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  • MelissaGTMelissaGT Posts: 2,611
    edited April 2020

    There are certain breeds of dogs that can do very well living apartment life...the responsibility lies on the potential dog owner to do their research and get a breed that fits their lifestyle. Sadly, most people don't care to do such research and wind up with dogs that are incompatible...which then leads to behavioral problems and upset neighbors. From the day-to-day stories I've heard coming to my ear from the vet's office, a large percentage of dog owners should have stuck with pet rocks. 

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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,260

    ...that is true in most cases and those are usually the small variety (corgi about the largest.  On the other hand large dogs kept in very cramped quarters in a densely packed urban setting is not a good mix. 

    From the day-to-day stories I've heard coming to my ear from the vet's office, a large percentage of dog owners should have stuck with pet rocks. 

    ...I totally agree. This particular one seems to be rather irresponsible with the way they just leave the poor thing alone for hours on end.  I suggested to look into finding a dog sitter who can care for it and keep it company when they know they'll be gone for a good part of the day or evening but apparently it fell on deaf ears.

  • MelissaGTMelissaGT Posts: 2,611
    edited April 2020
    kyoto kid said:

    ...that is true in most cases and those are usually the small variety (corgi about the largest.  On the other hand large dogs kept in very cramped quarters in a densely packed urban setting is not a good mix. 

    From the day-to-day stories I've heard coming to my ear from the vet's office, a large percentage of dog owners should have stuck with pet rocks. 

    ...I totally agree. This particular one seems to be rather irresponsible with the way they just leave the poor thing alone for hours on end.  I suggested to look into finding a dog sitter who can care for it and keep it company when they know they'll be gone for a good part of the day or evening but apparently it fell on deaf ears.

    Most often it's a severe lack of training on the owner's part. My husband and I work from home, so our dog is generally not left alone, but we could leave the house for several hours at a time and our Olde English Bulldogge wouldn't make a peep unless someone were to come in the house who wasn't supposed to. The same could be said of our Pomeranian before he passed. The first step is crate training. A crate is a very useful tool for a dog owner, as the dog will know when it's time for bed, time to calm down, and time to be quiet. Our Pom was a loudmouth (to put it mildly), but when he was told to go to bed, that was it. I wish more dog owners would realize that a crate isn't a cruel or a bad thing when used properly...it's a tool and a secure place for a dog to make his bed and be comfortable when he can't run the house. It should always be one of the first things to work in, right along with potty training. I've noticed there seems to be a correlation between crazy and wild dogs and not being crate trained...probably because that's an easy indicator as to if the owner has done their due diligence on raising the dog.

    I don't have any children (not counting fur-babies, lol), but I'd imagine raising a dog is like that...if you let them walk all over you, they sure will. Personally, I'm a cat person anyways...and those guys absolutely can and do walk all over me, haha. 

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  • scorpioscorpio Posts: 8,484
    melissastjames said:
    kyoto kid said:

    ...that is true in most cases and those are usually the small variety (corgi about the largest.  On the other hand large dogs kept in very cramped quarters in a densely packed urban setting is not a good mix. 

    From the day-to-day stories I've heard coming to my ear from the vet's office, a large percentage of dog owners should have stuck with pet rocks. 

    ...I totally agree. This particular one seems to be rather irresponsible with the way they just leave the poor thing alone for hours on end.  I suggested to look into finding a dog sitter who can care for it and keep it company when they know they'll be gone for a good part of the day or evening but apparently it fell on deaf ears.

    Most often it's a severe lack of training on the owner's part...

    Of course it could be due to circumstances beyond their control. Perhaps offers of help may be appreciated.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 5,944

    Dogs will behave if trained, and fail to behave if not trained. It's part of the civilisation process. Works for kids too. They both need not only love but limits that are consistently and fairly applied. If they have that right from the beginning they (dogs or kids) usually grow up to be well adjusted adults, otherwise they definitely won't.

    As for cats. Limits never seem to work with them and, as with melissastjames, ours literally walk all over us.

  • FishtalesFishtales Posts: 6,162
    kyoto kid said:

    ...that is true in most cases and those are usually the small variety (corgi about the largest.  On the other hand large dogs kept in very cramped quarters in a densely packed urban setting is not a good mix. 

    From the day-to-day stories I've heard coming to my ear from the vet's office, a large percentage of dog owners should have stuck with pet rocks. 

    ...I totally agree. This particular one seems to be rather irresponsible with the way they just leave the poor thing alone for hours on end.  I suggested to look into finding a dog sitter who can care for it and keep it company when they know they'll be gone for a good part of the day or evening but apparently it fell on deaf ears.

    Depending on how well it behaves on a lead you could offer to take it with you when you go for your walk.

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,614
    edited April 2020

    I have strictly two indoor cats and  besides knocking the 50"TV over very good
    don't disturb neighbours devil

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  • Barefoot Upto My SoulBarefoot Upto My Soul Posts: 823
    Cat just blames the dog.
  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,614

    I will just leave this herelaugh

  • MelissaGTMelissaGT Posts: 2,611
    edited April 2020
    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    I have strictly two indoor cats and  besides knocking the 50"TV over very good
    don't disturb neighbours devil

    Oof, my childrenz haven't done anything quite that bad...yet! Was the TV ok? 

    We have six indoor cats...too many I know. All rescues. And two are foster failures that I bottle raised from teeny widdle balls...it's so hard to say no!

     

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  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,614

    yes beanbag saved it

    more importantly kittehs OK heart

    Lynx balances on top of it sometimes when I am not looking

  • MelissaGTMelissaGT Posts: 2,611
    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    yes beanbag saved it

    more importantly kittehs OK heart

    Lynx balances on top of it sometimes when I am not looking

    A couple of my guys have an obsession with the Christmas tree...and I know one of these years it will end up on the floor. 

  • IvyIvy Posts: 7,165
    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    I have strictly two indoor cats and  besides knocking the 50"TV over very good
    don't disturb neighbours devil

    Whoa Wendy.!  Yes very lucky the bean bag chair was there. were they getting a bit of cabin fever?

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,614

    nah been indoor cats all their lives

    just naughty

  • IvyIvy Posts: 7,165

    Naughty would be a understatement, more like a cat-nado  laugh

  • Barefoot Upto My SoulBarefoot Upto My Soul Posts: 823
    Naughty? Yeah well I find that spanking my cat saying she is a naughty cat doesn't help. She just raises her butt and does that pussy cat dance. You know the one, with tiny steps.
  • RAMWolffRAMWolff Posts: 10,256

    OMG.  LMAO 

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,260
    edited April 2020
    Fishtales said:
    kyoto kid said:

    ...that is true in most cases and those are usually the small variety (corgi about the largest.  On the other hand large dogs kept in very cramped quarters in a densely packed urban setting is not a good mix. 

    From the day-to-day stories I've heard coming to my ear from the vet's office, a large percentage of dog owners should have stuck with pet rocks. 

    ...I totally agree. This particular one seems to be rather irresponsible with the way they just leave the poor thing alone for hours on end.  I suggested to look into finding a dog sitter who can care for it and keep it company when they know they'll be gone for a good part of the day or evening but apparently it fell on deaf ears.

    Depending on how well it behaves on a lead you could offer to take it with you when you go for your walk.

    ...like Melissastjames, I've been a cat person all my life. I'm OK with dogs to a point, but do much better with our feline overlords.

    I also don't take walks everyday, depends on the weather.

    There is a person in our building who does dog sitting and I'm going to try and get her in contact with the owner. 

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  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    Ivy said:
    RAMWolff said:

    Of course I had to giggle about Ivy's post, just a little bit.  Heath bars VS Health bars.  Ya know!  One will rot your teeth, just saying!  cheeky

     

    Recipe looks devine though!  YUM 

    Thanks Ram:)  But It won't rot your teeth if you brush them. :)

    only floss the teeth you want to keep

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,260
    edited April 2020
    Barefoot Upto My Soul said:
    Naughty? Yeah well I find that spanking my cat saying she is a naughty cat doesn't help. She just raises her butt and does that pussy cat dance. You know the one, with tiny steps.

    ....strange how they love it, some even seem to ask for more. 

    They're even funnier when you scratch them on the butt.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AQzKmA-FO0

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  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    misreading agin.  renders - reindeers

  • SlimerJSpudSlimerJSpud Posts: 1,453

    With all the lifestyle changes happening now, I think the DAZ PA's need to up their game. Some people gripe about having character models with tan lines, others love them. Well, if we're going to have some with tan lines, they need to be like this now!

     

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  • IvyIvy Posts: 7,165
    SlimerJSpud said:

    With all the lifestyle changes happening now, I think the DAZ PA's need to up their game. Some people gripe about having character models with tan lines, others love them. Well, if we're going to have some with tan lines, they need to be like this now!

     

    Bawha haha that is great

  • FSMCDesignsFSMCDesigns Posts: 12,783
    SlimerJSpud said:

    With all the lifestyle changes happening now, I think the DAZ PA's need to up their game. Some people gripe about having character models with tan lines, others love them. Well, if we're going to have some with tan lines, they need to be like this now!

     

    LMAO, too funny!

  • RAMWolffRAMWolff Posts: 10,256
    Mystiarra said:
    Ivy said:
    RAMWolff said:

    Of course I had to giggle about Ivy's post, just a little bit.  Heath bars VS Health bars.  Ya know!  One will rot your teeth, just saying!  cheeky

     

    Recipe looks devine though!  YUM 

    Thanks Ram:)  But It won't rot your teeth if you brush them. :)

    only floss the teeth you want to keep

    HAHAHAHAHA  OMG!  cheeky

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,260
    SlimerJSpud said:

    With all the lifestyle changes happening now, I think the DAZ PA's need to up their game. Some people gripe about having character models with tan lines, others love them. Well, if we're going to have some with tan lines, they need to be like this now!

     

    ...yes

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,260
    FSMCDesigns said:
    magog_a4eb71ab said:

    Personally I think the whole covid-19 thing is being blown way out of proportion(and unecessarily wrecking our economy in the process) simply due to a bunch of people that are unwilling to police themselves and practice the necessary precautions while the media outlets feel the need to run a nonstop 24-hour death-by-death coverage. At this point, most of the deaths seem to be the elderly & individuals with underlying health conditions. I honestly don't see much of a difference between covid-19 and a bad flu season(yes, we've had them in the past minus the extensive news coverage & social media panic). The hospitals are being pressed in some areas beyond their "normal" capacity, but it hasn't been anything that I would say is extraordinary. Sure, we need to be more cautious & limit our travel, but this nonsense we have going on now is just absurd and probably causing more harm than help. enlightened

    That bunch of people that are unwilling to police themselves and practice the necessary precautions have the same mentality the you are displaying here unfortunately.

    I see customers daily in the store that don't wear protective gear or take any of the safety measures seriously and i want to seriously beat them for risking my life and that of my employees.

    the difference between the flu and covid is I can treat the flu, the other I can't. Curious to see how bad this gets by the end of the year.....if I am still around.

    ...+1

  • GalaxyGalaxy Posts: 562
    edited April 2020

    Is there anyone who (including all members of the family) can claim actual and complete stay at home completed successfully till now? I mean no outside contact even not for essential stuff etc.

    Post edited by Galaxy on
  • scorpioscorpio Posts: 8,484
    melissastjames said:
    kyoto kid said:

    ...that is true in most cases and those are usually the small variety (corgi about the largest.  On the other hand large dogs kept in very cramped quarters in a densely packed urban setting is not a good mix. 

    From the day-to-day stories I've heard coming to my ear from the vet's office, a large percentage of dog owners should have stuck with pet rocks. 

    ...I totally agree. This particular one seems to be rather irresponsible with the way they just leave the poor thing alone for hours on end.  I suggested to look into finding a dog sitter who can care for it and keep it company when they know they'll be gone for a good part of the day or evening but apparently it fell on deaf ears.

    Most often it's a severe lack of training on the owner's part. My husband and I work from home, so our dog is generally not left alone, but we could leave the house for several hours at a time and our Olde English Bulldogge wouldn't make a peep unless someone were to come in the house who wasn't supposed to. The same could be said of our Pomeranian before he passed. The first step is crate training. A crate is a very useful tool for a dog owner, as the dog will know when it's time for bed, time to calm down, and time to be quiet. Our Pom was a loudmouth (to put it mildly), but when he was told to go to bed, that was it. I wish more dog owners would realize that a crate isn't a cruel or a bad thing when used properly...it's a tool and a secure place for a dog to make his bed and be comfortable when he can't run the house. It should always be one of the first things to work in, right along with potty training. I've noticed there seems to be a correlation between crazy and wild dogs and not being crate trained...probably because that's an easy indicator as to if the owner has done their due diligence on raising the dog.

    I don't have any children (not counting fur-babies, lol), but I'd imagine raising a dog is like that...if you let them walk all over you, they sure will. Personally, I'm a cat person anyways...and those guys absolutely can and do walk all over me, haha. 

    My dog barkes and howls when he is left alone, he is better than when we first got him, he's a rescue dog and had a really rough start, crate training was not an option as it just sent him into a frenzy of panic, I have tried every thing but his anxiety he difficult to control, as I said it is better, but the chances are he will alway suffer - according to actually trained experts  I've consulted, I do not consider myself an irresponsible owner and so your comments come across very judgmental and do not consider all and many circumstances.

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 11,681

    An article today about the results of San Francisco during the Spanish Flu 100 years ago.  They lifted the restrictions too early and the numbers tell an interesting story.  Ignoring history is unwise.

    https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/san-francisco-had-1918-flu-under-control-then-it-lifted-n1191141

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