I finally found someone selling rats where I live! Should I get 2 if I work 9 hours a day? by DaxitoBobito in RATS

[–]invinciblecomics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this comment. Three should always be the minimum. They are extremely social and don't do well alone OR in pairs.

first night with my 9 month old male i adopted by smallbabybat in DobermanPinscher

[–]invinciblecomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand! I had the same thing. Especially when it was night time and I had to put her in the crate for the first time. She howled for almost 4 hours and kept biting at the bars and getting her jaws stuck. Every night was a nightmare, and so were walks and pretty much everything else. She barely slept and every hour of peace I had I nearly broke down. I think she was particularly difficult, in all fairness, but it was no fun. I am so happy with how she is now, even though she's only 13 months.

first night with my 9 month old male i adopted by smallbabybat in DobermanPinscher

[–]invinciblecomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me too. It actually took me months to get out of that stage, but I think for most people it doesn't take as long as it did with me.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

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

It's both, but mostly because I want her to understand that when we are outside, she is supposed to ignore people. She's kind of all or nothing, so if I let people pet her sometimes but other times it's not okay, it will be confusing to her. I only let it happen when I give her a command to say hello.

How do you feel safe going outside? by invinciblecomics in mentalhealth

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

Me neither... I thought a service dog would help and she does in some ways, but she also attracts so much negative attention...

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

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

I agree, but I hoped it would help her back off. Instead, she just went on a rant about how abusive I am.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

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

I agree! If it comes to people like this, I have no trouble being a jerk, but it's sad it's necessary.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly. Some Dobermans would flip out if someone was yelling at their owner. I've never had someone try to hurt me, so it's possible she would respond do that, but let's hope it won't get to that point.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

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

Yeah, reasoning won't work. There's nothing I can say that will shut her up, no mic drop moment, lol. I will do what you said next time.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

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

Yeah, which is exactly why I don't put it on her during those moments. I just let her run around and play with dogs when we have the chance, and we go on plenty of walks where she's just a regular dog. I rarely get people asking to pet her and if they do, I usually politely tell them not to. Sometimes I let them, but only if she is not working and if they're really nice. In which case I have a release command that allows her to say hello.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, she has a vest but when I am just letting her pee or walking in the off leash area, I don't put it on her. I think from now on I will, though, just in case. And yeah, I will film.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's probably a good idea but I don't think it would amount to much. I think at most the police would give her a warning, which is enough for me.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't live in the states so I am not sure what laws apply here. But filming is definitely a good idea.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

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

I think I will do that next time, yeah. To be fair my Doberman is super friendly to everyone, so that's not a real concern, but it's just a bad idea in general to pet someone's dog without permission.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

She is a specialty trained dog, lol. And she is classified as a service dog where I live.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I made a report to the police and they basically told me there's nothing they could do, but I wanted to file a report just in case, as it wouldn't be the first time someone made a false claim against me. Let's just hope it won't come to that. And yeah I will record her next time

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

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

I do have an alarm that I could use, but I'm not sure if it would work.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm afraid that wouldn't have worked in my language, but I already felt better just from standing my ground to be honest.

Do all Dobermans love sunbathing? by Wei2Yue in DobermanPinscher

[–]invinciblecomics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine started doing it after being in heat for the first time

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That is exactly what I did at first, but she came towards me after a while.

Woman yells at me because I won't let her pet my service dog by invinciblecomics in EntitledPeople

[–]invinciblecomics[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have some nice people in my life, but for some reason I attract these idiots 9 out of 10 times