upset by some comments made today

[lulababy]

I dont like when pebbles gets negative attention because of her size.. and I also don't like when people try to say that when you put clothes on an animal they are being abused in some way.

These are some of the comments I got today in pebbles new training class by some of the other members, and the clothes one was by the trainer:

She looks like a mop

Is that as big as shes going to get?

The chickens are bigger than she is (then went on about how his dog literally eats live chickens)

I think my dog wants to eat it

From the trainer: He doesn't want to eat it

I'm surprised shes doing so well

:: someone comes over and fusses with pebbles (pretty and expensive) dress and then flips it like its trash or something ::

Don't you think your dog gets hot in those clothes? It's hot

Me: Outside its hot, not indoors, no.. theres airconditioning in here (argh! I know she was trying to get me to take her clothes off! Psh, also, it was a SUMMER dress!)

I know it wasnt very bad but everyone stared at her the entire time really and kept making comments, and the big dog owners kept saying their dog wanted to eat my dog because she "looked like a cake" or something.

Is it wrong of me to want to be treated like every other dog owner and not be antigonized for dressing my dog. I also got picked on because her harness is not standard and plain black or red. It's a pretty one from Glamourdog.com and the trainer almost didn't let me use it--but I proved to her that pebbles walks very well in her harnesses and that they actually work thankyouverymuch. I dunno, I'm just upset. I don't like my baby being compared to a chicken, especially when that chicken is literally being eaten

do you get upset by negative comments about your dog or do you just brush it off? I know I shoudn't take it personally, but I do. I'm not going to cancel the class because we did learn stuff and I think the teacher is very good despite her obvious prejudice against dogs wearing clothes

[shelby_rocks]

I would just brush it off.... everyone has an opinion, let them speak theirs.... in the end yours is really the only one that matters!

[abbey lee]

Wow, a lot of those comment were very rude. If someone said that about my dog I would be very upset so you are not overreacting at all. I have gotten comments like this before and it's downright rude to insult someone's dog. Especially saying things like their dog was going to physically hurt your dog. That's NOT FUNNY and it is NOT a joking matter. I wouldn't go back. Do they have a class that is specifically for small dogs somewhere else?

Sorry for your rough day.

[FL Tink]

I agree. I would just not even acknowlege the comments but just keep your chin up!!

[mypreciouspups]

I would just ignore..

I must tell you.. years ago I had my pooh in a front carrier.. so I am at a flea market indoor one.. and some guy came from no where and is in my face saying.. your not going to tell me that is a dog are you..
I just looked at him and smiled and said.. No I am not.. it is a cat.. he got p*ssed off with me and walked away..I laughed..

People can really in life be very opinionated.. I have seen it on here matter of fact.. and it is really maddening at times..

Just ignore it.. and you do not have to explain a thing to anyone.. you just enjoy your baby..


anne

[YorkichonBella]

It was obviously very rude. Just try to ignore their ignorance & prejudice. Your baby is Gorgeous! They're just jealous!! Hope she's the best student in her training class!! what will they say then?

[PANAMA69]

that make me so mad ignorant small mind it people why do they mind their business, I think is depend of the time of the month he,he the other day I was at the post-office dropping a pck for someone and this guy said to me oh that dog can't walk that far I told him you will be surprise after he saw how fast Melody was going he couldn't belive it I also was in a car show and this guy told us that our small dog were the only one walking that much my girls loves to walk, anyway I do get lots of people shaking there heads in a negative way because of my babies but I do let that get me, I get more positive comments I don't really care what they think of me or my babies really who are they anyway

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by abbey lee

Wow, a lot of those comment were very rude. If someone said that about my dog I would be very upset so you are not overreacting at all. I have gotten comments like this before and it's downright rude to insult someone's dog. Especially saying things like their dog was going to physically hurt your dog. That's NOT FUNNY and it is NOT a joking matter. I wouldn't go back. Do they have a class that is specifically for small dogs somewhere else?

Sorry for your rough day.

It took me forever to find this class, especially after the petco class incident, and it's supposedly the best in the area. She comes recommended by my vet and trains service dogs. She was professional in every other aspect. I'm just upset that Pebbles is the only small dog in the class. I doubt I could find a class just for small dogs.. even though I would prefer that.

[Gracie2006]

I get those comments all the time. It is the uneducated, ego centric dog owners and trainers that make them. You should be praised for caring so much that you put time and money into presenting such a wonderful fur baby. Toughen up that skin and blow it off. Those other people are to be pitied.

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by YorkichonBella

It was obviously very rude. Just try to ignore their ignorance & prejudice. Your baby is Gorgeous! They're just jealous!! Hope she's the best student in her training class!! what will they say then?

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

[Ellie May]

Yes, I would be very upset.

If the trainer didn't want you to use the harness, what did she want you to use?

[PANAMA69]

Originally Posted by lulababy

It took me forever to find this class, especially after the petco class incident, and it's supposedly the best in the area. She comes recommended by my vet and trains service dogs. She was professional in every other aspect. I'm just upset that Pebbles is the only small dog in the class. I doubt I could find a class just for small dogs.. even though I would prefer that.

You know maybe you need to tell them that you don't appreciate their comments and to keep them to themselves and let them know how it make you feel some people have diarrhea mouth and they don't think before they speak

[YorkichonBella]

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

LOL....I LOVE IT!: You Go Girl....show em what u got!

[cesar49]

there are big manly dogs for manly men.. then there are small
companion dogs.. some men seem to think they are tuff guys with their big dogs..
but a real man is secure in who he is and does not try to
hide behind his dog..
i say laugh it off, and do what you want with your dog..
as long as your dog likes her clothes..
but maybe dress down for the next class. i think dresses are a bit much, but i love cute tshirts on small dogs..

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by PANAMA69

that make me so mad ignorant small mind it people why do they mind their business, I think is depend of the time of the month he,he the other day I was at the post-office dropping a pck for someone and this guy said to me oh that dog can't walk that far I told him you will be surprise after he saw how fast Melody was going he couldn't belive it I also was in a car show and this guy told us that our small dog were the only one walking that much my girls loves to walk, anyway I do get lots of people shaking there heads in a negative way because of my babies but I do let that get me, I get more positive comments I don't really care what they think of me or my babies really who are they anyway

Yeah I just hate the negative attention though.. im not used to it. I also don't like people making me feel strange for dressing my dog. I LOVE dressing her and she is fine with it... I'm not going to stop because someone else doesnt agree with it. I hate when they try to make a case for the dog like im hindering her or something.. grrr...