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Originally Posted by Britster  Oh yeah! I don't think you TRULY realize what a commitment a dog (a pup even more) is. It's literally like having a baby. As puppies, you're waking up with them 1-3 times a night, sometimes more. Constantly changing/cleaning pee and poop. They always need your constant attention. 24/7 watching them. Going outside every hour as pups. If you leave the house, you have to make sure to be back at a certain time, if you go on vacation you have to find a dogsitter or kennel to place them in. You must take them to get all their puppy shots which cost $ and take time! Get them spayed/neutured. Whew! It's a long list of things! And I think some people just Are not cut out to be dog owners. But in the end, in my opinion, it's so worth it for the love they give you for so long and companionship! |
I agree 100% with you. I had issues trying to train my fella. We were outside for 45+ minutes and he would not go potty~! This was tough to teach him to go and all the fustrations. Even used puppy pads....but it didn't work....but eventully he did catch on...and eventually went outside....but it took forever....maybe close to 9 months, I forgot.
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Originally Posted by bcrass2 I totally agree!!!!!!Too many people get a pup with good intentions and then cannot handle all the responsibility of having one. These end up being bred, because isn't it fun to have puppies. They get sold to Gods knows who and the cycle starts all over again.
The people who decide after a few weeks, that they are not cut out to have dogs or handle the responsibility, end up taking them to a shelter. Which fills up with these unwanted pooches.
I think there should be close screenings for dog owners. They should be able to pay for the unforseen surgeries, emergencies etc. or made to purchase pet health insurance. Spay/neutering should be mandatory except for screened breeders. Does anyone see where I'm getting at with this?
I'll get off my soap box now  |
I agree 100% with you also. I took him to puppy training in January 2008. He choked on some food and I thought he was a goner and I had to rush him to the emergency animal hospital inbetween calling and telling the teacher I wouldn't be there that first night. That bill was over $200~!