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Originally Posted by celstu1  This isn't a fair statement. I don't want to ruffle feathers since I admire and respect you both for all you do for animals and your helpful advice, but this person is reaching out, asking for help and you both keep saying to get rid of the dog. That's not going to happen.
This dog displays a lot of the same traits as my Fletcher does. As for you telling him that he is not a good dog owner because of the dogs behavior, well you are hurting and offending ME also. My Fletcher is VERY submissive to me for NO real reason. I never hit him, I am very loving to him, gentle and know his quirky personality, but its seemingly unwarranted. I am trying to get information from this thread as well as others are I'm sure. I've had Fletcher since he was 9 weeks old, and he is now 5 years and 3 months old. I have his brother also for the same length of time, my Dexter, who is NOTHING like that at all, not submissive, not sketchy of noises and people. Fletcher literally jumps when he is laying with you and you so much as snicker at the TV or sneeze. Its sad and it breaks my heart.
I think it's time you STOP saying to get rid of the dog, that is not going to happen. Help or please, find a new thread. I feel this owner is TRYING and genuinely loves this dog and wants to help her be a better dog. Your responses as of now are not helpful to him or anyone else looking for objective advice. |
celstu1, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for the kind words. I hate to say it, but with as kind and loving as dog owners are, it's nice to find those that can look past the wrongs and find the right in here. I don't always communicate the best, but I'm glad to know that there are people like you out there.
Have a happy holiday! To the rest with doubt and anger, I'll just go with the idea that nothing nice to say should remain unsaid.