Am I overreacting?

[4theloveofzoe]

I agree!

BTW, Logan is a very beautiful dog.

I was going to adopt one who sorta looked just like him, I think they said he was an spaniel/Aussie mix. He had a thyroid problem, and was on meds. Which I didn't care about. But they said it would be about a month before he was adoptable.

We just could'nt wait that long.

http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?act...=0&tmpl=&stat=

[chocolatepuppy]

Unfortunately, in most places, there's no law saying you have to love your dog. As long as it has food, water, shelter, medical care, and is not being abused....Is there anyway you can try to educate this family like maybe talking with the parents and helping the children learn how to walk the dog without him pulling? Or offer to walk the dog yourself and training him not to pull? Or asking them why the dog can't run loose in the fence at least part of the time? Some people just don't have a clue. Maybe you can help. If they aren't open to your help, there's probably not much can do. At least you can say you tried.

[Vette]

Im with Chocolatepuppy.

try to see if the people will allow you walk to the dog.

[jackie]

Why don't you just ask them (the parents) if there is a reason he is always tied up? Then hint at the fact dogs need to interact and play.

[finn's mom]

Those people obviously didn't do any research on breeds when they got that husky. Of course he's going to pull. And, he probably jumps their fence too, and, gets out. Their intentions were probably initially good, but, the nature of the dog has beat them, and, they didn't figure into the formula that they would have to train this dog a lot. Huskies are notorious pullers and notorious for running off and not returning home. Training would make a huge difference, but, at this point, the owners probably don't even have any feelings either way towards the dog. The situation is sad, yes. But, there's not much you are going to be able to do, short of offering to pay for training for the dog. You could talk to them about it, and, they might be the exception to the rule as far as receptiveness. You never know, they might just listen. But, it's a risk most won't take...approaching strangers like that. I don't know, it's not a new situation unfortunately.

And, as for the "point" of having a dog, there isn't one for a lot of people. I completely admire and respect people when they don't have pets, if they don't like them. But, there are a lot of unadmirable people that have them for no reason. Good luck with the situation. What you can do, though, is just set a good example and take good care of your dog.

[anna_66]

Ok, the thought of having your dog tied up all the time just infuriates me And to know it's a husky too They are such social dogs.

I have a husky and she's one of the best dogs I've ever had. Yes, we
did lots and lots of training, but isn't that how you end up with a
good dog? You don't just tie them up and leave them. More than likely
you won't be able to get through to your neighbors, but maybe you
could nonchantly tell them that if he was trained he wouldn't pull (my
Roxey doesn't pull)?

[4theloveofzoe]

I'll try to talk to them. I was thinking about printing off some info on Huskies, and how they don't like to be alone. I'll let you know how it goes.