Judging a stranger
I am receiving a lot of heat from my post. Whether people admit it or not, they are judging me. No, I am not a rich, spoiled person. No I am not looking for a free dog. No I am not looking for a robot dog. No I am not shirking the responsibilities of dog ownership onto another. No I am not an expert dog trainer. Yes I have a specific idea in mind. Yes I do not want to purchase a dog. Yes I want a dog that won't bark home alone. Yes my search is limited. You are judging a perfect stranger whom you have no information on whatsoever. I am confident if you ever met me in person you would never connect me to the ignorant rich snob Pupseeker you have labeled me. You do not know my financial situation, my reasons for wanting a dog, my reasons for searching for a dog as I am, what kind of home I will provide, or what kind of human being I am.
I am aware that dogs chew. I am aware that dogs bark. I am aware of how to housetrain a dog. I am aware that many dogs have seperation anxiety. I have had a dog that had extreme seperation anxiety. He was an abuse/neglect case and we took him in. We discover the hard way his problem, after coming home to a house with window blinds and door frames destroyed. We then began crate and obedience training. He accepted the crate as his safe haven and with obedience training he became more confident and trusting. Pretty soon he no longer needed to be confined when left alone. He was handshy, jumped from sudden movements and sounds, would be startled out of sleep by the slightest noise or nearby movement. Eventually he trusted us and blossomed into an amazing dog and a great friend. Our next dog was a very similar case. Those dear friends have passed away. Our house has been too empty and cheerless without a four-legged friend. Now we have our little shelter dog. He is a great guy, who has adjusted very well. However we want two dogs. Human company is no substitute for a furry friend and two dogs are never lonely or bored, that is why our new dog must get along with dogs.
The head of our household works out of the home, and will walk the dogs and let them out to go to the bathroom regularly. However he has no experience housebreaking puppies and doesn't understand the time, patience, and regular schedule it requires. We know his intentions would be the best, but he wouldn't be too great at this task. He knows this too. He also knows he has a temper and would get upset and resent the dog, unfairly of course, resulting in a not too happy pack. That is why I am seeking a housetrained dog.
We are not looking or expecting a robot dog. We know a dog is a dog. Just like a human is a human. A dog may lose it and pee on the rug. Big deal. A human may lose it and insult a total stranger. Bigger deal.
I would like to thank those of you out there who have sent a few good words my way. This has been very heartening, as the insult and judgement I have received have really hurt me. I really appreciate your support, thank you for not judging me or joining the bandwagon against me. My mother always told me if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I am not judging or lashing out at anyone to seek revenge. I do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. I continue to respond to the negative comments, and thank those for the positive ones, because I do not want to be understood and will not allow myself to be another's punching bag. If you have a small dog in need of a great new home, I can provide a fantastic one, just post a reply and I will read in within a few days. Thank you.