I'm told my dogs are spoiled.
If spoiled constitues a dog that is trained to walk on leash, be polite in public, allowed to play in a large fenced backyard, come in the house and use their 'indoor manners,' crate and house trained and allowed to go for rides (to run errands, pick up the kids at school, etc), cuddle time when I say it's ok, down time when I say it's time, then yeah, my dogs are spoiled.
They are taught the rules of the house and are given special treats, proper vet care, etc. I don't think that's spoiled, I think it's right. But, then, I don't have dogs locked day after day in a lonely backyard or wandering the streets (like so very many unfortunate dogs around here). Some of mine even wear cutsie clothes or one even gets colored for holidays and special events.
We even adopted an older, retired due to an injury working cattle dog. She was to live the life of luxury as a pampered house pet. She got depressed. My daughter decided she needed a job to do, so began to teach her to track. She's 10 years old and thriving now. Happy go lucky, playful and feels she has a purpose. Spoiled, no, happy to be alive and loved - YES.
If spoiled constitues a dog that is trained to walk on leash, be polite in public, allowed to play in a large fenced backyard, come in the house and use their 'indoor manners,' crate and house trained and allowed to go for rides (to run errands, pick up the kids at school, etc), cuddle time when I say it's ok, down time when I say it's time, then yeah, my dogs are spoiled.
They are taught the rules of the house and are given special treats, proper vet care, etc. I don't think that's spoiled, I think it's right. But, then, I don't have dogs locked day after day in a lonely backyard or wandering the streets (like so very many unfortunate dogs around here). Some of mine even wear cutsie clothes or one even gets colored for holidays and special events.
We even adopted an older, retired due to an injury working cattle dog. She was to live the life of luxury as a pampered house pet. She got depressed. My daughter decided she needed a job to do, so began to teach her to track. She's 10 years old and thriving now. Happy go lucky, playful and feels she has a purpose. Spoiled, no, happy to be alive and loved - YES.