You know what really gets me...
 

...are people who just dont GET the dog/owner dynamic!

I've read on here so many times about people who have encountered others who thought they were "nuts" for treating their furbabies as if they were a real child. WHAT IS SO NUTS ABOUT IT? It's a living, breathing thing - it's dependent on YOU to provide the things it needs. I am sooo in love with my little Oscar that the thought of anything happening to him brings tears to my eyes. I almost prefer his company to people! I've spent a small fortune on him in clothes, toys, brushes, shampoos/conditioners, etc, etc... you name it! And why the hell not? It's sooo awesome to come here and read posts from others who feel the same way - to know I'm not the only "crazy":eek: one out there. My bf teases me, but he 'gets' it. :thumbup:

Another thing that gets me: The other day a man was doting on Oscar and said to me "I assume it's a girl?" and then gives me this "are you crazy?" look when I tell him HE is a BOY. He's referring to the topknot on Oscar's head - which I love. And I've said it in posts before - the topknot is not a gender thing, it's a YORKIE thing. This is a huge annoyance to me - defending the topknot.

People just don't get it.. and I wish they'd all just bugger off....

sorry... just needed to vent....

i not "almost" perfer dogs over people i DO (except you guys)
dogs are there with you threw thick and thin never judge you
people think im nuts i use to care alittle .....now im like so what who cares about what you think........... i wish everyone in the world would treat there dogs good
i dont have children yet so i spoil my boys i spend my money on them who cares
its my bizness(lol) mabee people should look at there lives more than ours right ?

ADD--- i hate when people say "there just dogs" that bugs me

AHH, I hate that too! They're not JUST dogs! They're furbabies!

People just don't understand. Don't let it get to ya.

I have to admit I didn't understand it till I got a dog. And I had sworn to myself I wouldn't be one of 'those' people and well....... here I am!! :lol tears

Good to see I'm not the only one.
 

I KNOW exactly what you mean....Our dogs are not just dogs, they depend on us for love and nourishment as we depend on them. My Daisy has definitely been a fufillment in my life.

Dogs are good people, infact, our Remi is a better person than most of the people I know. Well, I am venting.
I think every family should have a dog. It teaches families to love and play for free, family values, warmth, trust. You know, the normal human features.
A dog adds warmth to a family houshold, giving kids a bigger sence of belonging to a caring family.

Funny, I once had a dream that somone stole Remi while we were BBQing, and so it went, I went on a rampage looking for him, couldnt find him. Woke up but the feel of comlete panic was with me . Felt very very angry the first half of the day.
I know I will make it on a Americas Works Murders Shows if something happens to Remus.
All the best to all little dogs.

I used to be like that too. I thought, OMG, people dress up their dogs?! Why?!

NOW, after I have my own, it's totally different.

When she was just a tiny babe, I swore I wouldn't buy her clothes, dress her up. One of my co-workers bought a sweater for her as a Christmas present. That was it. That started my addiction to dress Aggie up.

Yeah, until they have furbies, they wouldn't be able to understand why we dress up our babies.

I used to be one of those "they're just dogs" people :eek: . BUT...now that I have Baby, I can see what all the hype is about. I truly feel that if I didn't get a furbaby and experience Baby myself, I would probably still be one of those people. ;) :p

I know and realize that dogs are not humans, but when you don't have a boyfriend/husband/children of your own, they sure are a good substitute. :)

I love my dog, and he's a member of our family; however, he's still a dog. I have a son, and I don't love Zack and my son the same way. Don't get me wrong, Zack IS a member of our family, but from past experience I have learned that dogs need to be treated as dogs so they dont get confused later. A long time ago we had a dog that we treated as if he was human and bought him everything, he slept with us, went out with us, everything. Well once my son was born (he was a preemie) I could not have the dog jumping on the bed bc I was afraid he would jump over the tiny baby, well he went into such depression, started sleeping downstairs not even look at us, etc. So now we're doing things right, we play with Zack, we buy him treats, hug him and love him bc he's part of our family, but he's not allowed in our beds (he has his own), and we don't buy him everything we see so he pretty much knows his place at our house and he's very happy and adjusted. Actually a dog trainer's the one who told me that dogs need to know their place and need to know they are dogs, not human, so they dont have issued later if your family or lifestyle changes. I'm not judging anyone btw, just my personal experience and what I learned. Everyone does what works for them :)

I agree, a spoiled dog is as bad as a spoiled brat in his Escalade. There has to be some sort of a limit

I believe dogs are just dogs. I don't think you should treat them like human children and there is a "too far" in doting on them. Nothing wrong with them being a member of the family but they are last on the depth chart in my opinion. I think it's weird referring to them as anythng other than dogs or by their name or their breed and when the term 'baby' is used at all in referring to a dog I think it's borderline insanity. Just my opinion though.

I had no idea how close a bond with an animal can be until I got Ginger. I have to admit; I’m very protective of her and when someone treats her like an annoyance or “just a dog”. It really hurts my feelings, especially when it comes from my family.

I take her to our family functions (maybe 5 a year) and my older brother cannot stand her. He treats her like some filthy animal and it REALLY bothers me. It has pretty much ruined my relationship with him.

One thing I have learned though, is tolerance for others and their interests.

YT members are the best. I love you guys. :) :thumbup:

I have a spoiled dog. My sons aren't the least bit spoiled but I'm afraid I have ruined Jersey. She really is beyond hope, she doesn't walk on a leash, actually she doesn't walk outside she has to be carried, she won't eat unless she's handfed, she sleeps in our bed and really acts like she'd be more happy if we'd sleep on the floor:eek: she has her friendly moments but they are getting to be few and far between. Don't get me wrong, I love her but if she was a furbaby that belong to someone else and I met her I would think "what a brat!". I don't know how it all happened but I KNOW I caused it and now I get to deal with it. I'm trying not to make the same mistakes with Simon (male Yorkie) and he seems to be more adjusted and a happy little guy. He gets attention, hugs and kisses but he isn't allowed to do the things Jersey has gotten away with. I'm so ashamed when people meet Jersey and she runs and jumps in my lap and growls and acts insane. So, I spoiled her and now I have a three pound terror on my hands...but I love her!

I Live for my animals
 

I live for my animals, and i always say that people who dont like them, are not very nice people anyway...if you come to my house, you have to take accept it, i have dogs, and they might want attention from you..and cats too....it hard luck...the way i see it, if you dont like them, then dont come here...;)

And doggie people are very nice people i find..caring...

My co-workers think I'm nuts but none of them would dare say "they're just dogs" about Dougal and Dixie, at least to my face LOL!

I know they are dogs and not people, it's the *just* part I take issue with. Dougal is the reason I'm still alive today, I couldn't have made it through my last couple of depression funks without him. I know that I need to treat them like dogs with training and everything. Doesn't stop me talking about them ALL the time, having dozens of pictures everywhere, spending all my money on them and generally loving them up big time!!

Yes they have clothes and expensive brushes and everything their little hearts desire. Especially lots of tasty treats.

I love my doggie but to me shes just a doggie. that does'nt mean I don't love her to death and take wonderful care of her, but she sleeps in a pen and I don't take her with me places like I do my actually kids, I'd rather spend money on my real babies then my dog and I prefer them to her. But that is because I am a young mom of two beautiful daughters and they are still babies themselves. I am sure if I had no kids that Hannah would be my pampered pooch. But for now she is a family pet.
But for those who enjoy gushing over there furbaby good for you, don't let anyone tell you its not okay because it is!

I agree with you. I have to defend Parkers topknot and bow often. They say why does he have a bow...He's a boy. I tell them the same thing, I say its a Yorkie thing.. I want to say afterwards, .."and you wouldnt understand." but I dont. I actually posed a thread not too long ago because I want thinking about giving him bangs, but I just couldnt do it.. I love his topknot and bow.

p.s I work with all men and they think I'm crazy for dressing Parker up too. They will say, What are you doing to that poor dog. (it makes me mad, but oh well)

Maybe I belong in a straitjacket but I like to think of dogs as little furry people. They have needs, wants and emotions just like people. They love us unconditionally, are loyal to the end and are always there for us when we need them. You can't always get that from humans. Whenever I hear people say, "just a dog" it hurts me because we are not "just a human" to our dogs. We are their whole world. I too believe that people who value their pets are usually the most caring and compassionate people you'll ever meet.

Dogs are among the most wonderful things in the world - and mine have always been wonderful loving members of my family.

I wouldn't for the world call my dog "my child" or think of it as a "human baby." My dog are dogs --- and they are loved, cherished, and treated like the wonderful pets they are.

The most wonderful thing about dogs is that they are dogs. And they have the wonderful traits that dogs have. They are loyal companions, often our best friends, and much much more.

I knew a woman who had a poodle. She named the poodle after her aunt - "Betsy." The poodle was her daughter and it's babies were her grandchildren. They only had one litter because having grandchildren was too hard on Betsy. She went school shopping for clothes and made special shopping trips for the other seasons as well . (Her poodle had more clothes than most of the children in the neighborhood.) She had a bedroom of her own - with her own bed and lots of toys. Of course, she got special food and all of her favorite people food. They ate together every night. They went traveling together and were never apart. Until --- the lady passed away.

Now the little poodle (6 years old) is at a relative's house with three little children. It has become a "dog" and spends it's time running around inside and outside playing with the children and does all the things that dog's do. It has learned a lot of new skills, is much more socialized, has lost some weight, and is living "the good life." It doesn't wear clothes very often anymore, doesn't have its own room (and most of the toys that it never played with went to the Good Will) It sleeps at the foot of the bed with the children. They didn't intend to change its name - but the children soon started calling it "Pouchie." They all think "Pouchie" is the most wonderful, fun, loving little dog in the world. And, believe me, Pouchie is one happy little dog.

***** Thinking that dogs are people is just a mind game that some people play. You really know that dogs aren't people...don't you? You just pretend that they are and treat them like they are.

I know my dog is a dog and treat him like the wonderful little pet he is. And, I have to admit that he's just as spoiled as anyone else's dog. He's just too cute!

Carol Jean

OK, here's my 2 cents worth. After working as a cruelty investigator, and running a rescue group for 18 years, I would definately prefer to see people spoil their dogs than the rotten things I've seen. BUT, in my house, the dogs eat from their bowl or go hungry (have never seen one starve himself because he wasn't fed the "right" way), do not beg, and listen to me (ok, mostly listen to me) when I give orders. Dogs are pack animals, and I am the top dog. I squish them with hugs, and coddle them, and spend time with them, but don't let them totally run my life. If it works for you, I am glad you are happy. I also respect the people coming into my house, because everyone doesn't have to like my dogs and cats. If they don't my animals would probably prefer to not be around this weird person anyway. I mean, c'mon. Who could not love a Yorkie??? The St. Bernard though, that I can understand a visitor being hesitant.

Alison

I've always loved my dogs like humans...whats the point in getting a dog if your not going to love it? I mean people who treat there dogs better than there own family...thats a whole different thing, but there is NOTHING wrong w/ treating a dog like part of the family!