I HATE non-dog people!!!

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by Peanutt

Don't you value training your dogs?? Dogs can be trained not to eat people food, and they also should be disciplined when pooping on the floor. Also, it takes a LOT of energy to hate people. Calm down.

Um excuse me but your post was extremely rude and unnecessarily so. This is a positive environment. I don't know what you're used to but we don't believe in being disrespectful for no reason.

As far as training my dogs go - Franklin is still a puppy and Maggie is adopted, we just got her a few weeks ago. I go to school and work full time and don't have the time to devote to training my dogs in every single area. They are potty trained and know how to sit and walk on a leash. That's enough for me. I don't think it's that much to ask for someone to not leave their food on the couch or on the floor. I think any dog, no matter how well trained, would be hard pressed to not be interested.

And have you ever had a dog? Accidents happen.

[Mayas Mommy]

Originally Posted by sullysmum

Get rid of the room mate and get another dog!

... good one !!! There are a lot of ignorant People out there .... don't get to upset ... kiss your Puppy instead ....

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by Mayas Mommy

... good one !!! There are a lot of ignorant People out there .... don't get to upset ... kiss your Puppy instead ....

Thanks.. maybe I will

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

He has never had a puppy and does not realize that dogs do NOT understand us when we talk to them. He always screams commands at the dogs and gets annoyed when they don't listen. He constantly talks about much he loves Maggie because she's so well behaved and he thinks Franklin is annoying but really he's just being a puppy. He also comments all the time about how spoiled my dogs are.

I'm sorry.. I just get so frustrated. I really would move out and away from him but we can't afford to move out on our own.

Oh, Diana, I'm sorry you're having to put up with someone who clearly doesn't know how to communicate with dogs. I'm guessing too that he probably locks little Franklin up LONG after the poo already occurred - which will teach Franklin nothing. I don't know what the solution is, but, it's really tough - bc I think you really need to have a big conversation w/ this person - mostly bc he is going to confuse the heck out of Franklin during a really important learning phase of his life.

Problem is, this room mate doesn't sound like someone who wants to learn about *how* dogs learn, so....? Is there any way you could find a different person to live with?

[7TimesBlessed]

I agree w Wylies mom on the roommate situation.........also Shuber has a good point............people need to have positive experiences w dogs which we can provide........

[Potter]

Some non-dog people are really irritating. More often than not, it is not about your dog is being trained or not, they just do not like dogs period and that creates problems when you live together. Not everyone likes dogs and everyone have their own choices, I just personally find people who do not like dogs are more cold-hearted. I do not put my dog above people but I wouldn't back down if someone try to treat my dog bad either. After all, it is our job to protect and look after them.

[Nikki+2]

What a terrible situation to be in. It does seem like non dog people are a slightly different breed than us dog lovers. As far as training goes, I'm sure it's possible to teach a dog not to eat food that is sitting right on the couch but it should be unnecessary. It's almost like teasing them. I'm sorry I don't have any advice but just wanted to offer my support.

[Joey4422]

Why not have your roommate and your Yorkie sit down for a private talk. I'm sure over time, your roommate will learn how kind, considerate, helpful, cute, affectionate, sexy, and entertaining a Yorkie can be. If not, then your roommate has problems girlfriend!