DOG DISASTER
I’m a pet sitter & ‘lived that Rottweiler life’ when I was young – it was tough, plus other breeds I wouldn’t own
The pet caused many problems with their living arrangement and lifestyle
A PET sitter who once owned a Rottweiler is saying never again.
They admitted that the dog was tough to live with, and there are several other breeds they wouldn't own today.
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"I definitely surprised myself when I came to the realization I’ll never own a lab," Oh_no_not_you_hon admitted.
The pet sitter shared their thoughts in response to another Reddit user who asked, "What are some dog breeds you’ll never own?"
Commenting on the , Oh_no_not_you_hon had some words of wisdom.
"I wouldn’t be happy with a breed that would be considered aggressive or an insurance liability anymore," they said.
There was a specific reason why they thought this way.
They said that they "lived that Rottweiler life" when they were younger and remembered all the problems it caused them.
The Reddit user explained that it was a huge struggle for them when it came to their housing situation.
It was hard to find apartments with a rottweiler and ended up with them being the "scapegoat of the neighborhood."
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There were also "crazy psycho helicopter moms" who had "fits" and started arguments about the animal being in the local park.
Rottweilers are commonly seen as dangerous and aggressive dogs.
Law experts at explained that rottweilers can get a bad reputation when owners are not responsible.
"Without proper training and correction, this protective trait can lead the dog to act in an undesirable or dangerous way, resulting in dog attacks," they added.
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Because of the stigmas associated with having one, many people don't want one and the Redditor understood why.
"I’m just at the point where I have no interest in making my life any harder than it already is," they explained.
That doesn't mean that they're not a fan of dogs and they revealed that they still have many.
"For reference, I have two doodles, a tiny floofy who-knows-what, and a shih tzu (or possibly a mix thereof)," they added.
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Dr. Sara Ochoa has been practicing veterinary medicine for over five years.
She told The U.S. Sun observing a dog's behavior can provide clues that they might act out.
“A dog that looks tense all over with its fur sticking up or teeth showing is more likely to snap," she said.
“Staring real hard without blinking could mean trouble too.
"Growling is also a warning the dog is getting mad."
She said dogs may tuck their tail between their legs when they feel scared or threatened.
“Staying calm and keeping space may help things not to escalate if a dog seems on edge," she said.
They also added that they couldn't deal with having a border collie.
"They’re so much fun to visit but that intensity all the time would just drive me to drink," they joked.
They also advised against "those short-snouted dogs."
"It hurts my heart to see them try to catch their breath," they said.
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A veterinary assistant also shared the 10 dog breeds they wouldn't own.
The list included Chihuahuas, Boston terriers, and Australian shepherds.
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