What’s Your Pet Peeve With Dogs?
As much as we might love our dogs dearly, there are certain times when they just – well, get on our nerves a bit. Read our Holidays4Dogs article for a light-hearted look at pet peeves with dogs.
There’s no doubt about it – dog’s provide us with a sense of well-being, companionship and love. How could anyone fail to get irritated by those adorable four-legged pals?
The explosions.
Well – it does happen. It happened to me the other week. Don’t get me wrong – it wasn’t my dog’s fault. It never usually is by the way. My little Chihuahua had an upset tummy and I was quite flabbergasted by the amount of erm…liquid, which was expelled from such a tiny dog.
Thoughtfully, she had run to the bathroom and used the bath mat. However, the bath panel and the walls didn’t escape a splattering. This was definitely one of those moments when one questions the logic of sharing your home with an animal that doesn’t know how to use the toilet.
But you know. Like I said. It happens.
Shedding.
Some of the more general pet peeves might be things like shedding. I love dogs, but it can be tiresome having to vacuum so many times a day. Sometimes, there is enough dog hair on the carpet for me to knit another dog if I was so inclined.
I’ve also got very used to picking dog hairs out of the butter these days too. But even so – it’s not ideal.
Jumping up.
Jumping up is one of those common pet peeves when it comes to dog behaviour. To be fair – some people don’t mind and even encourage it. Others – understandably – just don’t like being punched in the nether regions by a large friendly dog. Even small ones can snag your tights before you are able to politely push the offending creature off.
Licking (kissing).
Now this is another pet peeve that many people – including devoted dog owners – dislike. I’m on the fence with this one. I don’t mind as long as it doesn’t involve French kissing. That’s a step too far.
Some say, being ‘kissed’ by a dog is endearing, while others argue it’s an exercise in bacteria transmission and should not be encouraged. If you want to read more about whether you should kiss your dog – or let them kiss you – read our other article here.
Barking.
Now, all dogs bark. If you don’t like barking just don’t get a dog, because that noise, absolutely does come with the territory. Barking is a natural behaviour and one of the key ways a dog communicates.
BUT – excessive barking surely has to be one of the number one pet peeves people have about dogs. Dog owner, or not – relentless barking can drive the most laid-back human to absolute distraction.
Whatever the weather.
No matter what the weather throws at you – dogs still need walking. While walking in the howling wind and rain might be some people’s cup of tea – bracing, some call it; there’s always the clean up operation afterwards. Whoever wrote “mud, glorious, mud” – didn’t own a hairy hound.
Bound together.
While people develop strong bonds and connections with their pet dogs (the very reason why people love dogs) – occasionally this can be a tie. Just like having small children, you can’t just leave them home alone for hours, or days at a time. You can’t always drop everything and go on that last minute cruise, or a weekend shopping trip – because there has to be, ‘someone to look after the dog’.
While we can’t necessarily help you with all the other pet peeves – we can help with dog care when you need to go away. Granted we may not be able to help on the last minute, as we do tend to get booked up in advance.(It’s worth giving us a call all the same).
However, we can guarantee to match you with a carer for your dog, who will love and care for them just as you do – pet peeves and all! And by the way, you and your dog, always get to meet your carer before a stay is booked.
We only accept dogs from one family at time – no canine mayhem of strange dogs mixing. All dogs are boarded in loving family homes – strictly no kennels. To find out more – follow the paw 🙂
