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Rae Rae · 09-26-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gypsyqueen

We all know what a vet cost so a smart pet owner will keep there pet safe so we can spend more on important things like pet bags bows clothing blankies ha ha ha

Hahahaha, YUP! Why spend $300 at the vet when I avoid it and instead buy him a new bag!

I'm not too overprotective of Rocky, but I am cautious with him. It's no fun to be overprotected! I was so glad my parents weren't overprotective of me, so I'm not going to be that way with Rocky. He's gotta live a little!

GucciMyGirl · 09-26-2006, 05:57 PM

I am a little over protective of Gucci, I baby her especially since she was sick and operated on. I just love her toooo much... I am the same with my kids...I smother them with my love lol....What can I say Im a lovable mama lol

vwaltlon · 09-26-2006, 06:51 PM

I am very protective of Maggie, when she was 12 weeks she choked on a treat and stopped breathing, went unresponsive and I did rescue breathing. I ended up sticking my finger down her throat, she came back to me, but now I panic whenever I think she may get something and choke again.

alaskayorkie · 09-27-2006, 01:45 AM

Yeah, I've crossed the line to overprotective. I think I realized it last weekend when we went camping with a friend who breeds chesapeake bay retrievers, you know, working dogs. You should have seen her reaction when I unfolded the Xpen to keep them from wandering off, then hopped in to keep them company. Of course, then I put on their Woolrich parkas, and yes, at night jammies for the tent. When neither one would eat, I pulled out the Nutri-Cal so they'd have some calories to fend off the cold. When they got tired of walking, I picked them up.

But is that overprotective -- or adequately protective? Hmm..

Dougal&Little · 09-27-2006, 02:29 AM

I said somewhat. Because I totally let my guys run and play, and eat poop, oh yeah and roll in dead sheep! (Well I didn't let Dougal do that - I was actually pretty annoyed about it that cos he STUNK!)

But they have coats for when it's cold - well Dixie has a whole wardrobe but that's more spoilt than protected!

I try to keep them on the ground around other dogs but I always watch what they're up to. (I think the big dogs are in more danger from my two actually - Dougal really loves a challenge!)

My vet however must think I'm a complete worry wart! When Dixie went in for her annual jabs I was asking question after question - but she put my mind at ease. Dixie is a picture of health!

Danielle_82 · 09-27-2006, 04:55 AM

Im pretty sure most of the people I know think Im nuts, but Ill admit it Im obsessed with my dog. I still let him run around and have fun but I get nervous when a stranger wants to hold him (he gets extra wiggly) or if someone wants to give him a treat but its huge (he tends to try and swallow treats whole sometimes

). I dont have any skin kids so Pete is definatly my one and only child, I just want him around forever

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yougetthesmiles · 09-27-2006, 10:18 AM

when you have a 2lb baby, you have to be!!!!!!!!

TLC · 09-27-2006, 01:01 PM

I am extremely over protective, BUT my husband is EVEN MORE SO...

ldenise · 09-27-2006, 06:26 PM

this is all interesting to know because my family says they are starting to worry about me. LOL . I think my grown children are jealous. they were never treated this good. I will admitt to that. being spoiled and over protective are 2 different things. but ......I have to admitt mine are both.

stedmansmommy · 09-29-2006, 11:29 AM

Yes mam' I am! lol

cindy0721 · 10-03-2006, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

are you over protective of your yorkie? I am ...Very.

ditto....

Amanda7 · 10-04-2006, 11:55 AM

I'm sure our friends think I'm a little nuts when it comes to my yorkies. (Do I care? Hell NO!). But I'm very careful with them, and I admit I'm overprotective at times. I make no excuses. It's all done out of pure love.

RLC12345678 · 10-04-2006, 01:08 PM

OF COURSE I'm overprotective!

stinky · 10-04-2006, 02:26 PM

I would have to agree that I am overprotective too. I get so offended when people don’t treat her as I think they should. I’ve almost gotten in fights over it

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cheetobandita34 · 10-04-2006, 06:58 PM

I am just always worried that someone is going to step on Sophie. It is a paranoia I think. Either that, or I have just read too many horror stories. I also now will not let her jump off the couch even though it is only 1 1/2 foot drop LOL

View Poll Results: Are you over protective?
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09-27-2006, 01:45 AM	#19
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Yeah, I've crossed the line to overprotective. I think I realized it last weekend when we went camping with a friend who breeds chesapeake bay retrievers, you know, working dogs. You should have seen her reaction when I unfolded the Xpen to keep them from wandering off, then hopped in to keep them company. Of course, then I put on their Woolrich parkas, and yes, at night jammies for the tent. When neither one would eat, I pulled out the Nutri-Cal so they'd have some calories to fend off the cold. When they got tired of walking, I picked them up. But is that overprotective -- or adequately protective? Hmm.. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

09-27-2006, 02:29 AM	#20
Dougal&Little Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 944	I said somewhat. Because I totally let my guys run and play, and eat poop, oh yeah and roll in dead sheep! (Well I didn't let Dougal do that - I was actually pretty annoyed about it that cos he STUNK!) But they have coats for when it's cold - well Dixie has a whole wardrobe but that's more spoilt than protected! I try to keep them on the ground around other dogs but I always watch what they're up to. (I think the big dogs are in more danger from my two actually - Dougal really loves a challenge!) My vet however must think I'm a complete worry wart! When Dixie went in for her annual jabs I was asking question after question - but she put my mind at ease. Dixie is a picture of health! __________________ Dougal (card carrying member of the Teapot Club) & Dixie (aka Evil Wee) Dougal's Facebook Dixie's Facebook

09-27-2006, 01:01 PM	#23
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I am extremely over protective, BUT my husband is EVEN MORE SO... __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

09-27-2006, 06:26 PM	#24
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	this is all interesting to know because my family says they are starting to worry about me. LOL . I think my grown children are jealous. they were never treated this good. I will admitt to that. being spoiled and over protective are 2 different things. but ......I have to admitt mine are both. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

09-26-2006, 05:57 PM	#17
GucciMyGirl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 550	I am a little over protective of Gucci, I baby her especially since she was sick and operated on. I just love her toooo much... I am the same with my kids...I smother them with my love lol....What can I say Im a lovable mama lol

09-26-2006, 06:51 PM	#18
vwaltlon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8	I am very protective of Maggie, when she was 12 weeks she choked on a treat and stopped breathing, went unresponsive and I did rescue breathing. I ended up sticking my finger down her throat, she came back to me, but now I panic whenever I think she may get something and choke again.

09-27-2006, 04:55 AM	#21
Danielle_82 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 120	Im pretty sure most of the people I know think Im nuts, but Ill admit it Im obsessed with my dog. I still let him run around and have fun but I get nervous when a stranger wants to hold him (he gets extra wiggly) or if someone wants to give him a treat but its huge (he tends to try and swallow treats whole sometimes ). I dont have any skin kids so Pete is definatly my one and only child, I just want him around forever .

09-27-2006, 10:18 AM	#22
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	when you have a 2lb baby, you have to be!!!!!!!!

09-29-2006, 11:29 AM	#25
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Yes mam' I am! lol __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

10-04-2006, 11:55 AM	#27
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	I'm sure our friends think I'm a little nuts when it comes to my yorkies. (Do I care? Hell NO!). But I'm very careful with them, and I admit I'm overprotective at times. I make no excuses. It's all done out of pure love. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

10-04-2006, 01:08 PM	#28
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	OF COURSE I'm overprotective!

10-04-2006, 02:26 PM	#29
stinky YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 491	I would have to agree that I am overprotective too. I get so offended when people don’t treat her as I think they should. I’ve almost gotten in fights over it ... __________________ Liz & Ginger Last edited by stinky; 10-04-2006 at 02:30 PM.

10-04-2006, 06:58 PM	#30
cheetobandita34 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chico CA Posts: 142	I am just always worried that someone is going to step on Sophie. It is a paranoia I think. Either that, or I have just read too many horror stories. I also now will not let her jump off the couch even though it is only 1 1/2 foot drop LOL __________________ Love My Furbaby Girl!! Sophie's Mommy Come See Me! www.dogster.com/?398164