Very proud of my boys... but am I doing the right thing...

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Nicky08

Yea maybe I should have said I am torn on what to do... Oh I never ever take Nicky out on a lead without his harness... for that reason, the only purpose their color serves is to hold their license and id and that's it.

One sure way to decide something concerning my yorkie is that I will never, ever put her at risk. I have a very safe and secure fenced yard for her. I don't need to take her out on a leash, because it is safe. However, I always go out with her.

[Teresa Ford]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

My opinion if you don't have fenced in yard, you most certainly should be out with him on a lead. You just never knowwhat will happen in an instant and that is all it takes.

Heck I have a 6 foot fence all the way around and I still don't let mine out unless I am with them. If they are outside I am right there with them.

I have had some people tell me the same thing.

My thoughts exactly

[gracielove]

Don't be afraid to be the crazy dog lady. I've been the crazy mom of someone most my life. When my kids were young I was the mom that would not let them visit a friend without meeting the parents and going to their home first. I wouldn't let them ride their bikes in the road, they could not leave the yard without permission and there were, they say, a hundred other rules. I was unimpressed with what "all the other kids" did. Safety and what was right is all that concerned me.

I feel the same way about my pets. I'm going to do what is best for them regardless of some family member that thinks I am over protective or "crazy." How crazy would I be if something DID happen to one of my pets??
What other people say or think means very little to me.

[snoopymom]

It just takes one time that they see a squirrel or something and are off like a shot. Use the lead.

[Nicky08]

Originally Posted by gracielove

Don't be afraid to be the crazy dog lady. I've been the crazy mom of someone most my life. When my kids were young I was the mom that would not let them visit a friend without meeting the parents and going to their home first. I wouldn't let them ride their bikes in the road, they could not leave the yard without permission and there were, they say, a hundred other rules. I was unimpressed with what "all the other kids" did. Safety and what was right is all that concerned me.

I feel the same way about my pets. I'm going to do what is best for them regardless of some family member that thinks I am over protective or "crazy." How crazy would I be if something DID happen to one of my pets??
What other people say or think means very little to me.

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I wouldn't call you overprotective... I would call you an excellent parent!! With what kids get away with these days is scary.. America is producing a bunch of children that expect the world to hand them stuff on a silver plader. Its sicking how many spoiled nasty brats that are out there these days!!

Yep I am back to the lead!! They had 3 days of freedom!! lol

[Nicky08]

Originally Posted by snoopymom

It just takes one time that they see a squirrel or something and are off like a shot. Use the lead.

:thum bup:
That very thought came to me this morning... SOOOO on went Nicky's harness and click went the lead, same with Rocky too!! I am not going to risk my boys safety for anything!! They mean WAY to much to me!!