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Boxer Insane
I brought Riley to Petco today to get some of the Mother Hubbard treats that were recommended in a previous post. Which, by the way Riley LOOOOOOOOVES!!!! I got him the biggest sized bones in the Bacon and Egg (or cheese) flavor and a bag of the smallest sized which has the assorted flavors. He's already a big fan of them. Very, very quick with his commands!!
Anyway, we got into Petco and almost immediately got off to a bad start!! We were coming out of an isle and at the same time this lady was coming into the same isle. Well, of course she's walking right next to us so Riley leans over to sniff her. Riley's lead is only 6' and most of that 6' is wrapped around my arm to keep him extra close to me. This lady, instead of stepping back or asking me to keep him away, just pushes his head away. It wasn't a violent push or anything, but I was still ticked off to say the least that she took it upon herself to physically move my boy!! :mad: Upon seeing this, I pulled Riley even closer to me and simultaneously told her that I did not appreciate her pushing him away like that especially when I was right there to pull him back. She just looked at me with these nasty eyes and she walked away as if nothing happened. I was so upset with her, but I saw no need to really persue her and make a big scene. So, Riley and I kept browsing.
From there we headed towards the leash and harness section. That's when we ran into the second lady. :rolleyes: She had two kids with her, one looked to be about 7ish and the other about 10ish. The older of the two asked if they could come over to pat Riley. Their mother said "no, stay here... I don't want you to go near the big dogs". During this whole thing, Riley was wiggling his little stub because he noticed the two kids looking at him. Of course he was all excited thinking they'd come over to pat him. Unfortunately, their mother was teaching them to avoid big dogs. They may never experience the joys of being owned by a boxer. :(
Other than those two episodes, Riley had a great trip. He got some snacks while we were checking out. He got to meet some nice people who wanted to pat him. One lady was saying that her husband wants a boxer so badly, but she's not sure of them. I of course took it upon myself to tell her how great they are. If I remember correctly, I told her that "Riley is my first boxer, and now I'm hooked!!". She just laughed, looked at him, and commented on how gorgeous he is and how nicely he was behaving. :D I think meeting Riley may have gotten her to consider getting a boxer.
Anyway, we got into Petco and almost immediately got off to a bad start!! We were coming out of an isle and at the same time this lady was coming into the same isle. Well, of course she's walking right next to us so Riley leans over to sniff her. Riley's lead is only 6' and most of that 6' is wrapped around my arm to keep him extra close to me. This lady, instead of stepping back or asking me to keep him away, just pushes his head away. It wasn't a violent push or anything, but I was still ticked off to say the least that she took it upon herself to physically move my boy!! :mad: Upon seeing this, I pulled Riley even closer to me and simultaneously told her that I did not appreciate her pushing him away like that especially when I was right there to pull him back. She just looked at me with these nasty eyes and she walked away as if nothing happened. I was so upset with her, but I saw no need to really persue her and make a big scene. So, Riley and I kept browsing.
From there we headed towards the leash and harness section. That's when we ran into the second lady. :rolleyes: She had two kids with her, one looked to be about 7ish and the other about 10ish. The older of the two asked if they could come over to pat Riley. Their mother said "no, stay here... I don't want you to go near the big dogs". During this whole thing, Riley was wiggling his little stub because he noticed the two kids looking at him. Of course he was all excited thinking they'd come over to pat him. Unfortunately, their mother was teaching them to avoid big dogs. They may never experience the joys of being owned by a boxer. :(
Other than those two episodes, Riley had a great trip. He got some snacks while we were checking out. He got to meet some nice people who wanted to pat him. One lady was saying that her husband wants a boxer so badly, but she's not sure of them. I of course took it upon myself to tell her how great they are. If I remember correctly, I told her that "Riley is my first boxer, and now I'm hooked!!". She just laughed, looked at him, and commented on how gorgeous he is and how nicely he was behaving. :D I think meeting Riley may have gotten her to consider getting a boxer.
That was sarcastic. Anyhow, That is just rude all she needed to do was just remove herself from that area. I have even been imtimidated by big dogs in petsmart and just waited to get my items off that isle. As for the kids thing that is just stupid!!:confused: by what some people do these days, and I don't know why it would shock me with the way things are going lately!!!
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