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Fences?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Julie

As far as placing a dog in another room of my house while guests are visiting, there would have to be a legitimate reason, ie. allergies, deathly afraid of dogs, an illness, something good..
I respect my dogs WAY too much to leave them cooped up in another room while I'm having friends over. Yes, dogs are not humans, but they deserve to be loved and included in what happens in their homes.

Julie .. ... I totally agree.

Chelsea .. ... You make some excellent comments.

GGirl .. great way to choose a mate! And it worked for you .. wow .. 47 years! In my humble opinion, an animal lover is usually kind, flexible, patient and has a sense of humour. All excellent traits in a husband!

[novelchick]

Putting your dog in another room of your nice cozy home for awhile is NOT considered "CRUELTY" to the animal, just "CONSIDERATION" for guests visiting!!

"Common sense" isn't common anymore!!!

[graciegirl]

I don't understand what dogs do that would want you to place them somewhere else when you visit. I visit friends who have a dog named Tucker who now comes up to me and says Hello by looking at me expectantly for a little pat. He wants to sit on my daughters lap, lucky her. I hope that my friends don't read this, but I go to visit Tucker as much as to visit them.

[Blondie]

I agree, GG, to me pets are members of the family....I wouldn't put a member of the family in another room....unless...as a responsibile pet owner, you know that the pets don't handle company well....so...they may be put in another room......some kiddos aren't well behaved either, and it is up to the parents to handle that appropriately as well.

[PGB]

Originally Posted by novelchick

Putting your dog in another room of your nice cozy home for awhile is NOT considered "CRUELTY" to the animal, just "CONSIDERATION" for guests visiting!!

"Common sense" isn't common anymore!!!

Do you live in Villa Alexandria, sounds just like my neighbors. Don't like my dog, my Harley (that's still up north) or my truck!

[Barefoot]

I love animals and expect to interact with my friend's pets when I visit them. Not all guests to a home want animals locked away. So it isn't common sense to do so.

If I have contractors in my home, I ask if they are OK with dogs. If they say no, I would put the dogs outside for a short time in the fenced yard.

Most of my friends are animal lovers, and relaxed people. They know when they visit my home that my animals will be around. They also know they are welcome to bring their doggies for a visit any time.

Everyone has their own style of living. And so it is.

[beady]

I'm afaraid I have to disagree with you Novelchick. My dog is part of my family unit and I will not ban him to a room when company arrives. He would probably approach for a sniff ,perhaps expect a pat and then ignore the company for the remainder of the visit.
Common sense only applies when someone is afraid of dogs...then I would not have my dog around during a visit...if you simply do not like dogs then it is your choice on whether or not to visit a dog owners home.

[novelchick]

i do live in a villa but not alexandria. Will repeat one more time than i'm done. i don't understand what dog owners do not get. ?? When we visit you your dog jumps up on us first of all, then he rubs all over us, then when we're sitting at table he comes up and sniffs our PRIVATE AREAS and we go home with HAIR all over our outfits. and really i dont' want to be Rude but alot of times dogs smell. i think when owners have them so long they don't smell them anymore. they are so used to the smell. i would not allow my grandchild to jump on you, rub all over you and pull at you etc... That is all i really have to say on topic. Dog owners will never get it. They put their animals ABOVE people !!! And i have to say this, while at square last week i saw an elderly gentlemen walking and he almost tripped over a dog lease!! just wait till that happens. i can see a lawsuit coming. Dogs do not belong at the square - square is for people, dancers, visitors. That's why we have a doggie park. ok gotta run - time for a card game with friends and considerate ones at that.Everyone have a good day. i'm done posting on this topic.

Common sense is not common anymore!!!

[Fourpar]

Right on, Girl!

[beady]

Well, Novelchick...I guess we will have to agree to disagree...You obviously do not wish to interact with animals and I cannot imagine being without them.

FYI....my dog doesn't jump or sniff in inappropiate places. Like everything else in life there are responsible animal owners and irresponsible same.

Also, consider the many animals that are in service to disabled folks who's lives would be so much more difficult without them.....perhaps a few dog and cat hairs are a small price to pay for independence and freedom. Not to mention the service animals that visit nursing homes and hospitals. Studies show that the positive effect of those visits are immense. All the more reason to love our 4 legged creatures.
Just my opinion.

[schotzyb]

Originally Posted by beady

Well, Novelchick...I guess we will have to agree to disagree...You obviously do not wish to interact with animals and I cannot imagine being without them.

FYI....my dog doesn't jump or sniff in inappropiate places. Like everything else in life there are responsible animal owners and irresponsible same.

Also, consider the many animals that are in service to disabled folks who's lives would be so much more difficult without them.....perhaps a few dog and cat hairs are a small price to pay for independence and freedom. Not to mention the service animals that visit nursing homes and hospitals. Studies show that the positive effect of those visits are immense. All the more reason to love our 4 legged creatures.
Just my opinion.

Also the ones serving along side our protectors whether it be a local police man or woman or seving with our military men and women. They too are putting their lives on the line to protect ours

[rshoffer]

I again remind you all of Rod Serling's commentary on this topic in a Twilight Zone episode about 45 years ago....

[novelchick]

Oh My God thank God for service dogs!! of course they are wonderful!! and our K-9 units. Fabulous. But we're not talking about those cases nor the cases where dog owners ARE Responsible. Only situations where someone may have a Huge dog that does sniff peoples private parts, and those that do jump up on you and scratch your legs. That is all i'm referring to. Being a previous dog owner myself i don't in the least hate dogs or animals. I'm just talking about responsibility that comes with the animals and that means training them to NOT jump on others or just putting them in another room if they do annoy your company - that's all!! Nothing else. Just consideration of others feelings!! Nothing more - nothing less. I loved my previous dogs but always trained them NOT to jump on others nor annoy others but that is just me!! All that training of animals takes time and some aren't willing to put the effort and if that is the case those folks should not own an animal!! someday down the road though when I have time i may own another pet. But now life is too great in the villages and too busy to run home and let a dog out!! Have a wonderful day everyone and it's ok to agree to disagree!! bye bye

[Village Kid 2]

Since I have three cats I have only a virtual doggie right now. He is a cutie though and well behaved. Ill share with you:




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