Keep dog off couch, don't let him in the bed, keep her in the yard while I'm away or worse, lock her in the bathroom, are all phrases I've heard come out of dog owner's mouths.
Why in the hell do some people even get a dog?? There should be a test, just like I believe there should be a test before anyone can conceive a child, but that's another post for my other site. I digress.
Some people have even resorted to giving their dog away only to regret the decision. "I want my dog back so bad!" Really?! Why'd you give him/her away in the first place? Because he was on the couch, in the bed or otherwise seemingly unruly and annoying action?
In my opinion, you should never have gotten the dog. Adopting a dog is permanent. There's no give backs!! It's a lifetime commitment!
Living with dogs means lowering your standards, teaching them what's expected of them as a pack member, loving them unconditionally and always putting them first. If you don't agree, don't get a dog. PERIOD.
So at the risk of causing pain to any reader who has searched "I want my dog back so bad" and it's not their fault, forgive me. I understand there are custody issues just as with 2-legged children. And I understand if your dog has passed on to doggie heaven. For this, I am sorry and it's not you to whom I'm addressing this post.
For the rest of you who chose to give your dog away because it was not convenient, shame on you. You don't deserve to get your dog back.
My dog will always be allowed on the couch. Hell, she has her own chair, the princess chair (mine's the queen chair;))!!
She get's on the bed with me each morning. She rides in the car with me most everywhere. And if it's too hot for her to go, she stays at home, but not locked up. Granted, I've used a crate for her before, but never for a very long period of time.
For all of us dog lovers, give yours a big hug and an extra treat knowing there are other dogs not so lucky.
Stepping down from soapbox.
Paws and dog kisses.
Lisa
