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Deegan's mom · 08-16-2005, 04:43 AM

The lady pierced it near the base of the ear. Which is baiscally where they scratch when they get itchy.
I've noticed that it doens't bother alot of you and that is your perogative.
However, like PinkMartini said, my dog is n't my fashion accesory. And shouldn't be used in that manner. I do agree that it does hurt the animal to be tattooed and have their tails docked. But it is required for showing purposes.

And even though my Deegan isn't for showing purposes, it was the breeder that docked his tail before I even knew I was getting him. It wouldn't have bothered me one bit to have a full tail.

I just think that there is no purpose to have their ears peirced unneccesarily it could be ripped out during play, scratching etc.
And it's pain, and possible infection, for not reason other than to get attention for yourself.

Ashantay · 08-16-2005, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shelbysmom

Man o man. and i can't even find a harness because i am worried about making my Shelby uncomfortable!

and shutmymouth but the only clothes she will ever wear are a shirt or sweatshirt if she seems cold.

I know that isn't the YT way but it's the way I am.

LOL I too am not a clothes on your dog type of person they have their fur and if they are cold they go under the covers just like me

I had my cartlidges pierced in my ears 3 on one and 2 on the other and 2 years later they STILL were not healed and now I still get infections in them and have not worn any earrings in them for about 6 or 7 years. There is no way in HE%% I would do that to my dog no matter what anyone said.

Tuck'smom · 08-16-2005, 09:27 AM

Just to offer a little perspective here, on the news last night, two dogs had died as a result of having been left tied on a hot patio all day with record temperatures being reached here in the Orlando, Florida area. I bet those dogs would have been thrilled to have had so much attention paid to them that they were taken somewhere to have their ears peirced...

I wouldn't have it done to one of mine, but as has been said, can it really be that much more painful than tatooing or microchipping? And it seems I've read on here somewhere before that the inside of their ears is essentially without sensation which is why it is ok to pluck the hair from inside their ears...

Perhaps we shouldn't judge too harshly...

Dana

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-16-2005, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuck'smom

Just to offer a little perspective here, on the news last night, two dogs had died as a result of having been left tied on a hot patio all day with record temperatures being reached here in the Orlando, Florida area. I bet those dogs would have been thrilled to have had so much attention paid to them that they were taken somewhere to have their ears peirced...

I wouldn't have it done to one of mine, but as has been said, can it really be that much more painful than tatooing or microchipping? And it seems I've read on here somewhere before that the inside of their ears is essentially without sensation which is why it is ok to pluck the hair from inside their ears...

Perhaps we shouldn't judge too harshly...

Dana

Oh...those poor dogs...that is soo sad!

I agree with you to about not judging too harshly.

shelbysmom · 08-16-2005, 09:56 AM

[QUOTE=Ashantay]LOL I too am not a clothes on your dog type of person they have their fur and if they are cold they go under the covers just like me

My puppy sleeps under the covers as close to me as she can get. I started putting a shirt on her on our morning walks b/c she actually shivers! It's been cold (in California???) and overcast lately. She rides in a front pack (since I walk too far for her) and just sitting there, she gets cold. Yesterday I wished I had a sweatshirt for her! I wrapped my flannel shirt around her so she could peek out through the buttons and she felt better. Eventually she curled down in the bottom of the frontpack....so I know she was cold.

I have heard that their fur does not keep them as warm as other dogs? Is that true? seems to be from my experience.

Kelz · 08-16-2005, 10:09 AM

i dunno..i dont think it's right to pierce a dogs ears!

lynette · 08-16-2005, 10:47 AM

I have never heard of such a thing! It's bad enough for a human, infection and all, but your dog? There is no way I could keep Mollie from messing with the studs, I just can't imagine.

JCarlson2004 · 08-16-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lynette

I have never heard of such a thing! It's bad enough for a human, infection and all, but your dog? There is no way I could keep Mollie from messing with the studs, I just can't imagine.

I know my Katie would rip an earring out of her ear. I'd be worried about getting a infection (because of the hair). It's not something that I would do.

vainchick5 · 08-16-2005, 12:18 PM

It's not something I would do to my babies. I think it's wrong. I wouldn't even do it to my kids. I would wait till they are old enough to decide. It's a dog, that runs around and plays and scratches it's back on the rug/grass/tree/whatever. Can you imagine how painful it would be if the stud got caught in the rug?? I think that person and other who have done, do it because they are attention hogs and they just want people to be interested in them. Yes when we dress them they also get attention but as hopefully all of us have learned, we dress them when the weather is too cold for them. While I dress my baby to keep her warm, yes of course I dress her cute and peolpe think she's cute, but at least I'm not consciously hurting her to get that attention. So for those of you who think "It's not so bad" or it's not more wrong than tail docking...think again...when tails get docked you don't have to watch them all the time to make sure their tail doesn't get stuck somewhere and rip out, or that they mail swallow it and choke to death. All for the attention. I hope it's worth it for those who want it or like or don't have a problem with it.

JCarlson2004 · 08-16-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

While I dress my baby to keep her warm, yes of course I dress her cute and peolpe think she's cute, but at least I'm not consciously hurting her to get that attention. So for those of you who think "It's not so bad" or it's not more wrong than tail docking...think again...when tails get docked you don't have to watch them all the time to make sure their tail doesn't get stuck somewhere and rip out, or that they mail swallow it and choke to death. All for the attention. I hope it's worth it for those who want it or like or don't have a problem with it.

StewiesMom · 08-16-2005, 12:26 PM

I think tail docking and ear docking is much worse. I would never ever ever ever ever everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr pierce a dog's ears though.

Deegan's mom · 08-16-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

It's not something I would do to my babies. I think it's wrong. I wouldn't even do it to my kids. I would wait till they are old enough to decide. It's a dog, that runs around and plays and scratches it's back on the rug/grass/tree/whatever. Can you imagine how painful it would be if the stud got caught in the rug?? I think that person and other who have done, do it because they are attention hogs and they just want people to be interested in them. Yes when we dress them they also get attention but as hopefully all of us have learned, we dress them when the weather is too cold for them. While I dress my baby to keep her warm, yes of course I dress her cute and peolpe think she's cute, but at least I'm not consciously hurting her to get that attention. So for those of you who think "It's not so bad" or it's not more wrong than tail docking...think again...when tails get docked you don't have to watch them all the time to make sure their tail doesn't get stuck somewhere and rip out, or that they mail swallow it and choke to death. All for the attention. I hope it's worth it for those who want it or like or don't have a problem with it.

You go girl! Nobella - you said exactly how I was feeling! I agree 100%.

JCarlson2004 · 08-16-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I think tail docking and ear docking is much worse. I would never ever ever ever ever everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr pierce a dog's ears though.

I totally agree! But what's ear docking? Why would anyong dock their dogs ear??!!??!!

JCarlson2004 · 08-16-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

Why thank you! I like the way you think..hehe..Just my 2 cents...if some people are ok with hurting their babies for attention, by all means go for it. I wouldn't do it because it's unnecessary. SHOTS are necessary, I would think. I don't know I could be wrong, afterall I only have an MBA. I didn't go to any law schools.

LOLOL!!

Ponyup · 08-16-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I totally agree! But what's ear docking? Why would anyong dock their dogs ear??!!??!!

Some dogs are born with big floppy ears (like beagles) and they dock them so they stand up and are pointy. I know they do this with great danes and i think dobermans also.

08-16-2005, 04:43 AM	#46
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	The lady pierced it near the base of the ear. Which is baiscally where they scratch when they get itchy. I've noticed that it doens't bother alot of you and that is your perogative. However, like PinkMartini said, my dog is n't my fashion accesory. And shouldn't be used in that manner. I do agree that it does hurt the animal to be tattooed and have their tails docked. But it is required for showing purposes. And even though my Deegan isn't for showing purposes, it was the breeder that docked his tail before I even knew I was getting him. It wouldn't have bothered me one bit to have a full tail. I just think that there is no purpose to have their ears peirced unneccesarily it could be ripped out during play, scratching etc. And it's pain, and possible infection, for not reason other than to get attention for yourself. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

08-16-2005, 10:09 AM	#51
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	i dunno..i dont think it's right to pierce a dogs ears! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

08-16-2005, 12:18 PM	#54
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	It's not something I would do to my babies. I think it's wrong. I wouldn't even do it to my kids. I would wait till they are old enough to decide. It's a dog, that runs around and plays and scratches it's back on the rug/grass/tree/whatever. Can you imagine how painful it would be if the stud got caught in the rug?? I think that person and other who have done, do it because they are attention hogs and they just want people to be interested in them. Yes when we dress them they also get attention but as hopefully all of us have learned, we dress them when the weather is too cold for them. While I dress my baby to keep her warm, yes of course I dress her cute and peolpe think she's cute, but at least I'm not consciously hurting her to get that attention. So for those of you who think "It's not so bad" or it's not more wrong than tail docking...think again...when tails get docked you don't have to watch them all the time to make sure their tail doesn't get stuck somewhere and rip out, or that they mail swallow it and choke to death. All for the attention. I hope it's worth it for those who want it or like or don't have a problem with it. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

08-16-2005, 12:26 PM	#56
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I think tail docking and ear docking is much worse. I would never ever ever ever ever everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr pierce a dog's ears though. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

08-16-2005, 09:27 AM	#48
Tuck'smom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DeBary, FL Posts: 140	Just to offer a little perspective here, on the news last night, two dogs had died as a result of having been left tied on a hot patio all day with record temperatures being reached here in the Orlando, Florida area. I bet those dogs would have been thrilled to have had so much attention paid to them that they were taken somewhere to have their ears peirced... I wouldn't have it done to one of mine, but as has been said, can it really be that much more painful than tatooing or microchipping? And it seems I've read on here somewhere before that the inside of their ears is essentially without sensation which is why it is ok to pluck the hair from inside their ears... Perhaps we shouldn't judge too harshly... Dana

08-16-2005, 09:56 AM	#50
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	[QUOTE=Ashantay]LOL I too am not a clothes on your dog type of person they have their fur and if they are cold they go under the covers just like me My puppy sleeps under the covers as close to me as she can get. I started putting a shirt on her on our morning walks b/c she actually shivers! It's been cold (in California???) and overcast lately. She rides in a front pack (since I walk too far for her) and just sitting there, she gets cold. Yesterday I wished I had a sweatshirt for her! I wrapped my flannel shirt around her so she could peek out through the buttons and she felt better. Eventually she curled down in the bottom of the frontpack....so I know she was cold. I have heard that their fur does not keep them as warm as other dogs? Is that true? seems to be from my experience.

08-16-2005, 10:47 AM	#52
lynette Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 104	I have never heard of such a thing! It's bad enough for a human, infection and all, but your dog? There is no way I could keep Mollie from messing with the studs, I just can't imagine.