7 Things Which Dog Parents Should NEVER Be Told

Though you may have the urge of speaking something to your dog, you have to carefully choose your words when the one you are addressing is a dog dad or dog mom. That means it’s better to leave some words unsaid. The following are 7 things that a dog parent must never hear from you!

1. “You Have Them Just Because Your Kids Are Away Or You Don’t Have Them!”

This is considered to be rude – both canine and human kids should be shown the same kind of love. Credit to millions of people worldwide who have already taken this step. You should never look down upon those who are childless because you made the choice of having some. It never means those without children are any lesser than those who have. The presence of a dog can always fill any void within a family.

2. “You Can Always Replace Your Dog When It Dies”

When I lost my dog in 2008, I vowed never to go for another one… but a month later, I had brought another one home. Though that happened, I highly doubt whether I will ever love the same way again. “Getting another one” does not have a meaning for most of us. As a matter of fact, it is considered being cruel irrespective of the positive motive you may have had while uttering the words. Just like human beings, dogs can never be replaced whenever they die: every life is not replaceable.

3. “Your Bed/Furniture Is A No Go Zone For Your Dog”

Remember I’m not guessing this, even experts have had a say on it. From a survey done by the American Pet Products Association, more than half of those who own dogs sleep with them in their beds. It’s not your business finding out or offering advice in this area. Dogs as companions make most of us feel calm, sleep comfortably and ensuring it’s always by our side is considered the best thing to do.

4. “Your Dog Never Understands Whatever You Say”

Talking with my dog is something I’m used to. Raising members from the canine family requires people who are ready to talk to them. I normally do this irrespective of whether I’m out driving, shopping or doing my laundry. There are chances that he never understand when I say “I need a new pair of shoes” but he always responds with a tilted head of wagging the tail and in some cases, he never gives any response. Since they are living things, understanding whatever we say is possible. Chaser is a good example – he has excellently mastered more than 1,000 words. I suppose with that ability, eavesdropping is not a challenge to him.

5. “Let That Dog Be; Having Him In The Family Is Expensive”

Playing the role of a mortality police is one of the disturbing and nasty thing you can ever do. Being personal with one’s pet may not go well with the owner. I have been there before and know what I’m talking about. Should you advise me to do away with my dog in the name of saving money, then you are soon joining my blacklisted team and I’m quite far too many people will support me in this.

6. “Kissing Your Dog is A Thing You Shouldn’t Let Happen”

My dog, my face, my mouth, my life: it’s because of these factors I can’t kissing my dog. The scientific school of thought is not one to hold me back from doing it: talk about zoonotic diseases, cross contamination, bacteria and germs. Never judge the smooch my pooch gives me if you can’t stand getting one, look away and mind your own business.

7. “I Welcome You, But Not Your Dog”

You have to love my dog the same way you love me; that’s mantra. That’s gained from over 20 years of experience I have had travelling with dogs. I understand not all places dogs can be welcomed, but there are certain occasions that are convenient for me to come along with my well behaved friend. Do you have any good reason to prevent me attending a funeral or wedding with my well-behaved friend? If you are one of those who never loves one and do not want me to come along with one: sorry, I can’t be your visitor.

Did we cover everything or we missed something? Please share something you were told and drove you nuts as a dog parent!

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