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yorkieK9trainer · 03-02-2007, 04:43 PM

By the way, wherever I go, I usually have one of my dogs w/ me. The movies, the mall, the grocery store...everywhere.
So don't think I myself don't take "risks" w/ my dogs, because I do, but I just think there's a difference between realistic risks and risks.
You could walk outside and get hit by a bus, but what are the odds and how far are you willing to risk certain things?

genie · 03-02-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

By the way, wherever I go, I usually have one of my dogs w/ me. The movies, the mall, the grocery store...everywhere.
So don't think I myself don't take "risks" w/ my dogs, because I do, but I just think there's a difference between realistic risks and risks.
You could walk outside and get hit by a bus, but what are the odds and how far are you willing to risk certain things?

You take your dog everywhere? How do you get by with it? Do you hide them?

LoveMyGirlz · 03-02-2007, 07:01 PM

Is it just me or do some people come off as being nasty to each other here? I mean, for me, you are all my "friends" and I come for advice, help, and just to share and get your valuable oppinions. I don't think we should get angry at someone for how they feel about a certain something. Sometimes, the punctuation and capital letters we use sets a "tone" for how it should be read.
Hope I didn't cross a line here, but I love to hear what you all think and about what is going on with you, but I don't like to think we are here to make enemies or argue. Did I misunderstand?
I apologize if MY message here is the one uncalled for-lol-thats not what I meant it to be

yorkieK9trainer · 03-02-2007, 07:10 PM

LoveMyGirls-Have you never aruged w/ a friend?

Not all of our opinions can be the same.

And as far as me bringing my dogs everywhere w/ me goes, I train service dogs. I have one of my own that I'm cross training and she has a vest, my others usually either get snuck in, but more often I know the owners of these businesses and make myself known. It's very seldom that I encounter a problem. It's mostly how you talk to these people and knowing the laws and not coming off in any sort of "I have rights" kinda way.
It's a luxury that I totally relish and wish more people were able to take their dogs w/ them.

One side note is that I do have an umbrella clause on myself and my dogs. IF something were to happen, we're covered, but I can't imagine anything would...it's just wise to have. People can make things up and get your dog taken from you.

rrosenberry · 03-02-2007, 07:21 PM

It's all about choices.. Your's and there's .. like Helmet/ no helmet.. seatbelt/no seatbelt collar/ harness. We all vary on what we would and would not do.. dog/ no dogs kids/ no kids. We all have our opinions and no one is right or wrong.. as in any other matter.. Do what ya want to do..and be happy.
ps- Debbie- Luv me some Oscar on the bike!

YorkieMom55 · 03-02-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

"That's like saying that you can never take your pet for a walk because the leash might break and they could run into the street and get hit. We traveled the Great Lakes in our 30ft Catalina sailboat for 11 yrs. Our dogs were always with us. Maggie jumped overboard once at the dock. She swam and we pulled her out.
Just call me the Thread Killer."

How is taking risks like this any different than someone using a correction collar on their Yorkie? Is one more realistic than the other? And who determines that? The individual owner?
I have my opinion on both, and while they may or may not be identical to one another, I've seen a few posters that while they would NEVER put a collar on a Yorkie, only a harness, they're more than willing to put them on a motorcycle where now not only are you a factor, but other motorists are as well.
Just curious.

FYI Maggie came to us from a family that had her in a "correction collar" for a year. It took her a long time to be just a dog again. I'll pass on your message about out our "risky" way of life to our friends who are 2 yrs into an around the world trip on their 44ft sailboat with Chloe, their Maltese/Yorkie mix. They could use a good laugh.

Thorsmomma · 03-02-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaspermom

My fur girl has been riding since she was 10 months old! Call me irresponsible if you want to, I don't care.

I would much rather have Wosie with us then leave her at home!

And for goodness sake, if you fire up that bike and she is NOT on it, she has such a fit, it's just not worth it, lol!

Dave won't take her if he's alone, but if we go together, the Wose comes along! And 4 year old Dreama went for her first ride along with her sissy 3 weeks ago!

She didn't seem to enjoy it as much as Wosie, but she settled down near the end and was happy to be with us!

Here's a vid of Wosie on the Harley!
WOSIE THE MOTORCYCLE MOMMA

GLAD! I LOVE seeing you here!!!!! It's been a while woman!

That video is toooooo cute! The way she just puts up with those doggles are too darn adorable!!

LoveMyGirlz · 03-02-2007, 08:01 PM

Well you know that answer is yes

Just saying its hard to "read" the tone people are trying to make I guess..obviously it's easier in words we can hear, so we just need to "type" carefully to not come off a way we didn't mean. Again, if that makes sense? LOL! Ah heck...to each his own ya know?
Hey, Vixxen comes with me to the movies too....Sometimes she snores so loud that people look at me like "geez lady!!" Totally embarrassing! Too funny!

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

LoveMyGirls-Have you never aruged w/ a friend?

Not all of our opinions can be the same.

And as far as me bringing my dogs everywhere w/ me goes, I train service dogs. I have one of my own that I'm cross training and she has a vest, my others usually either get snuck in, but more often I know the owners of these businesses and make myself known. It's very seldom that I encounter a problem. It's mostly how you talk to these people and knowing the laws and not coming off in any sort of "I have rights" kinda way.
It's a luxury that I totally relish and wish more people were able to take their dogs w/ them.

One side note is that I do have an umbrella clause on myself and my dogs. IF something were to happen, we're covered, but I can't imagine anything would...it's just wise to have. People can make things up and get your dog taken from you.

genie · 03-02-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

LoveMyGirls-Have you never aruged w/ a friend?

Not all of our opinions can be the same.

And as far as me bringing my dogs everywhere w/ me goes, I train service dogs. I have one of my own that I'm cross training and she has a vest, my others usually either get snuck in, but more often I know the owners of these businesses and make myself known. It's very seldom that I encounter a problem. It's mostly how you talk to these people and knowing the laws and not coming off in any sort of "I have rights" kinda way.
It's a luxury that I totally relish and wish more people were able to take their dogs w/ them.

One side note is that I do have an umbrella clause on myself and my dogs. IF something were to happen, we're covered, but I can't imagine anything would...it's just wise to have. People can make things up and get your dog taken from you.

I wish I could take Hannah more places. Most places I have to sneak her in....

PANAMA69 · 03-02-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom

Oscar loves to ride on the Harley and if we are going somewhere that he can go with, he does! He is heartbroken if he hears the Road King start up and he is not geared up to go with us. I understand that some of you are passionate that they should NOT go...but things happen...good things happen and bad things happen...but the happiness he shows us when he gets to ride is priceless, in my opinion. It is a chance I am willing to take...and we love every minute of it!

Pic 1 is Oscar all geared up to ride!
Pic 2 is Oscar in my lap peeking back at Glad & Wosie!
Pic 3 is Oscar in my lap peeking back at Glad & Wosie again!
Pic 4 is Oscar and me talking to somebody at the Harley Davidson shop in Maryville, Tennessee last year when Glad & I met up for the 1st time with hubbies and Wosie & Oscar and rode all thru the Smoky Mountains! We had a great time and hope to do it again this year!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE FIRST PICTURE, OSCAR YOU ARE A

DUDE

Jaspermom · 03-03-2007, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom

Oscar loves to ride on the Harley and if we are going somewhere that he can go with, he does! He is heartbroken if he hears the Road King start up and he is not geared up to go with us. I understand that some of you are passionate that they should NOT go...but things happen...good things happen and bad things happen...but the happiness he shows us when he gets to ride is priceless, in my opinion. It is a chance I am willing to take...and we love every minute of it!

Pic 1 is Oscar all geared up to ride!
Pic 2 is Oscar in my lap peeking back at Glad & Wosie!
Pic 3 is Oscar in my lap peeking back at Glad & Wosie again!
Pic 4 is Oscar and me talking to somebody at the Harley Davidson shop in Maryville, Tennessee last year when Glad & I met up for the 1st time with hubbies and Wosie & Oscar and rode all thru the Smoky Mountains! We had a great time and hope to do it again this year!

OMG, isn't he just the CUTEST little Biker Boy EVER???? Debbie, thanks for sharing those pics, love ya girlie!

Jaspermom · 03-03-2007, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rrosenberry

It's all about choices.. Your's and there's .. like Helmet/ no helmet.. seatbelt/no seatbelt collar/ harness. We all vary on what we would and would not do.. dog/ no dogs kids/ no kids. We all have our opinions and no one is right or wrong.. as in any other matter.. Do what ya want to do..and be happy.
ps- Debbie- Luv me some Oscar on the bike!

RIGHT ON!!! HERE HERE!! BRAVO!!

Thanks for chiming in, RR!

Jaspermom · 03-03-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorsmomma

GLAD! I LOVE seeing you here!!!!! It's been a while woman!

That video is toooooo cute! The way she just puts up with those doggles are too darn adorable!!

I only post these days when I see something that rattles my chain. Miss you too, honey girl!

yorkieK9trainer · 03-03-2007, 05:41 AM

"Hey, Vixxen comes with me to the movies too....Sometimes she snores so loud that people look at me like "geez lady!!" Totally embarrassing! Too funny!"

That's hilarious.

I know this might sound lame, but I keep my ticket stubs when I take one of the little ones to the movies and they have a little album that I keep them in. One album per Yorkie.

----Yorkiemom55, it sounds like it wasn't used properly and that's the results you get. What a shame. It makes a bad name for the collar when it should make a bad name for the person who strapped on the wrong collar for the wrong dog, or simply misused it. Sorry to hear about the little one.

Saleswman · 03-03-2007, 05:51 AM

GLAD....it is so nice to see you here......I have always appreciated your free spirit.....I am envious....

My brother had a collie mix several years ago that rode with him on his bike.....peddle bike......he is an avid rider....rides like 40-50 miles a day.....on the highway, on the mountains....wherever....he is moving very very fast....and this dog would sit on the back of his bike....all the time, with the wind blowing in his hair.. that dog was in heaven on the many trips.....till he died.......of natural causes....

I say "to each his own".....my philosophy is........if its your time to go...then a bike wont get you there any earlier or later than expected.......and that includes our little furbabies too.....

03-02-2007, 04:43 PM	#31
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	By the way, wherever I go, I usually have one of my dogs w/ me. The movies, the mall, the grocery store...everywhere. So don't think I myself don't take "risks" w/ my dogs, because I do, but I just think there's a difference between realistic risks and risks. You could walk outside and get hit by a bus, but what are the odds and how far are you willing to risk certain things? __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

03-02-2007, 07:01 PM	#33
LoveMyGirlz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,908	Is it just me or do some people come off as being nasty to each other here? I mean, for me, you are all my "friends" and I come for advice, help, and just to share and get your valuable oppinions. I don't think we should get angry at someone for how they feel about a certain something. Sometimes, the punctuation and capital letters we use sets a "tone" for how it should be read. Hope I didn't cross a line here, but I love to hear what you all think and about what is going on with you, but I don't like to think we are here to make enemies or argue. Did I misunderstand? I apologize if MY message here is the one uncalled for-lol-thats not what I meant it to be __________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule!

03-02-2007, 07:10 PM	#34
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	LoveMyGirls-Have you never aruged w/ a friend? Not all of our opinions can be the same. And as far as me bringing my dogs everywhere w/ me goes, I train service dogs. I have one of my own that I'm cross training and she has a vest, my others usually either get snuck in, but more often I know the owners of these businesses and make myself known. It's very seldom that I encounter a problem. It's mostly how you talk to these people and knowing the laws and not coming off in any sort of "I have rights" kinda way. It's a luxury that I totally relish and wish more people were able to take their dogs w/ them. One side note is that I do have an umbrella clause on myself and my dogs. IF something were to happen, we're covered, but I can't imagine anything would...it's just wise to have. People can make things up and get your dog taken from you. __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

03-02-2007, 07:21 PM	#35
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	It's all about choices.. Your's and there's .. like Helmet/ no helmet.. seatbelt/no seatbelt collar/ harness. We all vary on what we would and would not do.. dog/ no dogs kids/ no kids. We all have our opinions and no one is right or wrong.. as in any other matter.. Do what ya want to do..and be happy. ps- Debbie- Luv me some Oscar on the bike! __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

03-03-2007, 05:41 AM	#44
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	"Hey, Vixxen comes with me to the movies too....Sometimes she snores so loud that people look at me like "geez lady!!" Totally embarrassing! Too funny!" That's hilarious. I know this might sound lame, but I keep my ticket stubs when I take one of the little ones to the movies and they have a little album that I keep them in. One album per Yorkie. ----Yorkiemom55, it sounds like it wasn't used properly and that's the results you get. What a shame. It makes a bad name for the collar when it should make a bad name for the person who strapped on the wrong collar for the wrong dog, or simply misused it. Sorry to hear about the little one. __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

03-03-2007, 05:51 AM	#45
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,643	No problem.... GLAD....it is so nice to see you here......I have always appreciated your free spirit.....I am envious.... My brother had a collie mix several years ago that rode with him on his bike.....peddle bike......he is an avid rider....rides like 40-50 miles a day.....on the highway, on the mountains....wherever....he is moving very very fast....and this dog would sit on the back of his bike....all the time, with the wind blowing in his hair.. that dog was in heaven on the many trips.....till he died.......of natural causes.... I say "to each his own".....my philosophy is........if its your time to go...then a bike wont get you there any earlier or later than expected.......and that includes our little furbabies too.....