I do. I get up and cook for mine, bathe them, comb their hair, take them for rides, and take them to the park. I like toy breeds the best because you can carry them around.
2006-09-20 15:59:23 · 24 answers · asked by devinshell 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is a touchy subject to the various types of owners there are. I for one, personally, i treat my dogs like they are people only to the extent that they get hungry, they get hot, they get hurt, and they need love. I feed them good quality dog food (Natural Balance), when its hot outside i wet them down to help them cool off and i put a large electric fan we have outside to blow air. When they are hurt, i place antibiotics on their cuts and have them checked by the vet yearly and whenever they need it. I give them love everyday when i go outside and pet them or play with them. Now, from then on, i know and understand that they are dogs and animals. I do not let them inside the house all day unless they are small. I have three GSD's and a schauzer (my wife') adn only the schnauzer stays inside. The three GSD's are outside all day allowed to run free. When i feed them, i lock them up in their individual kennels upto an hour or two afterwords to help prevent bloat. When it rains, they are either in their kennels, or under an overhang we have outside. I don't let them in. I remember, wolves are out in the rain all their lives and they are fine, so can my dogs. I DO NOT, let them ride anywhere near the front seat when i take them out. In my truck they are in teh bed, in teh SUV they are in the backseat or when teh backseat is folded down in the open space. I brush them everyday and check their ears once a week. When they go for walks with me, they are on a leash at all times. When at a park and NO ONE else is there, i consider removing the leash, but that depends on teh place. Each has their own bowls and kongs to chew on. Some think i am cruel but the differnce is I understand my dogs are animals and eventually, they will die before me. My dogs are working dogs so they need to be able to adjust to all types of environments. If you don't agree with me, well, thats your opinion but i do not agree with letting a dog ride in teh front seat with you or sleeping on a bed with you or eating out of a 100 dollar bowl or wearing clothes of any kind. Sorry, but that is my opinion.
2006-09-20 17:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by vail2073 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I definitely do. I have 2 rotts, a pittbull, 2 great pyrenees mixes, a long haired chihuahua, and 6 cats. They are all inside pets, the dogs only go outside to use the bathroom. I do go out with them twice a day to let them run and play for a couple of hours. Even though I have 6 fenced acres, they never go out unattended.
I make my own dog food, they get fed chicken and rice with various veggies. The cats get chicken, tuna, salmon, and shrimp mixed in with their dry food. I also make the dogs peanut butter treats. They all have their own big fluffy beds, complete with fuzzy blankets, pillows and stuffed animals. However they usually end up piling into bed with my hubby and me.
Yep, definitely very spoiled/pampered babies even if most of them are over 100 pounds.
2006-09-20 16:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by Injustice sucks 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh I do! My boys are adults now and my 3 pups have taken their place! The dogs have such a loyalty to you...how can you NOT treat them like your children??? Non dog lovers may call us crazy, but they are the ones that are missing something in their lives. I have 2 toy breeds and a golden retriever. (the golden thinks she's a toy breed!)
2006-09-20 16:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by momof3pups 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have 3 girls, 2 cats and a hamster...lol the cats occasionally go for drives and shopping with us, but it's more of a treat than anything, other than making sure that we aren't only putting them in the vehicle to go to the vet. The hamster gets a tour around the house in a shirt pocket once in a while, but that's about it for her. The oldest cat doesn't understand that the hamster is family too! lol
2006-09-20 16:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by PearLover 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do, but i do not know about bathing them everyday, but i do cook and dress them according to the weather and take them for rides etc, i also into the smaller breeds, i have a maltese and a pug.
2006-09-20 16:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course, my four cats and one Pom are a part of my family. The cats are indoor cats, so they only get to use my house as their own playground...you know how that goes. The Pom only has a few people that I will allow to dog sit her if we have to travel. My adult children spoil their pets the same as we do, so I guess thats okay too! Pets are so much fun and add lots of love and joy to our lives, so why shouldn't we spoil them? Have a good night!
2006-09-20 16:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My kids are older teenagers now - and so now I have my "puppy". She is almost 2 years old! She goes every where with me - she only weighs 5 1/2 pounds - most places my husband and I just carry her right in - but if we have to tuck her away - we have a carry bag for her. She expects to go whereever we go!!!!! She is like a little child!!!!!:)
2006-09-20 16:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do. I have two very spoiled little lap dogs that are like my children. One is a dachshund/poodle mix (a doodle) and we thing the other is a westie/maltese mix. I even dress them up and take them trick or treating!
2006-09-20 16:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by Mandy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES . WE DO ALSO . AND WE HAVE 2 LITTLE ONES . AND THEY ARE AS BIG AS THEY WILL GET 5 TO 10 POUNDS . SO THEY WILL ALWAYS BE BABY'S . ONE MALE IS 2 YEARS OLD . THE FEMALE IS JUST OVER ONE . HAD THEM FIXED . SWEET SWEET BABY'S . AND THEY JUST LOVE EACH OTHER . THEY PLAY AND HAVE THE BEST TIME .
2006-09-20 23:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My pets aren't quite so mobile as that, but they are often thought of/treated like part of the family. It's very hard on us when we 'lose' one.
2006-09-20 16:02:08 · answer #10 · answered by Empy 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋