I want a puppy - hubby doesn't.... can I change his mind? EDIT: HE HAS!!

astonsmummy

mrcol1000 wrote: »

The fact you just come out with insults such as this really does show what kind of person you are. Well done.

Sorry, who the hell are you??? oh yeah a nobody to me, you lot are insulting me, just I dont try and dress it up with fancy words, I'm not going to apologise for the way I am, I dont need to hide behind a screen and come all high and mighty.
So think what you like.

rachiee

mrcol1000 wrote: »

Much of a dogs behaviour is due to the way its treated. Maybe the dog is "aggressive" around you because your waiting for the slighest hint and your attack it with a pitchfork. The dog never bit her baby at all. If she was worried about the way it acted around the baby she could have seeked help to look at its behaviour or just kept the dog away from the baby. Its maddness to get another dog as if it was a behaviour thing then how does she not know it was something she was doing to make the dog act this way and the new dog is going to do the same. Very few dogs are aggressive or dangerous dogs because of their temperment its normally due to the way they have been trained or the way they are treated. No dog starts off aggressive. Even the "dangerous" breeds. Its just some are more easy to train or condition to be aggressive than others. My dog has been attacked several times by a labador. No-one would think of those sweet Andrex puppies as aggressive.
The fact you on one hand see your dog as security to protect you if the worse happened while you were on your own yet would get rid if it turned on anyone in your family says a lot.

Look. I can see what you are saying about dogs turning etc but can you please let it rest?

foreign_correspondent

astonsmummy - to be honest, the chances are that the new pup will mouth and nip at your kids at some point (and it hurts, they have sharp little teeth, and unlke adults, kids tend to squeal and flap around, making the pup think it is great fun - this can become a vicious circle) - I hope you have thought it through and can deal with that, and don't feel it is too great a risk to take around your kids - if it is likely to feel like too big a risk, then perhaps you should rethink before you take it on...

astonsmummy

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

astonsmummy - to be honest, the chances are that the new pup will mouth and nip at your kids at some point (and it hurts, they have sharp little teeth, and unlke adults, kids tend to squeal and flap around, making the pup think it is great fun - this can become a vicious circle) - I hope you have thought it through and can deal with that, and don't feel it is too great a risk to take around your kids - if it is likely to feel like too big a risk, then perhaps you should rethink before you take it on...

Yes I have, this is what I'm tyring to say, I have thought it through, we spent about 2 1/2 hours with the breeder going through everything, she wanted to make sure we knew everything there is to know (well as much as we could anyway) and is on hand if anyything like that happens, so she can give us appropriate advice if need be.
I can fully understand why people are going on, but I'm sorry there is no need for everyone to keep going on and on about me and labellingme as some kind of cruella devil!
I'm not going to stand for it.

Kimberley

It is funny that none of you have no idea how the dogs and puppies in shelters got to be there in the first place so by having these shelters on hand for people to dump sick and unwanted farmed puppies on their doorsteps, you are also actively encouraging the practice. it also seems they give the puppies away before they are old enough. It is a funny old world isn't it?

Hmm that qoute above. It really does peeve me off. If it were not for rescue centres these poor pups and dogs will get PTS or dumped on Motorways or drowned in Rivers. You really need to volunteer for a rescue centre Blue-Monkey to understand why they are so important.

rachiee

Kimberley wrote: »

Hmm that qoute above. It really does peeve me off. If it were not for rescue centres these poor pups and dogs will get PTS or dumped on Motorways or drowned in Rivers. You really need to volunteer for a rescue centre Blue-Monkey to understand why they are so important.

I think everyone knows about this? Everyone gave me grief for my cat having kittens and i have rescued alot of animals in my time! Its known but alot of people want puppies so they can be raised around there children to stop any kind of accident later on in life.. i rescued a wolfhound and i wouldnt of let a child near her, if she got any type of food she would kill anything to keep it. If i had children i would not get a rescue dog because of this reason. Also its getting a bit of a habit on here for people to comment on other peoples sitiutions in this way, if you read up you will see why she got a puppy. Everyone is different, having a moan at 1 person on this forum is not going to stop it? Its got 2 sides.. yes everyone understand about rescue centres and the fabulous work they do but also you have to think about peoples famillies and getting the right dog to suit the family. Most rescue centres do not rehome dogs to famillies with children under 5 which is why most famillies are put of rehoming dogs and get a puppy instead.

As i said before i wish Blue Monkey the best of luck with her puppy. I do not agree in puppy farms or buying a puppy from a petshop but they found the right puppy from the place they got her from, shes been bought into a nice home that are going to take care of her. If Blue Monkey had not of bought her someone else would off? Thats the way i see it.

Kimberley

Rachiee your cat didn't just have one litter but 5. If it were just the one and then you had her spayed then fair enough but a lot of us were shocked she had 5 litters.

rachiee

Kimberley wrote: »

Rachiee your cat didn't just have one litter but 5. If it were just the one and then you had her spayed then fair enough but a lot of us were shocked she had 5 litters.

How many times do i have to say it though.. shes a semi feral cat, if you would like to come and attempt and catch her feel free! She had 5 litters of 2-3 kittens, it wasnt visible and she had them in a stable away from every1 else which made it harder as cats make a really deep hole and you cant find them. I had her spayed as soon as i grabbed the little sucker! Also it made it more difficult as she couldnt be spayed when her kittens were having milk.

mrcol1000

astonsmummy wrote: »

Sorry, who the hell are you??? oh yeah a nobody to me, you lot are insulting me, just I dont try and dress it up with fancy words, I'm not going to apologise for the way I am, I dont need to hide behind a screen and come all high and mighty.
So think what you like.

I haven't seen anyone insult you, just give their opnion. While some of your comments have just plainly been insults.

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

mrcol1000 wrote: »

Much of a dogs behaviour is due to the way its treated. Maybe the dog is "aggressive" around you because your waiting for the slighest hint and your attack it with a pitchfork. The dog never bit her baby at all. If she was worried about the way it acted around the baby she could have seeked help to look at its behaviour or just kept the dog away from the baby. Its maddness to get another dog as if it was a behaviour thing then how does she not know it was something she was doing to make the dog act this way and the new dog is going to do the same. Very few dogs are aggressive or dangerous dogs because of their temperment its normally due to the way they have been trained or the way they are treated. No dog starts off aggressive. Even the "dangerous" breeds. Its just some are more easy to train or condition to be aggressive than others. My dog has been attacked several times by a labador. No-one would think of those sweet Andrex puppies as aggressive.
The fact you on one hand see your dog as security to protect you if the worse happened while you were on your own yet would get rid if it turned on anyone in your family says a lot.

Sorry for delayed reply been busy but ^^^

The dog next door to me IS agressive. The police and RSPCA have issued them warnings about their dogs behaviour but nothing has changed. I was TOLD by the POLICE to get something heavy (he suggested a spade) and leave it within reach in case i need it. Nothing can be done about the dog UNTIL it bites. Prevention not cure :T Yet again you seem to be jumping in with assumptions when you have no idea what has happened, not only to me but also the poster. If you would care to read my previous posts correctly - i have NEVER ONCE said that her dog has bitten, i have given hypothetical situations to back up my opinions rather than trying to force a view that others clearly do not see. She could have seeked help about its behaviour but she didnt, If she had kept the dog and he HAD bite her child to an extent that it caused serious damage how awful would she feel ? Yes no dog starts of agressive - but then no child starts off as a murderer or rapist! People and animals do TURN FOR NO REASON. The andrex puppy - yes labs can be nasty, they have teeth, they have animal instincts, of course they can be nasty! Yes i do have my dog for security - I dont seriously expect him to bite a person though! i have a security light too, i dont expect that to bite either for the record. My dog is there to bark at strangers and intruders, hes also there in case next doors rottie decides my daughter looks good to nibble on and My dogs there as a DETERRANT (hence the security part) So YES i would get rid of him if he bit my DD

Please read the posts correctly before commenting on them, makes it so much easier!