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06-15-2007, 06:28 AM | #1 |
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| Is this asking too much? My neighbor and I switched keys to help when in need of walking and feeding our dogs incase there's a need at one time or another. I'm needed in a couple of days and she ran me through her dog's routine. After walking I was asked to brush the dog's teeth after feeding and comb her around the mouth and "PICK OUT THE EYE BOOGIES" Now come on? Am I being difficult or is this just too much to ask a person doing another a favor? First of all I am not comfortable putting my hands inside of someone's else dog's mouth and diffenately have no intention of picking out the eye boogies. In the past when someone fills in for me I would only ask to walk Buddy and put his food down turn on lights and say bye-bye. Would you expect a neighbor to do these things for your dog if it were only for one night? P.S. This dog is not a Yorkie but a Schnauser. Last edited by ARCHIE; 06-15-2007 at 06:31 AM. |
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06-15-2007, 06:31 AM | #2 | |
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06-15-2007, 06:32 AM | #3 |
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06-15-2007, 06:38 AM | #4 |
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| OMG I swear reading that actually made me laugh out loud! Brush his teeth and clean hi eye boogies? What the freaking h*** is she thinking?
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06-15-2007, 06:43 AM | #5 |
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| I am so glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks this is a bit much. I was really surprised I was asked these things but said nothing just kept my thoughts to myself. I wanted to say brush her teeth in the am and comb her face and pick out the boogies as well in the am. That's what I do daily for Buddy. But kept quiet, I need her next month |
06-15-2007, 06:54 AM | #6 |
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| Thanks for the laugh this early in the morning PULEESE, lady!
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06-15-2007, 07:42 AM | #7 |
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| I would literally be so grossed out if someone asked me to do that to their dog!!!!!!!! I love my own dogs, but other people's dogs...not so much (unless they're yorkies of course). YUCK!!!!!!!!!!! |
06-15-2007, 07:46 AM | #8 | |
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I cant help but laugh, it has to be a joke, that does seem pretty extreme of someone to ask you especially if you arent really close with them and thier dog.
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06-15-2007, 07:52 AM | #9 |
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| That's too much to ask. But since you need her next month, would she even know if you didn't do that for her dog? I mean honestly, the dog could develope those eye buggers from the time you leave him till she gets back. And how will she be able to tell if you brushed his teeth. I am an honest person, so I feel bad saying those things, but come on, that's just too much.
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06-15-2007, 07:55 AM | #10 |
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06-15-2007, 07:56 AM | #11 |
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| Regardless of the breed I think your neighbor is being a bit ridiculous. When you ask a favor of someone you should make it as easy as possible for them. This is her dog not yours - its not your pride and joy. A walk, food, clean water and some quality attention should be enough. Maybe she should hire a professional dog sitter if she wants all of this pampering! |
06-15-2007, 07:58 AM | #12 |
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06-15-2007, 08:07 AM | #13 |
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| Thank heavens it's not only me who feels like I am being used! I am almost sorry I got myself into this! Who would have ever thought anyone would ask this much |
06-15-2007, 08:25 AM | #14 |
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| Well, I do those things for Chloe, but I would never ask or expect anyone else to do so. I wouldn't do it for someone else, either. That's ridiculous.
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06-15-2007, 08:25 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | You need eye boogie pay. That's a bit over the top especially if only for a short time - how long are you covering for her ? Lord it takes all kinds doesn't it ? It wouldn't bother me to do for a dog but it's not like it's an emergency to miss a tooth brush and Eye Boogie Cleaning |
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