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12-20-2011, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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| I don't think I'll win this argument So, Jimmy is about 5 1/2 months old. He loves people and children and all that but Sunday my GF wants to bring him to her sisters house. There is going to be a ton of people there, a few kids and all that. I'm not super comfy about the whole thing! There is just way too many people walking around in the house for me to feel comfy with him walking in the house. Plus, the 5 year old always wants to hold him! Here is the catch....I actually got Jimmy for my GF as a present so I don't have a lot to say about it. (Even though I take him out, feed him, pay the vet bills, buy his clothes, clean his poop and pee and do everything a Mom would do) She is super eager to show the puppy to her Mom who has been seeing him on Facebook since end of October. I really don't know what I can say to convince her it's not a good idea to bring him to the house. I have a bad feeling someone will step on him and finding a vet on Christmas day will not be very easy... I'm almost tempted to play like I am sick so I can stay home but she would probably just take him with her and leave me home Not sure what to say! Ideas?
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12-20-2011, 12:48 PM | #2 |
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| I'm no relationship expert (though I am in one) and I think the best thing you can do is be honest with your GF about how you feel regarding the whole situation. You aren't doing anything to be mean. You're simply looking out for the well being of your precious pet, which is the right thing to do. That shouldn't be looked down upon. If anything, I would suggest possibly having your GF's mom come by your place later on after the day's events (if distance is doable). This way she can still see the dog in a safe, controlled setting. Hope it all works out for you! |
12-20-2011, 12:48 PM | #3 | |
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Tell her how you feel. In fact, print out what you just typed and show it too her. If you state that you're worried about the dog's safety, I know she'd understand. You could compromise. Take your GF and get really, really cute Christmas photos of you all so you guys can show him off at the Christmas party. And if anyone asks why the pup's not there, explain exactly what you said. He's a little guy that could get hurt easily, and all the people around would be alot of stress for him.
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12-20-2011, 12:52 PM | #4 | |
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Thats a great idea
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12-20-2011, 12:56 PM | #5 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | Do you have a crate for him? If she absolutely must take him (which I advise against), then why not at least make sure he will be safe when he is there. I would never let a child hold one of my dogs. I would bring the crate along with me - so Mom gets to see the new dog, but it would be "hands off" and he would be kept safe in his crate.
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12-20-2011, 12:58 PM | #6 |
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| Me and my DH are planning on bringing Lola to his family's big crazy xmas party on Christmas Eve because right afterwards we are going to my parents for the night and all of xmas day. We have already layed down the rules with the kids that Lola is off limits(unless they are sitting on the floor and we are there to supervise) and we(me and my DH) will be holding her or she will be in her crate(we have a colapsable one) in a closed bedroom if the family starts to get overwhelming for her. Fortunatly for us Lola loves people as much as she loves dogs so she has not had any problems being around groups of people in the past. Hopefully this will work for us, and good luck to you! I know being in a relationship means compromise and hoepfully you will be able to find some middle ground
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12-20-2011, 12:59 PM | #7 | |
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12-20-2011, 01:00 PM | #8 | |
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12-20-2011, 01:01 PM | #9 |
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| I am right there with you all and I have said the same thing. The funny thing is at first she told her Mom that she wasn't going to bring him (3 weeks ago). Then a few days ago I said "Yeah, I don't think it's a good idea to bring him, sounds like there is going to be way too many people." she got a bit upset and said "What do you mean, my Mom wants to see him!" Oi! I can't win for losing, lol. I'm going to keep stressing that I'm not comfortable with it and for those exact reasons. I didn't say anything about him maybe getting hurt, I just said I think it would be too much for him. I even tried to get her to bring him to her Moms a couple of weekends ago when we were sitting the kids, she didn't want to go. Plus, Jimmy is a squirmer when someone picks him up sometimes. He wiggles and wiggles....I almost think he will get dropped on his head Her Mom lives about 45 minutes away, which isn't bad....she just never wants to go over there and I don't know why :/ Thanks for the advice so far I didn't think I was being selfish! You all have shown me that I am not.
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12-20-2011, 01:27 PM | #10 |
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| Can you take a play pen and put him in it?
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12-20-2011, 01:37 PM | #11 | |
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__________________ Nikita - - ChiChi - Jimmy - - My Yelp Profile Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. -Buddha | |
12-20-2011, 01:38 PM | #12 |
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| I haven't bought one yet, that's my next purchase...so, unless I get one by this weekend, nope :/ This just may make me buy one.
__________________ Nikita - - ChiChi - Jimmy - - My Yelp Profile Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. -Buddha Last edited by beecee; 12-20-2011 at 01:40 PM. |
12-20-2011, 01:39 PM | #13 |
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12-20-2011, 01:40 PM | #14 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| They can really come in handy and keep the little guy safe.
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12-20-2011, 01:54 PM | #15 |
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