I have a friend who wanted a puppy very badly to keep her company in her apartment. She spends most of the day working and visiting friends and going out a few nights out of the week also. Sometimes she insist on taking the miniture toy dog with her but is easily offended when her friends get upset because she has no control over the dog. It's been little over a year and the dog isnt even close to being house broken (another common complaint among her friends). Am I wrong for thinking that she is selfish for wanting to have a pet so badly despite the fact that she doesn't give it a reasonable amount of time and attention? What's more, the dog stays locked up while she's gone and she very rarely walks it although she may carry on one of the few times that it actually gets out of the house.
2007-05-21 14:15:56 · 9 answers · asked by VELocity_365 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A dog needs regular exercise every day! If she doesn't have enough time then it is really bad. The dog can get lonely and will in some cases suffer depression and feel neglected.
She could:
a) Get another dog for some companionship.
b) Get a friend or a professional dog walker to walk and look after your dog during the day.
or
c) Give the dog away to a nice home.
2007-05-21 14:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Seems like she never stopped to think what she could do for the puppy rather than what the puppy could do for her.
If she honestly loves the dog then she needs to take some serious time to potty train and try to undo some of the damage she has inflicted on the dogs social abilities.
If she is unwilling to stop treating him as a fashion accessory then she needs to find someone who cares about the dog and get herself a stuffed animal to carry around in her doggy purse!!
2007-05-21 14:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by kimnwi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a travesty. Dogs are pack animals. In the wild, they are islolated when they are not the best ( such as in wolf packs) The worst thing one can do is isolate a pup. That is what your friends pup is going through. It is so cruel. Behavior problems will ensue. People are such animals since they are not as smart as animals in knowing what is right. I hope you can find a new home for this pup where it will be loved and paid attention to. Imagine for the pup to have to go to the bathroom and trying to hold it. no other animal does that ( cats have litter boxes to go in) I am so sad after having read your message but yet glad you wrote it since you show how caring you are. Best wishes to try to change the situation. God Bless
2007-05-21 14:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not a good way for that poor dog to have to live! All dogs (even if they have a big yard to run around in all day) need to be walked a few times a day! Dogs are social animals and need to be with their "packs"... they need ALOT of love, attention and exercise! They also NEED to be properly trained and socalized! That dog cannot possibly be happy like that!.. I dont want to sound mean, but it sounds like she needs to find that dog a good home!
2007-05-21 14:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Love-A-Bull 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is completely unfair on the dog. Dogs thrive on company and need exercise as well.
She doesn't seem ready to sacrifice her social life to become a responsible pet owner. Lack of toilet training comes about by lack of discipline. My dog used to do her business inside my house, until **I** pulled my socks up and took her out to the park *twice* a day.
She should give it to someone who has the time for it.
2007-05-21 14:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by dogcazza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not only unfair, but inhumane to do what your friend is doing. My husband and I recently adopted (rescued) a dog from a similar situation. He is seven years old and was kenneled for about 16 hours a day for the past 7 years. He is a very sweet dog, but has lots of neurotic tendencies including separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and hand shyness from being alone so much. We love him despite all of his quirks and teach our children the importance of treating pets as family members not possesions. Thank you for being concerned and please pass along any helpful information to your friend.
2007-05-21 14:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is really being selfish in keeping this dog. It is not housebroken (little wonder why) and is not socialized. Your friend is nowhere near being a responsible dog owner. How sad. I agree with you about your assessment but I can't offer any remedy. It is just ignorance but your friend needs to first acknowledge that and then seek education.
2007-05-21 14:26:03 · answer #7 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well it is unwise and unfair for you and the puppy yuo should drop it off at the doggie daycare if you realy want this dog that bad cause if you drop it off at the doggie daycare while your at work then by the time you get home it will be tired like you but if you dont. . . youll be super tired and you will have this hyper puppy wantin to play with you i hope that you will make the right choice and at some doggie daycares they even train them tricks and basic skills like potty trainin and exc. . .
2007-05-21 14:43:51 · answer #8 · answered by hey_hey_hey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She shouldn't have got a dog in the first place! She should find him a great home!
2007-05-21 14:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋