Why are you doggy types so anti-person?

Question

I asked earlier question, has anyone kept a dog they hate? explaining that I have kept the dog because I am not irresponsible. If I was irresponsible then I wouldnt care in the slightest. So why do these dog lovers try and say I am.

Would it not be irresponsible to keep such a mad animal around a newborn baby?
Do you really think that a dog is more important than a person?

Answer 1

I read where you think I am stupid and boring and need to get a life..So, I was very hesitant to offer help with your dog problem..However, if you choose to read this, there is a simple answer to your problem..I would Never put a dangerous dog where it could endanger a child, but I do believe that most dogs can be made safe to be around.
.As you are nearly 'due' (congratulations! by the way)you will need your boyfriend's help with this for a few days..

this method works for adult ill mannered dogs, as you are getting them in the bread-basket..and controlling their food...

If you feed his dog twice per day, skip the early feeding, or wait until your bf gets home to feed him...
Now, pour his kibble in a bowl, and sit down, with the bowl on a table....Get your boyfriend to force him to sit , while both of you are saying the command in a firm but friendly manner.."Sit"..As soon as the dog's butt touches the floor, (he doesn't have to be sitting well) you give him a kibble, and say 'good boy, sit"...repeat, until the dog is less resistant to sitting, and until the bowl of kibble has been fed....do this for 3 days, and your dog will become much more responsive to you and your wishes...NO food, or table-scraps until he sits...ever...

Once he has mastered the command to sit, he will be much easier to train in other matters....He can be taught to 'sit' every time you approach him, so that eliminates the jumping problem, and other misbehaviors.
If you need more tips, just e-mail me, or leave IMs

Answer 2

I think that a life is a life. That's why im a vegetarian. If you were to say to a police officer, 'I've just killed Ben,' they would probably arrest you there and then. However Ben may have been your pig. Suddenly it doesn't matter. Why? Because the law allows it.

It depends what sort of person you are. By that I don't mean a nice or nasty person, i mean an animal person or a people person. My view is that if you have a dog, and then 12 months down the line you have a baby, most dogs won't like this very much. They are used to having all the attention and, understandably, when the baby is born, most of your attention is redirected to the baby.

If you have had the dog longer, don't just kick the dog out or have it put to sleep. Try. If the dog is stressed in the home, that's when you need to think about rehoming. However, if the dog is happy, just not around the baby, still take the dog out for walks, share your time between dog and baby. If you are worried about the baby being hurt, keep the two away from each other. You wouldn't turf the baby out, so why should you chuck the dog out the door instead?

Answer 3

I've never had a dog I hated.But you say you do and no it's not irresponsible to keep it but it's very irresponsible to not train the dog so he'd not be so mad around the child and without looking at previous question that's probably what answers were trying to impress upon you.
The dog is not more important than a person.It's equally important.It has feelings and needs and wants just like a child.You have to mold the dog as you would a child to fit into society from the time it's a pup showing it what's acceptable behavior and what's not.Obviously you've not done that or you'd not hate the animal.
Are you going to hate your child too when you've neglected to correct bad behavior and the child becomes out of control but keep it anyway cos it's your responsibility?
Personal experience has shown me that anyone who cannot raise a dog to be well mannered and keep it happy and healthy from puppy to the day it passes on should not try to raise a child because they basically have the same needs.Raising a dog is much easier than raising a child because they learn much faster with a little effort on your part.
Not saying you're unfit to have either and don't mean to offend but feel it's necessary to be blunt to make you realize that you need to take control of both the dog and the baby and you'll all be happier.If you don't you'll never have your childs respect.You've already lost the dogs.But with a little effort on your part daily you still have the chance to regain it.It's up to you to ensure your child does'nt grow up acting like the dog does now.And if you refuse to put forth the effort then that's exactly what will happen.
Good Luck.

Answer 4

I think it would be unfair to call you irresponsible if you care for and look after an animal even if you are not fond of it. You ask why are doggy types so anti person. Well I think there can be a bit of a clash between dog lovers and non dog lovers. If you love a dog and have experienced them in your life you form a very strong bond and feel protective toward them, overly sometimes! It hurts when you feel that other people cannot understand the loyalty you feel toward dogs. Many dog owners feel that they have to protect their dogs and stand up for them as they have no control over their destiny. It would probably over simplify the matter to say that humans are more important than animals as people's different life experiences will determine whether or not they agree with that statement. On the other hand you would hope that if a child and a dog were drowning, everyone would want to save the child first! Aren't humans complex!

Answer 5

I would never keep a mean dog around a new born baby, but i would never hurt the dog either. The best thing to do is find the dog a new home, take it to the pound or have it put to sleep. If the dog is not trustworthy to keep around a baby then you need to find a new place for it. Not all dog lovers are anti-person, we just care about the welfare of animals but some i agree will put their animals over people, but animals deserve to live and be happy also.

Answer 6

Why didnt you think about it though?

Has it ever occured to you to take it to training classes - i did that with my rescue Jack russell dog and it worked, he is now fine!

Or is it that it is too much hard work to do that? and how do you know that the dog will react bad with the baby? Its common sense that you never leave a baby alone with a animal (not even an animal you have had for many years).

At the end of the day your child is the most important thing, but when your kid is older and wants a dog will you think about it next time?

Answer 7

Of course you shouldn't keep a dog that you feel would be harmful to your baby. I love my dog to bits but I can honestly say that If I felt she was in any way a danger to ANY human eg biting etc I would find a new owner for her.

If you mean its a mad dog in that it has a personality and doesn't just lie sleeping all day then I reckon the responsibility falls to you and your training skills. It all depends on that FULL circumstances really, but if you dont want the dog and can't give it the love and attention it needs then give it to someone who can.

Answer 8

What's that saying: The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!

My parents had a Jack Russell cross that often bit (only us!) but we had taken him on and were responsible for him, and are not the type to 'throw' an animal away because we decided we didn't want it anymore. He (eventually) turned into a nice old dog who forgot himself every so often, but was immediately sorry, and you could tell he appreciated everything we did for him. Still miss him.

It would be irresponsible to keep a dangerous dog if it couldn't be controlled adequately, and there would be no excuse for letting it near a baby.

Answer 9

If the dog were a danger to people, then the dog would have to go. However, too many people adopt or purchase and then decide they don't want the dog anymore when a baby comes along. That is why it is CRUCIAL to look at the "big picture" before committing to bringing an animal into your life. Pets are not disposable and should not be shunned because your lifestyle has changed. This scenario of surrendering pets to shelters is much to prevelant. "Oh, we had a baby, so out goes the pet!" Here's a little "twist" to that:
Please help! After two long years of being on a waiting list for a dog, we have been notified by breed rescue that, at long last, our number has come up and ... WE ARE HAVING A PUPPY!


We must get rid of our children IMMEDIATELY because we just know how time consuming our new little puppy is going to be and it just wouldn't be fair to the children. Since our little puppy will be arriving on Monday we MUST place the children up for adoption this weekend!

They are described as:

One male - His name is Tommy, Caucasian (English/Irish mix), light blonde hair, blue eyes. Four years old. Excellent disposition. He doesn't bite. Temperament tested. Does have problems with peeing directly in the toilet. Has had chicken Pox and is current on all shots. Tonsils have already been removed.

Tommy eats everything, is very clean, house trained & gets
Along well with others. Does not run with scissors and with a little training he should be able to read soon.


One female - Her name is Lexie, Caucasian (English/Irish mix),
Strawberry blonde hair, green eyes quite freckled. Two years old. Can be surly at times. Non-biter, thumb sucker. Has been temperament tested but needs a little attitude adjusting occasionally. She is current on all shots, tonsils out, and is very healthy & can be affectionate.

Gets along well with other little girls & little boys but does not like to share her toys and therefore would do best in a one child household. She is a very quick learner and is currently working on her house training-shouldn't take long at all.


We really do LOVE our children so much and want to do what's right for them; that is why we contacted a rescue group. But we simply can no longer keep them. Also, we are afraid that they may hurt our new puppy.


I hope you understand that ours is a UNIQUE situation and we have a real emergency here!!! They MUST be placed into your rescue by Sunday night at the latest or we will be forced to drop them off at the orphanage or along some dark, country road. Our priority now has to be our new puppy.

Answer 10

The reason us "Doggy people" get upset about people throwing away a animal, is that we see the worst of the worst in pet owners. Many people will get a pet ( dog,cat, hamster) and as soon as it is a problem it is given away or sent to a shelter . All the pets that are taken home and then proclaimed a bad animal, usually where turned into a undesirable pet by the person that owns it. That is irresponsible.

Answer 11

I think you're right to think about giving the dog away to someone else. Having a newborn in the house is the greatest thing but i'm sure you already know how time-consuming it is and if you're not comfortable with looking after a dog on top of this you should go ahead and do what you think is best. You've already been very accommodating to this dog but now you're baby will have to take your first priority. You'll soon have enough things to worry about without a dog that you don't even like getting jealous and causing more problems than it already is.

Don't bother with those judgemental idiots who think they know what is best for you and best of luck with your baby. :)