Dogs are NOT people

[Mel]

I saw these "pet prams" for sale at our local pet store. Can you image someone looking in to have a look at the "baby" to see a dogs looking back at them

Pet Strollers carriers prams pushers for DOG or CAT - products and services from Classy Tails pet boutique

I don't mean to offend anyone but for Gods sake let your dog be a dog and WALK. It's no wonder we have to have prozac for our canine friends and diet kibble

 

[GreenCheek]

I completely agree! When people start humanizing dogs, that's when bad things start to happen, such as behavioral problems and separation anxiety! It's fine to treat them like family, but still treat them like dogs! I get so sick when I see those prissy 20 some year old girls in the petstore, CARRYING their chihuahuas, holding up tank tops and bathing suits to them! (Yes, I witnessed this 2 weeks ago!)

 

[Bobby34231]

its no wonder when so many people treat their pets like children, or in some cases even better, that its things like this that make pet accessories a multi BILLION dollars industry.....lol

 

[Mel]

I see no problem with it if it's a very old or geriatric or disabled dog that still enjoys seeing scenery. I carry my 7 pound shih tzu in my purse sometimes. She gets tired easily especially when she runs for hours at the park or lake. When we go home she doesn't feel like walking.

An old or injured dog is a completely different story, especially one that has been running for hours on end. I see this and it conjures up visions GC described above. Purchasing a stroller with the intention of pushing your pooch around is a worry

 

[Ratzy]

Reminds me of snugglehuts. How many people have asked me:
Help! I bought a snugglehut for my budgie and it started laying eggs! Why?

 

[Aussie Ben]

Um...what? Is this for real lol. I mean for an injured do sure, but for a healthy dog to be locked inside some pram and pushed around like a baby (wouldn't be healthy for long)......tell 'em their dreamin thats so silly, my dog would hate it.

I get so sick when I see those prissy 20 some year old girls in the petstore, CARRYING their chihuahuas, holding up tank tops and bathing suits to them! (Yes, I witnessed this 2 weeks ago!)

Know the type, they treat their pets like dress up dolls, bugs the *bad word* out of me.

 

[boabab95]

I get so sick when I see those prissy 20 some year old girls in the petstore, CARRYING their chihuahuas, holding up tank tops and bathing suits to them! (Yes, I witnessed this 2 weeks ago!)

Funy you mention that, MY SISTER wanted to dress her RABBIT! so i kinda got a little spazzy and told her it was cruel and insensative to dress animals, let alone rabbits... we left empty-handed. I'm glad she doesn't carry her rabbit around in her purse, that would weird...(not that somepeople find us carrying parrots around weird or anything...)

 

[HRH Di]

What? Dogs aren't surrogates for my children and I don't have to pay for college? Oh, I guess they're just accessories...like the latest designer purse or sunglasses. If only they'd make one that didn't poop.

In my head, this is right up there with people who insist that their dogs should never be in the house. Their argument - they're animals, they know how to take care of themselves. I try to explain to them, that dogs are domesticated not just tame wild animals. Over the past couple millenia we've bred a lot of their survival instincts/tools out of them. Besides, we live in Texas! It's basically a desert. Every day this week is supposed to be over 100F. How would you like to spend the day outside in a fur coat. Doofus!

 

[Aussie Ben]

What? Dogs aren't surrogates for my children and I don't have to pay for college? Oh, I guess they're just accessories...like the latest designer purse or sunglasses. If only they'd make one that didn't poop.

In my head, this is right up there with people who insist that their dogs should never be in the house. Their argument - they're animals, they know how to take care of themselves. I try to explain to them, that dogs are domesticated not just tame wild animals. Over the past couple millenia we've bred a lot of their survival instincts/tools out of them. Besides, we live in Texas! It's basically a desert. Every day this week is supposed to be over 100F. How would you like to spend the day outside in a fur coat. Doofus!

I know, what sort of domesticated animal wants to be left outside 24/7? I blame the commercializing of the pet trade, they are sold as 'products' not as living creatures.

Funnily enough though dogs can amaze you. Here, when it is 100+*F in the shade, my dog likes to go and lay on the concrete in direct sunlight, LOL What She then comes in panting and huffing, has a drink and then goes out and lays there for another hour. We usually have to make her come in so she doesn't hurt herself

 

[HRH Di]

I blame the commercializing of the pet trade, they are sold as 'products' not as living creatures.

Exactly! I would hate to deprive anyone of the life-changing experience of having the love of a companion animal, but so many people just don't get it.

 

[apatrimo94]

My friend actually has one of the doggy slings that look like this;

And she carries the dog around with her, everywhere. Normally, when I'm around, I tell her to let the dog walk around for a change and use a leash. Apparently she's afraid of choking the dog using a leash. Well, I bet the dog has problems breathing while being held like that.

I've seen some owners actually have dogs with crippled legs have wheels on the bad legs. And to be honest, I love those. The dog still gets exercise by using their good legs, without being held.

The pet industry needs to start regulating things that are NOT nesessary for our animals. GOSH!

 

[Birdamor]

Actually, I do dog rescue and have used and recommended dog carriages and carriers for certain situations. There are breeds that cannot be walked for very long because of their small size (all of the teacups), have defective thermoregulatory systems (bulldogs) or breathing impairment (all the breeds with short muzzles). Then there are the old dogs with arthritis as well as the young dogs with heart problems, collapsing trachea, vestibular syndrome, lyme disease, panosteitis, OD or HOD and herniated disks, all conditions that would make it imperative that movement is restricted. And we have the puppies that needed a leg amputated and cannot put any weight on the remaining ones because, if they did, the bones would bend and the knees and hips would pop out. And dogs with severe brain damage that cannot walk on their own even though they are not paralyzed or a vegetable (I have one myself) and I am sure there are many other reasons why an owner would resort to a carriage or a carrier so the dog can enjoy an outing, fresh air and sunshine without endangering his health. Sometimes people use them to show-off but sometimes people use them for the dog's own benefit.

 

[parrotqueen]

Birdamor, I agree; If a dog is crippled then it is actually very generous to buy him a carriage.

Ap, that sling is one of the most ridiculous inventions I've ever seen. I've carried my pomeranian in a purse before; but having a dog hanging down from your hip, swinging and rocking around just seems really wrong to me.

 

[apatrimo94]

I agree with you. I don't even think it's comfortable for the dogs too.

 

[Mel]

Actually, I do dog rescue and have used and recommended dog carriages and carriers for certain situations. There are breeds that cannot be walked for very long because of their small size (all of the teacups), have defective thermoregulatory systems (bulldogs) or breathing impairment (all the breeds with short muzzles).

I think you're missing the point of the thread, it's about Paris Hilton wannabes treating thier dog like an accessory or child.

Brachycephalics (short-muzzles) are a whole new debate. Breed standards that demand these physical apperance get me mad aswell, these breeds are so far from what they were originally bred for it's rediculous. Any dog that cannot mate or give birth without human intervension should not exist. It's another example of people messing with things they shouldn't.

 

[Colorguarder08]

I think that those "prissy 20year olds" are the reason many younger girls such as my self have such a hard time when they do have dogs. I have 2 goldens and whenever I go into petsmart or something I get looks from people in there where you can just tell they assume I'm a bad dog owner cause I'm 20 even though my dogs behave better than theirs. I mean yes my dogs are part of my family and sleep inside but I refuse to give my dogs ANY table food before EVERYONE is finished. I mean they're lucky if they even get treats and have only had treats this last week cause my neice who is 3 begged me to get the dogs treats because she was getting a toy she thought the dogs needed a treat. Otherwise my dogs don't get treats. I hate when people treat their dogs like their children or better than. I know I was watching a dog show on animal planet and this lady on there would spend like 4 hours makeing her dogs food and when it came to her family she would just heat something up. My dogs don't even have dog beds never have. Well actually they have some make shift ones since we got rid of a couch and used the couch cushins for their beds otherwise my dogs are perfectly content on the tile floor and prefer it actually.

 

[Bobby34231]

Huh?????? :52:

 

[Colorguarder08]

Huh?????? :52:

Basically to make it shorter (sorry went on a bit of a rant there) dogs are best treated as part of the family AS LONG AS they are still treated like dogs not babies.

 

[HRH Di]

Brachycephalics (short-muzzles) are a whole new debate. Breed standards that demand these physical apperance get me mad aswell, these breeds are so far from what they were originally bred for it's rediculous. Any dog that cannot mate or give birth without human intervension should not exist. It's another example of people messing with things they shouldn't.

Exactly...English Bulldogs would die out in a generation if it weren't for vets. Their hips are too narrow to give birth - every litter has to be delivered by Caesarian.

People are stupid.

 

[Birdamor]

Brachycephalics (short-muzzles) are a whole new debate. Breed standards that demand these physical apperance get me mad aswell, these breeds are so far from what they were originally bred for it's rediculous. Any dog that cannot mate or give birth without human intervension should not exist. It's another example of people messing with things they shouldn't.

Exactly...English Bulldogs would die out in a generation if it weren't for vets. Their hips are too narrow to give birth - every litter has to be delivered by Caesarian.

People are stupid.

And not all vets would treat a bulldog, either, because of the problems they have during anesthesia (they require special equipment to intubate them, etc).

Personally, I don't think that people are stupid. I think they are incredibly self-centered and have animals not because they actually love them but because of what they get out of them.