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11-30-2009, 10:41 PM | #61 |
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| So I must not be able to love as well as you because I don't put my dog into little pink sandals and frilly skirts? Okay, just wanted to clear that up. Oh...Did it occur to you that there are places in the world that would consider you unloving, self absorbed and cruel to make your little child OH SO CUTE?
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11-30-2009, 10:43 PM | #62 |
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| This isn't the right place to argue over semitics (sp?). If anyone wants to have a jibe at me about what a callous bitch I am, please start a new thread.
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11-30-2009, 10:50 PM | #63 |
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| Ohhhh, so you're refering to people as treating their dogs like a child when they dress them up. Silly me, here I thought you meant food, shelter, love, attention, kindness, compassion, loyalty etc. So just putting clothes on a dog substitutes for not having fullfilling enough relationships? Wow...that's deep....
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12-01-2009, 01:22 AM | #64 |
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| ^^ I am basing that opinion on personal experience. The people I've met who view their pets on the same status as their child have had issues in their human relationships. I am not saying you or anyone on here does, I am basing that opinion on my experiences. Are you satisfied to agree to disagree? Or would you like to bat some more passive aggressiveness back and forth? I know we both feel strongly on our opinion so we can go all week if you want to.
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12-01-2009, 01:48 AM | #65 |
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| I am one of the ones that call my dogs my furkids. My dtr thinks it's hilarious. She's 23 and out of the house. She kids that I treat my 3 better than I treat her. I do know that she is kidding. She is the same way with her yorkie and doxie. While little dogs can do some damage if they attack someone they are easier to get away from I would think than a bigger dog. Personally I am afraid of certain breeds. Yes I know it is wrong to generalize, but I am. I wonder if that woman had ever acted like this before in your shop. We once went into a shop that had 2 cats in it roaming around. We left because my dtr and husband are extremely allergic to cats and i am not a fan of cat hair on my clothes. I would never have thought to ask the owner to put up the cats while we shopped.
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12-01-2009, 09:21 AM | #66 | ||
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12-01-2009, 09:47 AM | #67 | |
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| That is just wrong!! I just had to add my 2 cents here... That is wrong for someone to do. Hide behind a child over a little adorable pooch wanting to say hello!! The child probably wanted to say hi to your baby as well. OMG... its people like that who make their children afraid of everything. UGH... My Nicky wants to be in the middle of everything all the time. He LOVES to come say hi to people!! I think its in their nature to be like that!! Some people are just goofy, and strange!! Quote:
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12-01-2009, 09:58 AM | #68 |
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| You said it yourself - "phobics", that is an irrational fear. Ignore this person. Do you want to know why we got a Yorkie? We buy maple syrup from an elderly man who makes it as a hobby. His syrup is OK. We buy from him, because every time we comes out to bring the syrup, he is followed by him romping, exuberant Yorkie named Molly who rolls over and asks complete strangers for a tummy rub. I never knew Yorkies were so adorable and engaing until I met Molly. In the beginning, we used to stock up on syrup just so my son could see Molly. Then, once I noticed their relationship build into something special, I decided to pull out the stops and see if there is any way we could actually get a pet of our own (he has bad allergies, even to hypoallergenic dogs sometimes). So we got one. (two actually, but we'll stick to the happy story for now). So there you have an example of a customer choosing a merchant *because* of the Yorkie. Hope that helps! |
12-01-2009, 10:36 AM | #69 |
YT 500 Club Member | Just wanted to say I agree with AngelC, the worst part for me was reading this woman used her child as a sheild against the little dog. This is a sure fire way of creating the same phobia in her child. I know bad experiences cause phobias but reacting in such an over the top way never helps, in another dog it could of actually prevoced an attack as they pick up on the fear. I too had a similar experience many many years ago. I was walking my little-one Hope, we were just passing our local shop when I spotted this guy suddenly plaster himself against the wall and scrape along it to the shop door before dissappearing inside to safty. Hope was all of 3.5lb and only had 3 leggs. Now I know he didn't know this but really, the only part of him in danger would have been his toe if she wanted to attack which she wouldn't. More recently I was out walking Alfie and Rosie in the morning when I passed a group of teenagers going to school when one announce loudly they had been chased by 5 of those dogs', cant immagine it was around here as I dont know anyone with that many yorkies, And I would know as everyone would be telling me all about them, I'm the woman with the Yorkies around here. Didn't seam to fazed by it all though. |
12-01-2009, 12:40 PM | #70 | |
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12-01-2009, 02:36 PM | #71 |
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| IMO, generally speaking, no one should ever have to deal with someone else's dog, cat, hamster, whatever running up to them not on a leash. That's part of being a responsible pet owner and having a general respect for others. However, IN THIS INSTANCE, I think the lady's behavior was uncalled for and over the top. If she was a regular customer and know that Uni was in the store, then it shouldn't have reacted the way she did or have been surprised. I can understand if she had never been there before and Uni ran up to her, but she was a repeat customer! I would have loved to have been greeted by Uni, but then again, I'm a dog person, more specifically a Yorkie person...not all people are. (Although I can't imagine why not!?) But it was YOUR store and IMO, if she didn't like it, she could leave. I think this is a case of someone's irrational behavior and not an issue with a phobia. Phobias are VERY real...even if you don't understand them. (And I can completely understand someone being frightened and completely freaked out by dogs!) I am really hoping that I just misunderstood the comment about "phobics being an irrational fear." |
12-01-2009, 02:57 PM | #72 | |
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03-05-2010, 06:49 PM | #73 | |
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HHAHAHAHA i LOVE that dog wearing a shirt!! he's so cute and so professional looking. it's like he's saying "Can I help you ma'm?" People are stupid! I do think if i had a shop i'd get a sign that say's beware of killer yorkie...lots would laugh, some would be forwarned to leave me alone | |
03-05-2010, 07:11 PM | #74 |
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| Hey Capt Noonie, I think Uni needs a friend in the store... a doberman lol, lets see how she likes that!
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03-05-2010, 09:12 PM | #75 | |
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I have a friend who is scared of my 4 and 5.5 lb yorkies...I'm sorry, but that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. she has two daughters, one of which is already TERRIFIED of my dogs, and I'm sure the younger one will be too...way to go parents for ruining something for your child that they could have greatly benefitted from!!!
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