FaceBook Makes Me Want to Scream Sometimes!

Since I have been on DK almost since DK became a website, I have watched many people (including myself) come aboard and be educated not only about all things Doodle, but Dog things in general. I've often said that if it were not for DK, DH and I never would have survived two puppies, much less Liter mate puppies. We have learned so much of what to do and what not to do. We would probably be feeding Science Diet or IAMS as the last time we had a dog those were the go to foods. I know we would never have gotten Pet Insurance and I'm not sure how we would ever have made it through a torn CCL surgery, much less Sophie's cancer and loosing Sophie without DK. I know that we would never have AnnaBelle as it was only because of those here that I learned about her breeder and the wonderful puppies that result. Yes, we have a lot of fun here, but we also learn and educate others. With that said, I cannot tell you how many times lately I've just wanted to scream with the posts on FB on the various Doodle pages. Sometimes it feels to me like we have lost the battle. I get so frustrated when a question gets asked and 50 people jump in and say "I feed Purina and my dog is wonderful" or "look how cute she is stealing socks by the dozens". FB is a great social site and I love it for keeping up with our military friends all over the world, but as a teaching tool it, suc$s! It is too hard to have a discussion educating people when they make these posts when there are so many people handing out bad advice. 5.5 years ago I would not have known how much of it is bad advice, but I feel like 5.5 years and three doodles, and DoodleKisses have given me a little bit of knowledge and I can see how bad the advice is. The people don't have bad intentions, and they are trying to help, but ugh, it makes me crazy!

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