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Site AdminPermalink Reply by Sue & the Crew on July 29, 2010 at 6:19am

People who have their dogs "off leash". I'm sorry I know some people are proud that they have trained their dog to be "off leash", but my opinion is that you never know, the dog could still surprise you. My preference is safety first, especially if you are out walking your dog.

1. There is a family in my neighbourhood that frequently have their dog off leash in their yard. They live on a fairly busy road. On two separate occasions, the dog bolted out of their yard to come see me and the girls. The one time I had to wave my arms frantically because there was traffic coming. So, here I am with two big doodles, trying to wrestle another large breed dog who doesn't even have a collar on for me to grab, and keep everyone safe and out of traffic, until their irresponsible owners come to get the dog. I worry about this dog.

2. There is another family in my neighbourhood who have a goldendoodle, and have bragged to me that they have trained her to walk off leash. Guess what happened when I crossed paths with them with my girls? That goldendoodle dashed to come see us.

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on October 17, 2010 at 4:33pm

People who return a rescue dog after one day because she did a nervous pee and poop in the house. Why get a dog in the first place if you are not willing to spend the time training her? No dog is perfect and rescue dogs already have fears and need to be taught and reassured. If you expect to never have pee or poop in your house...got a stuffed dog.

Site AdminPermalink Reply by Sue & the Crew on October 17, 2010 at 4:42pm

Agree 110%! So sad that this mentality exists. What would be expected of a puppy (which so many people decide upon)? Seriously, people, a suggestion: some patience, training/consistency, and a wet vac for couple hundred dollars (I am sure people spend more on a couple pairs of shoes).

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on October 17, 2010 at 4:56pm

Welcome back, Sue. How was your time away?

I was talking about Zoey. She was returned after one day. She has been her 4 days now and only had one accident. She can hold it all night and all day. Stupid people...aarrgghh.

Glad you're back. I missed you.

Site AdminPermalink Reply by Sue & the Crew on October 17, 2010 at 5:01pm

Yeah, I figured you were talking about poor baby Zoey. So sad.

Vacation was great, but I missed my girls something fierce. Didn't help when I saw a couple doodles - I almost ran over and gave them bear hugs. But I resisted, which I am sure their owners appreciated. Anyways, I am glad to be back. Thanks.

Site AdminPermalink Reply by Sue & the Crew on October 17, 2010 at 5:02pm

Need pet friendly vacation spots in Myrtle Beach that allow more than 2 dogs!!! What are us "oodle of doodle" owners supposed to do???

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on October 17, 2010 at 5:51pm

Stay home! LOL

Site AdminPermalink Reply by Sue & the Crew on October 17, 2010 at 6:17pm

Yes, "The Man" would have it that way, eh? But, goddammit, I will go to the beach with my doodles if I want!!!! And if Georgia wants to pee in the Atlantic, so be it :)

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on October 17, 2010 at 7:06pm

They don't pee...or poop...in the ocean. They splash, jump and run in it. But when nature calls they find a dry sandy spot.

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on October 17, 2010 at 7:06pm

My "man" is the opposite. I would rather stay home and he wants to go, go, go.

Site AdminPermalink Reply by Sue & the Crew on October 17, 2010 at 7:23pm

Funny, I like to do things like walk on the beach or check out downtown - sort of "active" but low key. DH would rather lie by the pool which drives me insane. I can do that for about an hour. Soooo, you can hang out with my DH and I'll hang with your DH....LOLOLOLOL. Too funny.

Site AdminPermalink Reply by Sue & the Crew on October 17, 2010 at 7:07pm

Now that you mention it, you are right - the girls never "defecate" in water.

I will have to watch out for those "soft bumps" in the sand now....LOL.

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