Q. I know that this is a very uncommon question, but for once the kid doesn't want a dog. Nothing I try is working, and she's experienced with ownership so throwing costs and such at her is ineffective.
The dog in question is a Shih-Tzu cross whose name is Pearl. She's our foster dog at the moment, and we're unfortunately close to adopting her. She's not bad for a dog - she's quite small, relatively quiet, and has decent behavior. Everyone else in the family loves her, particularly my mom and younger sister, but I really can't stand her.
She yips and yaps in an incredibly irritating way when I get home, and she has issues with her digestive system (or something like that) so she regularly urinates and/or defecates in the house. She knows that she isn't allowed on furniture or in my room - she gets off the couch or my bed whenever a human comes near, but she persistently breaks these rules. She's supposedly obedient, but she hardly ever listens to real commands, all she can do are tricks like rolling over. She gets underfoot a LOT, and she begs at the table, and she's really annoying in general, to me at least. It's approaching winter, so I feel that there will be a lot of reluctance around walks, and my sister is already forgetting to feed her as the excitement wears down.
I don't understand why mom likes her, and she feels the same way about my dislike. We argue a lot, and we're both really stubborn, but this is one of the few things I feel strongly about. I really don't know what I can do, and I don't want my last four or five years here to be marred by this dog. Please help.
EDIT: My mom is a vet, so she knows about costs and things, she has owned dogs so she really does have experience with these things - she knows how expensive it can be.
The dog in question is a Shih-Tzu cross whose name is Pearl. She's our foster dog at the moment, and we're unfortunately close to adopting her. She's not bad for a dog - she's quite small, relatively quiet, and has decent behavior. Everyone else in the family loves her, particularly my mom and younger sister, but I really can't stand her.
She yips and yaps in an incredibly irritating way when I get home, and she has issues with her digestive system (or something like that) so she regularly urinates and/or defecates in the house. She knows that she isn't allowed on furniture or in my room - she gets off the couch or my bed whenever a human comes near, but she persistently breaks these rules. She's supposedly obedient, but she hardly ever listens to real commands, all she can do are tricks like rolling over. She gets underfoot a LOT, and she begs at the table, and she's really annoying in general, to me at least. It's approaching winter, so I feel that there will be a lot of reluctance around walks, and my sister is already forgetting to feed her as the excitement wears down.
I don't understand why mom likes her, and she feels the same way about my dislike. We argue a lot, and we're both really stubborn, but this is one of the few things I feel strongly about. I really don't know what I can do, and I don't want my last four or five years here to be marred by this dog. Please help.
EDIT: My mom is a vet, so she knows about costs and things, she has owned dogs so she really does have experience with these things - she knows how expensive it can be.
A. You're right, this is an uncommon question, lol.
Unfortunately, not much you can do about it. Your mom knows how you feel...do you think you can get her to agree that you don't have to do ANY chores for the dog (walks, feeding, brushing etc.)? Of course, if your mom is sick or something, it would be *nice* of you to offer to do those chores. But bottom line, your mom is the one who makes the rules, so as long as you live under her roof, try to make the best of things.
As for your bedroom, keep the door closed. Everyone should respect your privacy. In return, you respect your family's right to have a dog even if you don't like it.
Arguing with your mom won't do any good. All you can do is hope that she gets fed up cleaning up the messes and having the dog be disobedient. And as you said, your sister, being a typical kid, is already realizing dogs are work and just wants to do the fun things.
Though if it were me in your shoes, I'd train the dog myself, and take her to obedience classes to get her to mind better. I'd "practice" her down-stay in the hallway during meals. If anyone piped up that the dog was missing out on treats, I'd just turn it around and rave proudly about how well the dog's training was coming along for her to remain there during meals....
And who knows, you might find that you actually like the dog if she's trained. So keep an open mind.
Unfortunately, not much you can do about it. Your mom knows how you feel...do you think you can get her to agree that you don't have to do ANY chores for the dog (walks, feeding, brushing etc.)? Of course, if your mom is sick or something, it would be *nice* of you to offer to do those chores. But bottom line, your mom is the one who makes the rules, so as long as you live under her roof, try to make the best of things.
As for your bedroom, keep the door closed. Everyone should respect your privacy. In return, you respect your family's right to have a dog even if you don't like it.
Arguing with your mom won't do any good. All you can do is hope that she gets fed up cleaning up the messes and having the dog be disobedient. And as you said, your sister, being a typical kid, is already realizing dogs are work and just wants to do the fun things.
Though if it were me in your shoes, I'd train the dog myself, and take her to obedience classes to get her to mind better. I'd "practice" her down-stay in the hallway during meals. If anyone piped up that the dog was missing out on treats, I'd just turn it around and rave proudly about how well the dog's training was coming along for her to remain there during meals....
And who knows, you might find that you actually like the dog if she's trained. So keep an open mind.
Why is it when people have a sick dog, calling a vet is not their first choice?
Q. Why is that your first thought is to ask a question YA? Don't you think that your question would be better answered by a vet? And for those of you that say I can't afford a vet, well a phone call is free and it will yield better answers.
I would really like to hear the reasons from people who ask questions rather than calling a vet.
You know I do not have a problem when people ask about simple things but when it is serious that is a different story and most people can tell the difference between minor and serious.
Here is an example and this was a real question asked here, I have a 4 week old puppy that can't stand, can't walk, won't eat and is crying in pain and this person was asking what could be wrong. This is a question the average owner can not answer. This is a question that should have been addressed by a vet and that puppy had to be euthanized because it had a broken neck but the asker waited 3 days before taking the pup to the vet and just kept asking questions for all three days.
Had she of called a vet maybe she would have heeded his advice rather than to wait.
I would really like to hear the reasons from people who ask questions rather than calling a vet.
You know I do not have a problem when people ask about simple things but when it is serious that is a different story and most people can tell the difference between minor and serious.
Here is an example and this was a real question asked here, I have a 4 week old puppy that can't stand, can't walk, won't eat and is crying in pain and this person was asking what could be wrong. This is a question the average owner can not answer. This is a question that should have been addressed by a vet and that puppy had to be euthanized because it had a broken neck but the asker waited 3 days before taking the pup to the vet and just kept asking questions for all three days.
Had she of called a vet maybe she would have heeded his advice rather than to wait.
A. What???!!! When your dog is sick you are supposed to call the vet?? I had NO idea! I thought that the best thing to do was ask people on yahoo answers. Many of them are vets and/or vet techs, so they MUST know what's going on. And the home remedies are AMAZING. I mean, I cured parvo using gatorade, a UTI using yogurt, an infection was cleaned out using alcohol. This place is GREAT for medical advice. Pretty soon I too will have my vet's degree all thanks to YA.
Just a bored question about dog breeding?
Q. they are considering making it illegal to have an unfixed dog unless you are a registered breeder, i think its a pretty good idea. it helps prevent all those sick dogs that are selling for thousands. whats your take? i might be missing some info that makes it a bad idea so tell me why u think its a good or bad idea!
A. I don't like it. Its just another way for the government to control the lives of citizens. Becoming a registered breeder is another way to collect more taxes and the people who enforce it will be another layer of government bureaucracy. It will drive more breeders, both good and bad, underground and be difficult to enforce just as breed specific laws have done in many places. It also would discourage people from getting proper vet care for their animals out of fear of being reported and could result in more do it yourself euthanasia. What we need is less government intrusion, not more.
How do I cook chicken for my sick(diarrea) dog?
Q. My dog has diarrea and I took my dog to the vet, she told me to give him a diet of rice and cooked chicken. How do I cook the chicken, can anyone give me a step by step(just imagine that I've never cooked in my life), I dont have a thermometer so I dont know when the chicken is 170 degrees. I dont want to make my dog sicker by not cooking the chicken how I am supposed to. Any ideas please.
A. I feel you. I was in this boat about 3 weeks ago. I'd NEVER boiled chicken a day in my life!!!
It's best to use boneless, skinless chicken breast or the chicken breast tenders (chicken strips). In a medium to large frying pan, place the chicken and cover it with water. Let boil for a good 10-15 minutes, then remove. It's fairly simple. :)
Feel free to IM or email me if you have any further questions.
It's best to use boneless, skinless chicken breast or the chicken breast tenders (chicken strips). In a medium to large frying pan, place the chicken and cover it with water. Let boil for a good 10-15 minutes, then remove. It's fairly simple. :)
Feel free to IM or email me if you have any further questions.
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