*argh* some people are so irritating. Ya know what if you don't expect to have to TRAIN and CLEAN UP after a puppy or kitten or any other pet for that matter...then DON'T GET ONE! Seriously, if you are investing your time and money into a new fur baby you should fully expect to have to raise said fur baby. They don't come out of the womb knowing it is bad to pee pee inside nor do they understand that chewing on mommy's favorite shoes is a no, no. You have to TEACH them!
It kills me when people are like "Yay, we got a puppy." And everyone is all "awwwww, so cute. love him/her." Then like two weeks later the same people are all "OMG I hate this creature! He/she has chewed ___(insert beloved item)____. I think we are going to give him/her back to the pound." Cue me wanting to stab ignorant people. You are an idiot! Or the, "ugh, this thing smells." (talking about a ferret or hamster or cat litter or whatever) Seriously?!?! You have to CLEAN the cage/litter pan...like frequently. Preferably once a week, if not more often (as in cat litter).
1. He/she is a PUPPY (or other innocent furry creature)! You have to teach them right and wrong, just like you would, oh I dunno, a child.
2. It doesn't happen overnight! Just because you tell him/her ONE time don't do that doesn't mean he/she will remember NOT to do that.
3. You have a puppy/new pet...you must puppy/pet proof your home and belongings. If you don't want it chewed or peed on PICK IT UP!
4. You are their caregiver. They cannot walk themselves/let themselves out (unless there is a pet door), clean their own litter/cage, feed themselves (unless you sprung for an auto feeder), or clean up if they've made a mess.
5. They just want love and attention. They don't live very long so make their short lives AMAZING!
I am a firm believer when Cesar Millan says, "I rehabilitate dogs, and train people." If you have a "bad" dog/pet, 99.9% of the time you created the problem. Animals take their cues from their humans (just like kids take their cues from their parents). It's not the dogs fault you never corrected them so why should they have to suffer because you are lazy. There are way too many homeless pets. Do us all a favor and don't get one unless you plan on keeping them for their entire life. Extenuating circumstances not included.
And don't go all, "you just don't understand", with me. Because I TOTALLY understand. I had a puppy from hell. He was stubborn and never wanted to listen and destroyed everything. But did I give him away? No! I brought his @$$ to obedience school and sprung for a kennel to keep him out of trouble. And guess what??? He is the best dog ever. Still stubborn as hell but he is a good boy.
My point is if you aren't going to take time to be a responsible pet owner then don't get a pet.
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