Recent content by jp1004

no written apology... I did not ask for a written apology at our initial meeting, but I think now it's necessary! But he is refusing to give me a written letter. It will be ammunition to kill their business. He told me he will hand me a list of their clients if this happens again in the...

Hi everyone! A while back I had a dog walker problem. I found out that the walker, also the owner, was actually not walking my dog. So I took several actions and finally posting to craigslist in Chicago hit a nerve with the boyfriend of the walker, who happens to be a friend of my...

Yes, my avatar is a pic of my puppy :) She's grown a bit, actually just got longer...So it's hard finding a jacket that fits. And her paws are so tiny, all the boots we've tried just falls off. I'll just have to be more diligent about my search, or make my own! I suck at these things though...

Thanks Renee! I tried being excited and making it seem like a game, but she just wanted to wrestle me! haha. I'll have to experiment. I'm going to increase the time being outdoors, playing and training. I always brought her in right after her business because she hated it so much, but she...

Hi everyone! The weather is starting to get nippy and I want to make sure my puppy doesn't get cold. Some people tell me that dogs don't need sweaters or coats, but some tell me to watch out for frost bites. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Winters can be brutal in Chicago. Can you give me...

My puppy does the exact same things! She shivers when we go outside, she simply does not like to be outdoors. Also she takes her food from the bowl, one by one, and eats it on the carpet. Sometimes she doesn't eat from the bowl at all. I had to feed her from the carpet or from my hand. I...

Hi everyone! My 3 mos old female boston terrier does not like to be outside. She's always trying to run back inside. However, when she meets other dogs or people, she loves to play with them. Then she doesn't mind that she's outdoors (or forgets)...Until we're alone again and she pulls and...

I know it's Nicco's opinion and I tried not to take offense, although the suggestion that working people should not have dogs hurt me. I've always wanted a dog but I also want a career. The decision was made carefully and the big responsibility factor weighed heavily. I did days of research...

I only hired her because she is my boyfriend's friend's girlfriend. I thought having someone we somewhat know is better than a complete stranger. Boy was I wrong!She's also a vet tech and I fear for all the pets she works with! If she can be so inhumane to my puppy, I'm sure she's capable of...

I talked to my doorman and he told me that he has never seen her take the dog out once!! Just incredible! I am not paying her for this week and I am demanding full money back. A lawyer friend told me that it will cost me $100 to file a small claims case, but it is not worth it. I've only...

Hi everyone, I'm a new puppy owner and hired a dog walker. I'm paying her for a full 30 minute service including walks, play time, feeding, and etc. I recently set up a web cam to watch my puppy while I'm at work and discovered that for the past two days, my dog walker has been coming in...