huski Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Last night a family meber called me to ask for my advice on buying a dog. They already have three, one with a serious behavioral problem and they have a baby on the way. I asked him why he wanted a dog and what he wanted in a dog and then Spent a reasonable amount of time talkig to him about various breeds etc. He asked me about DDs and pet stores and I told him the risks and issues that come with it. He appeared to take my advice on board. He just posted a picture of a "moodle" puppy he bought from a pet store on facebook. Argh!! It's not anything like why he described to me regarding what he wanted and they really shouldnt be adding another dog to their pack at this time. Why do I bother???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatelina Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Because one day someone WILL listen...and will share their learnt knowledge... I'm sure most of us can relate to how frustrating a situation like that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I simply disown family these days , if they want to buy from a pet shop, BYBer or anyone but a registered breeder or rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRLC Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 whats a moodle ?? i can never keep up with all these names they keep inventing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissindra Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 because you are a good person who gives a crap Maybe next time chicky, just keep telling yourself it is worth bothering if only one person learns something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 whats a moodle ?? i can never keep up with all these names they keep inventing ! I would assume Maltese x poodle?? (probably others might mean the same!!). I know what it's like huski... but one by one i'm teaching my family - and boy is Lottie helping - they can't believe what a great dog she is, and when I tell that where she's from etc, i'm slowly beginning to get through to people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 whats a moodle ?? i can never keep up with all these names they keep inventing ! I'm pretty sure it's a Maltese x toy or miniature poodle. That really sucks Bec! I hate it - I spent hours talking to one of the girls at work about not getting a "puggle", then she goes and has one conversation with some idiot who tells her that pugs eyes pop out of their sockets when you turn them upside down and suddenly she's back on the "puggle" wagon and can't be told that it just doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRLC Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 whats a moodle ?? i can never keep up with all these names they keep inventing ! I would assume Maltese x poodle?? (probably others might mean the same!!). I know what it's like huski... but one by one i'm teaching my family - and boy is Lottie helping - they can't believe what a great dog she is, and when I tell that where she's from etc, i'm slowly beginning to get through to people whats a moodle ?? i can never keep up with all these names they keep inventing ! I'm pretty sure it's a Maltese x toy or miniature poodle. That really sucks Bec! I hate it - I spent hours talking to one of the girls at work about not getting a "puggle", then she goes and has one conversation with some idiot who tells her that pugs eyes pop out of their sockets when you turn them upside down and suddenly she's back on the "puggle" wagon and can't be told that it just doesn't happen. Oh of course it would be a maltese cross poodle silly me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Now he is saying that he actually planned getting the puppy eight weeks ago - so why did he call me and get him to talk in depth about which breeds would suit his lifestyle??? Why waste my time like that... grrr. I know it's worth it for the people who do take your advice on board and do end up doing the right thing, just frustrating when they don't. Now he's saying he chose the "breed" because it's easy to train, good with kids, doesn't shed and doesn't bark. Argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 no train, no shed , no bark... it must be one from the toy department at Kmart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 They don't bark huh? A friend has a cocker spaniel x miniature poodle which they rehomed because it wasn't getting the care it needed with them (my friend's mother has mental health problems and my friend is a first year out of uni special needs teacher who doesn't have the time to look after her mother's dog and run a household which includes her younger siblings) - it was returned to them because he barks constantly. I have given them all the advice I can but without some serious retraining (which my friend doesn't have time to do) I don't know if anything I can say will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 That really sucks Bec! I hate it - I spent hours talking to one of the girls at work about not getting a "puggle", then she goes and has one conversation with some idiot who tells her that pugs eyes pop out of their sockets when you turn them upside down and suddenly she's back on the "puggle" wagon and can't be told that it just doesn't happen. Sorry but that is the funniest piece of crap that I have ever heard What an idiot! Now he's saying he chose the "breed" because it's easy to train, good with kids, doesn't shed and doesn't bark. Argh! Jeez Bec, are you sure he got a dog?? Sorry you couldn't get through this time but there will be someone else somewhere down the track that is willing to listen. And THAT is why you bother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Their other three dogs bark all the time, I told him that it doesn't matter what cross he is, the other dogs will teach him to bark because he'll follow their lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Now he's saying he chose the "breed" because it's easy to train, good with kids, doesn't shed and doesn't bark. Argh! High intelligence at work there. no train, no shed , no bark... it must be one from the toy department at Kmart That's where he should be shopping. How sad. Poor little dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnauzerlover Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 hey there bec you ask why you should bother? please continue to believe in what is right one day someone will take your advice on board. you can only share your knowledge. it is frustrating when people are morons though isnt it keep smiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Just rememer Huski... it's not a Moodle. It's a Pootease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Just rememer Huski... it's not a Moodle. It's a Pootease. Or even a Pooteaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shells Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 it's easy to train, good with kids, doesn't shed and doesn't bark LOL. I have 2 friends who have them (from the same BYBer). Both not particularly good with their kids, both not particularly bright and they bark like crazy. Good luck to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRLC Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Pootease Pooteaser ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I hear you. My Mum bought my little sisters a Shih Tzu x Maltese . It's only a year old and already had a heap of teeth removed because in the Vets words it has a shocking mouth. Plus they got it at 7 weeks old. It's so annoying . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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