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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  It sounds like you think I'm being "too harsh." Sometimes I feel like nobody's very honest because they don't want to sound "mean." If all we ever tell each other is don't worry, everything's fine, will anyone ever learn anything? I know some people have much busier schedules than others, but I think playing and walking a dog is something that needs to be done on a daily basis. We must remember that dogs are pack animals, and like to be a member of a pack, this is especially true of yorkies, that's one of the reasons people call them high maintenance, for they need lots of human interaction. Yorkies aren't for everyone, and I know many people suggest getting another dog for companionship, but with that comes extra trips to vet, and extra grooming time needed. From her post it did sound like daily walking and playing were not possible, and I'm suggesting that she make time for it. After all, yorkies aren't like some dogs that require 45 min-1 hour of exercise. There's nothing wrong with being a "workaholic" as long as others uncluding pets don't suffer because of it.
This is what the OP posted:
"I guess it's possible he enjoyed his time with her more than he does with us, because she has more time more than we do. She also was able to go home at lunch to be with him, which we cannot. I think she also did more playing and walking than we did. I am thinking she is less of a workaholic than we are overall, so she just had more energy to pass along".
Should I have just said, "yes, I agree", and left it at that? |
There is a way to be "very honest" without being "too harsh"... I'm not saying we should candy coat things, but a little sensitivity never hurts. Some people are all about "tough love"....It was clear that she was upset, as we all would be!! I don't think her baby had more fun with the sitter, he is probably just a little mad with mom for going away! thats all!! Most animals do that (as seen in all the above posts)...It's ok to have a career and vacations and dogs!! I personally do vacations with my babies!! And no, we don't all stay at home, me personally, I have a full time career, and my dogs want for nothing!! I don't want to start an argument, JMPO!!