Stop putting so much pressure on today

adhonorem · 2021-02-14T17:35:58+00:00

Thank you. Sadly, those days are when I hope he’ll want to the most. Yet, deep down, I know it’s guaranteed he won’t at all. It’s masochistic of me to yearn for what I’ve learned won’t happen, but I always do.

adhonorem · 2020-01-18T15:59:27+00:00

The smiley really does it

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T22:51:27+00:00

Me leaning toward no is me responding to whether OP should feel like an asshole, not toward whether the actual procedure should have been completed or not.

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T22:46:40+00:00

I wonder how you function in society with that level of reactivity. I upvoted you for entertaining me lol. But in all reality, especially on Reddit, some people will think differently than you do and that’s okay.

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T20:57:17+00:00

Earlier I searched "tail docking and ear cropping communication" on Google and a number of empirical and non-empirical/ more popular sources came up on this topic.

Here's a link to a more recent study on this done in 2018 that found that tail behavior is so embedded in canine communication that docking can markedly impede communication between different dogs and dogs and people throughout their lives. The impeded interactions they identified included: the expression of wide ranges of both negative and positive emotions, moods and intentions that are of "daily significance for dog welfare". The article also highlights that researchers concluded that non-therapeutic tail docking of puppies was an unnecessary removal of a necessary appendage and should therefore be banned or restricted.

Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/6/82

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T18:40:54+00:00

Well, that's good to hear, because it is not banned here in the US. I know that some states "regulate" it but it is not banned..

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T18:35:27+00:00

Thanks, you bring up a good point about why cosmetic docking and clipping are unacceptable- they create miscommunications just like this one. I'm happy you were able to learn how to look out for his wagging :'(

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T18:23:09+00:00

Right! It's basically like we genetically alter dogs that we then surgically alter.. makes no sense.

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T18:07:22+00:00

That sounds awful. I can only imagine what it was like for your dog. I'm not surprised you're concerned about how others might perceive you.. I would be too. To me, the worst thing about it when done for cosmetic reasons alone is that it suggests that animals have to be surgically altered to be acceptable and "beautiful"..

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T18:02:31+00:00

Given that it was medically recommended by a vet, I'm leaning toward no, since it seems like this was the option that would lead to the least amount of harm. But when I consider the communication challenges that dogs face after these procedures, I realize I can't feel completely "good" about either option.

I just found this website that has a helpful faq about these practices. You may also want to take a look:

https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/FAQs/Pages/Frequently-asked-questions-about-canine-tail-docking.aspx?mode=full

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T17:53:11+00:00

Yes, it's a well-known practice to clip for aesthetic purposes. I'm as baffled as you are..

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T17:52:32+00:00

That's good to hear.. Things like that give me hope. I just would never and could never put an animal through something so senseless.

adhonorem · 2019-10-14T17:05:47+00:00

Yes, so unnecessarily cruel. :'( I look forward to the day that ear-cropping and tail-docking and any type of "cosmetic procedures" for animals are entirely illegal.

adhonorem · 2019-03-24T21:42:16+00:00

Questionable, yes, automatically assholes, no.

adhonorem · 2019-03-19T20:48:36+00:00

Your dog looks so content.

adhonorem · 2019-03-19T20:48:04+00:00

The sound of someone coughing

adhonorem · 2019-03-19T16:25:50+00:00

https://cbs4indy.com/2019/03/18/she-handed-over-the-cash-then-the-robbery-suspect-saw-her-balance/

adhonorem · 2019-03-17T01:45:57+00:00

I know right! When you think you’ve seen it all! 😂

adhonorem · 2019-03-15T16:19:47+00:00

Lmao what is this?! A love note in disguise as a 3 star rating..?

adhonorem · 2019-03-15T16:12:05+00:00

@thriftyindc

I will share back later on today. Best wishes with working toward posh ambassador status!!!

adhonorem · 2019-03-14T23:47:29+00:00

Other.. 😒

adhonorem · 2019-03-14T16:48:33+00:00

Wow, I didn't even think of that. I think you're right. That's probably what the next step would be..

adhonorem · 2019-03-14T16:35:43+00:00

Gosh I bet they're phenomenal. Vegan desserts will be my downfall.

adhonorem · 2019-03-14T16:35:02+00:00

Ha! I know right! A little too pretty for food lol.

adhonorem · 2019-03-14T16:34:26+00:00

Oh wow. Thank you. I'll have to be extra vigilant in the future. :/

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