Why do small dogs get privileges?

[IRescue452]

How true it is. When I dogsit my grandma's dogs we have major training sessions and I make sure they are treated like real dogs, no matter what the size. Helps a little in the long run. When I go visit they always remember to sit and wait rather than jump up on me to be pet.

[cloverfdx]

So realy what everyone one is "saying" is they have a problem with small dog owners and the way the dog is raised. It always comes back to the people who raise the dog.

We always have people calling our 2 small dogs (JRTx & Chihuahua) ankle biters, giant rats etc, not knowing and caring that they are actually obedience trained, and they do get "Time out" when they think its fine to attack the big dogs for no reason (JRTx vision is starting fail, thats the only time she gets away with it).

It annoys the $#@& out of me when people assume all little dogs are spoilt brats.

[dab_20]

It annoys the $#@& out of me when people assume all little dogs are spoilt brats.

ME TOO!! Because they aren't if the owner acctually raises them right!

[Aspen and Misty]

It annoys the $#@& out of me when people assume all little dogs are spoilt brats.

Agreed! We have so many sweet and adorable little dogs who come into my work. You can always tell if the little dog lives in family who spoils it rotten and one that lives with people who acctually try to teach the dog manners. I can't imagine having a dog who bites people just for touching it. No big dog would get away with this, why can little dogs?


LKPike - I was shopping the other day in our mall and a women had a little dog in a purse. I would never be able to bring my big dog in with me so why can she bring her little dog? It just annoys me so much.

Ashley

[Roxyluvsme13]

Agreed! We have so many sweet and adorable little dogs who come into my work. You can always tell if the little dog lives in family who spoils it rotten and one that lives with people who acctually try to teach the dog manners. I can't imagine having a dog who bites people just for touching it. No big dog would get away with this, why can little dogs?


LKPike - I was shopping the other day in our mall and a women had a little dog in a purse. I would never be able to bring my big dog in with me so why can she bring her little dog? It just annoys me so much.

Ashley

Well, dogs really arent SUPPOSED to be in malls....Whether they be small or large..I think this is totally unfair to big dogs..>.<

[dab_20]

Agreed! We have so many sweet and adorable little dogs who come into my work. You can always tell if the little dog lives in family who spoils it rotten and one that lives with people who acctually try to teach the dog manners. I can't imagine having a dog who bites people just for touching it. No big dog would get away with this, why can little dogs?


LKPike - I was shopping the other day in our mall and a women had a little dog in a purse. I would never be able to bring my big dog in with me so why can she bring her little dog? It just annoys me so much.

Ashley

Which is very unfair, I agree. But I know why people think that it's because when little dogs bite, apparently they can't do as much damage. But it still hurts... I know when Molli bites, it still breaks the skin.

[Aspen and Misty]

Which is very unfair, I agree. But I know why people think that it's because when little dogs bite, apparently they can't do as much damage. But it still hurts... I know when Molli bites, it still breaks the skin.

There have been more reported dog bites that have broken the skin from small dogs at my work then large dogs. Doesn't matter if they dog is big or small, there is NO excuses for a biting dog. It also makes the dog unpredictable and un-manageable. One of my worries would be if the house caught on fire. Would a mean, vicious small dog even let a fire fighter near it? Probably not. Or what if the owner has to go out of town? Who wants to care for a small dog that can't even be handled?

Roxyluvsme13 - Exactly my point. Dog's (besides service dogs) are not supposed to be in malls. So why can this lady bring in her small dog? You know if I walked in there with my large dog I would get shown the way out! Totally unfair!!

On a Happier Note - I got the small dog play yard tonight at work. 20 small dogs in one room for 4 hours. It was alot of fun! This was a great group of small dogs who were very loving, loved to be held and loved to play. I really enjoyed myself! It was nice to meet 20 small dogs who were well mannered and well trained!

Ashley

[dab_20]

There have been more reported dog bites that have broken the skin from small dogs at my work then large dogs. Doesn't matter if they dog is big or small, there is NO excuses for a biting dog. It also makes the dog unpredictable and un-manageable. One of my worries would be if the house caught on fire. Would a mean, vicious small dog even let a fire fighter near it? Probably not. Or what if the owner has to go out of town? Who wants to care for a small dog that can't even be handled?

That's why I said apparently. (I should have said supposedly, lol) I completely agree w/ you.

[animal_rescue]

So realy what everyone one is "saying" is they have a problem with small dog owners and the way the dog is raised. It always comes back to the people who raise the dog.

We always have people calling our 2 small dogs (JRTx & Chihuahua) ankle biters, giant rats etc, not knowing and caring that they are actually obedience trained, and they do get "Time out" when they think its fine to attack the big dogs for no reason (JRTx vision is starting fail, thats the only time she gets away with it).

It annoys the $#@& out of me when people assume all little dogs are spoilt brats.

No I own 3 small dogs and yes it does annoy me when people call my Roxie a rat, usually I reply OH I have rats too, they are so cute and total momma's boys, I love them!! But that doesn't mean I think all dogs are spoiled just some of the owners can get annoying with them. I go on a small dog forum and I see all those dogs well trained and all around great dogs.