Rant/Vent!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I agree! I have said it before...ME (when momma wasnt looking!) and every childhood dog I ever owned, grew up eating Purine Dog Chow, supplemented with Milk Bone Dog Biscuits....it was the only one that existed!!!! They can not be too bad for us....I am still alive, I have all my hair, no allergies, no liver disease, no heart disease, and all my past dogs, who wait for me at Rainbow Bridge, went there at ripe old ages, just worn out by living active healthy lives.

The thing is sense then people have gotten greedy and Purina just doesn't care what they put in there food now and how many dogs they kill its sad. It should be more about people and animals then money.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

Hmmm, I think we all forget about this whole China makes everything now thing....they make Purina? Really?

They own Waggin Train chicken jerky and that should say enough for everyone to boycott them.

[cindersellie]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I feel like sometimes I come off that way like you husband but I am trying to be better at it.

you do fine from the posts i've seen you make. he is getting better too with his people skills. just think for a minute, then write, then read what you wrote like you were a stranger reading it... that helps me.

i really like this site. i enjoy the people, and i love the collective knowledge this group (YT) has. i checked alot of sites for answers about yorkies, and this site has more than filled my needs. cinders is my 1st yorkie, and i'm less clueless than i was when i got her because of everyone here.

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by cindersellie

Ok, there are people who lack people skills...My hubby is one. He means well, has the knowledge, but...he can't deliver his message in a good way. I'm hoping that's what happened, but from what I read in the 1st post, I don't think that was the case.

I'm not judging anyone, not defending anyone either. I just wish you guys didn't have the bad experiences. Please don't let a few keep you from enjoying the many good people here.

I think Men just say how they feel. If they are right or wrong And some take it wrong

[citygirl123]

I love this site, but I have also noticed the bashing that goes on occasionally. I'm sorry you had to experience that here.
When a newbie leaves their first message with certain words or topics in it, I cringe because I know about the firestorm of negative messages that can start. Many are well intentioned, just passionate about the yorkie breed.

There should be a warning on this site not to mention things like "teacups" "teddy bear faces" "getting your puppy before 12 weeks" "breeding" "pregnant yorkie by a mystery stud" and a few others...it is like waving a red flag before a bull.... Like I said, many are well intentioned, just passionate. By the way, I got my puppy at 11 weeks. Never told anyone before.

Best wishes to you. Hope you stay around!

[cindersellie]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

I think Men just say how they feel. If they are right or wrong And some take it wrong

I almost said I think it's a man thing when I 1st posted that...but, theres a few women that do the same.

[chachi]

Im sorry about the pms. I dont see anything wrong with letting someone know facts about a food though with all the recalls and problems with stuff made from China also some of the undesirable ingredients in the food so if there were posts explaining that in a calm polite manner I dont see anything wrong with that that is just informing you and not bashing

[Lil Sis]

Please don't stop using yt for learning about your Yorkie baby!

I would report the pm...or at the least send one to them saying stop!

I have two points to make...

1st...I love yt! But, there are some members who don't have a life except to cause drama and bully people to think like them. Some are that way because they are so passionate about their opinion and feel they are the only one that is right....others just are not that good at communicating in text. Like someone said...a lot does get lost in text ...some are just bullies. I can deal with the first two (sometimes)...don't give the third the power to upset me anymore..I try !

Ok..adding a point here.. Members jump on someone about what they feed their dog..aggressively ..but can you just imagine saying that to a parent who feeds their child candy or fast food?

2nd sometime as you get to know the person you overlook the aggressive post. There are a couple members who are a bit aggressive in post but I have gotten to know them and really like them so don't get upset with their post anymore. I guess I see what great people they are so I understand them.

[chachi]

We even had a dog develop kidney failure and die from eating treats made from China and ITS made by purina so thats why its important to inform people its not to put you down for what you feed from most posters anyway I know some take it too far and if they did theres no reason for that

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by chachi

We even had a dog develop kidney failure and die from eating treats made from China and ITS made by purina so thats why its important to inform people its not to put you down for what you feed from most posters anyway I know some take it too far and if they did theres no reason for that

Oh I agree... but giving FACTS and being judgmental because someone does not have the same opinion or reacts to the information presented as you is two different things. (not saying you are that way.. I think you mostly state facts and move on)

[cindersellie]

1st thing I check is where any dog food products are made, then ingredients, and I then pray that its safe and won't show up on a recall list as I buy it. All we can do as owners is stay informed...(read and research) then do what we think is best. I'm gonna add pray into that list! lol... so many dog foods turn up on a recall list... it's all you can do sometimes.

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by cindersellie

I almost said I think it's a man thing when I 1st posted that...but, theres a few women that do the same.

Yeah but they are always right

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

Oh I agree... but giving FACTS and being judgmental because someone does not have the same opinion or reacts to the information presented as you is two different things. (not saying you are that way.. I think you mostly state facts and move on)

Yea I agree thats wheen a thread goes south is when judgement comes in

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by citygirl123

I love this site, but I have also noticed the bashing that goes on occasionally. I'm sorry you had to experience that here.
When a newbie leaves their first message with certain words or topics in it, I cringe because I know about the firestorm of negative messages that can start. Many are well intentioned, just passionate about the yorkie breed.

There should be a warning on this site not to mention things like "teacups" "teddy bear faces" "getting your puppy before 12 weeks" "breeding" "pregnant yorkie by a mystery stud" and a few others...it is like waving a red flag before a bull.... Like I said, many are well intentioned, just passionate. By the way, I got my puppy at 11 weeks. Never told anyone before.

Best wishes to you. Hope you stay around!

Sally + Harry x

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by JaxsonsMommy12

Hey y'all, I've been on this site for a few months now & have gotten some great advice from many of you but one thing that irks me/ rubs me the wrong way is that while y'all are very passionate about yorkies you tend to forget that some of us are new owners & do not like getting a lashing over the computer because of a brand of food we chose to feed our pet. What if that's the only food someone could afford? Yes I did feed my yorkie Jaxson Purina when I first got him because that's what the vet recommended to me but after further research I found that it wasn't the food for us. Along with that research I saw that lots of foods many yorkie owners talk about on also on the FDA recall list for whatever reason. People come on here to seek communicate with other owners & if you have an opinion give it but remember some of us are new to this & don't deserve to be chewed out basically because we bought the wrong food. So before telling me shame on you for feeding your pet purina and supporting that company maybe you should think back on when you first got your yorkie or any pet & if you made a mistake? How about what you eat? Most of these yorkies probably eat healthier then their owners do but yet I'm getting bashed with private messages. Sorry had to vent....I'm an Army wife whose husband got her a yorkie a few months ago & found this site to get info & talk to other owners but instead I find myself getting chewed out. ....End vent...

First, I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to post this - bc what you're saying is important . If someone is harassing you via PM -- you can hit the "report button" and we can help you. Or, you can send us a PM. People will and do get suspended and banned if they harass someone via PM in such a way that it breaks YT rules. Please let me know if you need more help with the PM situation.

I love the passion here, but I hate seeing that passion evolve into righteousness - that's when people are hurt, opinions suddenly become fact, and everyone is right...what a sorry battle, ya know? I do think it's important and valid for members to share their opinion about foods, ingredients or whatnot - but I think we'd all hope that it'd be done in a manner that doesn't push others away. If Purina is your choice and your kiddo does great on it - then there ya go. Sure, people might post their thoughts/opinions on that food (this being a forum) - but you're 100% correct when you say above that you shouldn't "get a lashing" over it.

When I was a new yorkie Mama...geez...I was such an ignoramus - and I'm an animal person ! But I hadn't had a dog in years...I'd had cats for some years prior to getting my Wylie. I didn't know what the heck I was doing, and probably asked the dumbest questions...but I was lucky, most people were very kind to me. When people weren't kind to me (I too had PM attacks), it hurt. We were all "new" to yorkies at one time...I don't know how we forget that, but it seems to happen here sometimes.

Anyway, please know that the good far outweighs the bad here. There are so many members who *will* treat you w/ respect and kindness, and offer the kind of support you're hoping for. If someone offers you the opposite of what you're hoping for...don't let them reel you in, don't let them get under your skin -- just let it roll off and move on to the people you feel right with .

Thanks for sharing this!