Small dogs are just not treated the same way as large dogs. I saw several examples of that out and about today.
1. 3 tiny JRT's being walked by one woman. All three dogs were pulling so hard that their paws were scrabbling on the pavement and they where wheezing and panting.
If a large dog pulls people are more likely to deal with it one way or another, because it hurts them and it can be dangerous.
Just because a small dog isnt pulling you with as much force as a large one it is still hurting itself pulling with all its force onto a small collar.
2. A pair of poodles snarling, barking and lunging at passing dogs.
If they were GSD's or something of that size then people would be yelling at the owners to get their dogs under control but with these poodles people laughed and pointed.
No matter what size dogs are dogs, they are still able to cause injury to another dog or person if they choose to attack and even if they can be controlled on the lead the dog is very stressed when they are in this situation. This stress is not good for your dogs health
3. A pack of small dogs charging at other dogs with no control as their owners laughed. Just because the dogs were lucky enough to meet well mannered dogs who put up with their bad manners owners should keep control of their dogs no matter what the size!
4. A small yorkie in a 'princess' fluffy dress being carried and cooed over like she was a toy. Please let your dog be a dog!! If you want a doll but one!!
All seen in one day!! Dogs are dogs regardless of the size, if you wouldnt let a 15 stone dog do something then dont let your 2Kg dog do it.
I agree completely!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt also really bothers me when people think it's OK to sneak small dogs in somewhere that they aren't allowed (like a grocery store) and you know a big dog would get thrown out by management immediately (though we bigger dog people know better than to try anything that rude!).
It annoys me as a small dog owner too!
ReplyDeleteMy jack is trained, its perfectly possible! Why others don't do it, is beyond me :(
Couldn't agree more Pamela! Jx
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