[QUOTE=LuauLinda;634650]Most people who walk their dogs in a stroller is to get them out in the fresh air when they are physically unable to walk due to arthritis or injury. I have two dogs, one wants to walk miles, my other old girl can only go a short way, so when she is spent, in the stroller she goes. Both dogs get to go on the outing and have fun. I don't think a dog stroller is anyone's first choice but rather a necessity for an aging dog.[/QUOTE


I agree with this. It just occurred to me that some people might think dog owners with strollers are trying to anthropomorphize their pets. I don't believe this is the case. They're not playing Baby In Stroller. They are simply devising a way to get some exercise and have their dog who cannot go long distances along with them.

More for the human than the dog.

Thanks for the post.
How close to TV is that ?

It is just across the street on 441/27 and it is a lovely place. We have several friends who live there and several of our very wise posters live there too.

Not a complaint. It just reminds me of little girls with their dollies in their strollers. Oh yeah, and lets not forget putting ridiculous costumes on these animals or dancing with them.

Agree

Trotter the French bulldog is an Instagram star

Meet Trotter
All dressed up

Who cares whether they are in a stroller or dressed up? Really - is that all you can come up with to comment on. I wouldn't be interested in "sharing" an ice cream cone but thats why we have stomach acid. Don't worry about it. Furthermore, it is found that pet owners have lower blood pressure and fewer stress hormones. A University of Miami study in 2011 shows that pets foster self-esteem, calmness, soothing and a feeling of acceptance. Gosh, I find it "endearing" to see these people walking their strollers, riding their carts etc.- their fondness for their pets is sweet AND IT MAKES THEM HAPPY. So whats wrong with that. I'm glad, in fact giddy, about pet owners being happy in TV.

At the squares, I think pet owners need to use packs, strollers or carry their pets so that accidents don't happen. If your beloved pet cannot be in one of those controlled situations, leave them at home for dog and human safety.

Why would you care if people dress up their dogs or dance with them? It doesn't hurt you.
P.S. I'll be the one at LSL tonight dancing with my little poodle, he will have a turtleneck and ear muffs on. ;)

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I'm really not so much into costumes, but I do like my dogs dressed properly.

It is obvious to me and others who have nurtured their dogs into old age, that some of you have never cared for or owned an older or sick dog. Or a dog with disabilities or illness (like blindness, cancer, etc.) I highly recommend a stroller for these lovely dogs who can no longer navigate by themselves and are much better off getting out into the world of sounds and smells rather than being left at home alone much of the time.

You folks who don't care for dogs in strollers should think twice before you make such judgements and uncaring, uninformed comments.

Loved this one.
 

I saw this cutie was dressed for Mardi Gras at Spanish Springs. Sure were a lot of pictures taken! Even loved the sun glasses under the mask.

I have that same hat & glasses.

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Covering a dogs eyes and ears has to be uncomforable for the animal.
To me it's unnatural and unfair to the dog, it certainly doesn't enhance the dog's experience. I just don't get it.:shrug:

Cisco, you don't quite have it in the hair/fur department, but we'd love a picture in that get-up.

Duffysmom, I agree with you. I'm of the school of Let the Dog Be a Dog. I'd never make any fuss about it, but it seems a bit silly. I can't tell if the dogs care or not, but my inclination is not to fress a dog.

NOT ridiculing those who dress their dogs. I'm just stating my opinion.

One of my little pups former owners dyed my little dog pink.

How to abuse your dog with food dye. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgAaCKAzj9Q]How to Dye Your Dog Any Color - YouTube[/ame]

Food coloring is made of coal tar. Even humans shouldn't be eating it.

I did not do this !!!!
 

I am now the proud daddy of this little girl. Lulu
Today her fur is back to natural.
Her former owners did the dye job before they gave her up.

Idiots.

So true

I just deleted my comments .... least said, soonest mended.

Thanks for your post

Perhaps some new posters need guidance from Admin about what is unacceptable to post. This isn't a 20-somethings forum where vitriol is rampant and accepted. Opinions are accepted, but slamming is not.

And I am not referring to Cisco.

You know, a lot of my post come up missing ?
It's like I have a guarding angel watching over me.
Pulling me back from the ledge.
I need that.

I bet it's a little dog in a stroller.

That is a bit over the top.

Mine just has a Tramp Stamp tattoo.

Your post reminded me of a few years back when we struck up a conversation with a gentleman pushing his pooch in a stroller.
He explained that the dog was disabled and it was the only way he could get the dog outside on "field trips". This was at CRAZY HORSE MONUMENT near the gift shop in South Dakota.....near the town of Custer and of course, Mount Rushmore. So, sometimes there is a good reason.........same as a disabled senior might need to use a "scooter" or other motorized vehicle/wheelchair, etc.

The overall tone of this thread has deteriorated to the point of no return.

Thread will be closed.

Please play nice with each other.