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Suzy · 10-15-2006, 04:20 PM

Thanks you guys for all your kind words..Glad I didn't sound too off the wall on this one.

There is NO way I'm calling her work tomorrow, she's completely off her rocker, the more I think about it. Really-if someone asked me to put their dog back on the ground, that would be IT, and I'd be so embarassed that I made them uncomfortable that I'd be OUTTA there!

Someone made an earlier post that there have been some "snatch and runs" that have happened with other dogs...that really scares me! I'm glad we were in such a public place. I'll definitely be more careful who I talk to-sometimes you just can't control it though!

Peters · 10-15-2006, 04:40 PM

maybe get a little water spray bottle and when someone pinks up your dog unannouced spray them and say no bad person no lol hahaha i know crazy but really who just walks up and grabs a strangers dog that's just rude!

Suzy · 10-15-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Peters

maybe get a little water spray bottle and when someone pinks up your dog unannouced spray them and say no bad person no lol hahaha i know crazy but really who just walks up and grabs a strangers dog that's just rude!

Just thinking about that is CRACKING ME UP!........I'm still laughing. Can you IMAGINE the reaction?!?!

Bnot · 10-15-2006, 05:08 PM

LOLOL

I don't take Adonis to large outdoor functions in fear of him being stepped on! Most folks don't watch where they're going. Afraid if he got stepped on, I'd make my first trip to jail, at the age of 49!

Shelby&Seymour · 10-15-2006, 05:17 PM

Not only are you doing the right thing by NOT calling her back... but it was great that you shared your experience. I wasn't aware of grab & run situations. Thanks for sharing!

Oh... one thing that I always tell inquiring Yorkie buyers.... DO YOUR HOMEWORK.... look on the internet for Yorkie info and also look on the American Kennel Club website for links about Yorkies.

doortego · 10-15-2006, 06:54 PM

I posted on another thread that something similar happened to me at the Pet Fest in Old Town Spring yesterday and silly me, I let them hold my dog, told her name & age & gave them my breeders name and town & even told them how much I paid. I did think the price question was a little personal but decided since I'd never see this lady again, I didn't really care what she thought. I think that she decided that was too much to pay for a dog anyway.

JillandJack · 10-15-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I am sorry for your bad experience.

I would guess that all of us who take our Yorkies out in public attract attention because of their beauty and small size. I used to be intimidated, but no longer by pushy people but no more. I do not hesitate to tell people that Yorkies are expensive and not everyone who wants one can afford one.

When someone tells me they "want a Yorkie" I respond by saying "It's GOOD TO WANT THINGS, just think how boring life would be if we had everything we wanted." I go on to tell them that Yorkies are very time consuming, demanding little monsters and unless you want a demanding self-centered dog, then don't get one. I don't necessarily believe that statement is true, but it serves to discourage some folks.

In my humble opinion, if someone really wants a Yorkie they will do their homework, read about the breed and research breeders... and save their pennies. When I meet people I ALWAYS tell them about this WONDERFUL website I belong to: http://www.yorkietalk.com

I wish admin would supply us business cards that we could print ourselves and give out when we are talking to people. I have had to write the address down on snippets of paper more than I want to count.

I like the idea of a business card. I have given out this site information many times. A card would be great!!!

I think hubby loves taking the kids to places. They sure are attention getters.

Jenn218--you handled yourself just fine. I was in a silimiar situation sitting in our truck with the window open and this wierd lady kept going on and on. Finally, I just told my husband to go and off we went. I even had this lady show up on a bike with her husband to see my dogs. She had been at a rummage sale earlier in the day at a neighbors, saw our furbabies and wanted to show her husband. That freaked me out when they appeared on my front porch.

susansmom · 10-16-2006, 03:19 AM

[QUOTE=SnowWa]
And - you guys!! Telling other people that they probably "can't afford" a Yorkie - shame on you! You all say that your Yorkie "isn't a status symbol," but rather a little pet that you love very much -- and then you come off with remarks like this. I know a few people who haven't much money at all - and they have a Yorkie. First, they probably didn't pay a fortune for it (like some people do) -- and second, I'm sure they went without other things so that they could have their Yorkie. (My neighbor got her darling little Yorkie for free.)

As someone who really couldn't afford to buy a Yorkie, I'll sure have to agree with this! When I was an instructor at a jr. college I could have bought one but I wouldn't had much time to enjoy him/her. Now that I'm home I wouldn't have been able to buy one myself. My father bought Susan for me. It's sort of a trade-off. I'm home to be available when he and Mom need me but the rest of time can be pretty dull and lonely, so I do my art work and have my Susan. I can take care of her, but I couldn't have bought her without incurring a debt. Lots of people have lots of different situations. It's good to be slow to judge.

SnowWa · 10-17-2006, 12:15 AM

Susan's Mom -- It nice of you to be at home with your parents to help when they need you. And - I think it's great that your Dad got your little Yorkie for you.

I still feel that Yorkies aren't just for the rich or well-to-do...... Everyone's circumstances are different - and everyone's priorities are different. I can give you a list of about 50 guys I know who have spent more on their golf clubs and playing golf than most of us have spent on our Yorkies.....even if we spent a lot.

But at the same time - I certainly know that young married couples with children and other expenses (getting their first home, etc) -- really have to put other things first....as do a lot of young couples working to finish school -and other people for other reasons choose not to pay several hundred or more for a dog.

Everyone's situation is different - and everyone's priorities are different.

PLUS - let's remember - you can eat your cake and have it too - because there are a lot of wonderful other little dogs out there - there are many different breeds - as well as mixed breeds that soon become the love of their owner's life and are great pets. Most of us have Yorkies and love them to pieces. But, I have a Bichon too - and I know that a lot of you have other dogs also and mixed breeds as well that you totally love.

Carol Jean

10-15-2006, 04:40 PM	#17
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	maybe get a little water spray bottle and when someone pinks up your dog unannouced spray them and say no bad person no lol hahaha i know crazy but really who just walks up and grabs a strangers dog that's just rude! __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart.

10-17-2006, 12:15 AM	#24
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Susan's Mom -- It nice of you to be at home with your parents to help when they need you. And - I think it's great that your Dad got your little Yorkie for you. I still feel that Yorkies aren't just for the rich or well-to-do...... Everyone's circumstances are different - and everyone's priorities are different. I can give you a list of about 50 guys I know who have spent more on their golf clubs and playing golf than most of us have spent on our Yorkies.....even if we spent a lot. But at the same time - I certainly know that young married couples with children and other expenses (getting their first home, etc) -- really have to put other things first....as do a lot of young couples working to finish school -and other people for other reasons choose not to pay several hundred or more for a dog. Everyone's situation is different - and everyone's priorities are different. PLUS - let's remember - you can eat your cake and have it too - because there are a lot of wonderful other little dogs out there - there are many different breeds - as well as mixed breeds that soon become the love of their owner's life and are great pets. Most of us have Yorkies and love them to pieces. But, I have a Bichon too - and I know that a lot of you have other dogs also and mixed breeds as well that you totally love. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

10-15-2006, 04:20 PM	#16
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Thanks you guys for all your kind words..Glad I didn't sound too off the wall on this one. There is NO way I'm calling her work tomorrow, she's completely off her rocker, the more I think about it. Really-if someone asked me to put their dog back on the ground, that would be IT, and I'd be so embarassed that I made them uncomfortable that I'd be OUTTA there! Someone made an earlier post that there have been some "snatch and runs" that have happened with other dogs...that really scares me! I'm glad we were in such a public place. I'll definitely be more careful who I talk to-sometimes you just can't control it though!

10-15-2006, 05:08 PM	#19
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,399	LOLOL I don't take Adonis to large outdoor functions in fear of him being stepped on! Most folks don't watch where they're going. Afraid if he got stepped on, I'd make my first trip to jail, at the age of 49!

10-15-2006, 05:17 PM	#20
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Not only are you doing the right thing by NOT calling her back... but it was great that you shared your experience. I wasn't aware of grab & run situations. Thanks for sharing! Oh... one thing that I always tell inquiring Yorkie buyers.... DO YOUR HOMEWORK.... look on the internet for Yorkie info and also look on the American Kennel Club website for links about Yorkies.

10-15-2006, 06:54 PM	#21
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	I posted on another thread that something similar happened to me at the Pet Fest in Old Town Spring yesterday and silly me, I let them hold my dog, told her name & age & gave them my breeders name and town & even told them how much I paid. I did think the price question was a little personal but decided since I'd never see this lady again, I didn't really care what she thought. I think that she decided that was too much to pay for a dog anyway.

10-16-2006, 03:19 AM	#23
susansmom YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 347	[QUOTE=SnowWa] And - you guys!! Telling other people that they probably "can't afford" a Yorkie - shame on you! You all say that your Yorkie "isn't a status symbol," but rather a little pet that you love very much -- and then you come off with remarks like this. I know a few people who haven't much money at all - and they have a Yorkie. First, they probably didn't pay a fortune for it (like some people do) -- and second, I'm sure they went without other things so that they could have their Yorkie. (My neighbor got her darling little Yorkie for free.) As someone who really couldn't afford to buy a Yorkie, I'll sure have to agree with this! When I was an instructor at a jr. college I could have bought one but I wouldn't had much time to enjoy him/her. Now that I'm home I wouldn't have been able to buy one myself. My father bought Susan for me. It's sort of a trade-off. I'm home to be available when he and Mom need me but the rest of time can be pretty dull and lonely, so I do my art work and have my Susan. I can take care of her, but I couldn't have bought her without incurring a debt. Lots of people have lots of different situations. It's good to be slow to judge.