Man and his dog
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Not really sure why I am sharing this with the internet, just feel like venting a little bit.
Last night whilst having dinner with the "newish" girlfriend of about 8 months or so, she asked me to get rid of my dog..............the first words i could utter were "don't let the door hit you on the way out."
I have had my staffy for 3 years he comes to work with me everyday, when i am having a bad time i just have to look at him and he cheers me up, he is my boy, and I could never ever get rid of him no matter what, the contempt and rage I have for being asked this is, well i dont have words for it,
Last night whilst having dinner with the "newish" girlfriend of about 8 months or so, she asked me to get rid of my dog..............the first words i could utter were "don't let the door hit you on the way out."
I have had my staffy for 3 years he comes to work with me everyday, when i am having a bad time i just have to look at him and he cheers me up, he is my boy, and I could never ever get rid of him no matter what, the contempt and rage I have for being asked this is, well i dont have words for it,
Lucky escape OP!
I've had Jaz, my female Westie, since she was 8 weeks old. She's now 15 and was my savour during my divorce 8 years ago.
About 7 years ago I was seeing a lady who had 3 young children. One evening she asked "if there was a fire, who would you save first, my children or your dog"? My reply was "Jaz, of course"
It didn't last
I've had Jaz, my female Westie, since she was 8 weeks old. She's now 15 and was my savour during my divorce 8 years ago.
About 7 years ago I was seeing a lady who had 3 young children. One evening she asked "if there was a fire, who would you save first, my children or your dog"? My reply was "Jaz, of course"
It didn't last
FFs what are people like, stupid cow. What you need is a dog loving GF.
Like you, I take mine (lab) wherever I go, she loves sitting in the van looking at things as we pootle along. I'm married so I don't have that crap, but if I wasn't it would be "love me, love my dog" or sling yer hook.
Like you, I take mine (lab) wherever I go, she loves sitting in the van looking at things as we pootle along. I'm married so I don't have that crap, but if I wasn't it would be "love me, love my dog" or sling yer hook.
All I can say is in 24yrs of working with dogs in a stressful environment for them, it is not the staff breed I worry about when it comes to being bitten. Trying to keep them still to be treated is usually the biggest problem!! Due to their popularity we see a lot of staffs.
8 months is a long time to get to know a dog and if she was worried maybe she should have asked questions first re her concerns first, that's what most sane people would do!!
8 months is a long time to get to know a dog and if she was worried maybe she should have asked questions first re her concerns first, that's what most sane people would do!!
Sounds like you made the right choice.
Our Staff is 10 years old and you will not find a softer dog out there, not once has he been anything other than a joy to be around.
The breed isn't the problem, it's just a small minority who give the breed a bad name who should never be allowed near them in the first place.
Our Staff is 10 years old and you will not find a softer dog out there, not once has he been anything other than a joy to be around.
The breed isn't the problem, it's just a small minority who give the breed a bad name who should never be allowed near them in the first place.
Edited by Mini1275 on Friday 29th March 09:10
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