little scary, HAHA!

[COCatMama]

I was at petsmart getting a new tag made for J (he wasn't with me) and this weird creepy lady kept trying to talk to me :O she was prolly high/drunk
eeww

[kohala]

Originally posted by Lalania
I was at petsmart getting a new tag made for J (he wasn't with me) and this weird creepy lady kept trying to talk to me :O she was prolly high/drunk
eeww

Did she try to lick your hand? Sorry, Lalania, I have a mind that cartoons a lot .

I love going to the pet stores, and I get such a kick out of getting thoroughly sniffed sometimes by curious doggers that smell Grasshopper on my clothes =^.".^=!! When I get home from anyplace where there have been dogs around, she scopes me out, too. Whatcha been up to, Mom?
You're kind to call that rude person a lady, wolf_Q! The only LADY in this exchange was you!

[tomkatzid]

Originally posted by aly
Oh GEEZ!!!!!!! I would be honored if it was my hand Nebo sniffed. In fact, I'd love it if he licked my face off!

Me too I love doggie kisses

[Cookiebaker]

I know that Petsmart & Petco carry items for other pets besides dogs, but they really do cater to dog owners. My personal opinion is that there are plenty of other places to buy your pet's food & toys if you are THAT scared of a dog.

[anna_66]

Like, was she scared of him or something
Pleeeeeeze, give me a break
I just totally don't understand people sometimes, soooo rude

[sabies]

How awful. I love going into PetSmart and Petco with Sadie cause she can go in there, there are usually other dogs, and usually people who like dogs. That woman should not have been in the store, if it was her first time hopefully it's her last.

I wonder what her smell told Nebo about her.

[KYS]

Nebo was being a good boy by sitting, I wouldn't
give that nasty lady a second thought.
She probably got up on the wrong side of the bed
and was having an off day.
After all she was in a pet shop.
Hugs to good boy Nebo.

[lovemyshiba]

It sounds to me like Nebo was being the perfect genttleman. Good boy Nebo!!!
If that lady doesn't like dogs, what the heck is she doing in Petsmart???
I know they sell items for other animals, but she has to know that dogs are allowed in there, go somewhere else already lady, geesh!!

[Cheshirekatt]

Wow! Talk about an over-reaction! Jeez. Sounds like SHE needs some obedience classes for basic manners. I love taking my pitbulls into pet stores. People are always so amazed that pitbulls can be well-behaved and have good doggie manners.

[moosmom]

I love going into PetSmart. I love running into people with their dogs and talking about them (even though I'm owned by 6 cats ). So far everyone I've come in contact with are more than happy to let you pet their pets and talk about them. That's why I love taking Moo out. He gets SO much attention.

I hate rude people and it sounds like she was a real whackjob to me. Can you say PARANOIA???

Good boy Nebo!! You can lick my face off any day, Dude!! Cat hisses to the old bat!! May she step in a big pile of poo!!!!

[lovemyshiba]

lol, Donna

I go to Petco a lot just to see some of the other dogs--it's fun!! My dogs haven't been in there yet, only because Abbey gets carsick , and I hate to leave her alone to take Kito there.

[Rooroo]

Maybe I am just lucky... but the petco I visit.. (like yesterday) I went to get a car harness for Blu and some lil bone treats...

I was there for over an hour.. why... because so many people wanted to introduce themselves or their dogs...Blu has a great time when we go.. she gets to meet other dogs.. and I really love seeing how gentle she is with all the small kids who ask... may I pet your pretty puppy!!

of course you can!!!

Too bad that lady was such a nasty... I agree if you don't like dogs.. you might do better to stay out of that kind of store.??? (DUHHH!)