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Originally Posted by Sway Says  Okay I'm going to give you advice as if you were my friend and I knew you personally. I'm a straight shooter so this is what I'd say...
I'm thinking about the pug here...
Your girl needs all the help she can get. I mean, I didn't know anything about dogs and don't say now that I do, but I do a lot of research and reading to find out what I need to know. Your friend doesn't and she's in the dark. Because your friend hasn't done any research she is going to need a lot of help. Your help.
Reach out to her and go visit her puppy. (You were right not to let the puppy over). Give her some kind advice if she needs it. Don't judge her. She made a mistake and I'm sure that on some level she realizes that. (That's why she's so defensive). But right now she really needs your support. (Even if she's being a jerk). I know I needed help when I first started.
So what I'm saying is you should be glad she didn't take one of your puppies since she has no idea how to care for a dog. But since she has a dog you can work as her resource for making sure that the little girl is raised properly.
Don't apologize, you weren't wrong. Just try to help.
If you go with her non-judgmentally then she would hopefully accept help. If she doesn't, it's not your problem. Continue your friendship the way it had been, but don't mention the dog.
It's only a problem if you let it be. |
Good idea!!! I think you did the right thing, but she is new to dog ownership and was probably excited to show you her puppy. She will learn the hard way unfortunately but at least you can help her learn her way and hopefully make her into a great pet owner.