Need opinion - Page 3

rocknrolla,
It's a shame that it bothers you so much that people think the dog should have been brought to the vet to be checked out.  It is the owner's responsibility to care for their animals in an appropriate fashion, that's my opinion.  If my dog had taken a 2 story fall with obvious head trauma I would have taken the dog to the vet, just to be on the safe side.  I guess that makes me uncool, oh well. 

Dogs don't have depth perception like we do and can't tell how high they are off the ground.  I'm sure it's much better to take advice from those that let their dog jump from the roof repeatedly, thinking the dog will learn a lesson.  Too me it's common sense, if the dog has a head injury I'd take it to the vet and have it checked out.  Not really a big deal, just the least I would do.  But then again common sense is the least common of all the senses. 

Again, I'm glad the dog is ok.  I understand how this accident could have occurred; it is really not that uncommon for dogs to jump out of windows or off roofs.  Some very good advice was given here and as usual some bad advice, that is the beauty of the internet and this forum. 

Jim

rocknrolla,
Actually, I was being reserved.   I understand your point; however, I still find it irresponsible not to take the dog to the vet.  Sorry, if I didn't sugar coat it for the OP.  It was the nicest way I could say it to get my point across, IMO.  I will use your posts as a model of courtesy, maturity and respectfulness in the future. 
 
We all have our "pet peeves," one of mine is not using common sense when it comes to caring for your animals.  Here's another thing that I did yesterday that will make me very "uncool" with some on the PDB.  We have a city ordinance against having unsecured dogs in the back of pickup trucks.  Another pet peeve of mine.  If you have ever seen a dog that jumped out of a pick up truck at 40 mph and the injuries it received you might understand.  Or the driver have an accident and the dog be ejected.  The dog has no choice and doesn't know how dangerous it is when placed in the back of a pickup and driven down main roads or highways.  I'm not talking about rural country or farm roads.  I was at a traffic light on a busy divided road, 2 lanes each direction and 2 turn lanes on each corner.  One of our highest accident interchanges.  I look to my right and see the cutest chocolate lab pup, maybe 8 months old hanging over the side of the pickup.  I realize the dog is unsecured and advise the driver to pull over.  I explained the code section to the driver.  I also explained that if he stopped short the dog could be thrown from the truck or if he was rear ended the dog could be ejected.  It was an older guy and I further mentioned that I didn't care if he had dogs riding in the back of his truck for 20 years and never had a problem this pup may be the first to be injured or killed.  I asked if my explanation and a warning would be enough to keep the dog inside the truck or secured in the back or did he need a summons?  The gentleman felt a warning was sufficient and placed the dog inside the truck.


FWIW,

Jim


 

 Jim:

        At the risk of sounding like a suck up, I agree 100%. I,ve also been told by my vet about dealing with Dogs that have jumped from the bed of trucks at highway speed, not a pretty sight !.  

Something that I do that I should,nt is on occasion if i,m going to town is put the dog in the Suburban with me but not in a crate. I talked to a officer friend of mine that had to shoot a rottie involved in a car crash when the car he was riding in rolled over and it would not let the EMT.s or police at the scene  get to the car and work on the driver.