So sick of dogs

[Aspen and Misty]

I work at a dog boarding "kennel" also and I can understand the feelings!

Some day's I go to work and deal with dog's who aren't potty trained who bite when you touch them, who pull your arm practically out of socket and many other things! I also can't stand the dog's who bark and bark and bark while in the play yards! It's obvious that at home no one stops them but when you are stuck in a room with that dog for 3 to 4 hours straight it becomes so annoying! We have a certain dog that comes into my work and pesters the other dogs. He will bark in there face, grab them by the ears etc. etc. The other dog’s get so fed up with him. Not only that but he thinks it is SO much fun to grab the water dish and dump it all over himself. If you try to touch him he bites you, playfully, but still! I personally do not want a German shepherd playfully biting me while I’m trying to gain control over him.

I have to admit though, even the Shepherd who is a pain in the butt, I love all the dog's who come to my work. I just think some of them need some serious obedience classes.

Sometimes when dealing with an extra bad dog, I just tell myself that hey, while I might have to deal with it for a week, at least I don't have to live with it all the time!

Ashley

[Muddy4paws]

To be honest in my opinion you need either a break or a new job.

How would you feel if your parents or family left you in a strange place for a while? I'm sure you would be frightened too, We cant communicate with dogs like people do so they dont really have a clue what is happening to them! In my opinion its part of your job to comfort a scared dog not to just leave it in a cage and still charge for a walk as you said, Dogs react differently in different situations, They have a stranger walking them in a strange place I would expect at least a bit of playing up from them because its a totally new experience to them.. Do you always feel like this? I would seriously consider a change in jobs because it sounds like you dont have much give when it comes to them. Maybe the owners are trying to make your job easier? I think I would prefer to have a baged meal for the dog instead of having to measure them out making more work for myself, I very much doubt they want to make you look like an idiot I would assume it's to try and make your job easier for you.

Are you under alot of pressure at work? I think you should talk to your boss or superviser to try and sort something out