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**shellbeme** · 02-29-2012, 06:40 PM

So tonight at work I was making conversation about Rocky. I do this a lot. I brought up the subject of his wardrobe, which consists of several sweaters, a couple of coats and a team jersey.

One of my co workers who is a fellow dog lover says, 'I feel sorry for your dog. He is not a doll.' This guy has a lab with resource guarding and dog aggression issues.

I kind of snapped.

I know full well Rocky is not a doll. He comes running, cheerily when its time to put on his sweaters. I think he knows they keep him warm. If he doesnt wear one when we go out, its so cold that he stands in place and trembles.

I spend at least 30 minutes every other day working on basic obedience. His recall is strong, we use nilif. I know full well he is a dog. He is extreamly well behaved. I would be willing to bet money he is far better trained than the sweater haters dog.

Yes he is groomed every day and yes I brush his teeth regularly so they dont rott out in a couple of years. I just can not stand how some people jump to the conclusion that you think a dog is a doll or a child just because you put clothes on it. Its like they are so afraid of the idea....I dont know, maybe its not manly enough for him.

I let him have it. He had nothing to say in response.

**Summergirl73** · 02-29-2012, 06:52 PM

Good for you for speaking your mind. Something very like this happend to us just yesterday. Bella had just gotten a new harness dress and was prissing around like she was the queen. I took her to my old office and someone made the comment, "I only like "real" dogs". While it annoys me to think about it, I feel sorry for this narrow minded thinking. It must be very lonely to limit yourself like that.

**hoaloha** · 02-29-2012, 07:12 PM

Some people don't realize that our dogs are very well loved and taken care of in terms of health, behavior, socialization, and everything else in between. It's unfair of ppl to come to the conclusion that because a dog has a sweater or bow on that the owner isn't caring for the dog in the best way. You truly care about Rocky and keep up the great work

. Sweaters and all!!!

**LexiMom** · 02-29-2012, 07:16 PM

I have always dreamed of owning a maltese and before I got Lexi I had dobermans 3 of them - I could not imagine putting sweater on them or even caring for them as delicate as I do Lexi - they were amazing dogs, but can no place compete with the cuddling and love you get from a maltese. So in my opinion until someone owns one they will never know the love we feel towards our fluffs, they are our kids.

**SweetMalteseAngels** · 02-29-2012, 08:32 PM

Sorry to hear that you came across a person who is uneducated when it comes to dogs like malteses. He clearly doesn't know what it's like to own a beautiful breed like malteses. Some people are just plain rude. I had some guys tell me to stop playing doll with my dogs so that I can get married and have real babies!! So I hear you when you say comments like that pisses you off.

**zooeysmom** · 02-29-2012, 08:36 PM

What a creep! Good for you for sticking up for yourself, Shelly.

**Snowbody** · 02-29-2012, 08:40 PM

All I can say is "Some people are idiots." Period

Nuf said and good for you for speaking up.

**sassy's mommy** · 02-29-2012, 09:23 PM

Good for you. Now that you have let him know that your dog is smarter than a 5th grader, maybe he will work on his own dog's social skills. People slay me with their ignorance.

**babycake7** · 02-29-2012, 10:18 PM

Good for you. Cooper, my service dog, has a number of outfits that he wears a part of his work attire when we are helping kids. Of course, he has a service best but he has other costumes and accessories and these things are wonderful tools to break the ice with kids who have had horrible hurts inflicted on them. He is one of the hardest working dogs I know and I would definitely challenge anyone who questioned me about his occasional outfit. My Cooper is definitely a "real" dog and he works hard to do his job everyday. Shame on your co-worker. He sounds like an ignorant fool.

**reanut1379** · 02-29-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Summergirl73

Good for you for speaking your mind. Something very like this happend to us just yesterday. Bella had just gotten a new harness dress and was prissing around like she was the queen. I took her to my old office and someone made the comment, "I only like "real" dogs". While it annoys me to think about it, I feel sorry for this narrow minded thinking. It must be very lonely to limit yourself like that.

When people tell me that Maltese aren't "real" dogs, I say something like, "Well, I certainly hope that I haven't been paying vet bills for a fake dog." They usually shut up after that

02-29-2012, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
shellbeme Maltese Guru Name: Shelly Dog's Name: Rocky Muffin and Prince Tucker Bean Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,487	people make me so mad.. So tonight at work I was making conversation about Rocky. I do this a lot. I brought up the subject of his wardrobe, which consists of several sweaters, a couple of coats and a team jersey. One of my co workers who is a fellow dog lover says, 'I feel sorry for your dog. He is not a doll.' This guy has a lab with resource guarding and dog aggression issues. I kind of snapped. I know full well Rocky is not a doll. He comes running, cheerily when its time to put on his sweaters. I think he knows they keep him warm. If he doesnt wear one when we go out, its so cold that he stands in place and trembles. I spend at least 30 minutes every other day working on basic obedience. His recall is strong, we use nilif. I know full well he is a dog. He is extreamly well behaved. I would be willing to bet money he is far better trained than the sweater haters dog. Yes he is groomed every day and yes I brush his teeth regularly so they dont rott out in a couple of years. I just can not stand how some people jump to the conclusion that you think a dog is a doll or a child just because you put clothes on it. Its like they are so afraid of the idea....I dont know, maybe its not manly enough for him. I let him have it. He had nothing to say in response.

02-29-2012, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,824	Good for you for speaking your mind. Something very like this happend to us just yesterday. Bella had just gotten a new harness dress and was prissing around like she was the queen. I took her to my old office and someone made the comment, "I only like "real" dogs". While it annoys me to think about it, I feel sorry for this narrow minded thinking. It must be very lonely to limit yourself like that. __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

02-29-2012, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
hoaloha Maltese Guru Name: Marisa Dog's Name: Obi (Bellarata's You Better Believe It) & Owen (Aria Maltese) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,517	Some people don't realize that our dogs are very well loved and taken care of in terms of health, behavior, socialization, and everything else in between. It's unfair of ppl to come to the conclusion that because a dog has a sweater or bow on that the owner isn't caring for the dog in the best way. You truly care about Rocky and keep up the great work . Sweaters and all!!! __________________ Click here to be Obi's facebook buddy! Click here to watch all of Obi's FUN maltese tricks and videos!

02-29-2012, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
SweetMalteseAngels Maltese Guru Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 646	Sorry to hear that you came across a person who is uneducated when it comes to dogs like malteses. He clearly doesn't know what it's like to own a beautiful breed like malteses. Some people are just plain rude. I had some guys tell me to stop playing doll with my dogs so that I can get married and have real babies!! So I hear you when you say comments like that pisses you off. __________________ Mimi & Milo are my M&M's. They melt in your , not in your hands! Video of Milo doing tricks: http://s1279.beta.photobucket.com/user/SweetMalteseAngel/media/IMG_7766_zps3ae4abf7.mp4.html

02-29-2012, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
zooeysmom Maltese Guru Name: Elisabeth Dog's Name: Zooey Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,573	What a creep! Good for you for sticking up for yourself, Shelly. __________________ Elisabeth & Zooey

02-29-2012, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
LexiMom Maltese Guru Name: Linda Dog's Name: Lexi (adopted) Cassidy (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 629	I have always dreamed of owning a maltese and before I got Lexi I had dobermans 3 of them - I could not imagine putting sweater on them or even caring for them as delicate as I do Lexi - they were amazing dogs, but can no place compete with the cuddling and love you get from a maltese. So in my opinion until someone owns one they will never know the love we feel towards our fluffs, they are our kids.

02-29-2012, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,608	All I can say is "Some people are idiots." Period Nuf said and good for you for speaking up. __________________

02-29-2012, 09:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
sassy's mommy Maltese Guru Name: Pat Dog's Name: Sassy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 16,494	Good for you. Now that you have let him know that your dog is smarter than a 5th grader, maybe he will work on his own dog's social skills. People slay me with their ignorance. __________________ Pat & Sassy.....Life is good!

02-29-2012, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
babycake7 Maltese Guru Name: Hope Dog's Name: Bella Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,237	Good for you. Cooper, my service dog, has a number of outfits that he wears a part of his work attire when we are helping kids. Of course, he has a service best but he has other costumes and accessories and these things are wonderful tools to break the ice with kids who have had horrible hurts inflicted on them. He is one of the hardest working dogs I know and I would definitely challenge anyone who questioned me about his occasional outfit. My Cooper is definitely a "real" dog and he works hard to do his job everyday. Shame on your co-worker. He sounds like an ignorant fool.

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