anyone watching the six puppies prog on bbc2

jackomdj

Well I don't love it, it's a dog - what kind of dog owner is she?

trolleyrun

She's a horrid one. I'm starting to wonder if she's related to that Hopkins woman. So cold! As for telling her child she was taking him to "the big dog kennel in the sky" when the child asked where she was going is just horrifying. I'm glad Collie boy is getting better, his dad has obviously been helping him. Also, I'm pleased some of the others at least got a professional in when they realised they didn't know what they were doing.

Johnny_Dangerously

Was really impressed with hannah the trainer. Very happy to see her mentioning eye contact. Very underestimated reward signal for dogs i think.

As for byron's owner, i think her reasons for getting the dog were ultimately flawed from the start. She doesn't seem prepared to spend the time or effort to find a solution.

balletshoes

kt1inamillion wrote: »

I'm glad (if that's the right word to use) that I am not the only one thinking this way about the programme.

I came across and thought it would be good to watch as my 2 eldest want a dog and as I have not owned a dog for years thought it would be a good reminder how dogs can be.

The lad on the xbox really got on my nerves! You know your childs lazy so why get a dog? ??? I'd suggest a goldfish but even the goldfish would deserve some attention.

The rule in my house when it comes to pets is....if I'm not willing to look after them then the answer is no.... I've had to say no to a lot. Most of the time parents buy pets for the children but end up looking after them.

Poor byron.....i wouldn't be surprised if she gives him up.

Agree with a above post rode and own back spring to mind.

same here, its why we have a cat and no dogs.

I've now watched both episodes of this programme, i found it very interesting, i just don't understand why, after having a dog from a puppy in your home with you for a year, you can't say you love him, you can't say of course he's part of the family? I'm not even a dog person, and I want Byron to have a family who loves and appreciates him. At least with all the other families I feel that they love their doggies.

Shelly1986

balletshoes wrote: »

i just don't understand why, after having a dog from a puppy in your home with you for a year, you can't say you love him, you can't say of course he's part of the family?

I took in an unwanted puppy over the Christmas holidays once, planning to rehome her in the New Year...she's currently sprawled under my kitchen table. Think it took about 3 days until she was part of the family. :T

I'm going to catch up with this program tonight, but bit scared will be worried for the puppies!

tesuhoha

The woman said she didn't love Byron but her husband said she idolised him so maybe she was just in denial. Some people are like that.

Johnny_Dangerously

Shelly1986 wrote: »

I'm going to catch up with this program tonight, but bit scared will be worried for the puppies!

Just remember that all of these puppies have a pretty excellent life compared to a huge number of dogs in the world. We get worried because we are all super dedicated to our pets. Most of the things we are worried about on the show are 'first world problems'

sheramber

trolleyrun wrote: »

She's a horrid one. I'm starting to wonder if she's related to that Hopkins woman. So cold! As for telling her child she was taking him to "the big dog kennel in the sky" when the child asked where she was going is just horrifying. I'm glad Collie boy is getting better, his dad has obviously been helping him. Also, I'm pleased some of the others at least got a professional in when they realised they didn't know what they were doing.

But collie boy's dad did say if the pup didn't make the grade they would get aother one. No mention of what would happen to the pup that was 'no good'.

Cuilean

Much of this programme just made me sad. Emphasis on much, because there were some good bits.


I felt sad for Byron, who had been bought for all the wrong reasons, and was treated with contempt and disrespect by every family member I saw him with.

I felt sad for the gundog, Ralph, being entrusted to a child who (Like many children) loves his X Box above all and just wasn't ready for that sort of responsibility and commitment. A goldfish or hamster might have been more appropriate. With my professional hat on, I was unimpressed with his mother who just seemed to let the boy get away with it, too.

On the plus side, Stewie was cute and adored, and while it's not an avenue I'd go down with my dog, was clearly heading for the canine supermodel world, with owners who are integrating him into every part of their lives

The couple who rescued from Battersea seemed to be the most clued up newbies, and the young lad with the sheepdog did appear to appreciate the help he was getting.

Lola, who was destined to be an assistance dog, had a bumpy start, but looked to be on the up after her owner realised the errors she'd made.

I do hope this programme gives prospective dog owners a good idea about what to encourage and what not to do.

And don't get me started on faux-food Bakers! :P

catkins

I only watched the second part and that made me angry enough!


Byron's owner is a horrible moron. I wanted to give her a good slap. Saying she didn't think she would miss him when on holiday or that he would miss her and telling her children he was going "to the kennel in the sky"!!! She has something wrong with her.


I read that she got the dog because she wants to teach her children about the circle of life and death! Well no one in my family died until I was 28 and it hasn't harmed me. The dog could live to be 14 or older and her children will not be children any more so how is it's death going to teach them anything? If that was a reason why not get a hamster or rabbit that have a short lifespan? Also apparently she kept saying she was not "having him pts yet". I really doubt that he will still be with that family in a year's time.


Another thing that annoyed me was the narrator saying "dogs can be neutered at any age, they are never too old". Maybe not but what about too young? More and more vets are saying they should not be neutered until they are fully grown as it can cause problems with joints, bones, hormones and thyroid.


I thought it was a pretty awful programme over all. Oh I don't think much of breeders that would allow their puppies to go to homes like the ones shown