I understand some people who feel this way. It is true that a lot of little dogs are totally out of control, and as much as they are loved --- who wants to have to be around them. It's not much different than having to put up with other people's misbehaving spoiled little children....no fun!
As far as clothes, etc. I don't go crazy over this - but mine do have a few outfits -- and I think they look cute in them. And - they don't seem to mind wearing them at all.
**** I think the thing we need to do is just tone it down and try and treat our little guys more like little dogs when we are around people like this. Nothing wrong with this. This is the way mine are treated most of the time anyway. Actually - I think they like being dogs. There must be something very special about being a dog - or we wouldn't love them as much as we do.
Never argue with someone who feels this way. It really only makes things worse.
And - don't we know - everyone has the right to their own opinion.
I do think it's interesting that it's the people your brother doesn't like - not the dog. Something to be said about that! In all honesty - I have been around people who are "a little too much." Most of us aren't. We just love ouir pets.
Good luck! Carol Jean |