A person cringed when they saw Bailey today!

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

I am not laughing at people who have a real fear of dogs..please see my other post on this thread... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/3031597-post47.html

I didn't really mean you specifically...just more of a general comment. Sorry bout that. Although I'd love to see someone try to make my kid see logic in 'a small dog (or any dog) not ripping her face off' and convincing her that her fear is irrational and just a 'mental issue.'

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I didn't really mean you specifically...just more of a general comment. Sorry bout that. Although I'd love to see someone try to make my kid see logic in 'a small dog (or any dog) not ripping her face off' and convincing her that her fear is irrational and just a 'mental issue.'

Well you did quote me.. And that wasn't meant for your daughter anyhow, it was meant for another adult who I was replying to.

My son is deathly afraid of spiders, since he was a toddler, he is 21 now and still has that fear. Its also a real fear, but people really enjoying making a joke of that kind of fear.

No reason to get upset and take it personally..

[Jellybears]

I have been thinking about this and I feel the same way about Mr.Darcy as I would have if, when my kids were small, someone would have said "I can't stand kids"........DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU IN THE BUTT ON THE WAY OUT.......!!!!!

[TaylorWoods]

Pay her no attention! small minded I say! I met a lady on the beach this last weekend walking her 3 dogs - 2 Miniture Collies and a Jack Russell mix and she tells me they are in the area for a dog agility competition...You'd think she's be SLIGHTLY educated then hey? well she bent down, kinda cocked her head to the side, looked at my little Taylor with a look on her face like she had just smelled something gross and said to me "what is that?" THAT???? That's a dog you stupid woman! Then she says to me (becasue I was speechless) "isnt it one of those Chinese Hairless Dogs, but with hair?" My Yorkie has been clipped but she has hair and please tell me if she looks ANYTHING like a chinese hairless dog?!?!?!?! COME ON! that coming from someone who competes with dogs!

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by TaylorWoods

Pay her no attention! small minded I say! I met a lady on the beach this last weekend walking her 3 dogs - 2 Miniture Collies and a Jack Russell mix and she tells me they are in the area for a dog agility competition...You'd think she's be SLIGHTLY educated then hey? well she bent down, kinda cocked her head to the side, looked at my little Taylor with a look on her face like she had just smelled something gross and said to me "what is that?" THAT???? That's a dog you stupid woman! Then she says to me (becasue I was speechless) "isnt it one of those Chinese Hairless Dogs, but with hair?" My Yorkie has been clipped but she has hair and please tell me if she looks ANYTHING like a chinese hairless dog?!?!?!?! COME ON! that coming from someone who competes with dogs!

LMAO..some people are not so bright!! What is that? HAHA yeah duh a dog lady

I have a long haired chihuahua and I cannot count how many people ask me what she is. Or they will think they know and say, "oh you have a papillon"? Or oh is that a pom mix..yada yada..

And then when I say she is a long haired chihuahua people will say omg I have never seen or heard of one.. HUH???? That doesn't look like a chihuahua...HUH???

HAHA..people>>> ok, 'some"

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by lrichardsonrnc

I was invited to a very "well to-do" friend's house and everything is so fancy and slick. She asked me to bring my baby, Priscilla......because she hadn't seen her yet and she loves dogs. I had to use the restroom so I took Prissy with me. When I opened the door to go back into the hallway....I was startled to meet a woman who was a stranger to me. She has a look on her face like someone had goosed her from behind. Her eyes were bugged out on a stem. I said "Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't know anyone would be here that is afraid of dogs". I hurried around the corner to tell the hostess I was leaving and what had happened. She said, "Oh don't worry, that's my Mother and she just got a fresh face lift and always looks like that".

ROTF !!!!!!!!!
ok - now THAT made me laugh out loud !

[TaylorWoods]

I can understand someone who doesnt have dogs but an agility competitor???? Crazy hey! When she was a puppy i actually had people ask me what she was...literally WHAT she was! and someone said to me "Ah sweet it's a German Shepherd hey?"...yes, a really tiny one!

i hope i never make myself look that ridiculous!

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by lrichardsonrnc

I was invited to a very "well to-do" friend's house and everything is so fancy and slick. She asked me to bring my baby, Priscilla......because she hadn't seen her yet and she loves dogs. I had to use the restroom so I took Prissy with me. When I opened the door to go back into the hallway....I was startled to meet a woman who was a stranger to me. She has a look on her face like someone had goosed her from behind. Her eyes were bugged out on a stem. I said "Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't know anyone would be here that is afraid of dogs". I hurried around the corner to tell the hostess I was leaving and what had happened. She said, "Oh don't worry, that's my Mother and she just got a fresh face lift and always looks like that".

OMG..that is too funny!!

[red98vett]

I'm going to throw in my 1 cent...I have a friend who is not a dog person.

He's big hearted in all ways and one of the nicest people I know...he was one of my 'rocks' when my husband died...I don't know what I'd have done without him.....

When he comes to my home I do my best to accomodate him - which means I either hold my 2 or they have a little time in the bedroom - only because they want to climb all over him and he's got a fetish about wet noses and just pets in general. It's no secret how he feels and I understand it totally.

I don't get offended because he's my guest ....and while this is THEIR home - I can't seem to get them to stay on the floor and leave him alone. It doesn't bother me to do this because the way I see it is it's MY fault for not training them better to 'stay' down......

The couch is their couch and anyone who sits on it is fair game ..(Cheri even climbed the back of the couch one time and managed to sneak a kiss on the back of his neck - then ran like her butt was on fire) ....but ...since I know he's very quirky in his 'fear' or 'dislike' of dogs, I just roll with it.....

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

people really enjoying making a joke of that kind of fear.

No reason to get upset and take it personally..

Yep, I suppose I did take it a bit personally...although I didn't at first. I guess having a kid who HAS had her face nearly ripped off by a dog and who does now harbor a real fear on occasion when caught off guard by even small, harmless dogs... It's a bit difficult to find humor in a "joke" about how "irrational" it is...no matter how much 'people really enjoy' it. I guess maybe having been through that, I'm just a bit too sensitive and understanding of people who share that same fear.

[JoshieBoy]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I'm going to throw in my 1 cent...I have a friend who is not a dog person.

He's big hearted in all ways and one of the nicest people I know...he was one of my 'rocks' when my husband died...I don't know what I'd have done without him.....

When he comes to my home I do my best to accomodate him - which means I either hold my 2 or they have a little time in the bedroom - only because they want to climb all over him and he's got a fetish about wet noses and just pets in general. It's no secret how he feels and I understand it totally.

I don't get offended because he's my guest ....and while this is THEIR home - I can't seem to get them to stay on the floor and leave him alone. It doesn't bother me to do this because the way I see it is it's MY fault for not training them better to 'stay' down......

The couch is their couch and anyone who sits on it is fair game ..(Cheri even climbed the back of the couch one time and managed to sneak a kiss on the back of his neck - then ran like her butt was on fire) ....but ...since I know he's very quirky in his 'fear' or 'dislike' of dogs, I just roll with it.....

I agree. I had a guest that did not like dogs. I made accommodations for my guest to make sure the guest felt comfortable at my house. The guest was a nice and kind person. We cannot expect everybody to be like us. Not liking dogs no matter how cute the dog is does not make the person evil, cold, crazy, or mean. We all have strong likes and dislikes that make us different from other people. This thread reminds me of the Sims game. In the Sims game, we can create people with unique quirks.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by JoshieBoy

I agree. I had a guest that did not like dogs. I made accommodations for my guest to make sure the guest felt comfortable at my house. The guest was a nice and kind person. We cannot expect everybody to be like us. Not liking dogs no matter how cute the dog is does not make the person evil, cold, crazy, or mean. We all have strong likes and dislikes that make us different from other people. This thread reminds me of the Sims game. In the Sims game, we can create people with unique quirks.

(I love The Sims! Very addictive game!)

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by JoshieBoy

I agree. I had a guest that did not like dogs. I made accommodations for my guest to make sure the guest felt comfortable at my house. The guest was a nice and kind person. We cannot expect everybody to be like us. Not liking dogs no matter how cute the dog is does not make the person evil, cold, crazy, or mean. We all have strong likes and dislikes that make us different from other people. This thread reminds me of the Sims game. In the Sims game, we can create people with unique quirks.

yup....that's my feeling too. Even when I walk my 2 who are the smallest in my apartment that I've seen - I always walk around people keeping them very close to me on their leashes...

they WANT to check out everyone but I know not everyone likes dogs so in respect - I always give people the right of way.... unless they stop me and want to pet them - then it's ok .....Some people ARE scared but once they pet them and see they aren't going to 'go after' them - they walk away smiling

now I do have people that will walk WAY out of the way when they see me coming and if I feel they're scared - I turn and go the other way .....no need to freak out my neighbors - I have to live among them !

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom

I have a friend who is terrified of dogs...mine were at a party that she was at also (another friend's daughter's birthday), and mine were sitting doing nothing. she told me "i guess yours aren't bad...", but when my SUPER shy Tank decided to smell her baby's toes, she was like "oh no! don't touch the baby!!!!" Holy crap...it's the toes, and he didn't lick them, just gave them a little sniff..my poor baby was scared by her, and I'm sure it made us go another step back in our work to get him to trust people. GRRR! I haven't ever heard of anyone cringing at the sight of a Yorkie though, just doesn't make sense, does it?

And that poor baby will probably be a child that grows up with so many insecurities because mommy freaked out about it's toes being sniffed by a little Yorkie who is harmless. Who know how many other things she'll freak out about before that child is grown Insecure and overprotective parents like that have the children that will pull tails, kick, slap, and poke Yorkies with sticks and have no respect for animals. I've known people like that.

[PiePiper]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I don't like snails. I admit I act the fool when I see one. I go running and crying to my bf. He tells me to think of Gary, but real snails are not pink and green. I feel gross now for thinking of them.

I visited San Francisco about 10 years ago. My sister lived outside of the city and we took many walks to the Bart to visit the city. I still remember all the snails on the sidewalks, grass, plants everywhere. I wasn't afraid of them but I thought they were really GROSS! I never knew there were so many snails in California. We have the occasional snail during the summer months especially if has rained alot. So I totally understand your aversion to snails.