Sorry guys, but I am taing care of a dog for a truck driver in exchange for rent. The dog is hairy, stinks, and rules the entire house. She is super old, licks herself all the time, and lays in the middle of the doorway. She tries to get on MY couch and has already ruined it. She weighs 150lbs! She barks at me, my kittens, and anything that comes within a ten miles radius of the house, especially at night. She begs for food and eats cat poop.
The thing that kills me is how dog lovers compare dogs to humans. Come on! Give me a break! This owner would save his dog before he'd save a human infant. He is told me that, and compares her to my daughter. It is positively stupid.
Today is 98 degrees with 72% humidity. I am COVERED in black dog hair and sweat and the aroma of stank dog is in the air. I used to like dogs, but now I think I hate them.
What is the deal with dog lovers?
2006-08-07 12:21:02 · 34 answers · asked by rndelt 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It kills me, too, how dog lovers just assume that everyone loves dogs. Dogs are not human! Dogs are not children! Dogs are not loved by everyone!
2006-08-07 12:24:30 · update #1
I have groomed her, but it does no good at all. My airconditioner is a peice of crap and is not working. Its the hair and the smell. It tkaes me over an hour to bath her and another hour to brush her. I want nothing to do with it! I do not have the time!
2006-08-07 12:41:05 · update #2
Dogs are intelligent and act as one of the family. Your dog just sounds badly trained. Cats are evil little creatures that torture their food and do what they like, with no loyalty.
I kick cats whenever I see them and I think I can get away with it. HAHAHAHA.
2006-08-07 12:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a cat person too. I do have a dog who I love to bits, but that dog owner seems a little too, ummmmm, lenient when it comes to teaching his dog manners. At least he doesn't have a child. Poor thing would probably have psychological problems.
That stinks. I mean litterally too. 98 degrees, ouch.
I don't think all dog lovers are like that. Most dog lovers train their dogs to be polite, and quiet, but also give them treats and toys. If he is a truck driver she is probably always at dog sitter's houses and not with one person all the time that she can depend on. I think for that dog's sake, he should be adopted by someone who has the time to take care of the dog.
Good luck with the dog, and I hope the temperature cools down where you live.
2006-08-07 12:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by epitome of innocence 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like dogs, almost approaching that I love them, but it's more the ideal than anything else. Even taking care of my own dogs has been quite a challenge at times. There is no way that I would put a dogs life in front of a humans, despite the fact that I almost agree with that old saying, "The more I know humans, the more I love my dog", which just means that humans can be Butheads, while dogs that are affectionate are not. However, I still feel like human life is more sacred, as much as I admire the loyal dogs.
2006-08-07 12:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by merlin_steele 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs have different personality. It just sounds like you have a jerk in your hands or most likely doesn't realize she's doing anything bad. Try researching on the Internet for how to train dogs and solutions for your other problems.
I love both cats and dogs. The reason why I love dogs is because they're affectionate and loyal.
Good luck with the dog you have right now and hopefully you'll learn to love dogs, too.
2006-08-07 12:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
>>>>> Sorry guys, but I am taing care of a dog for a truck driver in exchange for rent.<<<<<
If you don't want to take care of the dog "in exchange for rent" then the best thing to do would be to move out.
You could maybe work something out where he PAYS for the dog to be groomed, and you clean up after the dog too, "after all your supposed to be taking care of it for rent".
Dog's are to some people THEIR CHILDREN. Some folks can't have any, some folks have them grown and gone, but in any case... A deal is a deal and a person is only as good as their word.
You can always give up the deal and move out?
PS: Have you spoken to him about the A/C? Maybe he would replace or fix it.
But in any case, to care for a dog, in exchange for rent is CHEAP! You can't rent any less than that.
2006-08-07 13:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by renee_riley1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not like to be in your shoes... probably because they're covered in dog slobber.
I don't know what the deal is with dog lovers either, I'm more of a cat person myself- they're cleaner, they poop in one easy-to-clean box, they can be left alone for longer periods of time, and they won't eat themselves sick. Some people are so lonely that they need an animal that's dependent on them and needs constant supervision to feel loved. Still though, if they want that kind of dependence, at least get a cleaner, smaller dog.
2006-08-07 12:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by Ashlee S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs are very good but some dogs are not so nice to be around. In any case it sounds like that dog needs to go to a groomer to get cleaned up. That would help with all the extra hair and smel. I know it is not your dog so not your job.
Just undersand that I have been to nursing homes that have dogs there and the people there love haveing them. Those dogs get feed very well.
2006-08-07 12:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by Justsomegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a dog lover and I don't compare them to humans.
Who compares them to humans? And why?! lol Dogs are nothing like humans. You could say that about any animal.
That's just ONE dog out of billions you're identifying. Sounds like quite the mutt...I wouldn't particularly like taking care of it either.
Are you really asking "what's the deal with dog lovers", or are you asking what's the deal with that messy dog you're stuck taking care of?
The dog's owner needs help lol. A dog can easily become part of the faimily/ help with despression/anxiety/ whatever but to save a dog before your own daughter?? Especially one so messy and smelly? Sounds like this dog needs a good bath, either that or it's seconds away from its death bed, being so old.
2006-08-07 12:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by miss_gem_01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My question to you is "What is the deal with you?" By making such a sweeping generalization about dogs and dog lovers based upon your one bad experience, you have officially joined the ranks of ignorant bigots everyone.
Congratulations on being in the same frame of mind as the Klu Klux Klan, Skinheads, and Nazis.
May you enjoy the company of your kindred close-minded people, like those who picture all Americans as ignorant loud-mouthed cowboys.
Finally, I hope that you do not always remain on the same page with those who thought women belonged at home barefoot and pregnant rather than in the work force.
Bravo for proving once again that some humans simply are not capable of rational thought.
Why is it that so many people jump to generalizations and stereotypes with so little experiences or information to guide them?
2006-08-07 12:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by Physh 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dogs are GREAT all they ask from us is food and LOVE.
Dogs will give you loyalty ( most humans wont) and in-regards to the smell well... maybe you should bathe her more often. Maybe not everybody is a dog lover but let me tell you something It sounds to me like you are getting a LOT in return for caring for an old dog.
2006-08-07 12:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by Pat 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that dog is badly trained and is too big for you, you sound like a shi-tsu person or an american eskimo person, please dont give up because of one bad dog this just isnt the dog for you, iv had a few cats that werent the cat for me because of the fact that they would attack me and never use the litter box but i didnt stop and say that all cats are bad its just the kind you get and now i have 3 cats and 2 well behaved dogs due to good training :) try another breed next time eh? i promiss to god you will find one
2006-08-07 12:30:50 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋