not lovin my dog

kamfam · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: not lovin my dog

Ok, well I figured I'd start a new topic since I hijacked the "I love my dog" thread. Sorry Sad

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Does anyone else's family rag on their dog(s)??? I'm so upset about this - like I'm some kind of lunatic for loving my dogs and babying them (and GOSH, allowing Kam on furniture Rolling Eyes

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sterlingsmom · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:21 am Post subject:

Oh, all the time...If I made as big a deal about "children" then I'd be mom of the year...but I make this big of a deal over my dogs, and I'm some kind of gypsy woman Laughing

wildlifecr13 · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:25 am Post subject:

ok, my wife's family doesnt hate them... let me revise that, her dad doesnt hate them, he likes them best when they are asleep, or as they get older, her brother seems to like them, his family is scared of them, and everyone else avoids them.

DukesMom · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:30 am Post subject:

My family doesn't rag on my dogs, but my brother and his wife will no longer bring their baby over cause they think Duke is so wild. I'm getting another Weim puppy this weekend and haven't told any of them cause they'll think I've lost my mind!

sterlingsmom · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:31 am Post subject:

you'll be surprised how much LESS trouble two are. Sterling grew up overnight!

nicwithcandy · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

Oh no, I would say tell them MYOB, what is it their business????? People suck Sad

Im lucky everyone around me understands my love for my dogs and thank GOD they love them too . . .

kamfam · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:33 am Post subject:

sterlingsmom · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:38 am Post subject:

Hopefully, you'll get lucky with a pair that really love each other and focus on each other like ours...and not unlucky enough to get the sick crap we just went through all week! Rolling Eyes

kamfam · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

They seriously don't get it. I went through the whole "wanting another baby" this summer, really really BAD. But I knew in my heart it was not the right thing to do---at least not right now. Then we found Kam, and he COMPLETELY filled that void Soppy / in love

! That sounds strange, but he really did.

nicwithcandy · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

DukesMom · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:54 am Post subject:

We'll see how it goes! I've heard so many conflicting things about having 2 puppies....from 2 is better than 1 to they won't bond with me properly and will bond to each other. I am determined to spend time with each of them individually. Especially Duke, since he is only 5 months and really attached to me. I keep telling myself that I won't over-absorb myself in that new cute lil adorable puppy and forget about Duke. I think it's ok for the new puppy to spend lots of time in the crate and just observe our training and such. It's going to be easier said than done though! Luckily I don't work outside the home and can dedicate lots of time to both of them-or I wouldn't even think about doing it. When we got Duke my husband wanted a silver male and I wanted a blue female. After months of debating I gave in and let him get his silver male (which I must say is totally attached to me and not him lol) but I just couldn't stop searching and searching for blue female puppies. It was like an obsession that I couldn't stop! Then one day my husband informed me that he wants to buy me that blue female I've been wanting. Are you kidding me??!! I couldn't say no....could I? Wish me luck. My house is gonna be crazy! But I'm so excited!!!

DukesMom · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

Would any of you be able to resist this?

anne · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject:

anne · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

DukesMom · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

Awwww Anne don't burst my bubble! Very Happy

I do know what you mean and I expect alot of hard work. But like I tell people the joy I get out of my dogs is SO well worth it to me. I tell everyone that Duke is a little SH*T but I ADORE him! They look at me like I'm nuts! I think I caught the Weim bug. Sometimes I am completely exhausted and frustrated with Duke, but most of the time it is pure joy. I absolutely love working with him and training him and am thrilled with his progress. He has come a long long way in a couple of months and I am so proud of him (and me) that all of this hard work is paying off. He was such a mouthy/bitey unaffectionate thing. And now he is the most loving, affectionate and responsive dog. It just amazes me how much he has changed already.