How do you respond?

[Gracie2006]

Lately, I have been making it a point to dress up my girls when we go out for a walk. Gracie's hair is looking so beautiful in a top knot or pigtails, and I love having the girls in matching clothes. When we go to the park, most people smile and sometimes giggle and comment on how cute they are. Others just shake their heads, and some "daddies" respond to their child's inquisition with "that's so silly". And others just laugh in disbelief. Here at the beach, the economy is not great, most of the folk are simple, fishing industry types with bigger dogs that run off leash on the beach. We obviously don't fit in here, other than at the pet store that sells dog clothes. Do you care what other people think? When the comment is not so positive, do you have a come back or do you just stay quiet and be proud that you care enough about your babies to dress them and groom them? Do you ever feel offended by other people's comments?

[Candy317]

Some people don't even think dogs belong indoors. Just ignore them, they're just jealous and wish they were as stylish and spoiled as your dogs

[morningsting]

(((HUGS))) I'm really sorry that people have been rude to you about this! But yes, it's happened to me a lot unfortunately. People have said that I'm crazy or even stupid when I dress up my bby, because they think that she doesn't need clothes & that clothes are for humans, not dogs. I don't dress my bby up anymore because it's waaayyy too hot here for that, but when I lived in California I dressed my bby up all the time because it was FREEZING & she would be shivering like crazy if I didn't put a sweater on her. I have never said anything back to people who look down on me for dressing up my bby. I feel that they are not worth my time, & to be honest, I really do not care what they think. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so I just go about my way & let them think whatever they want. Even though people have been rude towards me dressing up my bby, this never deterred me from dressing her up. She looked cute & plus it was freezing, so they can just deal imo. It's not their dog, so I don't really understand why they care so much or why they feel the need to say something negative. I mean, if they don't have anything nice to say, then why even say it? It's just rude & unnecessary & do they honestly think that I'm going to listen to what a STRANGER says & stop dressing up my bby? I think not. Try not to take it personally & just ignore those people who think that you are crazy or stupid for dressing up your bbys. They're not worth your time

Amy

[erickajm]

I didn't ask anyone's opinion when I got my babies and really could care less what they think now...people will always have something to say. Relish in the positive ones and ignore the ignorant ones. I don't think you need to explain yourself to anyone.

...wow just reread what I typed above...pms much?

[marcerella02]

*sigh* i often feel offended. People think that the bows and clips in Layla's hair are ridiculous. They don't get that if that wasn't in her hair.. her hair would be in her face all day... so while it is practical... i try and make it as cute as possible. And the clothes *sigh* Layla usually only wears clothes in the winter and goes naked in the summer.. but again.. people dont' get that clothes .. in the winter... in ontario... are NECESSITY! i get so tired of defending it i just smile now....

[morningsting]

Originally Posted by erickajm

I didn't ask anyone's opinion when I got my babies and really could care less what they think now...people will always have something to say. Relish in the positive ones and ignore the ignorant ones. I don't think you need to explain yourself to anyone.

...wow just reread what I typed above...pms much?

Hahaa, I don't think you're pmsing at all! I totally agree with you

Amy

[BubblPopElectrc]

Luckily, it happens VERY rarely.

I just ignore them. It isn't worth my time. I just focus on the positive and try to give attention/feedback to those people.

[Rae Rae]

I don't get offended, whenever people make a comment on how I spoil my dogs I just remind them that they're not dogs, they're little humans with four legs and tails! Also, I'm very happy that I'm able to spoil my dogs, and happy for my dogs that they have an owner that loves them enough to spoil them so bad, so if someone else has a problem with it, oh well.

[Yorkie Luv of 3]

well ,, lets see,, we get LOTS of looks,, and comments,, and stares,,but I dont ever recall having heard ANYONE make rude comments,, but then,, some of those who were STARING,, probably made some stupid comment,, but didnt have the nerve to say it where I could hear em!! (I STILL HAVE IT!!!!) LOL mostly people get a Real Smile out of our girls,, but I have had some friends who had NO IDEA you'd KEEP Dogs In the House!! let the go to the bathroom IN THE HOUSE!!! now the clothes they thought was funny,, but the bathroom business!! they just had no idea you could Potty Train em like that!! I'm still amazed at the people who are amazed just because they have a BOW in their hair!! lol, ,i'm like well ,, yeah,, its a YorkieGirl!!!

so sorry if folks are rude to you,, just ,, ,consider the source,, some folks just can't help their ignorance!

[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.

[AmyChristine]

I am sorry that you have gotten some negative comments. But I think that there is something wrong with them if they are worrying about how your dog is or isn't dressed. I have gotten a few rude comments too in the past and now i just smile and tell them that I am not having anymore children so he is my baby. they can think that i am a little crazy but they can't really argue with it.

[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.

[MyFairLacy]

Oh I don't care what people think. I always have Lacy and Rylie dressed up in coordinating outfits with their hair fixed. I even have a dog stroller that I'll take them shopping in. I don't really pay much attention to people when we pass, but usually if we get comments or stopped it's all good...people think it's cute and want to see them and ask about them, etc. I do live in a college town though in a townhouse complex of mostly college students so sometimes I get a few wierd comments, but I just tell myself they are stupid and immature... I'm proud to dress my dogs and have them cute...I actually feel sorry for the people that think it is silly as they are the ones missing out. I say do what makes you and your dogs happy and just ignore others. Everyone has something "wierd" about them...I guarantee you that those people that look at you wierd for dressing your dogs do something you'd consider wierd.

[erino77]

I think they are all just jealous that they don't have our babies!!! lol! And they are missing out on all the fun and love Yorkies bring to whom they own I personally would have to say something smarta$$ back to someone. I can let opinions go except when you say them to my face or my kids and try to hurt or humiliate us. Then watch out, cause your gonna get it right back atcha!!! I really am a nice person though, lol! Just don't talk crap about my kids, skin and fur, cause Momma's only 1 step behind them backing them up all the way. hehe!

[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.