How do you respond?

[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by Ozzie'sperson

Just tell them that "Opinions are like a**holes -- everybody's got one. And I am choosing to ignore yours on both counts."

Seriously, don't let closed minds torment yours.

I love that. I wish I had the nerve to say such a thing! I think I'm too nice.

[Rae Rae]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I don't know if you heard about the Crazy Club, but it was founded because some people use to make fun of those who dressed their Yorkies. So instead of fighting or explaining themselves, they just embraced the idea, and called themselves "crazy". I absolutely loved this concept because it goes beyond dressing your dogs, it allows you to do what makes you happy, and as long as it isn't hurting anyone, people should keep their negative opinions to themselves. You're bound to get your share of stares in a town such as you describe, and while many people might think it's silly at first, I'll bet they secretly think it's cute as heck.

I think I would try responding to their negative comments, with something like, I know, it's so silly, but I just can't help myself." Southern girls know how to do this naturally; I wish I was a Southern girl.

I so agree!!!

[Shelby&Seymour]

We are in public a LOT with Shelby & Seymour (especially in the summer at the RV parks). We use a pull-behind bicycle cart for them, a stroller, 2 covered "cabanas" in their x-pen area, and they have plenty of "camping" attire. 2 weeks ago I was asked about the stroller while we were walking. My response was " I just can't leave them behind, and because I like to walk faster than they do (and farther) this makes it much easier.
As far as the clothes....... I just laugh with them and say...... "I know, but aren't they just adorable?"

....... some people do things to be hurtful (those I just ignore) and others are just curious and ask questions...... these are the ones that I LOVE to give information to about the Yorkie breed. Some really appreciate it when I take the time to tell them about Shelby & Seymour.

Smile!!!!!! You have YORKIES!!!!!!!!!!!

[ScootieBootie]

People think I'm crazy for for dressing Libby (my 60 pound pit bull) and my family in Germany can't even look at photos of her and my kids because it scares them! Pit bulls are monsters in Europe! They think I'm silly and crazy, and dumb for having her.

My dad shakes his head and huffs when he sees Scooter dressed up IN HARNESSES! I'm always so proud when I make a new one, and my dad makes me feel like a moron when it comes to that!

But you know what, these are our dogs, and we do have a right to make them feel and look loved. (Even if others think we are silly!)

Look at it this way: More people smile at our dogs then they "offend" us about our choices. Those who smile, count!

[lulababy]

no ones ever said anything bad to me.. most of them just ask where I get my clothes from and say "awaaa" & how cute pebbles looks. if someone said something nasty.. and directly said it TO ME.. i would say something nasty back, honestly, because its none of their business and who are they to just go around randomly saying bad things to people!! and if someone said something loudly to their friend or whatever so i could hear it i would just give them an evil look and keep on walking, because me and my dog are way more fierce than they are anyway

[Lauren9]

I think the apparel that is sold for dogs should be limited to boots and coats. For indoors, if drafty, PJ's are welcome.

But to go out in public and subject yourself to people who don't understand, the answer is a big NO!

I know that dogs sense when people don't understand and are being made fun of. Because that's just the way dogs are. They sense things. Why subject them to negative feelings from other people who don't understand.

Yorkies are too special to confuse them.

P.S. Just for the record, I have a pet stroller because when I walk too far my little one gets tired so in he goes. People don't say anything because they don't know he's in there. Some do and I tell them "you carry him back." They shut up! My other Yorkie never get tired but if it's too hot, in he goes, too.

You will get negative feedback no matter what you do! My dogs wear boots because their feet get irritated from allergies. And I do get comments! Like, "do they have boots on?!" Yes, I say, and they ask Why? Because their little feet get sore and hot and whatever. Take your shoes off and walk and see how you feel! That usually shuts them up!

But dressing them up as you do, no way! You are exposing yourself to ridicule and making pet merchandisers rich! Except for coats and boots! Amen!

Love,

Lauren

[RebelBelle]

LOL! I would think taking out a dressed up little girl would be pretty easy. Now try taking a little furboy out in a stroller and a polo shirt in Mississippi and watch the rednecks come a runnin' with the stupid comments. But anytime anyone asks me why my DOG has on a shirt or why he's in a a stroller or why he has his hair in a ponytail. I say " Oh darlin' he's not just a dog, he's a Yorkie" and then I move on. It's just sugary enough that people can't call me a b*tch and just snide enough to make them feel dumb for asking. Generally they don't ask a second time. In fact now when we're out and people ask my redneck cousin why Jamie has a shirt on, he says "he's not just a dog, he's a yorkie..." Now he kinda shrugs his shoulders when he says it but I think I'm getting through.

[Potter]

I have met lots of nice people who compliments how cute he is wearing his clothes and a few sarcastic people along the way. Yesterday, a lady just said to her friend, "Look her yorkie is wearing a coat because he is cold hohoho" without even looking at me in a not so nice way, very sarcastically. It wasn't even cold to begin with. Pao was just wearing an old cotton t-shirt because I like him to have a layer of protection from the sun or simply from the grass/woods whatever since his fur is short. I don't usually answer back, its just a waste of my time.. In that case, I just tell myself a person who laughs like a witch isn't worth my time.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Lauren9

I think the apparel that is sold for dogs should be limited to boots and coats. For indoors, if drafty, PJ's are welcome.

But to go out in public and subject yourself to people who don't understand, the answer is a big NO!

I know that dogs sense when people don't understand and are being made fun of. Because that's just the way dogs are. They sense things. Why subject them to negative feelings from other people who don't understand.

Yorkies are too special to confuse them.

P.S. Just for the record, I have a pet stroller because when I walk too far my little one gets tired so in he goes. People don't say anything because they don't know he's in there. Some do and I tell them "you carry him back." They shut up! My other Yorkie never get tired but if it's too hot, in he goes, too.

You will get negative feedback no matter what you do! My dogs wear boots because their feet get irritated from allergies. And I do get comments! Like, "do they have boots on?!" Yes, I say, and they ask Why? Because their little feet get sore and hot and whatever. Take your shoes off and walk and see how you feel! That usually shuts them up!

But dressing them up as you do, no way! You are exposing yourself to ridicule and making pet merchandisers rich! Except for coats and boots! Amen!

Love,

Lauren

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE dog apparel...I own over 150 outfits for my dogs, mostly adorable dresses. I don't care what others think. I enjoy it, my dogs enjoy it...so that's all that matters. My boy used to dislike it at first, but he's realized quickly that brushing and getting dressed is attention for him and now he comes over to me like "it's my turn!" when we are getting ready. They love the attention they get from their adorable outfits. It's way too hot here for coats, and they hate shoes (although we've put them on for pictures before). But they like their cute shirts, dresses, and hair accessories.

[Potter]

Originally Posted by Lauren9

I think the apparel that is sold for dogs should be limited to boots and coats. For indoors, if drafty, PJ's are welcome.

But to go out in public and subject yourself to people who don't understand, the answer is a big NO!

I know that dogs sense when people don't understand and are being made fun of. Because that's just the way dogs are. They sense things. Why subject them to negative feelings from other people who don't understand.

Yorkies are too special to confuse them.

P.S. Just for the record, I have a pet stroller because when I walk too far my little one gets tired so in he goes. People don't say anything because they don't know he's in there. Some do and I tell them "you carry him back." They shut up! My other Yorkie never get tired but if it's too hot, in he goes, too.

You will get negative feedback no matter what you do! My dogs wear boots because their feet get irritated from allergies. And I do get comments! Like, "do they have boots on?!" Yes, I say, and they ask Why? Because their little feet get sore and hot and whatever. Take your shoes off and walk and see how you feel! That usually shuts them up!

But dressing them up as you do, no way! You are exposing yourself to ridicule and making pet merchandisers rich! Except for coats and boots! Amen!

Love,

Lauren

Sometimes, having a thin layer of clothes or t-shirt on during summer helps to protect their skin from the sun if their fur is cut short. Some dogs have allergies to the surrounding/pollen do better with some clothes on. Other times, it is just for the furkid's Mommy's/Daddy's viewing pleasure

[mizzwanned]

I def. get offended sometimes by rude ppl's comments but i got to the point that i don't even care anymore and figure they are the silly ones. Today something happened on the train as i was taking London to the vet. I had her in the dog carrier and this lady, who looked very unkept by the way kept looking at her. She finally asked me 'What is THAT??' I was taken aback a little because most ppl know she's a dog even tho she is tiny. So i responded with..'you mean what type of DOG is she?' and she said yes. So i told her then she asked if she will grow more , i said no,then she goes 'how much do those kind of dogs run you? how much did you pay?' Usually i think it's rude to ask that and say she was a gift or something but i figured to just be honest and i told her how much London was. OMG when i told her, this lady's face dropped. She goes "WHAT???!! That much for a DOG??? a DOGGG??' I said YES! And then she kept shaking her head and making noises. I don't even understand why she asked then. It's my money, i can do what i want with it. Those type of ppl i don't even want to have a dog, and i'll be completely honest and tell them it's expensive to take care of them, vet bills, supplies, etc. If they are still interested i will tell them where they can do research on them, if not they can keep walking. Some ppl are just plain rude and I don't understand them. But with the lady today me and my bf just shrugged it off and labeled her crazy I'm sorry but she looked very unkept like she didn't care about herself, how would she care for a dog? I hope she never gets one. This other lady stopped my bf and i on the street and was very interested in getting a Yorkie. We had a long convo and she was very nice, she said she knows how expensive they can be and her friend has told her who also has a dog. She was very interested and i was very honest with her and i told her about YT. Hopefully she checks it out. With those rude ppl i say just shrug them off, sometimes its good to say something smart back if they say something, sometimes it's not even worth it.

[Lauren9]

Sometime, when our emotions get to the point where we confront people who may be dangerous. And to do it on a deadend road as you say is putting yourself in jeopardy! No way would I answer anyone, anywhere, because it can only escalate and it's not worth it!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Beabble

Awe, that would be so sad to hear someone make such a rude comment about a furbaby. I know this wasn't the right thing to do but I get offended when people say things about our furkids and I stand up for them just as I do our skin kids. Some years back we lived on a dead end road that went back through a golf course, I was walking out white boxer boy Isaiah on the dead end road and some guy with about 6 of his buddies yelled out and said, oh my God, that's the ugliest dog I've ever seen in my life! He had to have been in their 50's and I was quite shocked at his manners. I tried to ignore them and just walk on but they all kept laughing and pointing. Finally I got mad and stopped and looked right at the man who'd said that about Isaiah and I replied, and YOU'RE the UGLIEST MAN I've ever seen in my life. His jaw darn near hit the ground and him and his buddies stopped laughing and just looked at me like, I can't believe she just said that! Some people just don't care who's feelings they hurt. But in response to your question, I've never had Maggy dressed and anyone say something like that. If I'm ever in that situation, I'd probably turn and look them in the eye and say, thank you for you opinion, now do you feel like a better woman or man for hurting someone elses feelings? There's no reason for such rudeness from people, if they don't like what our furkids wear, they don't have to look.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Potter

Sometimes, having a thin layer of clothes or t-shirt on during summer helps to protect their skin from the sun if their fur is cut short. Some dogs have allergies to the surrounding/pollen do better with some clothes on. Other times, it is just for the furkid's Mommy's/Daddy's viewing pleasure

I agree with this. Lacy's hair is black on her back, and it gets so hot when the sun shines down on it. I feel like her having a light dress on covering her back actually helps to protect her and keep her slightly cooler than if she was naked. Her black hair gets so hot outside.

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by Lauren9

I think the apparel that is sold for dogs should be limited to boots and coats. For indoors, if drafty, PJ's are welcome.

But to go out in public and subject yourself to people who don't understand, the answer is a big NO!

I know that dogs sense when people don't understand and are being made fun of. Because that's just the way dogs are. They sense things. Why subject them to negative feelings from other people who don't understand.

Yorkies are too special to confuse them.

P.S. Just for the record, I have a pet stroller because when I walk too far my little one gets tired so in he goes. People don't say anything because they don't know he's in there. Some do and I tell them "you carry him back." They shut up! My other Yorkie never get tired but if it's too hot, in he goes, too.

You will get negative feedback no matter what you do! My dogs wear boots because their feet get irritated from allergies. And I do get comments! Like, "do they have boots on?!" Yes, I say, and they ask Why? Because their little feet get sore and hot and whatever. Take your shoes off and walk and see how you feel! That usually shuts them up!

But dressing them up as you do, no way! You are exposing yourself to ridicule and making pet merchandisers rich! Except for coats and boots! Amen!

Love,

Lauren

i honestly couldnt care less if dressing my dog is subjecting me to "ridicule" ... the possibility of ridicule has never stopped me from doing what i want--as long as im not hurting anyone (something THOSE PEOPLE should start living by). The way I see it, as long as me and my dog are happy, who cares what they think? dressing up my dog makes her look even more adorable... and she enjoys it. its attention and she thinks its fun and so do i! what i dont understand is why they would even care... its not like im trying to dress up their dog.

[Ozzie'sperson]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

I love that. I wish I had the nerve to say such a thing! I think I'm too nice.

Well, they would have to catch me on the right day ... but it's possible.