To those with friends who "don't like dogs"
Whats your attitude towards that?
My girlfriend and I are lucky in that all our friends like dogs, as Atlas will jump up in your lap to say hello, invited or not.
We had some friends over two weekends ago, and he was literally making rounds at greeting people, jumping up on the couch and going from lap to lap, making sure everyone was very aware of his presence.
I think if we did ever have a friend that didn't like dogs, our attitude would be "too bad." Our dogs are not our children, but they are our family members.
Just my thoughts on that subject...
My girlfriend and I are lucky in that all our friends like dogs, as Atlas will jump up in your lap to say hello, invited or not.
We had some friends over two weekends ago, and he was literally making rounds at greeting people, jumping up on the couch and going from lap to lap, making sure everyone was very aware of his presence.
I think if we did ever have a friend that didn't like dogs, our attitude would be "too bad." Our dogs are not our children, but they are our family members.
Just my thoughts on that subject...
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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on
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I just shrug and think "their loss"
One thing I HATE is when ignorant moms yank their kids back when they see my dogs and tell them "don't touch the dog! It will bite you!" No wonder there are some non-dog people out there. Makes my blood boil.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah C. on
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I get aggravated by that, but I hate people who let their kids pat, whack and tug indiscriminately at my dog too. Sure, all dogs don't bite, but not all dogs want to be mauled about either. I like the parents who yank their kids back and say pointedly, "Ask, Can I please pet your dog?"
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Permalink Reply by Susan Stanton on
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My dogs are a part of me -- not my kids, no, but as integral to my life as small children would be. So being friends with me, means being friends with them! By the same token, I teach my dogs to be polite -- I had a housewarming party for about 50 people in December, and everyone remarked on how nice the pups were. They didn't jump on anyone or swipe food, etc. -- they said hello at the door and milled about the crowd like good little hosts! They were not penned in a room or anything, but were a part of the event, as they are a part of all my events, large and small. If they don't like my dogs or can't be around them....well, as you say, their loss!
And I much prefer the parents who say to their kids, "Ask the lady if it's okay to say hello to your dogs" -- and of course it is, and much puppy kissing and giggling ensues. Another Corgi lover in the making!!
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Permalink Reply by Karen on
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Exactly. I don't sequester my dogs, even for our "non-dog-loving" friends, but I do expect my boys to be well-behaved. They do not jump, steal food, beg or whine, and will only climb on a lap if specifically invited. Do they ever lack for attention? No, and they even earn appreciation from our "non-dog" friends! :-) In short, I have the same expectations of them as I did my own children when they were young.
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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To each it's own :)
It's okay for my friends not to like my dogs, I don't feel the need to persuade them or to go out of my way to win them over. Actions speaks much louder than words, I've had 2 old college roommates spent the weekend with us 1 month ago, by the end of their visits, they both said how they did not know about their "inner dog person" :) It's the differences that makes life interesting, it's okay to agree to disagree.
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Permalink Reply by Lou Ann Lemaster on
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My husband WAS a person who had no use for a dog. He didn't hate them or afraid of them, he didn't have a use for one. He never had a dog as a pet, and where he is from, you have hunting dogs, not dogs that are pets. So, he "relented" and let me have a dog. Enters Duncan, who has won his heart so much, we now have two dogs. Like Sam's friends....he found his inner dog person.
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Permalink Reply by Cindi on
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It's okay for them to not care for my dogs or cats. The kicker is that they don't visit my home. We meet them places. And Geri I'm with you!!! My gosh, you'd think in a pet supply store people would expect to see animals! When I'm working I see all kinds of idiots who holler at the dogs. They scream and run. (Like that isn't going to get the dog interested in them.) Geez!
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Permalink Reply by Karen & Bailey on
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i know exactly how you feel. Here's a good poem. I have it posted in my cubicle at work so all can read. =)
It's Just a Dog
From time to time people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and, in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me, and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile....because they "just don't understand."
- Anonymous
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Permalink Reply by DR, Nala & Simon on
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OMG can I copy this!?? I want to put it on my locker and on my fridge.
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of course. haha!
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Permalink Reply by Lauren + Winston on
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If I know someone that isn't a dog person or just doesn't like dogs, then whatever. Their problem. They'll never get to experience the love and joy my Winster brings, plus their blood pressure is probably high... Isn't there some idea that if you own a dog or a pet, your blood pressure is generally lower than those who don't? :D
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Yup, and don't forget the benefits that therapy dogs bring to the old and the sick!
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