tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post2025323238089771349..comments2023-06-27T21:38:32.895-05:00Comments on Gone To The Dogs: Being Our Breed's Worst EnemySueMachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16307735986236614286noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-85875752877812876602014-10-03T15:56:55.603-05:002014-10-03T15:56:55.603-05:00Sue - I joined the group a few months ago. I enjo...Sue - I joined the group a few months ago. I enjoy seeing pictures of everyone's dogs and all the cute stuff, but mostly enjoy reading the comments and advice from the breeders (you, your daughter, Jessica, and several others). I've been a Dalmatian owner for 24 years and my parents had a Dal when we were growing up...and I find I continue to learn something new every day. I hate to see some of the things that have gotten posted on the site. It is disturbing and I usually just scroll past. I remember seeing the post, but didn't read most of it or keep up with it. I am sorry to see you go from the group, but will continue to follow your blog. You and your daughter are such a wealth of information, you raise beautiful and healthy pups, and it is a joy to follow those who have such a love of the breed!Diane Rosenbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-81425913260687881542014-10-02T10:28:18.811-05:002014-10-02T10:28:18.811-05:00Thank you for your efforts Sue and your sensible n...Thank you for your efforts Sue and your sensible no-nonsense approach to raising dogs. I feel very sad for a dog being trained to bite. I agree that is very dangerous and reckless thing and the loser will be the dog. All it takes is one slight misque and it's all over. Who's to ever know if some stranger or small human will invoke the 'play' bite from this dal and now the dog is labled a biter. I train classes at our local club and see so many folks who just won't listen, think they know better, calling the dog stupid, when if fact it is generally the other way around. It is very frustrating to see the dog suffering.<br /><br />Tonya Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-86145672505434372262014-10-02T05:16:53.047-05:002014-10-02T05:16:53.047-05:00This post upset me a great deal. As a show breeder...This post upset me a great deal. As a show breeder we pride ourselves on good temperament and lovely friendly dogs. I am constantly disapointed when so many dalmatian owners come up and talk to me at various events and comment how they wish their dalmatian was as good behaved as mine! I manned a stand at a large pet expo last summer and spent many hours with my dals on my knee greeting the public. Several people couldn't believe how calm and gentle my dals were and said they wished theirs would lay on their lap. ALL of our dals over 18 years will happily snuggle on our laps even the excitable ones. We rescued a dal 15 years ago as a companion for a new show puppy we had just taken into our home. This 3 year old girl was very flighty and nervous poorly bred and abused. It took us about 6 months but eventually she would relax and climb willingly into my lap for a cuddle.<br />The pet forums are so frustrating I really tend to avoid getting too involved anymore. I know my wife has had many a passionate discussion and is no longer active in some groups.Richard Williams / Underfoot Dalmatians Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-57667047369764852492014-10-01T22:34:04.834-05:002014-10-01T22:34:04.834-05:00Well now you're famous Fred, but you're re...Well now you're famous Fred, but you're really just an example. Guess that's what you were looking for though. Attention? The stories that I've heard today about you and your dog don't quite match the one you are telling me here.SueMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307735986236614286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-8365876632898187702014-10-01T22:18:52.553-05:002014-10-01T22:18:52.553-05:00Sue, This used to be such an awesome group, but no...Sue, This used to be such an awesome group, but now, it just seems so negative. Thank You for writing this. It not only brought new light to me. But to my future. My dad used to breed Dalmatians, and I hope to start one day with the help of an amazing breeder like you. It is so sad that some one like this had to post something so stupid like what they did this morning. Bless you for being such an amazing breeder.Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-53060367017566514812014-10-01T21:58:18.169-05:002014-10-01T21:58:18.169-05:00Sue I would be sorry to see you go too... and this...Sue I would be sorry to see you go too... and this isn't the only instance people were posting "funny" things that were disturbing, not a week or two ago was the discussion of whether children should be able to "do anything" to a dog and that was supremely frustrating too. I think the example was a photo of a child sitting on a dal and the dog looked very uncomfortable. It is frustrating that we can SEE they are setting themselves up for something bad to happen, and when those of us who have seen what happens say something, we are told we need to get off our high horse. These people are the reason dogs bite and have to die for it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935189016243133707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-77079936754045116502014-10-01T21:32:45.481-05:002014-10-01T21:32:45.481-05:00Well, amazing that this "blog" is about ...Well, amazing that this "blog" is about me, you know Mr Stupid. What's more amazing is that you have all judged without knowing 1. Who I am and 2. What my dog is like. AMAZINGLY ENOUGH I have taken my "vicious" Dal to countless schools, public events and social occurrences and without 1 instance. Contrary to Mrs Perfect I am a VERY responsible dog handler and regardless that this is my first Dal, have raised dogs all my life, 44 years without a dog bite or "incident". Am I a pro? Certainly not, but insulting me, is the ONLY thing you have done, shows your ineptness at "helping those less exelperienced" as you call it. We here in that North, see, we calls DAT down raight insultin. So with that said, You have a problem with me, say it to my face, not behind a blog. Initially was was upset at you for the insults and slams, now I'm just sad and pity you. Take care.Idiot Fred and his pal Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-54444659585420494062014-10-01T21:14:37.088-05:002014-10-01T21:14:37.088-05:00Thanks everyone for your kind comments and support...Thanks everyone for your kind comments and support. It means a lot to me. I agree with Chris K's observation - the look in that dog's eyes tells me this is not a game to him, but he will definitely end up the loser.SueMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307735986236614286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-23551557006297373072014-10-01T21:08:55.024-05:002014-10-01T21:08:55.024-05:00I absolutely agree with you, Sue, such irresponsib...I absolutely agree with you, Sue, such irresponsibility that was shown in the video was beyond comprehension. Teeth are never allowed to meet skin even by accident. I wish that you weren't leaving the group, your wisdom is much appreciated.Cindy Maloneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-43258731392759332392014-10-01T20:31:22.180-05:002014-10-01T20:31:22.180-05:00I saw the photos and video. That dog IMO as a groo...I saw the photos and video. That dog IMO as a groomer of 25 years was not playing. And something bad is going to come of his blatant stupidity. Chris Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-80200469837515991422014-10-01T16:10:10.974-05:002014-10-01T16:10:10.974-05:00I have the same problem with the Cavalier facebook...I have the same problem with the Cavalier facebook groups I am on - nearly all the show people have given up because of all the hate posted if they suggested a dog should not be bred from, or suggest health testing might be a good idea, or speak out against the people who clip their Cavaliers bald and think they look good!Lucynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-76913144412222007002014-10-01T14:28:43.880-05:002014-10-01T14:28:43.880-05:00I couldn't agree with you more. It is unbelie...I couldn't agree with you more. It is unbelievable what some people train their pets to do. I've had people tell me how dals do all those negative behaviours and my response is bad owners, not bad dogs. Put the effort into training and be consistent otherwise you have yourself to blame not the breed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067010308560199278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-89419912418777125912014-10-01T13:39:02.602-05:002014-10-01T13:39:02.602-05:00Sorry you're so frustrated, Sue. :( It is real...Sorry you're so frustrated, Sue. :( It is really hard to watch these things and that group is not always easy to be a part of. Not everybody wants to learn and they don't realize they are the problem. I've learned a lot from you and appreciate the information and experience you have to share as I raise my new puppy to be a good representative for his breed. If you do leave the group, I will continue to read your blog and learn from you here instead!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jill DeVolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-28949442283409534602014-10-01T13:15:12.911-05:002014-10-01T13:15:12.911-05:00Actually, I was giving him the benefit of a doubt....Actually, I was giving him the benefit of a doubt. Hard to believe that an adult could be so stupid. More like the kind of thing that kids do, without understanding the consequences.SueMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307735986236614286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490696373462787431.post-13457452428540194292014-10-01T11:54:56.723-05:002014-10-01T11:54:56.723-05:00Amen.
It was not a young man, but a stubborn midd...Amen. <br />It was not a young man, but a stubborn middle aged man, who thought what he was doing was okay, even funny. He did not want to learn to be a better owner, at the expense of his dog and people who come in contact with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com