DON'T KILL THE MESSENGER

[Pam and Ginger Snap]

Hi All,

I have been on this site for a year and a half. I have gotten some great advise and made some nice friends.  I have gotten great grooming tips, food advice, lots of laughs and a few tears.  However, I have noticed recently when people ask questions, there is a tendency to be a little forceful with answers.  A lot of people are asking  questions or looking for solutions for real problems....aggressive dogs, food issues, re-homing issues...and instead of lending a sympathetic ear and helpful advice, there seems to be some quick responses with judging comments.  Often times I feel sorry for the person asking the question, and some of the answers are mean-spirited.  Some are very helpful.

Sometimes people don't see previous posts.  When someone re-posts something, or asks a question, again...the poster is not doing it to be a pain...maybe they just didn't see the original post.

I like this site. I like knowing peoples stories, and their pups.

I hope that this post can make people think twice before they post an answer to a post, where the poster is seeking advice.  The advice might be something that the poster does not like, but it can be stated in a kinder way.

For example, I am really nervous that people are going to react harshly to this post.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

It's easy to be brave when you are 3000 miles away! :)

[F, Calla & Luca]

So true.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

That's the problem. I'm hokum deprived.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

We haven't had a good ACV discussion in a long time!!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I have a sudden urge to give Tara ACV!! I have a super book on the subject. I'm sure I can find a reason to give it to her in there!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

you're trying too hard Ricki. It has to come naturally!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Page 43: "Give ACV to your dog if you want a hokum on DK."

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

F! I see you have the same book!!:)

[F, Calla & Luca]

Sarcasm: Yeah right!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Ricki, you crack me up!

 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

LOL! Sherri!  The problem is that I've been on DK long enough now to know what the hokum triggers are!  Once you know then its not possible for it to happen naturally any more! So I have to set up traps.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Traps, a challenge, love it.