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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[K9karen]

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.

You took the words right out my mouth.
The one and only time I had to board RB Cody, he was so stressed, he sat in one position for hours, ears back, wouldn't eat or drink. My mom kept calling to double check until she told them to stay open until she arrived to get him. That was less than 12 hours. The only reason he was boarded while I was on a business trip was my dad was ill and mom was afraid she wouldn't be able to handle everything. She could and did. I already have neighbors coming over to stay/feed Logan if i'm away for a weekend.

[cali]

I know the very fisrt thing I do when I take care of people dogs that they have not bothered with is I get to work, if they feed to much I feed then a more appropiate amount, if they dont get exersize usally then I wlk then 4 times a day, if they are not well behaved I start training. I dogsit in the people homes though, and when they come home I often get comments like "wow! what did you do? they always jump around and bark when we get home and when we got back they were quiet and polite!" <----an actuall comment I have gotten. I foger this is my chance to show then what their dog CAN be if they are willing to try, and once people get a taste of it, I have found then to try harder.

[bckrazy]

I wouldn't have worded it the same, but I can definitely empathize. :/ Caring for & trying to train dogs that are obviously given ZERO exercise or training at home is incredibly frustrating. I always think of how nice a lot of rowdy, crazy dogs could be if just given a bit of discipline and an Obedience course. It's usually these same people who act like every order has to be followed to the tee, and they THINK they're just spoiling & loving their dogs, but neglecting their real "dog" needs is abusive IMO.

My friend Christine spoils her Aussie and he is really great in the house, but he completely disrespects her if she gives him a command, 90% of the time he just gives her a blank stare. I went to the dog fair with them, and he was yanking her around barking loudly and snapping in other dogs faces. I had to handle him the whole time (she took Fozzie... because he is super easy) and after correcting him once we didn't hear a peep out of him for the rest of the day. I do think it's sad that some people feel dogs don't require discipline and training, people who cannot or will not take that responsibility don't deserve a dog... they're doing their dog and society an injustice. I don't think I'd be able to work at a kennel for that reason, it'd kill me to see so many people just dump off their out-of-control dogs for others to handle. I totally respect anyone who can work at a large-scale kennel, taking good care of the dogs and dealing with that daily! If it's starting to make you resent dogs and people, however, maybe start looking for a different animal-related job?

[zoomer]

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.

I agree