my parents. rant. - Page 4 - Golden Retrievers : Golden Retriever Dog Forums

nixietink · #31 (**permalink**) 09-01-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kdmarsh

Omg, I cried all the time when Flora was a young puppy, especially when I had to clean her poop off of the crate. Ugh. Those were awful times, but I can honestly say I'm a better person because of it. If I ever get another puppy (or, god forbid, have a child) I think I'll be a lot more prepared for what happens. I won't freak out if something doesn't go my way, because, as Flora has shown me, things work out in the end.

I want another puppy in a year so. My boyfriend ALWAYS reminds me of those days when Vito was a pup...when I sobbed through my words, "what did I do?!". I would do it again though!!

I like the recommendation for doggy day care a few days a week.

Debles · #32 (**permalink**) 09-01-2010, 04:30 PM

I am sorry your parents are going back on their word and not being supportive.
Would it be possible to sit down when everyone's calm and talk to them about it? Remind them of the commitment they made as well as yours. Also to thank them for what they do for you and Joey. It is pretty great that they walk him and feed him etc when you are at work.

I hope things mellow out and you can also remind them that he won't be a puppy forever. : )

laprincessa · #33 (**permalink**) 09-01-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cubbysan

Oh, yeah, wait until you have kids.

I went to a parenting class, and the first thing they told us was not to listen to the grandmothers. Things change so drastically with time on how to raise babies and puppies.

Sure enough, when I had my first, some of the things that came out of the grandmothers' mouths on how things should be done, totally shocked me. But, they have now learned the better ways.

My first thought on reading this was "no wonder my grandchildren act like they do!"
'So much for older and wiser!

**KaMu** · #34 (**permalink**) 09-01-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by laprincessa

My first thought on reading this was "no wonder my grandchildren act like they do!"
'So much for older and wiser!

laprincessa

My thoughts exactly. Im actually a little shocked a health care professional would say such a thing. Its not the norm.
If I raised 5 kids, I sure do know....... a few things anyway

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