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I am I think as equally a cat person as dog. But cats filled gaps in y life when I could not have a dog (working full time, flat. long hours alone) cats were the answer. But I have been brought up with dogs and like the and understand them. However I have said before I am sure, I do not like puppies but like dogs same with kittens though less so.....as they are not such hard work as puppies. I realise, pups are a neccesary evil to get the dog I love. Everytime I get a pup I wonder what I have done, but the "sense of duty" in being good to them is soon replaced by "something else" and lasts their lfetime and more. I wonder if you are in fact feeling a little guilty bringing Monty in, as he is in fact disrupting a calm, sedate household. I think you will find that he will grow on you dogs are simply different, and although you think you are not bonding in truth Monty will soon let you know if you are not. Once read this and it summed it up Dogs......live to please you. Cats live to be pleased by you. |
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Thanks for your comments and observations - I have found all of your insights very reassuring. I do like little Monty when he is being a good boy and I look forward to being able to go out walking with him and OH. He was such a very good boy at the vet this morning. He made a friend of the very nice kind vet who distracted him with puppy treats whilst she gave him him 2nd jab and his kennel cough vaccine. Monty couldn't have been a more well behaved puppy and I felt proud of him. Elaine - you asked a very valid question and the answer is that really we got a dog for my OH. He loves dogs and already dotes on Monty. Monty is generally better behaved for him than for me and the two are establishing a great relationship and respect for each other. That's wonderful - I am only a backup carer! It's the defiant behaviour that gets me worked up - but I expect that will lessen with work and training and as he grows older. I do agree with Kazz - we should have looked for a dog rather than a puppy but we decided that we wanted a dog that didn't come with baggage and so went for a puppy. It's great that I feel I can honestly say about my feelings towards Monty here and know that you lot understand and can give positive replies. Thanks - means a lot to me. |
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I had that feeling of "what have I done", when I got Maggie...I had 2 very well behaved socialable staffies, who were not problems whatsoever..Then I got this little pup...I remembering sitting with her one morning at 2 oclock, I housetrained during the night..she was fast asleep on my knee, I was so tired....It took about 2 weeks before she could go through the night.... What you are feeling is quite normal...we all think it at some time.... Maggie now is a fantastic dog, no problem at all.....I am sure little Monty will be the same... |
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I adore dogs and cats, I need to have both as they are so different and compliment each other. I love the welcome I get from the dogs when I come in and taking them for walks. However, I love to have a cat on my lap as I watch TV, very therapetic! It can sometimes take time to bond with a pet, especially if they have some problems/issues. when we first got Caleb, our dog, he was hyper, chased the cats, chewed things, wasn't toilet trained, etc. He was 9 months old. He will be 6 this month and I can honestly say I love that dog with all my heart, he is the most gentle, loving boy ever. I guess what I am trying to say is, give it time and expect different things from a dog than a cat. I don't consider myself either only a dog or cat person - I love them both equally - for different reasons. |
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I know what you mean about feeling that you've disrupted a very happy household. It'll never go back to what it was before but will emerge differently ... from what everyone says it will probably be very good. And it's excellent that Monty is bonding with OH! |
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