Am I Right or Wrong: Dog Event & Booth Owner Upset - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

smoop · 09-29-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

To take the stance of 'it's a dog and things will happen' is just wrong in my opinion...why should the booth owners have to just take whatever gets dished out? I think, we as pet owners, have the responsibility to take all precausions to ensure our pets are well behaved in public...I would not take my male anywhere like that without a belly band...boys just can't be trusted 100%.

I feel the same way you do. Before i bring my 10 week old puppy to anyone's house i inform them that she is not 100% trained and probably will poop or pee in the house, if they are not ok with it we don't go.

In your case it was the fault of your dog - which translates to your responsibility. I would have tossed owner of the product some money, if not just outright buy it (and heck, you could resell it on craigslist and make some money back)

spr377 · 09-29-2008, 07:05 AM

I would not take my male without a bellyband. It is his natural instinct to mark, so I take precautions.

sullysmum · 09-29-2008, 07:26 AM

I think he was just trying to make you feel guilty and buy the stroller, surely as a salesman he would have some sort of goods insurance?

BamaFan121s · 09-29-2008, 07:58 AM

Unless the vendor had insisted otherwise, I probably would have paid for the product. Yes, it's a dog expo, but IMO, you have to take responsibility for your dog's actions and make sure they are not doing that. I can't imagine a vendor setting up their booth under the mindset that 'it's a dog expo so I know my merchandise will be pee'd on today.' Looking at it from a buyer's perspective, if I was going to pay for a new product, I wouldn't want to buy one that another dog had pee'd on that had been cleaned...I would want a new, unsoiled one.

mminichan · 09-29-2008, 08:05 AM

I think both pet owner and booth owner have made a mistake. Others already stated clearly and I agreed with everyone. This is life, we learn from our mistake. Maybe you could use a bellyband next time as other suggested.(okay, silly Qs..is Bellyband only for male dog? I don't quite sure what is it for? Is it to control them not to pee?)

Don't be upset anymore. We live, learn and laugh!

Ines3185lyorkie · 09-29-2008, 08:15 AM

Are some or ALL products displayed at a Dog Expo display items? I've never been to one. But I have been to many places and they don't sell the items on display. Because these items are touched, broken and God knows what else is done to them by people who are also looking.

Come on, YTr's....IT IS A DOG, IT IS A DOG EXPO, the vendor should have been prepared to clean or have the stroller out of reach. She did the right thing

JCarlson2004 · 09-29-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Unless the vendor had insisted otherwise, I probably would have paid for the product. Yes, it's a dog expo, but IMO, you have to take responsibility for your dog's actions and make sure they are not doing that. I can't imagine a vendor setting up their booth under the mindset that 'it's a dog expo so I know my merchandise will be pee'd on today.' Looking at it from a buyer's perspective, if I was going to pay for a new product, I wouldn't want to buy one that another dog had pee'd on that had been cleaned...I would want a new, unsoiled one.

I agree w/ Misty. I know I personally would not want to buy a stroller or any other item that was peed on by another dog and then cleaned.

MaxwellHouse · 10-06-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I agree w/ Misty. I know I personally would not want to buy a stroller or any other item that was peed on by another dog and then cleaned.

It wouldn't have been unreasonable for him to put his product up on tables, out of "range." If you're at a dog expo, you are bound to have accidents occur. People could order the product and have it sent by UPS in the box, just have the expo ones for show. People in furniture stores sit and soil new furniture and they are supposed to be civilized. Then you buy a "floor" model, you pay less.

Harley_chik · 10-06-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxwellHouse

It wouldn't have been unreasonable for him to put his product up on tables, out of "range." If you're at a dog expo, you are bound to have accidents occur. People could order the product and have it sent by UPS in the box, just have the expo ones for show. People in furniture stores sit and soil new furniture and they are supposed to be civilized. Then you buy a "floor" model, you pay less.

I agree 100%. There is a reason we have "display items" and they are discounted. Of course no one should let their dog pee all over the place, but accidents do happen. I've seen several dogs lift their legs on televised dog shows. The guy should have had one product out where everyone could see and handle it and the others should have been put back. I think the OP went above and beyond. I would have wiped up the mess with a towel or wipe been done with it. He should be happy a yorkie peed on it and not a Great Dane.

Tcarnagie · 10-06-2008, 06:11 PM

I have to say that it would be the pet owner's responsibility to pay for damages. It is not fair that the vendor eat the cost of that item because someone's dog pottied on it. If not in full then you should have paid the difference in what he can sell it for and what he was originally selling it. A responsible pet owner should be responsible enough to take care of their pets and pay for any damage that is done by them.

luvnmymax · 10-06-2008, 06:21 PM

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He should be happy a yorkie peed on it and not a Great Dane.

that is freaking hilarious!!! I agree that the guy should have a floor model at a dog expo. I know what I can order this kind of product for, and what I see them sell for...the guy probably has a HUGE mark up. Even if he sold his floor model at the end of the expo at a big discount, he would probably still make a profit. It probably had been "marked" before. In my grooming salon we have this one spot in the lobby that every male dog that walks past wants to mark. No matter what I clean with they still know!! I have even tried several different pet urine removal product. I don't pitch a fit with every owner whose dog marks that spot and insist they replace the carpet there. I just grab a towel, clean it up, and try a new product.

veggienut · 10-06-2008, 07:16 PM

My Yorkshire Terrier is well trained as far as going to the bathroom. It is possible that another dog pee'd on the item and he sensed it. I did bring cleaning supplies with me, in case and did clean off the stroller. I was kind to do that. I also found out there were people working at this event to help the guests with such issues and found that there were numerous of people selling cleaning products. Someone came over with me and offered the man to clean it with her product, but he refused after reading the ingredients. I don't believe that anyone can be allergic to "petroleum".

Also recently I found out that for them to set up a booth there, they had to sign a waiver along with a $500 fee. So they should know "things happen" and it can be expected. Most people came from out of state and was trying to get a sale, and maybe he was also. I saw no one, and I say no one with a bag in their hang from what they bought. I am dealing with the Estate of my Dad as I told him, and would of been put up on Ebay since I have no use for it. I should of tried to sell him a drill press or another machinery item. Anyways, I am a responsible dog owner despite ya'll comments.

Lovely05 · 10-06-2008, 08:29 PM

I do not think you are a bad pet owner. I just believe if you break it then you pay for it. In my opinion, people should respect other people's property. Pet owners know their dog's personality, and they know how their dog usually behaves. If your dog marks, then I would avoid putting the dog in the stroller. I would have paid for the stroller. The seller and consumer should have cleaning supplies at dog expo. The seller and pet owners need to think about the type of bad incidents that can occur at a dog expo and try to avoid them from happening.

yorkiekist · 10-06-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiekist

The person selling the strollers is at a DOG EXPO!! He needs to wake up and realize this and bring his own clean-up supplies as "things" do happen!!! And then to put a guilt trip on you!! I would let the people that are in charge of putting on the expo what a jerk he is. Or maybe he just needs to put ALL of his strollers up on shelves, off the floor.[/QUOTE]

Lynn some reason I just thought you were going to say Maybe ALL his strollers need Peed on ROFL
Dunno why I was thinking that

I can't imagine what he was thinking, dog expo dogs do like to try out the products, sounds like it passed the pee test

Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

Maybe he should have a demo model!!!!

JCarlson2004 · 10-07-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovely05

I do not think you are a bad pet owner. I just believe if you break it then you pay for it. In my opinion, people should respect other people's property.

I agree.

09-29-2008, 07:05 AM	#17
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	I would not take my male without a bellyband. It is his natural instinct to mark, so I take precautions. __________________ Piper Leo Baby Piccolo

10-06-2008, 06:11 PM	#25
Tcarnagie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 1,705	I have to say that it would be the pet owner's responsibility to pay for damages. It is not fair that the vendor eat the cost of that item because someone's dog pottied on it. If not in full then you should have paid the difference in what he can sell it for and what he was originally selling it. A responsible pet owner should be responsible enough to take care of their pets and pay for any damage that is done by them. __________________ Tammie ~ Emily Rose (Emme) ~ Jasper ~ Missy Crash ~ Lola ~ Baby Grace ~

10-06-2008, 07:16 PM	#27
veggienut YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 805	I Agree & Disagree With Everyone My Yorkshire Terrier is well trained as far as going to the bathroom. It is possible that another dog pee'd on the item and he sensed it. I did bring cleaning supplies with me, in case and did clean off the stroller. I was kind to do that. I also found out there were people working at this event to help the guests with such issues and found that there were numerous of people selling cleaning products. Someone came over with me and offered the man to clean it with her product, but he refused after reading the ingredients. I don't believe that anyone can be allergic to "petroleum". Also recently I found out that for them to set up a booth there, they had to sign a waiver along with a $500 fee. So they should know "things happen" and it can be expected. Most people came from out of state and was trying to get a sale, and maybe he was also. I saw no one, and I say no one with a bag in their hang from what they bought. I am dealing with the Estate of my Dad as I told him, and would of been put up on Ebay since I have no use for it. I should of tried to sell him a drill press or another machinery item. Anyways, I am a responsible dog owner despite ya'll comments.

09-29-2008, 07:26 AM	#18
sullysmum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 175	I think he was just trying to make you feel guilty and buy the stroller, surely as a salesman he would have some sort of goods insurance?

09-29-2008, 07:58 AM	#19
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Unless the vendor had insisted otherwise, I probably would have paid for the product. Yes, it's a dog expo, but IMO, you have to take responsibility for your dog's actions and make sure they are not doing that. I can't imagine a vendor setting up their booth under the mindset that 'it's a dog expo so I know my merchandise will be pee'd on today.' Looking at it from a buyer's perspective, if I was going to pay for a new product, I wouldn't want to buy one that another dog had pee'd on that had been cleaned...I would want a new, unsoiled one.

09-29-2008, 08:05 AM	#20
mminichan Slave to Princess Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,258	I think both pet owner and booth owner have made a mistake. Others already stated clearly and I agreed with everyone. This is life, we learn from our mistake. Maybe you could use a bellyband next time as other suggested.(okay, silly Qs..is Bellyband only for male dog? I don't quite sure what is it for? Is it to control them not to pee?) Don't be upset anymore. We live, learn and laugh!

09-29-2008, 08:15 AM	#21
Ines3185lyorkie Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yorkietown Posts: 634	Are some or ALL products displayed at a Dog Expo display items? I've never been to one. But I have been to many places and they don't sell the items on display. Because these items are touched, broken and God knows what else is done to them by people who are also looking. Come on, YTr's....IT IS A DOG, IT IS A DOG EXPO, the vendor should have been prepared to clean or have the stroller out of reach. She did the right thing

10-06-2008, 08:29 PM	#28
Lovely05 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Home Posts: 192	I do not think you are a bad pet owner. I just believe if you break it then you pay for it. In my opinion, people should respect other people's property. Pet owners know their dog's personality, and they know how their dog usually behaves. If your dog marks, then I would avoid putting the dog in the stroller. I would have paid for the stroller. The seller and consumer should have cleaning supplies at dog expo. The seller and pet owners need to think about the type of bad incidents that can occur at a dog expo and try to avoid them from happening.