Please don't tease your dog By mcalli (Read 2,625 times)

[Luke]

pls forgive me guys,,,as you all know, my wife owns 2 dogs..and they're the source of our quarrells(sometimes,but not often),,because she likes bringing the dogs inside the house,and i DON'T.
my house is carpeted for christ sake,,these dogs goes around the house and leave their fur or hair, for all i know they might be peing in the carpet,when we don't see them....
her big dog,got lost las saturday(jump out of the fence) she was crying a lot, but i'm rejoicing inside quietly,lol,,but after 2 days,she found her,in the bushes,2 miles away from our house....grrrr!, honestly ,i have no "amor" with dogs,,,i like fish,birds and any pet that i can contain in one place. not roam around and poo and pee all over the place...jizz,,i'm nobody's housekeeper..lol
and this is the reason why ,i have this attitude towards dogs sleeping on the man's bed.....

[JR]

Hey Luke we can respect your feelings and yes sometimes even man's best friend can be a PITA but maybe you and your wife could reach middle ground on a compromise?

Now I have 4 dogs all Yorkies. Now all people who know Yorkies know they DO NOT SHED! My wife leaves more hair around while combing it that you could ever possibly find from them. They don't eat much, are not hard to groom, and are very smart. We have a big fence and let them out in it until bed time. They have outside dog houses and when we let them in each night they play some with us then sit down on the floor and enjoy being close until bed time. When that time comes we say "go to bed" they each have a nice bed made in a lock up cage and they which one belongs to them, when I say go to bed they march to bed and then I lock them up for the night, they sleep nice and cozy and if they bark at night you better get up and see what's going on because they never bark without reason.

GEt a Yorkie and then you'll love dogs Luke!

JR

[Luke]

thanks, i will consider that idea...what i like is a decent dog,, ,a dog that is not war freak,,i like a dog that is very obidient ,i saw one at the park that passed my criteria, it was a minature snauzer(gray and well shaven),very nice dog and very tamed and obidient.doesn't harrass people in the park...when the owner stops walking,he stops waling too and just sit beside his master..i like that kind of dog..,but i think yorkies are really nice,decent dogs too,i'll research about them,,ty

[hammerspur]

Aug 6, 2011 5:49:48 GMT -6 mcalli said:

Hammerspur, I agree with you. Those guys look very ruff! lol

My three best friends!



We spend a lot of time out in the woods and open spaces prowling around like a pack. Good exercise for all 4 of us and plenty of opportunity for trailing scents 'n sounds, splashing in streams, etc.
The obvious joy they experience is contagious... everyone goes home with a smile.

[mcalli]

Hammerspur, you have beautiful dogs. I was just joking when I said the looked 'ruff. Get it? ruff ruff as in bark bark.

yes, people are superior to animals. But people are also compassionate and caring, especially if the love the Lord, and have the Holy Ghost in them. We are supposed to care for each other, and everyone on earth who is fortunate enough to be wealthy, should, in some way, be helping those who are less fortunate because of disease and/or circumstances. But that does not mean that we should not be kind to animals.
The Bible does say that animals are here for mans enjoyment. But that does not mean just to eat. Animals are companionship for many lonely people. Animals have been proven to help seniors live longer. Animals help the hearing impaired, the blind, the deaf. As higher and superior beings it is our duty to care for lesser beings. They deserve our care, including medical. You can't just think, "I will not take my sick dog to the vet, I will let him suffer, because there are starving children in India". That does not make sense. You own the animal, you are responsible for that animal.

Anyone who would tie a dog to a leash and leave it in the back yard is CRUEL. I stand firm on that and will not sugar coat it for anyone. Dogs are social beings. How would you like to be islolated from everyone, in the cold, snow, heat, sun? Do you think Jesus approves of that behavior? It is not right for people to have to suffer. It is horrible. But if you own and animal you need to be responsible for it.

Now, as far as God and the Bible, in the last battle in heaven at end times,where the saints are battleing the devil, does the bible not talk about Christ riding a white horse? yes it does. Animals are innocent, but the are creatures of God. And they will be in heaven.

Luke, there are many people who feel as you do. They don't want dogs in their homes due to fur. (Animals that are properly housebroken, do not pee in the house). A person who resents animals that strongly should not have one. To keep it in the back yard is cruel. Now, you have a dilema because your wife loves the dogs. Your only answer to this solution, is for you to get over and accept the dogs,(if you really love your wife), or get a divorce. Anything else, will never solve the problem, because if you make your wife get rid of her dogs or you mistreat the dogs, your wife will deeply resent you,. That may sound like a hard lesson, but I at least have the courage to give it to you straight.

PS. You can say "I want "her" out" on any site you want to. It does not bother me. I am a real Christian and I forgave you a while back. I hope that you can get over your feelings of hatred, for whatever reason, because they are not good for your stomach (ulcers) or your soul. I mean this sincerely. I do hope you will feel better. And I wish you the best of luck with the dog situation. I will add you to my prayers.

Now, can we please turn this thread back to what it was intended for? Happy, funny, spoofs of animals?
TO LUKE:
Modified 30 minutes later: Divorce is not the answer, God doesn't want anyone to divorce over dogs. It would be contrary to Biblical teachings. Your only choice, Luke, is to accept your wifes love for her dogs. If you don't, resentment will follow. Some compromise on her part would be necessary but, for the most part, the most healthy thing for you and your marriage would be to accept her dogs. Maybe you could confine them to one room like a family room when they are in the house. You could put covers on the furniture in the family room so you would't have to worry about shedding. Maybe you could buy dog beds and put them on the floor of the bedroom? And the very best advice I can give.- Both you and your wife (together) enroll and participate in a dog obedience class with your dogs. You can have a dog (or 2 dogs) that behave like that dog in the park. I would suggest a beginners class (it takes homework to accomplish it). then after the dogs master that, I would suggest an intermediate class. Both you and your wife will be happy with the results. Do not beat your dog into submission. You don't even have to yell. But you and your wife will learn how to convey to your dogs that you are the master. Give it a try

[hammerspur]

Aug 7, 2011 6:26:06 GMT -6 mcalli said:

Hammerspur, you have beautiful dogs. I was just joking...

Yes, I caught your pun... no offense taken!
Just sharing tales (Tails?) and showing more pics of the 'kids' like any proud parent.

They're very social and will make fast friends with any welcoming people who visit our home or are met along the trail.
They bring me much joy and I thank God for them daily.

[Luke]

thanks for the advice mac, maybe i just really need someone to really open my mind about owning a dog.,right now,there is a resistance inside me..but after you explained it, i somehow wants a compromise agreement with wifey, ,right now,the 2 dogs are staying inside the guest restroom,(because it's 118F outside). maybe,i may need to construct a house for them in my backyard.,kinda like a chain link house thingy....and the worst thing is,if we go on a 2-3 day vacation,she always wants to bring the 2 dogs,,which i really hate.,one vomits inside the car because she(dog) got dizzy on the trip...gosh!.. but anyway,,,i do what you say,and give it a try.
thanks for enlightening my mind,sorry for misjudging you, you really are a nice person..

[mcalli]

Luke, I do know what you mean about traveling. I have 2 dogs and many times I have wanted to take off on my bike and visit friends in another state (I am retired except for a part-time job so this would be very possible). But I can't because of my dogs. It is like having children. My only option is to put the dogs in a kennel while I am gone but that is so expensive and I am not wealthy.

Take the dog obedience classes. You and your wife will learn so much about the way dogs think, how to be the alpha dog which means you are the boss. not the dogs, your dogs will no longer jump on either of you, they will walk beside you and they will listen to you. Heck Luke, your dogs can even be trained to get the newspaper and bring it to you, or even get you a beer from the refrig while you sit watching a game on TV. lol

As far as traveling. Call the vet and ask what dosage of dramamine is the right amount for your dog for a short trip. (It is travel sickness medicine available over the counter. If you call your vet with your dogs weight, he should tell you the correct dosage over the phone, no need to pay for an office visit.) The dog will no longer throw up. Also, some time when you and your wife have off, take the dogs for a short trip to a fenced in dog park. Take a ball along with you. And water for the dogs and drinks for both of you. Then go home later. Put the dogs in their room, and you and your wife go out to dinner and see a movie. It will really help you in your relationship

[hammerspur]

Well it's become the Sad Season for me... I lost one of my dear friends.
The big girl below would have been 13 years old Feb. 2 of this coming year., pretty old for a Boxer.

I'm crying my eyes out every time I remember I'll never be able to hug my best girl again.

Still have my two boys, and they're visibly depressed as well.
I need to remember to care for and love them both the best I can.
They're with us so short a time.

[JR]

Hang in there my friend, just like you I have more than one dog, 4 in all. I was just the other day commenting to my wife that the first one is who we now call the old man and he's now 6 years old.

I even pick him up often and pet him and think how many times he's took a scooter ride with me.

Yes a short time but all the memories they leave will never be replaced. You are in my thoughts and prayers and hope all the holidays will brighten your day and spirits.

JR

[tvnacman]

Well I grew up in an apartment building , no dogs allowed . You could dog sit . When I was in my teens I did dog sit for two weeks . Then the dog had to go back , i started to get attached to the dog . I wanted a dog but could not have one because of where i lived . I met my wife and we got a dog a cocker spaninal . She was so cute and dum , I called her stupid and she answered . It was one of the better things life has to offer . Then the hips gave her trouble and tumors . I was at work and it was time my wife went to take her and she never made it to the vet . I learned that I can never have a dog again because I will out live it . this is how I feel , for all the joy a dog brings , the end is so hurtfull , I don't ever want feel that way again .

John