Complete and total morons that I want to bitch slap, yes, but abusive, no.Īnd this may sound harsh, but what is wrong with some stress and discomfort? Why is there this disillusioned idea that dogs should exist in a perfect world of sunshine and rainbows? It goes to the same notion that all dogs should be friends with all other dogs all the time. People who think that their dog splashing in a kiddy pool in the back yard somehow translates into fearlessly leaping into a pool of clear water. I’ve seen people dragging dogs on the ramp into the water, practically choking them, trying to force dogs into water who have never even swam before. I’ve witnessed super obese pet dogs that live on the couch being forced up the steps to the dock exhibiting way more stress than this particular dog. I’m not talking about the regulars or real competitors, but speaking more to events where the public can come try it and they bring their pets who hardly even leave the house and expect them to be Michael Jordans. To be quite honest, I have seen dogs far more stressed out at dock jumping events. Dogs ARE animals and maybe, for whatever reason, he wasn’t feeling like doing it that day when he normally would. However, we are only given a snippet of what’s going on here. Perhaps another drivier animal should have been used.
The dog should have been better prepared and acclimated for the situation. My opinion on the clipped snapshot we are given: it is bad training. It’s essentially impossible to make an actual judgement of the situation with only what whoever has released this wants you to see. The clips shown are only a portion of the real story, I’m sure. This video is being shared not to improve the dog’s situation but to make someone look bad. The fact no one reported this when it happened makes me seriously question the validity of their concern for the dog. PETA is opposed to merely owning a dog so they are opposed to everything we are about. PETA is urging people to boycott the film, and I’m saddened to see many fellow dog owners and trainers sharing this PETA sentiment. I’m not sure that the opinion of this keyboard cowgirl matters but here it is.įirst of all, if this dog was actually in danger or the person who has released this was truly concerned for the dog’s welfare, why are they just now sharing it? Why not at the time it was happening? Why not report this alleged abuse to the authorities? PETA has sure latched right onto it which immediately makes me suspicious-attaching the name PETA to anything just discredits it for me. Several people have messaged me about this asking my opinion. The video itself is not bothering me but the knee jerk emotional reaction I’ve witnessed by so many IS.
Too few people in this day and age of instantaneous information question what they see and read. Maybe I’m in the minority, but every single piece of viral news or clickbait makes me super critical and asking questions. So many people are absolutely losing their minds over this video of a German Shepherd being put into a pool during filming of “A Dog’s Purpose.” I just don’t have this same visceral reaction to it quite frankly.
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