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Originally Posted by sportschick  I cannot even imagine spending 90 percent of my day in bed with my dog. And you think that is good? Dogs need EXERCISE. And yes, they are hard to please beacause they need and REQUIRE exercise. Love and attention are wonderful and she gets that a lot. But she needs to be a DOG and run around. Hence my decision to stop her from doing that for one night.
So, how do all of you that don't provide your dogs with the same level of exercise that I PROVIDE MY DOG feel about that? A lot of you have insulted me for doing something to keep my dog quite for one night. Well guess what, I think that you people are wrong for finding ways to NOT exericse your dogs for many nights.
That being said, I am very sorry for all the people on this site that have serious physical limitations. And I know that you are doing the best you can. BUT, if I had serious physical limitations, I would not have a Yorkie as they require a ton of exercise. I am not going to insult you guys the way you insulted me, but I really would like to. |
I understand why you would feel that way. Thankfully I haven't suffered the type of injury that you have. But I think it's safe to say most people on this forum have had crappy days or even weeks(whether physical or emotional) where they haven't felt "up to" playing/interacting with their pups/people. I have a 5 year old that requires constant attention and two pups as well as a husband who acts as if he can't clean up after himself at times
but at no point would I give my dogs or my child something that they didn't need or other than its intended use drug wise to make things easier on me. But that is just my personal experience. I can't judge you for what you did I can just say if I would/wouldn't do it. But I do seriously hope you feel better and dont take people's comments(if you find them negative) to heart. Get better but not only for your pup but for yourself! You know your physical limitations, don't push yourself past that or you could prolong your recovery. If you're unable to interact with her for playtime crate her, tell her you're tired(she'll either play by herself or lay down next to you), let a friend/family member keep her or take her for walks. You dont have to explain yourself to anyone on this forum and I don't really think you'll be able to change anyone's mind. Get well, stay cool, and have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!