Recently inquired about a pup who will most likely grow into 60 lbs or more. Maybe even 80 lbs. I explained I am a 26 year old residing with my active grandparents. Keep in mind my grandmother was involved with the seeing eye and all of her own dogs were at least 50 lbs and the 2 very well trained, well behaved dogs I have had been 60-85 lbs. I was told the dog is not a good match for us. Basically what they were saying was my grandparents were old and would not be able to handle this dog. They have no clue about our life. ALso was told the only way to adopt was to use their training classes. Yes some people pay to have their dog trained or learn how to but our family does just well on our own. We housebreak, teach the dog how to obey and use commands. The family as a whole have had many dogs and NOT ONE was ever surrendered due to behavior, NOT ONE has jumped on or attacked people and ALL have been called the best dogs people have encountered due to their well behaved demenour. SO I take offense of what was said. Not only that I was told after this incident by not one but two other people theywent in to adopt a dog and was told ""well you have kids so is this right for you kids are a huge responsibility"" Are you kidding me!? ENough said. I NEVER complain but this has bothered me and I think they need to train their staff not only how to work with dogs but how to identify GOOD families to adopt their dogs rather than refusing. WOuld you rather give your dog up to a young couple who may stay out til 1 AM or come home late from work and forgets to feed the dog. Thats an example and nothing against young couples. Just pointing out we were a good family willing to love and train a pet. Luckily the next day we adopted elsewhere =)
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