I just don't get it...

[lala25]

I wonder why some people are so careless about their dogs that they claim to love so much! There is a lady I just met that has a doxie and a couple other dogs of different breeds and from what I understand she takes wonderful care of her dogs but I don't understand why some people let their dogs out in their yards without a leash, fence, electric fence or anything! How can you trust your dog to not stray whether it be a smelly trail or something else that catches their attention? Especially with doxies because they are hounds and love to sniff along!!! I would be so scared of them getting into the street or getting lost or some other aweful thing happening! Now I know I'm a worry wart but am I wrong on this? I just wouldn't trust my dog 100% like that!

[LexieLuvr]

No, you're not wrong. My impression is that those people "love" their dogs as long as it's not a big imposition on their lifestyle. But ask them - they'll tell you just HOW much they love their dogs!!! They should practice what they preach.

[Alex's Mom]

Nope, you're not wrong at all!!! Dachsies wander...it's what they do. (Well, any dog will if the right incentive comes along!!) A lot of people are plug ignorant and not really interested in being educated...until a tragedy strikes and then they invariable say "but he never left the yard before!!" :mad2:

[quavec]

People. Are. Stoopid. and you just can't fix stoopid.

Case in point - Chevy. "He knows not to chase cars" . They spent a fortune for vetting etc - but wouldn't neuter him or fix their already existing electronic fence. :mad: