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people that do not train their dogs at all or people that own working dogs and do not work them are the worst types of pet people. seems most zoo are like that as well, owning dogs just because they are cute and who cares about their needs as long as the human is content.I've honestly had such a hard time meeting zoos that I click well with either online or in person. It either goes well online but then ends up horrible in person, or just awkward all around. I've only met one in person so far that shares my interest in working dogs/training like I do and it's so nice to be able to bounce training ideas off of eachother and just nerd out about dogs! Too bad he's so far away
There are few things in this world I enjoy more than seeing the fruits of my time invested (it’s not work or labor) resonate in others and they show interest in training their dogs by asking me what I did and how I succeeded in raising dogs who are more well behaved than some people, and how they might as well. They rarely take my recommendations and put them into practice though. Which is disappointing because as a result neither dog nor owner get to fully appreciate the joy and satisfaction of being complacent and happy with each other all day every day no matter where they are or what they are doing. The one caveat being when people with no or minimal experience assume they as well can have a off leash malamute/husky and jump into conversation about going and finding a northern breed to train like mine. I have yet to figure out a polite way of breaking the news it most likely will not work for them. I appreciate so much more those who will stand there for a minute observing then approach me and ask how i have an off leash husky and why has it not run away yet. Road tripping across 25+ states she has never let me down.I've honestly had such a hard time meeting zoos that I click well with either online or in person. It either goes well online but then ends up horrible in person, or just awkward all around. I've only met one in person so far that shares my interest in working dogs/training like I do and it's so nice to be able to bounce training ideas off of eachother and just nerd out about dogs! Too bad he's so far away
A lot of that boils down to priorities and their view of life, goals, and purpose of time on earth be it ours or the animals, or they simply don’t know any better. I have trouble saying an owner of an untrained dog is the worst type of pet people. I will make the connection an undisciplined dog will result in some of the same sufferings an undisciplined person goes through though. They both result in missed opportunities and experiences; one caveat the dog will not have the same regrets an undisciplined person will when nearing their end. Those missed opportunities are not the same as inflicting intentional long term pain, neglect, lack of food or water, lack of shelter, or all out torture. Those who make an animals suffer are the worst type of pet people.
Yep. You're right.
