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Post by Chris on Dec 6, 2006 13:56:04 GMT -5
I don't have any recent ones, but this was Mia when she was a puppy. She's my in-laws' dog. She's so excitable and jumps all over people, which apparently dog lovers don't mind, but we with cats are particular about a 60 pound dog jumping all over you. Especially after a romp in the mud. Anyway, the in-laws continually allow her to lick all over Aden when I'm not there and sometimes when I'm there. They swear she'll never bite, but she already does bite when she plays with my FIL. They laugh about the fact that they let Mia around Aden even though it makes me uncomfortable. So lately there have been lots of fights around my household because they won't keep the dog away from Aden. Am I being insensitive? I thought posting this to a bunch of animal fans would give me an unbiased opinion.
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Post by Liz on Dec 6, 2006 14:07:33 GMT -5
I'm a huge dog lover and was wondering how I was going to get to Texas to get the dog and bring her home. I see this was a false alarm, though! ;D ;D
Anyway, no, you're really not being overly sensitive. If you don't want a dog licking and jumping on you or Aden, you shouldn't have to have it happen. As far as saying an animal will NEVER bite, I think that is presumptuous. They are animals, and humans can NEVER guarantee what an animal may or may not do. I'm 99+% sure that my dog would never bite, but you just never know what can happen under the right (or wrong) circumstances, and you don't want Aden to be part of those wrong circumstances. I don't know the whole story, but you should insist that you don't want Aden near the dog if you aren't comfortable with it.
I do have to say, though, that DAMN, is that a cute dog!!!
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Post by cruiselady on Dec 6, 2006 14:22:17 GMT -5
Ok here is my side from someone who's children have managed to survive all these years with me as a Mother!!
If they are coming to your house you have EVERY right to demand that they not bring the dog. If they bring the dog then you are in the position to inform them that they are welcome but not with the dog. They should respect that as it seems they are aware that you are uncomfortable.
When you are going to their house it gets a little tricky with people. You can tell them that you are very concerned about the dog and do not want Aden around him. If they can't put the dog in another room while you are there then you get to pack up their Grandchild and take him home. It's tough and will cause some grief with your hubby for sure but it's your right to demand the safety of your child and your husband needs to be warned in advance that you WILL do this.
Ok, lecture over! That dog sure is cute but cute CAN be dangerous!
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Post by Niki on Dec 6, 2006 14:29:59 GMT -5
My cousin had a dog, Violeta, that had a great disposition, never attempted to bite anyone and our grandparents would let our (then) 18 month old cousin play with the dog. Well, one day the dog woke up on the wrong side of the bed and just snapped, growling at baby and lunged for her. Luckily, someone was there to get the Kate out of the way but if they hadn't moved fast enough Violeta is kept tied up now. This was the sweetest, calmest dog but she's had her moments. You can't say an animal will never bite (you can't even say a human will never bite) So definetly keep sweet aden away from the dog! I wouldn't like it if someone let any animal lick my baby.
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Post by Chris on Dec 6, 2006 16:02:05 GMT -5
See that's the thing. I can actually give you plenty of examples of great dogs that have been in the family for years and have never harmed anyone and then just once they hurt a baby. But we all know those stories exist so I won't waste posting space. I have made it clear how I feel about the licking. I don't care of teh dog licks and jumps on ME, even though I would really rather she not, but I get very worried about her bahavior around Aden and it makes me angry that they don't seem to think it's a problem. Even angrier that my husband doesn't do or say anything about it and angrier still that not letting Aden go to their house is just not an option. Sigh... thanks for letting me vent about it anyway.
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Post by Chris on Dec 6, 2006 16:02:40 GMT -5
Oh and Liz - if you can get down here and are prepared to take a dog home, I think I can get her out of the house without anyone knowing. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Barbara on Dec 6, 2006 18:41:55 GMT -5
Hilton thinks she’s highly qualified for motherhood, explaining: “I look after animals, so I’d have a lot to give my kids.”
Maybe you can give Mia to Paris to look after!
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Post by kallietop on Dec 6, 2006 18:59:02 GMT -5
i didn't read this until now. mainly because i don't want a dog!!!!!!
aden is their grandson and should understand your concerns. yes, i'm sure their dog doesn't bite but like it was said before - he could. doubtful but some dogs never have for years and then something happens.
i really hope they wouldn't be offended by putting the doggie in another room during your visits. it shouldn't be a big deal to them once your concerns are voiced.
and if all else fails - call paris hilton!!
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Post by Kelly on Dec 6, 2006 19:29:15 GMT -5
I love my dogs like children, but I'll tell you right now, if/when I actually have a real baby, I'll FREAK OUT if they lick my child. Sam is very very bad about jumping on people and scratching them. He doesn't intend to do it, but he does, and it hurts people. It's perfectly normal and not overly sensitive for you to not want a 60 lb dog jumping and licking on your baby.
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Post by Chris on Dec 7, 2006 8:51:47 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I am so glad you helped me justify my feelings. I was starting to think I was being irrational!
And I don't want the dog licking or biting Aden but I don't hate her! ;D So I wouldn't subject her to Paris Hilton!!!
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Post by kallietop on Dec 7, 2006 18:06:24 GMT -5
need new law: no pets or children for paris. it should be said for brittany but that's a little to late.
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Post by Chris on Dec 7, 2006 23:05:48 GMT -5
Personally, I think Britney should trade in her two kids for a guinea pig. Let someone who cares about parenting be a mom and dad to those boys.
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Post by cruiselady on Dec 14, 2006 18:39:22 GMT -5
Amen Plat!
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Post by kallietop on Dec 14, 2006 18:59:39 GMT -5
poor boys. brittany sure isn't fit. and k-fed, well has he ever done anything decent in his life.
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Post by Chris on Dec 15, 2006 10:10:26 GMT -5
Sadly, those two are all over the media too.
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