Unfortunately as we have said before pet ownership of any kind is taken far too lightly by many people.It was on the TV yesterday that people will be returning to work and pets probably acquired during lockdowns will be distressed because they will suddenly find themselves being left alone for long per
90 second read:
What really troubles me is that when these selfish, feckless fucktards decide that they can no longer 'manage the commitment of pet guardianship'. They will then simply sell it on, in an attempt to recoup the silly money spent out. Poor animal could end up anywhere, very likely in some hellish breeding factory.
Further, there will be dangerous, aggressive dogs loose in the park, biting others because they 'weren't able to be socialised'. Well start now then, fool, before you take the animal out in public. These will be the same parks in which you see those trees decorated with **** bags, & owners glued to their phones whilst 'Dave' adopts the kangaroo position for the 5th time.
Anyhow, you don't need to be shoulder to shoulder with humans to socialise a dog. It's about you & doggy experiencing everything together - cars, bicycles, sheep (on lead) scooters, kids in spidermen suits, all of which are available during a pandemic (daily excercise?)
Whatever the fear/new experience, strong leadership/ability to react quickly from owners limits injury to other hogs & humans.
Obie came with problems-he was a wee terror & utter menace. It was hard work, but he improved greatly with discipline & firm, strong leadership. He learned fast, & I put in the hours. People now comment on his good behaviour (ha!)
I'll never change his personality (mischievous, clown, pushes boundaries, even sneaky) nor would I want to, but he is mostly a super dog, which is down to a lot of work (which=love)
Having a pup /kitten is like having a toddler/2 year old. Full on. Even at his adult age, I know that if it all goes quiet, he is drawing on the wall, has shredded the loo roll, or has dropped my hairbrush down the lavatory.