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MaxwellHouse · 07-02-2007, 04:36 PM

You said "him". I'd say no. I don't care what anyone says, men to not see as much danger ahead as women do. I'm convinced and I've been around the block. Don't trust anyone to use your retractable leash, either.

alaskayorkie · 07-08-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxwellHouse

You said "him". I'd say no. I don't care what anyone says, men to not see as much danger ahead as women do. I'm convinced and I've been around the block. Don't trust anyone to use your retractable leash, either.

I do!

MaxwellHouse · 07-09-2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I do!

That's because you are special. Men that love yorkies are very special!

Rae Rae · 07-09-2007, 08:01 AM

The only other people who walk Rocky besides me and Leo are our sisters, one of our very close friends, or Leo's mom. They all know my "rules" about walking him, and I trust them. These are also the people who usually puppysit for me too, so if I didn't trust them, they wouldn't be alone with the dogs to begin with.

alaskayorkie · 07-09-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxwellHouse

That's because you are special. Men that love yorkies are very special!

Aww, hard to argue with that!

I settled on doing that very thing. I said no to my male friend who had offered to walk him (he no-showed on our trial walk day!) and said yes to a female friend who had been on a couple walks with them. Also, mother in law has been walking them daily. They're doing great, I hear.

I miss them terribly, but I will admit that it's been nice to be able to escape for two weeks. For the first time in my life, I understand parents who say they need time away from their kids. It always seemed heartless to me before this trip.

cataholic · 07-09-2007, 05:59 PM

I don't trust anyone to watch or walk my dogs. Nobody watches your animals like you do!

Sadie's Mom · 07-10-2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Aww, hard to argue with that!

I settled on doing that very thing. I said no to my male friend who had offered to walk him (he no-showed on our trial walk day!) and said yes to a female friend who had been on a couple walks with them. Also, mother in law has been walking them daily. They're doing great, I hear.

I miss them terribly, but I will admit that it's been nice to be able to escape for two weeks. For the first time in my life, I understand parents who say they need time away from their kids. It always seemed heartless to me before this trip.

I understand totally. Occassionally my parents will steal Sadie for a few days and while I completely miss her (can't sleep w/o her in bed with me) it's a little nice too. But I'm ALWAYS glad to get her back! Have fun on your vacation!

crystalsmom · 07-18-2007, 08:56 AM

See it all worked out and you had a great time.

Graleyne · 07-18-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cataholic

I don't trust anyone to watch or walk my dogs. Nobody watches your animals like you do!

Me either! I am far too neurotic and paranoid. I don't trust anyone to look out for her the way I do.

stedmansmommy · 07-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Sorry but I have to say no

I don't think I'd trust ANYONE besides my own hubby to take them out on a walk. Maybe my mom - but sometimes she can be a bit.....dingy LOL - so that ones iffy too!

karren · 07-23-2007, 12:09 AM

For me, I won't because he knows little about them and anything can happen like get out of leash/collar.... I won't even trust my husband walking my dog because he walks our labrador and always gets away..... maybe backyard will do..... but it is up to you.... just my opinion...

Bunny244 · 07-23-2007, 09:15 AM

50 do's and don'ts???!! By the time your friend reads them all those Yorkie's will be in Mexico! If your Mother-in-law can walk them at all, let her. Even if they don't get the same exercise at least they'll still be at home when you get there! Better safe than sorry.

alaskayorkie · 07-23-2007, 10:19 AM

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50 do's and don'ts???!! By the time your friend reads them all those Yorkie's will be in Mexico! If your Mother-in-law can walk them at all, let her. Even if they don't get the same exercise at least they'll still be at home when you get there! Better safe than sorry.

I can't remember if I reported in, but all went well while we were on vacation. I didn't let my friend walk them, but my mother-in-law did. She said their behavior didn't change much while we were gone, and we returned to find them happy and healthy.

I learned something too: It's good to get away from them from time to time.

Karren (two posts above), just a thought: You commented that you're concerned about them getting out of their leash/collar. Do you use a harness? If not, I'd encourage you to look into it. They don't slip off like a collar does and they are much safer for your pup's neck. I use a harness for walks only.

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Absolutely. Dogs need exercise. Quit worrying.	8	5.71%
Yes, but I'd give them complete instructions	35	25.00%
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Never. I'd much rather know they are safe.	69	49.29%
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07-02-2007, 04:36 PM	#31
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	Not PC You said "him". I'd say no. I don't care what anyone says, men to not see as much danger ahead as women do. I'm convinced and I've been around the block. Don't trust anyone to use your retractable leash, either.

07-09-2007, 08:01 AM	#34
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	The only other people who walk Rocky besides me and Leo are our sisters, one of our very close friends, or Leo's mom. They all know my "rules" about walking him, and I trust them. These are also the people who usually puppysit for me too, so if I didn't trust them, they wouldn't be alone with the dogs to begin with. Last edited by Rae Rae; 07-09-2007 at 08:02 AM.

07-18-2007, 08:56 AM	#38
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	See it all worked out and you had a great time. __________________

07-22-2007, 10:59 AM	#40
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	Sorry but I have to say no I don't think I'd trust ANYONE besides my own hubby to take them out on a walk. Maybe my mom - but sometimes she can be a bit.....dingy LOL - so that ones iffy too! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

07-09-2007, 05:59 PM	#36
cataholic Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Posts: 1,322	I don't trust anyone to watch or walk my dogs. Nobody watches your animals like you do!

07-23-2007, 12:09 AM	#41
karren Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: orange county Posts: 383	For me, I won't because he knows little about them and anything can happen like get out of leash/collar.... I won't even trust my husband walking my dog because he walks our labrador and always gets away..... maybe backyard will do..... but it is up to you.... just my opinion... __________________ Shakespeare, Zoey, Lily and Chloe I, Chloe II

07-23-2007, 09:15 AM	#42
Bunny244 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, California Posts: 15	50 Do's and Don'ts... 50 do's and don'ts???!! By the time your friend reads them all those Yorkie's will be in Mexico! If your Mother-in-law can walk them at all, let her. Even if they don't get the same exercise at least they'll still be at home when you get there! Better safe than sorry.