Don't they realize that this is a baby animal, with less intelligence than most people?
The dog's first language is 'whine-whine, growl, woof-woof' they have a whole new language to learn, and a whole new set of rules.
Even more puzzling is the people who think they will learn everything without any training.
2006-07-05 08:25:55 · 10 answers · asked by Chetco 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When I advise askers to ask their mom how long it took to train them...or to put themselves in the dog's place, and try to think as the dog would..they send me nasty emails, claiming that I am stupid, and much worse.
I feel like I should stop answering questions, because I can't lie.
Maybe I'll find another topic to answer....sigh
2006-07-05 09:28:42 · update #1
Ha! You got me! People will take home a puppy, leave it loose in the house and just expect it to not get into trouble. I usually ask them if they would leave a toddler alone and expect it to be good. Sometimes it is like a little lightbulb going off, but other times they can't seem to make the connection that
puppy = toddler
I guess they think because its a dog, it should just automatically know the rules...
Sad how out of touch your average pet owner has gotten to be about handling animals. And then so many say they don't want to take a class or read a book, they just want that magic wand to solve all their problems so they don't have to work to hard or spend any money.
No, don't stop answering questions! There are so few around who aren't clueless! People need to hear, even if they don't like the answer.
2006-07-05 08:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 8⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure why people do this. I have always had the feeling that my puppy/ dog is as well behaved as I let them be. They are animals and untrained they do what they would in nature. I alway start training my puppies right away. Not with stuff that is hard for them, but just things that help them get accustomed to their life in the human world. I just wish people weren't so naive to believe their puppies will just be trained without actually doing any training!
2006-07-05 08:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my first puppy (hoad always adopted dogs before) last year, and within a week I realized it is like having a baby. They don't sleep throught the night, need constant attention, and potty trainning. The have to be taught how to behave just like you would teach a child, I completely agree.
2006-07-05 08:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by Elle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the people who think such things need to see 100 puppies and 100 toddler dogs. They need to see how they act and then they will know puppies don't act better as puppies then as toddlers.
2006-07-06 20:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Sofija 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because some people are barely smarter than the puppy they are trying to train.
2006-07-05 08:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know i bought a 6 week old cocker spaniel about 3 months ago and i sure wish it was that easy i have to stay on him non stop about toilet training and trying to keep him from biting my 5 year old daughter...i cant wait for him to be trained but i do under stand that it takes time..just like you said they r very comparable to children!!
2006-07-05 08:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by CRYSTAL S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the VAST MAJORITY are
#1=TOTALLY IGNORANT
#2=STUPID
# 3=living inna FANTASY WORLD(Disney has a LOT to answer for)
# 4=LAZY
Thank goodness,ignorance is CURABLE!!
Now,if we can only find a cure for the rest.
2006-07-05 09:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some people are just too ignorant or can't get stuff through their heads.
2006-07-05 21:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by Da Great 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because for some ppl ignorance is in the way.
2006-07-05 08:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by jumping popcorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the language verbal is not important .
2006-07-06 01:16:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋