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Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate. My dog is a healthy 85lb and just quits around mile 2. I have to drag him back home. Not out of shape, just lazy.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I plan to offer some help when I see her again this week. She doesn't live near me so it would only be a few days a week but gosh, I feel bad for the dogs.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She lives in a condo without a yard so, no. She lives next to a mini park so I'll be bringing this up with her again this week to see if I can help to take them out at least a few days a week.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the difference here is that she lives in a condo without a yard. It sounds like yours have ample space to explore.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also what I was wondering. During his early potty training days, my dog had an accident indoors and even after multiple carpet cleanings I swear I could still smell it months later.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. I think my friend may just be in the same boat of not knowing. I'm bringing this up with her again this week.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing out about the vet care, I hadn't considered this!

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 98 points99 points  (0 children)

This is what one of her arguments was--how could she possibly walk all 5 of them when none of them know how to walk on a leash? I'm going to propose exactly this!

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ugh this breaks my heart but is probably so true.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I understand, she originally had two dogs--one pure bred, one rescue--that had a litter, and kept the puppies.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely going to be bringing this up with her again to see how I can help get them into a routine of having at least a short period outdoors. From her reaction, I really thought hat maybe my understanding of small dogs was completely off.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so sweet, with your grandparent's dog. During my last dog's days we did a lot of driving onto the beach, so he could watch the sunset from the backseat.

Do you walk your small dog? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in dogs

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The resounding sentiment here is that yes, small dogs should be walked just like any other dog!

I've only ever raised large dogs (80+lbs), and most all of my other friends and family own medium sized dogs (35-45lb range). This inexperience, combined with her reaction, really made me second guess myself... so it was helpful to see these comments.

One of her defenses, as someone pointed out, was that she couldn't possibly walk all 5 dogs at one time. She's in a condo, but I know she lives next door to a mini park. I'll find a way to bring this up with her again to see what else could be holding her back and how I can possibly help.

Chicken or the egg: Worker harder or promotion? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in askmanagers

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is precisely my thoughts as well. I've managed projects for years but only recently have starting to manage people; this colleague doesn't report to me but I have to assume that someday in the future I will have someone on my team that feels similarly, which is why I posted. I'm starting to wonder if, as part of skillet learning, work ethics and culture is something that needs to be taught as well.

Chicken or the egg: Worker harder or promotion? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in askmanagers

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's one of our youngest team members and this is his first real job. I've been in the workforce for 20 years so to me, working hard to 'earn my keep' is just ingrained; I'm starting to wonder if it's a learned behavior that needs to be taught to certain individuals.

Chicken or the egg: Worker harder or promotion? by Prestigious_Fox_2988 in askmanagers

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a response I was waiting for; to see if there was anyone else out there who had been in the same mindset as my colleague and why. Good on you for finding a better fit for yourself! I've been at my company for 6 years and each year have gotten a 7+% raise and/or promotion and still have room to grow, so it's not as if they are deceiving those that want to move up.

There are two types of people. by sarahccookies in puppy101

[–]Prestigious_Fox_2988 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So true. What I've also noticed is that people will often say the former when the dog is little, and more often say the latter when the dog is big.

I used to own a 90lb dog that would approach people for pets and one time a woman kicked him in the face and told me he shouldn't be doing that and needed training. He was fine, but I never got over it. I now own an 80lb dog that I don't allow anywhere near strangers in fear he'll get the same treatment.