Ok, so you all know how much I love our fine, furry, canine friend. I had to send out a mass warning to anyone and everyone I know that owns, or knows someone who owns a pooch.
Two of my coworkers took their dogs to Petco for grooming. Both dogs have good temperament, been groomed before, and have no history of medical issues.
-Jasmine has a 3 year old Miniature Schnauzer. She got worried because the new Petco (at Baseline and Stapley-Mesa, AZ) she took Lola to hadn't called after 3 1/2 hours. When she called the woman was very unprofessional and asked her if Lola had a history of seizures. Naturally Jazzy panicked because Lola has never exhibited signs of a seizure. When she asked if it had just happened, the woman's response was; "No it was awhile ago, we threw her in a cage till she calmed down, she's fine now we are trying to finish her up." When asked why she wasn't called when the alleged seizure happened, she got little to no response. She immediately, feeling something was off ran to the store. What she found chilled me to the bone and I wasn't even there. There, in the window she witnessed her miniature salt and pepper Schnauzer LITERALLY HANGING by her neck by the grooming collar. Her little legs flailing trying to get on the table as she choked, the groomer had her front paw completely bent backwards and was screaming at Lola to hold still!!!!!!!!!!!! Naturally Jasmine went rushing in and demanded the woman to stop and unleash her dog. Management was involved, and the manager advised her that termination of the employee was possible. (Either way...completely unacceptable). Keep in mind, I know her dog, Lola; so for you skeptics out there that think the dog was misbehaving-that is not the case. She is a very calm and well behaved dog. She has been to the groomers (a different one than this particular store) numerous times, never with any incident.
-Redi has a 2(?)year old pound rescue Rottweiler/German Shepherd Mix. Again Petco (Chandler and Dobson-Chandler,AZ) called her and told her to come get her dog. He had "tried to escape his cage that he was in waiting to be groomed" and was bleeding and they couldn't get it stopped. When they arrived Dre was soaking wet and the towel was covered in blood. They immediately took him to the Vet where he required 10 stitches in his leg!!! It led her to ask, if he really was in a cage, what kind of cage are they keeping him in that he would be able to inflict such a cut on himself? Further, Dre is normally kept in a crate when they are not home, so it is an environment he is used to. He too is used to being groomed and has never had a problem prior.
I did some further research, apparently this is a more common issue than I thought. I've enclosed a couple links to some sickening stories that literally made my stomach come up in my throat. I am fortunate to have a wonderful groomer who doesn't believe in cages and has a small staff, with a small appointment book that allows for close observation.
This link takes you to a 4 month old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix that was killed, as a result by strangulation they believe...again Petco (Los Gatos, CA)
http://terrierlover.com/?p=190
This link is from the Ripoff Report, it outlines from an old employee the treatment of the animals that are sold at Petco (Tucson, AZ.) If this is what they do to the animals they sell, apparently customers aren't too different
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/044/RipOff0044920.htm
and
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/239/RipOff0239157.htm
Apparently Petsmart isn't off the hook either. Literally just Google either company and grooming complaints and the list is endless and horrifying.
The point I am making here:
-Research the groomer; check online, the Better Business Bureau, etc
-Ask for references
-Ask for their credentials
-Do they use cages to hold the dogs while they are waiting for grooming? Or is there a weight-specific play area?
-If it sounds like too good of a deal, it probably is. I pay $50 every time I groom my American Cocker Spaniel. Some people have said I am crazy to spend that much on a dog. I, personally don't think that is out of line at all. There are no cages, a weight specific play area, the groomer meets with me every time she is done, and Bella is supervised during the entire session. It's piece of mind coupled with a fabulous cut.
Please pass this along to every dog/animal lover you know!!!!
Erin & Bella
]]>(WRITTEN BY MY HUMAN)
Ok, so you all know how much I love our fine, furry, canine friend. I had to send out a mass warning to anyone and everyone I know that owns, or knows someone who owns a pooch.
Two of my coworkers took their dogs to Petco for grooming. Both dogs have good temperament, been groomed before, and have no history of medical issues.
-Jasmine has a 3 year old Miniature Schnauzer. She got worried because the new Petco (at Baseline and Stapley-Mesa, AZ) she took Lola to hadn't called after 3 1/2 hours. When she called the woman was very unprofessional and asked her if Lola had a history of seizures. Naturally Jazzy panicked because Lola has never exhibited signs of a seizure. When she asked if it had just happened, the woman's response was; "No it was awhile ago, we threw her in a cage till she calmed down, she's fine now we are trying to finish her up." When asked why she wasn't called when the alleged seizure happened, she got little to no response. She immediately, feeling something was off ran to the store. What she found chilled me to the bone and I wasn't even there. There, in the window she witnessed her miniature salt and pepper Schnauzer LITERALLY HANGING by her neck by the grooming collar. Her little legs flailing trying to get on the table as she choked, the groomer had her front paw completely bent backwards and was screaming at Lola to hold still!!!!!!!!!!!! Naturally Jasmine went rushing in and demanded the woman to stop and unleash her dog. Management was involved, and the manager advised her that termination of the employee was possible. (Either way...completely unacceptable). Keep in mind, I know her dog, Lola; so for you skeptics out there that think the dog was misbehaving-that is not the case. She is a very calm and well behaved dog. She has been to the groomers (a different one than this particular store) numerous times, never with any incident.
-Redi has a 2(?)year old pound rescue Rottweiler/German Shepherd Mix. Again Petco (Chandler and Dobson-Chandler,AZ) called her and told her to come get her dog. He had "tried to escape his cage that he was in waiting to be groomed" and was bleeding and they couldn't get it stopped. When they arrived Dre was soaking wet and the towel was covered in blood. They immediately took him to the Vet where he required 10 stitches in his leg!!! It led her to ask, if he really was in a cage, what kind of cage are they keeping him in that he would be able to inflict such a cut on himself? Further, Dre is normally kept in a crate when they are not home, so it is an environment he is used to. He too is used to being groomed and has never had a problem prior.
I did some further research, apparently this is a more common issue than I thought. I've enclosed a couple links to some sickening stories that literally made my stomach come up in my throat. I am fortunate to have a wonderful groomer who doesn't believe in cages and has a small staff, with a small appointment book that allows for close observation.
This link takes you to a 4 month old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix that was killed, as a result by strangulation they believe...again Petco (Los Gatos, CA)
http:/
This link is from the Ripoff Report, it outlines from an old employee the treatment of the animals that are sold at Petco (Tucson, AZ.) If this is what they do to the animals they sell, apparently customers aren't too different
http:/
and
http:/
Apparently Petsmart isn't off the hook either. Literally just Google either company and grooming complaints and the list is endless and horrifying.
The point I am making here:
-Research the groomer; check online, the Better Business Bureau, etc
-Ask for references
-Ask for their credentials
-Do they use cages to hold the dogs while they are waiting for grooming? Or is there a weight-specific play area?
-If it sounds like too good of a deal, it probably is. I pay $50 every time I groom my American Cocker Spaniel. Some people have said I am crazy to spend that much on a dog. I, personally don't think that is out of line at all. There are no cages, a weight specific play area, the groomer meets with me every time she is done, and Bella is supervised during the entire session. It's piece of mind coupled with a fabulous cut.
Please pass this along to every dog/animal lover you know!!!!
Erin & Bella
Last updated 489 days ago by BELLA
Ok, so you all know how much I love our fine, furry, canine friend. I had to send out a mass warning to anyone and everyone I know that owns, or knows someone who owns a pooch.
Two of my coworkers took their dogs to Petco for grooming. Both dogs have good temperament, been groomed before, and have no history of medical issues.
-Jasmine has a 3 year old Miniature Schnauzer. She got worried because the new Petco (at Baseline and Stapley-Mesa, AZ) she took Lola to hadn't called after 3 1/2 hours. When she called the woman was very unprofessional and asked her if Lola had a history of seizures. Naturally Jazzy panicked because Lola has never exhibited signs of a seizure. When she asked if it had just happened, the woman's response was; "No it was awhile ago, we threw her in a cage till she calmed down, she's fine now we are trying to finish her up." When asked why she wasn't called when the alleged seizure happened, she got little to no response. She immediately, feeling something was off ran to the store. What she found chilled me to the bone and I wasn't even there. There, in the window she witnessed her miniature salt and pepper Schnauzer LITERALLY HANGING by her neck by the grooming collar. Her little legs flailing trying to get on the table as she choked, the groomer had her front paw completely bent backwards and was screaming at Lola to hold still!!!!!!!!!!!! Naturally Jasmine went rushing in and demanded the woman to stop and unleash her dog. Management was involved, and the manager advised her that termination of the employee was possible. (Either way...completely unacceptable). Keep in mind, I know her dog, Lola; so for you skeptics out there that think the dog was misbehaving-that is not the case. She is a very calm and well behaved dog. She has been to the groomers (a different one than this particular store) numerous times, never with any incident.
-Redi has a 2(?)year old pound rescue Rottweiler/German Shepherd Mix. Again Petco (Chandler and Dobson-Chandler,AZ) called her and told her to come get her dog. He had "tried to escape his cage that he was in waiting to be groomed" and was bleeding and they couldn't get it stopped. When they arrived Dre was soaking wet and the towel was covered in blood. They immediately took him to the Vet where he required 10 stitches in his leg!!! It led her to ask, if he really was in a cage, what kind of cage are they keeping him in that he would be able to inflict such a cut on himself? Further, Dre is normally kept in a crate when they are not home, so it is an environment he is used to. He too is used to being groomed and has never had a problem prior.
I did some further research, apparently this is a more common issue than I thought. I've enclosed a couple links to some sickening stories that literally made my stomach come up in my throat. I am fortunate to have a wonderful groomer who doesn't believe in cages and has a small staff, with a small appointment book that allows for close observation.
This link takes you to a 4 month old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix that was killed, as a result by strangulation they believe...again Petco (Los Gatos, CA)
http://terrierlover.com/?p=190
This link is from the Ripoff Report, it outlines from an old employee the treatment of the animals that are sold at Petco (Tucson, AZ.) If this is what they do to the animals they sell, apparently customers aren't too different
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/044/RipOff0044920.htm
and
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/239/RipOff0239157.htm
Apparently Petsmart isn't off the hook either. Literally just Google either company and grooming complaints and the list is endless and horrifying.
The point I am making here:
-Research the groomer; check online, the Better Business Bureau, etc
-Ask for references
-Ask for their credentials
-Do they use cages to hold the dogs while they are waiting for grooming? Or is there a weight-specific play area?
-If it sounds like too good of a deal, it probably is. I pay $50 every time I groom my American Cocker Spaniel. Some people have said I am crazy to spend that much on a dog. I, personally don't think that is out of line at all. There are no cages, a weight specific play area, the groomer meets with me every time she is done, and Bella is supervised during the entire session. It's piece of mind coupled with a fabulous cut.
Please pass this along to every dog/animal lover you know!!!!
Erin & Bella
]]>Ok, so you all know how much I love our fine, furry, canine friend. I had to send out a mass warning to anyone and everyone I know that owns, or knows someone who owns a pooch.
Two of my coworkers took their dogs to Petco for grooming. Both dogs have good temperament, been groomed before, and have no history of medical issues.
-Jasmine has a 3 year old Miniature Schnauzer. She got worried because the new Petco (at Baseline and Stapley-Mesa, AZ) she took Lola to hadn't called after 3 1/2 hours. When she called the woman was very unprofessional and asked her if Lola had a history of seizures. Naturally Jazzy panicked because Lola has never exhibited signs of a seizure. When she asked if it had just happened, the woman's response was; "No it was awhile ago, we threw her in a cage till she calmed down, she's fine now we are trying to finish her up." When asked why she wasn't called when the alleged seizure happened, she got little to no response. She immediately, feeling something was off ran to the store. What she found chilled me to the bone and I wasn't even there. There, in the window she witnessed her miniature salt and pepper Schnauzer LITERALLY HANGING by her neck by the grooming collar. Her little legs flailing trying to get on the table as she choked, the groomer had her front paw completely bent backwards and was screaming at Lola to hold still!!!!!!!!!!!! Naturally Jasmine went rushing in and demanded the woman to stop and unleash her dog. Management was involved, and the manager advised her that termination of the employee was possible. (Either way...completely unacceptable). Keep in mind, I know her dog, Lola; so for you skeptics out there that think the dog was misbehaving-that is not the case. She is a very calm and well behaved dog. She has been to the groomers (a different one than this particular store) numerous times, never with any incident.
-Redi has a 2(?)year old pound rescue Rottweiler/German Shepherd Mix. Again Petco (Chandler and Dobson-Chandler,AZ) called her and told her to come get her dog. He had "tried to escape his cage that he was in waiting to be groomed" and was bleeding and they couldn't get it stopped. When they arrived Dre was soaking wet and the towel was covered in blood. They immediately took him to the Vet where he required 10 stitches in his leg!!! It led her to ask, if he really was in a cage, what kind of cage are they keeping him in that he would be able to inflict such a cut on himself? Further, Dre is normally kept in a crate when they are not home, so it is an environment he is used to. He too is used to being groomed and has never had a problem prior.
I did some further research, apparently this is a more common issue than I thought. I've enclosed a couple links to some sickening stories that literally made my stomach come up in my throat. I am fortunate to have a wonderful groomer who doesn't believe in cages and has a small staff, with a small appointment book that allows for close observation.
This link takes you to a 4 month old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix that was killed, as a result by strangulation they believe...again Petco (Los Gatos, CA)
http://terrierlover.com/?p=190
This link is from the Ripoff Report, it outlines from an old employee the treatment of the animals that are sold at Petco (Tucson, AZ.) If this is what they do to the animals they sell, apparently customers aren't too different
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/044/RipOff0044920.htm
and
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/239/RipOff0239157.htm
Apparently Petsmart isn't off the hook either. Literally just Google either company and grooming complaints and the list is endless and horrifying.
The point I am making here:
-Research the groomer; check online, the Better Business Bureau, etc
-Ask for references
-Ask for their credentials
-Do they use cages to hold the dogs while they are waiting for grooming? Or is there a weight-specific play area?
-If it sounds like too good of a deal, it probably is. I pay $50 every time I groom my American Cocker Spaniel. Some people have said I am crazy to spend that much on a dog. I, personally don't think that is out of line at all. There are no cages, a weight specific play area, the groomer meets with me every time she is done, and Bella is supervised during the entire session. It's piece of mind coupled with a fabulous cut.
Please pass this along to every dog/animal lover you know!!!!
Erin & Bella
]]>(WRITTEN BY MY HUMAN)
Ok, so you all know how much I love our fine, furry, canine friend. I had to send out a mass warning to anyone and everyone I know that owns, or knows someone who owns a pooch.
Two of my coworkers took their dogs to Petco for grooming. Both dogs have good temperament, been groomed before, and have no history of medical issues.
-Jasmine has a 3 year old Miniature Schnauzer. She got worried because the new Petco (at Baseline and Stapley-Mesa, AZ) she took Lola to hadn't called after 3 1/2 hours. When she called the woman was very unprofessional and asked her if Lola had a history of seizures. Naturally Jazzy panicked because Lola has never exhibited signs of a seizure. When she asked if it had just happened, the woman's response was; "No it was awhile ago, we threw her in a cage till she calmed down, she's fine now we are trying to finish her up." When asked why she wasn't called when the alleged seizure happened, she got little to no response. She immediately, feeling something was off ran to the store. What she found chilled me to the bone and I wasn't even there. There, in the window she witnessed her miniature salt and pepper Schnauzer LITERALLY HANGING by her neck by the grooming collar. Her little legs flailing trying to get on the table as she choked, the groomer had her front paw completely bent backwards and was screaming at Lola to hold still!!!!!!!!!!!! Naturally Jasmine went rushing in and demanded the woman to stop and unleash her dog. Management was involved, and the manager advised her that termination of the employee was possible. (Either way...completely unacceptable). Keep in mind, I know her dog, Lola; so for you skeptics out there that think the dog was misbehaving-that is not the case. She is a very calm and well behaved dog. She has been to the groomers (a different one than this particular store) numerous times, never with any incident.
-Redi has a 2(?)year old pound rescue Rottweiler/German Shepherd Mix. Again Petco (Chandler and Dobson-Chandler,AZ) called her and told her to come get her dog. He had "tried to escape his cage that he was in waiting to be groomed" and was bleeding and they couldn't get it stopped. When they arrived Dre was soaking wet and the towel was covered in blood. They immediately took him to the Vet where he required 10 stitches in his leg!!! It led her to ask, if he really was in a cage, what kind of cage are they keeping him in that he would be able to inflict such a cut on himself? Further, Dre is normally kept in a crate when they are not home, so it is an environment he is used to. He too is used to being groomed and has never had a problem prior.
I did some further research, apparently this is a more common issue than I thought. I've enclosed a couple links to some sickening stories that literally made my stomach come up in my throat. I am fortunate to have a wonderful groomer who doesn't believe in cages and has a small staff, with a small appointment book that allows for close observation.
This link takes you to a 4 month old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix that was killed, as a result by strangulation they believe...again Petco (Los Gatos, CA)
http:/
This link is from the Ripoff Report, it outlines from an old employee the treatment of the animals that are sold at Petco (Tucson, AZ.) If this is what they do to the animals they sell, apparently customers aren't too different
http:/
and
http:/
Apparently Petsmart isn't off the hook either. Literally just Google either company and grooming complaints and the list is endless and horrifying.
The point I am making here:
-Research the groomer; check online, the Better Business Bureau, etc
-Ask for references
-Ask for their credentials
-Do they use cages to hold the dogs while they are waiting for grooming? Or is there a weight-specific play area?
-If it sounds like too good of a deal, it probably is. I pay $50 every time I groom my American Cocker Spaniel. Some people have said I am crazy to spend that much on a dog. I, personally don't think that is out of line at all. There are no cages, a weight specific play area, the groomer meets with me every time she is done, and Bella is supervised during the entire session. It's piece of mind coupled with a fabulous cut.
Please pass this along to every dog/animal lover you know!!!!
Erin & Bella
Last updated 489 days ago by BELLA
Ok, so you all know how much I love our fine, furry, canine friend. I had to send out a mass warning to anyone and everyone I know that owns, or knows someone who owns a pooch.
Two of my coworkers took their dogs to Petco for grooming. Both dogs have good temperament, been groomed before, and have no history of medical issues.
-Jasmine has a 3 year old Miniature Schnauzer. She got worried because the new Petco (at Baseline and Stapley-Mesa, AZ) she took Lola to hadn't called after 3 1/2 hours. When she called the woman was very unprofessional and asked her if Lola had a history of seizures. Naturally Jazzy panicked because Lola has never exhibited signs of a seizure. When she asked if it had just happened, the woman's response was; "No it was awhile ago, we threw her in a cage till she calmed down, she's fine now we are trying to finish her up." When asked why she wasn't called when the alleged seizure happened, she got little to no response. She immediately, feeling something was off ran to the store. What she found chilled me to the bone and I wasn't even there. There, in the window she witnessed her miniature salt and pepper Schnauzer LITERALLY HANGING by her neck by the grooming collar. Her little legs flailing trying to get on the table as she choked, the groomer had her front paw completely bent backwards and was screaming at Lola to hold still!!!!!!!!!!!! Naturally Jasmine went rushing in and demanded the woman to stop and unleash her dog. Management was involved, and the manager advised her that termination of the employee was possible. (Either way...completely unacceptable). Keep in mind, I know her dog, Lola; so for you skeptics out there that think the dog was misbehaving-that is not the case. She is a very calm and well behaved dog. She has been to the groomers (a different one than this particular store) numerous times, never with any incident.
-Redi has a 2(?)year old pound rescue Rottweiler/German Shepherd Mix. Again Petco (Chandler and Dobson-Chandler,AZ) called her and told her to come get her dog. He had "tried to escape his cage that he was in waiting to be groomed" and was bleeding and they couldn't get it stopped. When they arrived Dre was soaking wet and the towel was covered in blood. They immediately took him to the Vet where he required 10 stitches in his leg!!! It led her to ask, if he really was in a cage, what kind of cage are they keeping him in that he would be able to inflict such a cut on himself? Further, Dre is normally kept in a crate when they are not home, so it is an environment he is used to. He too is used to being groomed and has never had a problem prior.
I did some further research, apparently this is a more common issue than I thought. I've enclosed a couple links to some sickening stories that literally made my stomach come up in my throat. I am fortunate to have a wonderful groomer who doesn't believe in cages and has a small staff, with a small appointment book that allows for close observation.
This link takes you to a 4 month old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix that was killed, as a result by strangulation they believe...again Petco (Los Gatos, CA)
http://terrierlover.com/?p=190
This link is from the Ripoff Report, it outlines from an old employee the treatment of the animals that are sold at Petco (Tucson, AZ.) If this is what they do to the animals they sell, apparently customers aren't too different
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/044/RipOff0044920.htm
and
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/239/RipOff0239157.htm
Apparently Petsmart isn't off the hook either. Literally just Google either company and grooming complaints and the list is endless and horrifying.
The point I am making here:
-Research the groomer; check online, the Better Business Bureau, etc
-Ask for references
-Ask for their credentials
-Do they use cages to hold the dogs while they are waiting for grooming? Or is there a weight-specific play area?
-If it sounds like too good of a deal, it probably is. I pay $50 every time I groom my American Cocker Spaniel. Some people have said I am crazy to spend that much on a dog. I, personally don't think that is out of line at all. There are no cages, a weight specific play area, the groomer meets with me every time she is done, and Bella is supervised during the entire session. It's piece of mind coupled with a fabulous cut.
Please pass this along to every dog/animal lover you know!!!!
Erin & Bella
]]>We don't have cell phones to call the pooch in the next building to inquire about what those noises are. We can't just walk right up to some random male/female human (who is without a dog) and ask for their credentials before we allow them to approach you. We can't see through doors, we don't know who is interested in paying you a visit by knocking - once you look through the peephole and approve them, we will too. When you walk through the door after work & talk to us in that baby-voice, we are as excited to see you - but for the life of me I can't get my bark to sound like that. Can't you see, this is how we alert you that something is wrong, or that somebody isn't safe to be around, or that we are happy to see you too? It's our way of protecting you, of loving you back, of giving our voice to the world.
]]>Humans don't seem to understand the art of communication between dogs. They find it a nuisance, and constantly reprimand us. Do I yell "NO" at you when your gabbing away on the phone for hours? Do I tell you to "HUSH" when you're screaming at the TV when any one of your sporting teams is losing? (You wouldn't believe what the last NCAA football season was like for me; my mom was constantly yipping at the screen about how badly Michigan sucked....duh.)
We don't have cell phones to call the pooch in the next building to inquire about what those noises are. We can't just walk right up to some random male/female human (who is without a dog) and ask for their credentials before we allow them to approach you. We can't see through doors, we don't know who is interested in paying you a visit by knocking - once you look through the peephole and approve them, we will too. When you walk through the door after work & talk to us in that baby-voice, we are as excited to see you - but for the life of me I can't get my bark to sound like that. Can't you see, this is how we alert you that something is wrong, or that somebody isn't safe to be around, or that we are happy to see you too? It's our way of protecting you, of loving you back, of giving our voice to the world.
Last updated 504 days ago by BELLA
We don't have cell phones to call the pooch in the next building to inquire about what those noises are. We can't just walk right up to some random male/female human (who is without a dog) and ask for their credentials before we allow them to approach you. We can't see through doors, we don't know who is interested in paying you a visit by knocking - once you look through the peephole and approve them, we will too. When you walk through the door after work & talk to us in that baby-voice, we are as excited to see you - but for the life of me I can't get my bark to sound like that. Can't you see, this is how we alert you that something is wrong, or that somebody isn't safe to be around, or that we are happy to see you too? It's our way of protecting you, of loving you back, of giving our voice to the world.
]]>We don't have cell phones to call the pooch in the next building to inquire about what those noises are. We can't just walk right up to some random male/female human (who is without a dog) and ask for their credentials before we allow them to approach you. We can't see through doors, we don't know who is interested in paying you a visit by knocking - once you look through the peephole and approve them, we will too. When you walk through the door after work & talk to us in that baby-voice, we are as excited to see you - but for the life of me I can't get my bark to sound like that. Can't you see, this is how we alert you that something is wrong, or that somebody isn't safe to be around, or that we are happy to see you too? It's our way of protecting you, of loving you back, of giving our voice to the world.
]]>Humans don't seem to understand the art of communication between dogs. They find it a nuisance, and constantly reprimand us. Do I yell "NO" at you when your gabbing away on the phone for hours? Do I tell you to "HUSH" when you're screaming at the TV when any one of your sporting teams is losing? (You wouldn't believe what the last NCAA football season was like for me; my mom was constantly yipping at the screen about how badly Michigan sucked....duh.)
We don't have cell phones to call the pooch in the next building to inquire about what those noises are. We can't just walk right up to some random male/female human (who is without a dog) and ask for their credentials before we allow them to approach you. We can't see through doors, we don't know who is interested in paying you a visit by knocking - once you look through the peephole and approve them, we will too. When you walk through the door after work & talk to us in that baby-voice, we are as excited to see you - but for the life of me I can't get my bark to sound like that. Can't you see, this is how we alert you that something is wrong, or that somebody isn't safe to be around, or that we are happy to see you too? It's our way of protecting you, of loving you back, of giving our voice to the world.
Last updated 504 days ago by BELLA
We don't have cell phones to call the pooch in the next building to inquire about what those noises are. We can't just walk right up to some random male/female human (who is without a dog) and ask for their credentials before we allow them to approach you. We can't see through doors, we don't know who is interested in paying you a visit by knocking - once you look through the peephole and approve them, we will too. When you walk through the door after work & talk to us in that baby-voice, we are as excited to see you - but for the life of me I can't get my bark to sound like that. Can't you see, this is how we alert you that something is wrong, or that somebody isn't safe to be around, or that we are happy to see you too? It's our way of protecting you, of loving you back, of giving our voice to the world.
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