upset by some comments made today

[pookiebear]

Originally Posted by lulababy

you know what is funny is that she WAS the best student in the class today.. the other big dogs were all looking at her whenever she passed and not paying attention but she was heeling and sitting on cue!! hahahaha

You show 'em who rules Pebbles. I admire you for keeping quiet, I can't. Pebbles is soooo much smarter than their dogs...and you know it and just kept it to yourself. Good job! Pebbles probably doesn't need those classes anyway!

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by delisa2850

After all you went through to find this class, and you were so excited - I am SOOOOO very sorry. All kinds of things went through my mind as I read all of these posts....First and foremost - this is special time for you and your Pebbles. After the negative experience you had with your last class, I agree with you that I would hang in there with this class and this instructor. What if when the next person who thinks they are so very funny with their "quick wit" makes a hurtful comment, look at Pebbles and say directly to her (and of course so the offender can hear!), "Don't let him hurt your feelings sweetheart. He doesn't really mean to be rude, he is just jealous of your brains, beauty, and kind heart." Then look at your offender and smile sweetly and say, "Don't feel bad, Pebbles doesn't hold a grudge against people say rude things to her. By the way, I noticed that your dog is ..." and find something to compliment their dog on. Whether it seems like their dog is kind natured, or has a pretty coat, or seems excited to be at class - it doesn't matter what - every dog has something wonderful about them. Find it and point it out to their owner. Kill them with kindness. As for Pebbles clothing - it is so totally a matter of YOUR preference. As long as the clothes don't get in the way of her training, it shouldn't matter to anyone else. However, I would save the formal-wear for graduation night when she is class valedictorian! I am a huge Pebbles fan - don't let other peoples ignorance upset you, because Pebbles will sense that you are upset, and that will take the fun out of this new adventure.

You said Pebbles was doing really well with the actual lessons - that is wonderful! What are you working on with her this week? I am proud of you for the way you worked to find this class - hang in there and enjoy your Pebbles time!!!

I know, it is upsetting after all I went through to find this class. thanks for the support.. this week she is learning how to heel and sit after heeling... she is doing very well with it. im supposed to train her 3 times a day for 5-10 minutes. she is really getting the hang of it!! next week she will learn how to stay after sitting.. and something else

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by joldham

Pebbles is so cute....how old and big is she? Bam bam is sweet too. Just ignore those comments sometimes I think they are just jealous because they are so cute!! I love their names!!

she is 8 1/2 months old.. and 2.9 pounds and very short to the ground, 6 inches. thank you for the kind words and about their names

[Ines3185lyorkie]

Try to ignore those dummys, they're the ones that have self-esteem issues.

You chose your dog and they chose theirs. They wouldn't like it if you said.."how many people has your big dog killed?.. would they. Besides Pebbles is adorable and obviously smarter than theirs.

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Those people were very rude. But you say you hate the negative attention (which I'm sure everyone does), but did you dress her up because you were wanting people to fuss over her?

JMO but when taking them to a class, maybe it would be best to leave the fru fru at home, and just concentrate on the class. there is a time and place for everything and this was an obedience class, not a fashion show.

If someone over dressed their child for school, the child would no doubt get negative comments also, and maybe even pushed in the mud puddle.

I don't mean to sound negative and i am not defending the rudef comments, just looking at it from the other side.

I dress her everyday so I didnt see it was being overdressed. I also took into account that it was a class and put her in a very simple casual dress that just had polka dots for decoration and a few casual patches. There was no tulle or crystals or glitter. I dont know, I didnt see it as me wanting attention for her because she gets attention even if shes naked. I just like to dress her up--she has a lot of clothes and bows and I like to use them. I see what youre saying but if you saw the outfit you wouldnt think it was too fancy.

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by hviola

Ive gotten a lot of those same comments from complete strangers.

When fishing: Is the dog the bait? Ha Ha MY dog is 90 lbs!

When out walking or at a store:
Are you walking a rat?
Shes too big to be a yorkie, must be a mix. (She was 2 lbs at the time)
Thats not a yorkie, yorkies arent black. (Hello! Its a puppy!)
What a spoiled little brat! (Said in a mean way cuz she was wearing a pink sequined harness)

And of course: My dog would eat your dog.

I know we should just brush it off, but I just dont know what kind of permission people have to make these comments. I mean, I dont walk up to our neighbor and his boxer and say "Are you walking an underfed cow?" or how about "My car could run over your dog."

Hahahaha that made me laugh.. good stuff

[lulababy]

thank you everyone for taking the time to comment, it means a lot. Everyone here is so great I will take all of your advice into consideration

[Zanders' mom]

[QUOTE=Wylie's Mom;2203054]That's right! And, you can even take the trainer aside and speak to her alone, if you don't want to do the group thing. She is the leader of that class and should foster RESPECT for you AND all the animals, for gosh sakes!

I also want to pat your back for STANDING your ground with the harness instead of what they were using.

You should share your words with the trainer .... YOU are there to learn with your baby, not be a subject for negative ignorant comments!

I hope your baby tops all of them! Yeeeaaa!

[GPONTLITZ]

Glad you stayed in the class, let that little one show them up!! As for the clothes, maybe training time isn't the best, but that still doesn't excuse the rudeness of these people. I probably would have thought of a quick comment to throw back at them.. You enjoy your class and consider the source on those remarks.. I think you did a good job!

[paulapoo]

Those people don't bother me at all!!! Who cares what these people think. That is your baby. I've had people tell me Otis isn't a yorkie because he's big. I just laugh! I don't care what he is, I love him and he loves me! There are so many things to worry about in life, don't let what people say or think about your baby get to you!!

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by lulababy

I dress her everyday so I didnt see it was being overdressed. I also took into account that it was a class and put her in a very simple casual dress that just had polka dots for decoration and a few casual patches. There was no tulle or crystals or glitter. I dont know, I didnt see it as me wanting attention for her because she gets attention even if shes naked. I just like to dress her up--she has a lot of clothes and bows and I like to use them. I see what youre saying but if you saw the outfit you wouldnt think it was too fancy.

I personally like to see them dressed up. I was just pointing out the way others might have looked at it.

When I dress mine up and take them out, I expect to get lots of attention and would consider anyone who made negative remarks to be jealous.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by lulababy

she wanted me to use a "gentle leader" which is a harness/collar that goes around the snout and head.. it looks painful even though she said it isnt. I dunno, I didn't like it. I didn't want to use it. Pebbles didn't like it on her when I tried it on before. Plus it looks like your dog is dangerous or something when it is on and thats why you are covering the snout (to keep it from biting). Very unfriendly looking.

I use the Gentle Leader of my Pebbles and it really does work great. I bought the tan color and when she had it on you can't even really see it. It just blends in with her hair on her face. The reason I started using it with her was she was pulling so horribly that I was afraid she would hurt herself or pull and get away from me. If you wanted to try the gentle leader I don't think I would use it the first time during class. You should work with her a little at a time while at home.

Pebbles didn't like it at first either but now she know that when I take it out she is going for a walk. That is the only time we use it though.

They do all sound like morons.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by lulababy

she wanted me to use a "gentle leader" which is a harness/collar that goes around the snout and head.. it looks painful even though she said it isnt. I dunno, I didn't like it. I didn't want to use it. Pebbles didn't like it on her when I tried it on before. Plus it looks like your dog is dangerous or something when it is on and thats why you are covering the snout (to keep it from biting). Very unfriendly looking.

That's silly! Why would you use a gentle leader on such a small dog?!? We've learned to use these at the dog shelter, and we're only suppose to use them when a dog is hard to handle on a leash. It's not going to hurt them at all, it's main purpose is to have better control. But with a small dog like a yorkie, how can you not have at least some control?
Personally, I don't know if I would dress my dogs, but that's just me! However, I do think that some of the puppies I've seen here in their cute outfits are just adorable! Just cause they don't personally practice it doesn't mean they have a right to make you feel bad. If your Pebbles is as darling as your avatar, then they are blind! She is adorable and are just jealous they don't have the creativity to dress up their babies!

[DvlshAngel985]

I forgot to add, I'm glad you stuck to using your own harness. And the gentle leaders I'm use to using we only use with large dogs that are not use to walking on a leash and/or when the dogs are stronger than they realize. They can be so strong sometimes and can't seem to understand why I keep falling over when I try to walk them!

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I use the Gentle Leader of my Pebbles and it really does work great. I bought the tan color and when she had it on you can't even really see it. It just blends in with her hair on her face. The reason I started using it with her was she was pulling so horribly that I was afraid she would hurt herself or pull and get away from me. If you wanted to try the gentle leader I don't think I would use it the first time during class. You should work with her a little at a time while at home.

Pebbles didn't like it at first either but now she know that when I take it out she is going for a walk. That is the only time we use it though.

They do all sound like morons.

im glad it works for you. I just couldnt use it on my pebbles... they didnt even have the tan option available there