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wns_195
22-12-2016
I don't like undisciplined dogs that chase people, jump up at people especially when the people are not standing, put their mouth so close to you that you can only hope they don't bite,.

I don't have a problem with dogs that know how to behave around people.
Granny McSmith
22-12-2016
Originally Posted by abigail1234:
“..until our neighbour got one.

It's barking now, in the garden. Life used to be so peaceful.

Bark, bark, bark.

Do you like dogs? Has close proximity to dogs changed your views of them, as it has with me, or do you still think they are adorable, as I used to? Or maybe you've never liked dogs - if not, why not?”

I used to love dogs when I was a child. I grew out of it.

I sympathise, OP. I moved house this year, partly to get away from barking dogs next door.
bookaddict
22-12-2016
Originally Posted by abigail1234:
“..until our neighbour got one.

It's barking now, in the garden. Life used to be so peaceful.

Bark, bark, bark.

Do you like dogs? Has close proximity to dogs changed your views of them, as it has with me, or do you still think they are adorable, as I used to? Or maybe you've never liked dogs - if not, why not?”

I love dogs. Absolutely adore them and only wish that I could have a houseful. I also have a neighbour who has two dogs that bark constantly, but it doesn't put me off dogs, although it has put me off the neighbour a bit!
Nicola32
22-12-2016
Originally Posted by Namira:
“No one who genuinely loved dogs would stop loving them because of one noisy individual and it's irresponsible owner.”


I agree.

I love dogs, have done since I was a little girl.

Before I moved to where I live now I used to live next door to a family who had two dogs, they used to leave them out in the garden for hours on end and they would bark constantly.

It drove me mad but I still love dogs just as much as I always have.

Blame the selfish inconsiderate neighbours, not the dogs.
abigail1234
22-12-2016
Originally Posted by Nicola32:
“I agree.

I love dogs, have done since I was a little girl.

Before I moved to where I live now I used to live next door to a family who had two dogs, they used to leave them out in the garden for hours on end and they would bark constantly.

It drove me mad but I still love dogs just as much as I always have.

Blame the selfish inconsiderate neighbours, not the dogs.”

I do still go gooey when I see dogs or pictures of dogs, but then I go all "I hate that dog!" when I hear the neighbour's dog! It definitely rules the house - sits up on the sofa and is always pulling on the lead when walked - and I imagine it simply wants to get inside to look after its pack.

Our neighbour is lovely and I don't want to cause problems by complaining about the dog. I mean - what can they do? It's not out for hours on end although sometimes it seems that way.
worzil
22-12-2016
Originally Posted by coughthecat:
“Don't blame the dog. The problem is your ignorant neighbour.”

Exactly .
Get a dog and no time to train it most think shouting at it will make it obey them well it wont work.
You need lots of walks lots of commands lots of treats and lots of love .
It can take many hours to teach a dog what you want from it and believe me when the dog does it right he sees you brighten up and he knows he has done it.
swingaleg
22-12-2016
I don't like dogs in real life

I was bitten on the leg by one when I was a kid and my brother was bitten on the face by another dog

Even today I tend to stick to the 'No Dogs' areas of the park when I go for a walk


I do like them though when they're safely on YouTube..........videos of dogs welcoming home soldiers from abroad, surprise puppies for Christmas, heroic rescues of dogs on frozen rivers, down wells, on bridge ledges etc.............
bart4858
22-12-2016
Originally Posted by coughthecat:
“Don't blame the dog. The problem is your ignorant neighbour.”

It's the dog that barks not the neighbour.

Originally Posted by Armi:
“Have a word with the neighbour. Ask them if they know that their dog is barking to nuisance levels. Give them a chance to deal with it. If they don't, contact the council.”

Someone shouldn't have to go out of the way to be able to peacefully enjoy their own home. They might also be nervous of having to approach a belligerent, intimidating neighbour, who is not going to get rid of their dog. If it barks when they're out, there's probably not much they can do about it, and may not care as it's not them suffering!

Plus, they could have problems selling their house in future as they will have to reveal any disputes with neighbours.
coughthecat
22-12-2016
Originally Posted by bart4858:
“It's the dog that barks not the neighbour.”

The neighbour is 100% responsible for creating the problem.

If someone sits revving their motorbike engine for hours on end, do you imagine it's the motorbike's fault?
Nicola32
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by bart4858:
“It's the dog that barks not the neighbour.



Someone shouldn't have to go out of the way to be able to peacefully enjoy their own home. They might also be nervous of having to approach a belligerent, intimidating neighbour, who is not going to get rid of their dog. If it barks when they're out, there's probably not much they can do about it, and may not care as it's not them suffering!

Plus, they could have problems selling their house in future as they will have to reveal any disputes with neighbours.”

The neighbour allows the dog to bark.

I have a dog, if she barks while in the garden I tell her to stop. If she continued to bark I would bring her back indoors.

It's about having some consideration for the people living near you.
Fairyprincess0
23-12-2016
I used to be scared of dogs.... Really fearful. Now i adore the fuzzy little buggers......
netcurtains
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Fairyprincess0:
“I used to be scared of dogs.... Really fearful. Now i adore the fuzzy little buggers......”

You'd love my two little fluffballs, little comedians they are.
Toby LaRhone
23-12-2016
If assumed the thread title was a Jeremy Kyle special.
How disappointing.
patsylimerick
23-12-2016
I adore dogs. But not in the way most DS folk seem to. For instance, our two live outside. They only come as far as the sunroom every now and again for a chat and a cuddle. Other than that, the way I look at it, they live outside. This comes from my own childhood when we always had dogs - hunting dogs (spaniels), racing dogs (greyhounds). They were always outdoors. Plus, OH won't have them in the house because of the hairs.

On the noise issue, both of mine are rescues and had a 'breaking in' period where they barked A LOT. They've since calmed down but they have this hilarious thing where they bark right around the perimeter of our house (which has roads either side of the property and is long) whenever someone's walking. Like they're the big I AM. Then, if anyone comes into the property, they wag their tails and lick them to death. It's hilarious!

I wouldn't be without them though; they're part of our family and it's great for kids to have dogs around. Also good for your mental health. You can't beat a cold wet dog nose against your cheek.
Madamfluff
23-12-2016
I have Pugs, I have had two for a couple of years Wilma and Arnie, one of the things we do is to raise money for an animal shelter, we do things like Pugs N Kisses where people can kiss them and have a photo taken, and this year at Christmas events they have been dressed as reindeers with a little sledge, we raised 150 quid at one event a couple of weeks ago, BTW they love it, they are attention junkies, seriously the Kardashians could learn a few things from them

So anyway last week I got a call from the shelter a Pug had been bought in in a terrible condition, they don't have much room and as they know I was looking for another Pug they asked me If I would have her even for a short term foster.

It was obvious she had been used as a breeding Pug and that she had not long had pups, when I got her home it was heart breaking, it was clear she hadn't even been inside a house before, never walked on carpet or slept in a bed, totally traumatised and scared I am having to teach her how to be a Pug I have called her Princess Pug

I have a small poufee next to the sofa and the others use it to get up on there , so tonight I wasn't surprised to feel a Pug next to me and have my hand covered in Pug kisses, I looked down expecting to see Arnie or Wilma and to my amazement it was Princess, I have spent 4 hours just sitting there in tears while she gradually fell asleep next to me with her head on my knee My Christmas miracle a Pug learning to love.

She has finally got up and has gone to her bed (for the first time)

Of course I am going to keep her, but she has a long road ahead health wise who knows maybe next year she will be wearing antlers and raising funds for other dogs in desperate need

Sorry as this is a dog thread I had to share
netcurtains
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Madamfluff:
“I have Pugs, I have had two for a couple of years Wilma and Arnie, one of the things we do is to raise money for an animal shelter, we do things like Pugs N Kisses where people can kiss them and have a photo taken, and this year at Christmas events they have been dressed as reindeers with a little sledge, we raised 150 quid at one event a couple of weeks ago, BTW they love it, they are attention junkies, seriously the Kardashians could learn a few things from them

So anyway last week I got a call from the shelter a Pug had been bought in in a terrible condition, they don't have much room and as they know I was looking for another Pug they asked me If I would have her even for a short term foster.

It was obvious she had been used as a breeding Pug and that she had not long had pups, when I got her home it was heart breaking, it was clear she hadn't even been inside a house before, never walked on carpet or slept in a bed, totally traumatised and scared I am having to teach her how to be a Pug I have called her Princess Pug

I have a small poufee next to the sofa and the others use it to get up on there , so tonight I wasn't surprised to feel a Pug next to me and have my hand covered in Pug kisses, I looked down expecting to see Arnie or Wilma and to my amazement it was Princess, I have spent 4 hours just sitting there in tears while she gradually fell asleep next to me with her head on my knee My Christmas miracle a Pug learning to love.

She has finally got up and has gone to her bed.

Of course I am going to keep her, but she has a long road ahead health wise who knows maybe next year she will be wearing antlers and raising funds for other dogs in desperate need

Sorry as this is a dog thread I had to share”

That's beautiful, hope she has many happy years to come cuddling up on the sofa with you where she belongs.
LakieLady
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Nicola32:
“I have a dog, if she barks while in the garden I tell her to stop. If she continued to bark I would bring her back indoors.”

I trained my dog to stop barking in the garden by rewarding her with a biscuit when she stopped.

Now, when she wants a biscuit, she goes out in the garden and barks.
sorcha_healy27
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by coughthecat:
“The neighbour is 100% responsible for creating the problem.

If someone sits revving their motorbike engine for hours on end, do you imagine it's the motorbike's fault?”



Put that motorbike in the garden and give him a biscuit
Madamfluff
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by netcurtains:
“That's beautiful, hope she has many happy years to come cuddling up on the sofa with you where she belongs.”

I am going to make sure she does
SaturnV
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by coughthecat:
“The neighbour is 100% responsible for creating the problem.

If someone sits revving their motorbike engine for hours on end, do you imagine it's the motorbike's fault?”

Funny how they deal with nuisance motorbikes by removing them.
Sifter22
23-12-2016
Dogs are cool. If they bark they're most likely protecting you.
bart4858
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Nicola32:
“The neighbour allows the dog to bark.

I have a dog, if she barks while in the garden I tell her to stop. If she continued to bark I would bring her back indoors.

It's about having some consideration for the people living near you.”

What if the dog barks when it's left alone? With the owner at work or whatever. How are they going to tell it to stop?

And some dogs will bark in those circumstances, and some won't - with the same owner. So it's to do with the animal.

Whichever way you look at it, it appears to a nuisance for the person next door, either having to suffer, or having to confront their neighbour. Or if the owner acknowledges there is an issue, then they have to solve it.

(Replacing the dog with a goldfish would be a good compromise - in my opinion.)
mrsgrumpy49
23-12-2016
Some dogs naturally give out that doggie smell and others don't.
I adore my border collie. Was told 3 years ago she would be dead in 2 months due to poor liver health and here we are still.
She is going on 17. Her sight is going and her back legs are going but she still likes to go for a ramble or out in the car. When sleeping she wakes up periodically to check out where I am and if I am not nearby she goes round looking for me.
She can't chase a ball like she used to but she will do anything to stop next door's cocker spaniel getting it's ball when the owner throws it.
She sleeps in the bedroom. I have the lamp on a timer so she can still see me as she drifts off. Then the night light kicks in....
So the carpet isn't pristine and you might find the odd dog hair. I'd rather that any day than be without her. She's a good judge of blokes too! Generally (I said generally) speaking, I find that dog people are far nicer than those who dislike them.
I don't think she has long to go so I treasure each day. So grateful she is still with me for this Christmas.
coughthecat
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by SaturnV:
“Funny how they deal with nuisance motorbikes by removing them.”

Even funnier if anyone was to imagine that was done to punish the motorcycle!
too_much_coffee
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Madamfluff:
“I have Pugs, I have had two for a couple of years Wilma and Arnie, one of the things we do is to raise money for an animal shelter, we do things like Pugs N Kisses where people can kiss them and have a photo taken, and this year at Christmas events they have been dressed as reindeers with a little sledge, we raised 150 quid at one event a couple of weeks ago, BTW they love it, they are attention junkies, seriously the Kardashians could learn a few things from them

So anyway last week I got a call from the shelter a Pug had been bought in in a terrible condition, they don't have much room and as they know I was looking for another Pug they asked me If I would have her even for a short term foster.

It was obvious she had been used as a breeding Pug and that she had not long had pups, when I got her home it was heart breaking, it was clear she hadn't even been inside a house before, never walked on carpet or slept in a bed, totally traumatised and scared I am having to teach her how to be a Pug I have called her Princess Pug

I have a small poufee next to the sofa and the others use it to get up on there , so tonight I wasn't surprised to feel a Pug next to me and have my hand covered in Pug kisses, I looked down expecting to see Arnie or Wilma and to my amazement it was Princess, I have spent 4 hours just sitting there in tears while she gradually fell asleep next to me with her head on my knee My Christmas miracle a Pug learning to love.

She has finally got up and has gone to her bed (for the first time)

Of course I am going to keep her, but she has a long road ahead health wise who knows maybe next year she will be wearing antlers and raising funds for other dogs in desperate need

Sorry as this is a dog thread I had to share”

How lovely to hear that she is discovering what a loving home means at last.

Pugs are such marvellous characters.
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