Mad at Petsmart! What is your opinion on this? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BubblPopElectrc · 01-24-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

Ok, I found them online. There is actually something I didn't see, that you attach to it, and it's like a paddle of sorts. It says there is no risk of it harming the animal. Sorry! I feel better now, although I still don't really like it.

Here is a link
http://www.scottsdog.com/sntrtrde.html

Weird.. how would someone think to come up with something like that?

Shanatink · 01-24-2007, 07:42 PM

That is sick!

rachelsyorkie · 01-24-2007, 07:46 PM

Idea....When you find anything that concerns you, you can take a pic or few, type up a little story & mail it to your local paper. They might print it, might not but like you say just telling the manager it is wrong doesnt change doesnt change anything but one little section in the local paper & who knows. Take a pic & note that only one was left, a mouse trap would probably break my girls leg or her little toes

. Thats crazy

LunasMomma · 01-24-2007, 08:00 PM

Oh, man! I wouldn't use one even with the paddle thingie, for my dogs

But it would be AWESOME in the cookie jar (for me

)

jp4m2 · 01-25-2007, 06:48 AM

Maybe you could have put the managers digit in there & asked him " How do you like it?!!"

Jenn218 · 01-25-2007, 07:50 AM

I would definitely express my concerns to the company that makes it and the manager of the store too. Sending an email to the newspaper isn't a bad idea either - I have seen comments on articles on just about everything in our local paper!

I think that is horrible - not only is it very unsafe for the animals but for others in the house too (little kids, etc). So upsetting! I wonder how many people buy those types of things??

KELLY353 · 01-25-2007, 07:54 AM

That is horrible!

ARCHIE · 01-25-2007, 08:03 AM

What about the animals tongue, we all know how they like to lick!
Manufactuers will make anything to make money and I'll be more than one animal will get harmed by this devise!
It's just sick.

Carol & Buddy

SweetCuteness · 01-25-2007, 08:09 AM

They actually had one out one day at our local petsmart so that you could see it doesn't hurt them. I put my hand in it (with the paddle), and it didn't hurt - it just makes a loud noise and the action of it scares the dog/animal.

Lorraine · 01-25-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

Let's see what you guys think and then I'll know if I am overreacting or not...

Today I went into Petsmart looking for cute stuff for my secret exchange buddies. Then over by the training area there is a stand of things. There is a bag of 3 MOUSE TRAPS! Packaged for the purpose of being a training aid to deter your dog from doing bad things!! There is a picture of a garbage can with a trap on top, then a picture of a couch of a trap there and it shows a dog getting snapped and not liking it.

WTF??? And the worst part is that it was the last one left! That means people were actually buying this!

I was pissed! Actually I was sick, I walked around the store, thinking how awful that was, I put all of my merchandise back. I was extremely tempted to pick up that bag and take it to the manager and ask why the hell they promote animal abuse??? But, I know that manager has nothing to do with what is on their floor and he would just put it back on the shelf once I left anyway, so I didn't. I decided if someone needs to be cussed out, it is some corporate person right? So I did leave there thinking they are not getting a dime of my money. And I AM going to complain to someone atleast in an email.

Now, you guys tell me, what you think of this...

That can do serious damage to a dog or child if it touches it. It can break a finger I believe on an adult for crying out loud.
Can you contact your local authorities ie SPCA or Animal control? Media such as newspapers, local TV stations etc, your city or town hall as this is very dangerous.

Rae Rae · 01-25-2007, 08:19 AM

OMG, I don't know what to say about that. That IS mean, to snap your dogs leg or muzzle for doing bad!

sassypup · 01-25-2007, 08:20 AM

speechless here too. I'm HUGE on positive reinforcement and not negative. Yes, I admit I believe in time out but that is as far as it goes and every person that approaches us or friends and family think Zoe is very well behaved.

Peters · 01-25-2007, 08:44 AM

i would have said something that's senseless it would be like putting mousetraps out to teach a small child not to mess with something bones could be broken or worse what fools

ehunney · 01-25-2007, 08:47 AM

WTHeck

That's not okay. Why would they sell a product that promotes inflicting pain or discomfort on an animal to so-called "train" it

That's horrible! I can't believe people are buying it

red98vett · 01-25-2007, 08:49 AM

Nothing surprises me anymore. Those sound awful and it sounds dangerous......there IS such a thing called malfunction - and I can't believe anyone who loves their dog would buy such a thing

01-24-2007, 07:42 PM	#17
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	That is sick! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

01-24-2007, 08:00 PM	#19
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Oh, man! I wouldn't use one even with the paddle thingie, for my dogs But it would be AWESOME in the cookie jar (for me ) __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-25-2007, 06:48 AM	#20
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	Maybe you could have put the managers digit in there & asked him " How do you like it?!!" __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

01-25-2007, 07:50 AM	#21
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I would definitely express my concerns to the company that makes it and the manager of the store too. Sending an email to the newspaper isn't a bad idea either - I have seen comments on articles on just about everything in our local paper! I think that is horrible - not only is it very unsafe for the animals but for others in the house too (little kids, etc). So upsetting! I wonder how many people buy those types of things?? __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-25-2007, 08:09 AM	#24
SweetCuteness I <3 Ferdinand Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,444	They actually had one out one day at our local petsmart so that you could see it doesn't hurt them. I put my hand in it (with the paddle), and it didn't hurt - it just makes a loud noise and the action of it scares the dog/animal. __________________ Britta ...and Ferdinand too

01-24-2007, 07:46 PM	#18
rachelsyorkie Rachel & Tilula Belle Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 1,162	Idea....When you find anything that concerns you, you can take a pic or few, type up a little story & mail it to your local paper. They might print it, might not but like you say just telling the manager it is wrong doesnt change doesnt change anything but one little section in the local paper & who knows. Take a pic & note that only one was left, a mouse trap would probably break my girls leg or her little toes . Thats crazy

01-25-2007, 07:54 AM	#22
KELLY353 I LOVE my Yorkie Babies! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KS Posts: 1,895	That is horrible!

01-25-2007, 08:03 AM	#23
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	What about the animals tongue, we all know how they like to lick! Manufactuers will make anything to make money and I'll be more than one animal will get harmed by this devise! It's just sick. Carol & Buddy

01-25-2007, 08:19 AM	#26
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	OMG, I don't know what to say about that. That IS mean, to snap your dogs leg or muzzle for doing bad! __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

01-25-2007, 08:20 AM	#27
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	speechless here too. I'm HUGE on positive reinforcement and not negative. Yes, I admit I believe in time out but that is as far as it goes and every person that approaches us or friends and family think Zoe is very well behaved.

01-25-2007, 08:44 AM	#28
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	i would have said something that's senseless it would be like putting mousetraps out to teach a small child not to mess with something bones could be broken or worse what fools __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart.

01-25-2007, 08:47 AM	#29
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	WTHeck That's not okay. Why would they sell a product that promotes inflicting pain or discomfort on an animal to so-called "train" it That's horrible! I can't believe people are buying it __________________ I miss you two more then words can express, but I still have hope that I'll find you and hold you again! Tucker and Teddy always say: "If I want it, it's mine and if I put it in my mouth, it's food."

01-25-2007, 08:49 AM	#30
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Nothing surprises me anymore. Those sound awful and it sounds dangerous......there IS such a thing called malfunction - and I can't believe anyone who loves their dog would buy such a thing __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!