good response??

[apoor]

Whenever I have my puppy (10 months) around certain people (in particular my coworkers) I am always told, "you baby that dog too much", "don't you realize he's just a dog", "he's so spoiled", etc, etc, etc.

I am wondering if anyone has a good response for these comments? Cody is the sweetest dog ever, he's full of boxer puppy energy, but he's super friendly, and (for the most part) well behaved. I would never take him to somewhere he wasn't welcome (ie: someone's dog-free house) but these comments are made when we're all walking our dogs on the beach or something.

It really frustrates me because I feel like we're raising him well--and of course he's spoiled, how can you not spoil a cutie pie boxer?! I don't tell them that I think they're mean for leaving their dogs in the garage or backyard even when it's snowing.

Anyone been in this situation and come up with a good way to handle it?:confused:

 

[ssleighter]

I always say he/she isn't spoiled. I treat them no better OR no worse than I would any other member of my family! OK, so maybe they're treated a little better, but look at that face! :D

Sharon

 

[Zannie]

i always say my dogs are my best freinds and they give me so much that they deserve everything i can give and more...
some people just don't get it also take it as a complament ..

 

[gordsan]

I always tell people that Mason is here for such a short time compared to us, so it's my responsibility to give him the best life and spoil him rotten. After all, he loves me unconditionally, is always there for me and is a better friend than many humans I know!

 

[1 and Only]

How about, "Yep, That's what boxers are for"

 

[Boxer_21]

I've gotten into saying something like "well, he's mine to spoil" or "sorry, some people really do love their dogs" that one normally gets them to shut their mouth.

 

[conn]

I get this comment alot. Not just about the dog but the cats and even the turtle!!! people tell me I spoil them and there only animals they say.. Usually when someone says this, I turn and look at them like they have six heads and jokingly say, well what is the point of having a pet if you aren't going to spoil them???? most people really just don't know what to say in response to this question and if you think about it...what is the point if you aren't going to spoil them rotten????

 

[rygolf25]

How about "because he's one of my kids!!!" That's the one I use!

 

[None-removed]

How about: "No, I'm doing it right - it's other people that don't treat their dogs well enough." :p

 

[BUBBA'S MOM]

I tell people he's not just a dog, he's part of the family!