tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post4776041227341892521..comments2023-08-17T07:44:09.940-04:00Comments on MargeBlog: Laugh it Off..Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146649374510678844noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-74029075077906307752009-08-17T23:47:44.062-04:002009-08-17T23:47:44.062-04:00I agree with what every one else has had to say ab...I agree with what every one else has had to say about this post. <br /><br />You're totally doing the right thing. You are her champion and her guardian. I have the exact same attitude about my dogs.<br /><br />And, to those that say "I've had 4 dogs, blah, blah, blah..."...Guess what? Cooper is my 4th dog and I was in no way prepared for his shyness and fearfulness. He was soooo very tender and has taught me a lot about being an owner/training. We, as owners, must continue to evolve. Nothing is ever set in stone...except for positive reinforcement.<br /><br />So keep on keepin' on! Marge looks like a happy, healthy dog...so you must be doing something right! Lol!<br /><br />P.S. I know you've mentioned "Control Unleashed" on this blog. It's my absolute favorite and I wish I had purchased it when Cooper was younger. I really recommend it to everyone! This is not just a book for "problem dogs".Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175960074150834058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-53566679352289658942009-08-05T01:12:44.580-04:002009-08-05T01:12:44.580-04:00Hi Marge & Sam,
I saw you on Brownie's bl...Hi Marge & Sam,<br /><br />I saw you on Brownie's blog and thought I'd come over to say hello!<br /><br />Just wanted to say that I so sympathise with you on this - dog training is one of those topics where everyone thinks they're the expert! And like you said, it's often based on a distant memory of a dog they had as a child - or even if they have had dogs all their lives, if they're doing things "wrongly" or using outdated methods, their experience doesn't really count for much! <br /><br />Honey is my first dog and we went through a difficult time with her in her "teenage phase" - and I thought my head would explode from all the contradicting advice and opinions I was given! Now that I know better and have had a lot more experience successfully training both Honey and other dogs, I still get those stupid comments from people who obviously know very little or who keep spouting dominance myths and it can be very hard to keep my temper sometimes! :-) <br /><br />I guess you just have to try and ignore them (easier said than done, I know!) and know that you're doing the best for Marge, based on a lot more pro-active research and learning then theirs! :-) <br /><br />I also often get a lot of comments that I'm too "neurotic" about my dog and too hard on her and too hung up on training...but then I know those are the very same people who would jump down my throat if Honey ever put a paw out of place. Especially with dogs like ours that are always blamed for anything, it's better to err on the side of caution and prevent situations before they occur - as you seem to be doing - because people are so unforgiving when any incidents do happen, even if it's not our dogs' fault at all! <br /><br />Anyway, I think Marge is very lucky to have found you and keep up the good work! Do come by and visit us sometime - <br /><br />Hsin-Yi (& Honey the Great Dane)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116997529248428606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-32794353259240181432009-08-04T11:34:23.617-04:002009-08-04T11:34:23.617-04:00Goodness gracious! momster keeps her mouth shut re...Goodness gracious! momster keeps her mouth shut regarding dog ownership unless asked; but daddy is one of those people you mention in the post... he can't help himself, much to momster's embarassment. I guess the only way you can make it seem better is think that they mean well and they care enough for you and Marge to give you advice, no matter how misguided or inappropriate it is. Sigh... It will be easier to train Marge than train those people and Daddy to keep their thoughts to themselves!Astrid Keelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362604916068297657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-34067314004417828352009-08-03T12:17:52.952-04:002009-08-03T12:17:52.952-04:00There will always be rude and ignorant people arou...There will always be rude and ignorant people around with lots of advice. Just remember Marge depends on you and only you really know her. Try not to let them get to you.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-34278309232665686382009-08-03T05:52:20.091-04:002009-08-03T05:52:20.091-04:00You know Marge and they don't - ignore the neg...You know Marge and they don't - ignore the negative comments.<br />Someone once said that dogs are man's best friend cos they wag their tails and not their tongues!<br />We tend to agree.<br />Keep up all your good work with Marge - we are glad she has such an insightful owner.<br />love<br />Martha & Bailey xxxxMartha https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339058720002383045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-43609345540043138592009-08-02T21:46:09.969-04:002009-08-02T21:46:09.969-04:00Marge is one lucky dog to have a you taking care o...Marge is one lucky dog to have a you taking care of her. Don't let the ignorant and opinionated people get to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-6639886595064589112009-08-02T21:09:56.335-04:002009-08-02T21:09:56.335-04:00You should be proud of yourself for what you are d...You should be proud of yourself for what you are doing with Marge. And more than anything, you love her, and I believe she knows it and also loves you. Keep your spirits up!!Cinnamon and Minthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619271665722937945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-55376291916254590672009-08-02T19:06:03.848-04:002009-08-02T19:06:03.848-04:00It can sometimes be hard to explain to people abou...It can sometimes be hard to explain to people about all the newer information we know about dogs. People think just because they've had a dog or been around longer that they automatically know more. The thought process of "just a dog" is what can get people in trouble! They aren't simple stupid creatures. They are more intelligent and need a lot more than what people once thought. <br />So good for you for being respectful to them despite their disrespect. hopefully they'll eventually learn by seeing Marge grow :)PoochesForPeacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012724747774782188noreply@blogger.com