What is a good child friendly breed of dog?

dollparts

It's come to something when the primary reason this thread has now become ugly reading is because a few posters took the trouble to ask others to reflect on how others may perceive what is said.

I have never posted on this board asking for approval, agreement or otherwise which is why it comes as a surprise when your judgement, wisdom and common sense is suddenly the pinnacle of discussion.

And I will also echo what has been said previously-it's not anybody's board and no one person has the right to tell anyone to go elsewhere.

I simply commented on the way in which cleopatra was being treated in MY opinion. Good for her that she was able to defend herself and debate further.

How many people do you think have had a stand-offish reply and beat a hasty retreat never to return.

Is that why so many agree with the majority of what is posted on this board? Because they are chased out if they do not?

hethmar

Personally I feel this thread has run its course. Time to let cleo reflect - and check out dogpages forum

cleopatra4485

dollparts wrote: »

It's come to something when the primary reason this thread has now become ugly reading is because a few posters took the trouble to ask others to reflect on how others may perceive what is said.

I have never posted on this board asking for approval, agreement or otherwise which is why it comes as a surprise when your judgement, wisdom and common sense is suddenly the pinnacle of discussion.

And I will also echo what has been said previously-it's not anybody's board and no one person has the right to tell anyone to go elsewhere.

I simply commented on the way in which cleopatra was being treated in MY opinion. Good for her that she was able to defend herself and debate further.

How many people do you think have had a stand-offish reply and beat a hasty retreat never to return.

Is that why so many agree with the majority of what is posted on this board? Because they are chased out if they do not?

Thankfully I have been a member since 2005 (changed user name in 2007 as I got too personal and wanted to become anonymous again) so am used to the goings on that can happen. Can imagine a new user being extremely put off though

cleopatra4485

hethmar wrote: »

Personally I feel this thread has run its course. Time to let cleo reflect - and check out dogpages forum

Yes I agree, I am bored of saying the same things now. Thanks for the link, I shall take a gander

foreign_correspondent

cleopatra4485 wrote: »

Unfortunately for me the debate is whether I am a suitable dog owner or not and I am afraid I cannot agree to disagree on that one. I would understand if it were a debate on a 'child friendly breed of dog'

I don't think its about you, or whether you would be a good owner - but circumstances are important, and link directly into how 'child friendly' any dog is likely to be...

Sometimes (as people have mentioned) people get a dog (with all good intentions) with a young child and sadly, eventually find it is unworkable - in those circumstances, naturally, people put their children first, and the dog ends up going. This is often due to things that can come as a surprise - like how tricky it is to toilet train a pup who keeps piddling on the babies playmat whilst you are busy feeding, or how hard it is to walk a manic, twirly pup whilst puching a buggy! Or how difficult it is to teach a pup not to mouth a toddler when the toddler makes an exciting noise just like a squeaky toy every time the pup grabs a soft bit!!

If you have considered all this, and thought about how you could manage the practicialities and challenges, then you are probably well prepared to deal with the potential difficulties. You know what they say - a wise man learns from other people's mistakes.

Good luck anyway!

POPPYOSCAR

dollparts wrote: »

It's come to something when the primary reason this thread has now become ugly reading is because a few posters took the trouble to ask others to reflect on how others may perceive what is said.

I have never posted on this board asking for approval, agreement or otherwise which is why it comes as a surprise when your judgement, wisdom and common sense is suddenly the pinnacle of discussion.

And I will also echo what has been said previously-it's not anybody's board and no one person has the right to tell anyone to go elsewhere.

I simply commented on the way in which cleopatra was being treated in MY opinion. Good for her that she was able to defend herself and debate further.

How many people do you think have had a stand-offish reply and beat a hasty retreat never to return.

Is that why so many agree with the majority of what is posted on this board? Because they are chased out if they do not?

In the short time I have been here I have noticed an awful lot of of posters
that swear and name call other posters when they don't like what they have to say(not on this thread).Some people seem to takes things so personally
as if it it is directed at them and sometimes they read more into it than is meant to be.Obviously not everyone is the same and not everyone will be nice, I think you have to accept this when posting and just take it all with a pinch of salt.

hethmar

Gawd, I wish I hadnt started browsing dogpages forum now

Time to take my mutts out anyway.

cleopatra4485

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

I don't think its about you, or whether you would be a good owner - but circumstances are important, and link directly into how 'child friendly' any dog is likely to be...

Sometimes (as people have mentioned) people get a dog (with all good intentions) with a young child and sadly, eventually find it is unworkable - in those circumstances, naturally, people put their children first, and the dog ends up going. This is often due to things that can come as a surprise - like how tricky it is to toilet train a pup who keeps piddling on the babies playmat whilst you are busy feeding, or how hard it is to walk a manic, twirly pup whilst puching a buggy! Or how difficult it is to teach a pup not to mouth a toddler when the toddler makes an exciting noise just like a squeaky toy every time the pup grabs a soft bit!!

If you have considered all this, and thought about how you could manage the practicialities and challenges, then you are probably well prepared to deal with the potential difficulties. You know what they say - a wise man learns from other people's mistakes.

Good luck anyway!

People sharing their experience I am all open for and will listen gladly. Hence why I asked bouncydog to share her experiences instead of thrusting her opinions on me.

The point where people where suggesting I am not suitable, being patronising and condescending and quite frankly a know-it-all, I found quite irritating. Maybe some people are not adequate in debating/giving advice/on-line discussion.

Its a shame they couldn't of stuck to what you have suggested

hethmar

Sometimes things can be taken the wrong way on a forum, its not a "normal" form of communication is it? You cant see the person, cant see their expressions and you cant hear them and sense their inflections and nuances.

Anyway, Im just about to take another w- a - l - k with just one of the dogs - border terrier rescue bless him - as I have to cast my vote. Other boy is disabled so dont want to over do it with him.

Oh, just another thought, I know Little Dog rescue had a pug boy a little while back:

http://thelittledogrescue.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ourdogs#

LOL, just looked on there, what a funny little boy he is pug x cairn, said he had a visit due but doesnt say if he has gone. He was a pound dog.

MINMOUSE

Cleopatra - I was in a similar position to yours a number of years ago as I had a 4 year old and 1 year old and wanted a dog. In the end we got a crossbreed dog from sspca who was 9 weeks old. We worked hard to train her and the kids addored her and vice versa. She died a few months ago but the hard work was worth it. We recently now got another rescue puppy. I am one of those people who think (right or wrong its only my oppinion) that crossbreed are just as good and its more how you train a dog than the breed that matters.
All the best of luck.