A little obvious no research was done.... =\

Hmmm.... not sure whether to feel angry at this video or sad... it really seems like these people didn't do their research before they ended up with a dog.

I feel bad for the dog... smh

Senior Join date : 2012-08-30 Location : Ohio

Seems a lot like Kay when we first got her. At least the kid was willing to learn and do anything for his dog Smile

Teenager Join date : 2012-12-23 Location : Texas

I don't feel angry or sad. The kid was willing to change for his dog and he did. He reminds me so much of my own experience that it's scary. Sometimes a poor decision can become a good thing.

I picked out Jewel when I was in second grade when no one in my family knew what we were getting into. She was crazy, running laps along the perimeter of the fence, yanking me over like the dog in the video, and got out of the yard several times. I chased her every time; even across busy streets (I was insane). But I would do anything for her, never got angry at her, and never gave up on her crazy husky ways. I loved her so much after that after her passing I didn't even think twice about what breed my next dog would be. So....I can't be angry at the kid in the video Laughing

Newborn Join date : 2013-01-01 Location : Portsmouth UK

Oh bless the kid though,
Genuinely upset by the fact he cant walk or play with him, unlike some kids who just get bored. Sad

Teenager Join date : 2012-12-19 Location : North Carolina

EmmaGraceCalder wrote:: Oh bless the kid though,
Genuinely upset by the fact he cant walk or play with him, unlike some kids who just get bored.

I'm proud of the kid, he really wanted to help. True little dog lover Smile

Teenager Join date : 2012-11-25 Location : Ithaca, NY

Oh, man, that kid is too cute. I'm sure the pup's life has changed dramatically for the better. Good for him!

Teenager Join date : 2012-09-12 Location : Romulus, MI

I give the family props for reaching out. Most owners in that situation post the pup on craigslist with rediculous rehoming fee Rolling Eyes

. Much love to the family for wanting to keep and work with the, especially the boy.

The boy and his dog is a fitting name for the segment. That was truly enjoyable to watch $A little obvious no research was done.... =\ 1347041234$

I had done quite a bit of research on working dogs in high school, but hadn't in years when I got Kale. As long as someone (or the family) are willing to learn and change, I don't see why there's a need to be upset. It's all about perspective and a willingness to learn to be a better dog owner. Sometimes dogs fall into your lap and you have to learn on the fly, and there's nothing wrong with that either.

I really enjoyed watching that segment. The boy is a natural dog person in spite of his (obvious) not-so-dog-people parents. I hope they have an extra strong filter for the pool. They're going to need it when he is blowing coat. Wink

Oh - might not have been clear enough in my OP... The fact that the family got the kid a dog without doing any research was the sad part. I'm with all you guys on giving props to the kid, though.

Sorry - long day - thought I had posted it originally, but seems like I just had a brain fart. Embarassed

How cute! Thank you for sharing. Also reminded me that I want to get Ezio one of those nifty backpacks for our walks! Smile

They're a lot of fun! Kale love when I get out his pack because it usually mean HIKING haha Laughing

Is there an age when you should start looking for one? Stark's only 10 months, but I want to take him hiking during the spring/summer/fall (all seems like one straight season now...), but I read they usually bulk out around 18 months, so should I wait? Or are there good quality ones that are cheap enough for me to get a set for when he's older?