one of those pet owners who figures that the magical bond between master and pet will somehow conquer all issues
Aaahh, one of THOSE. *facepalms* Having worked in a pet store, a shelter, and a grooming salon, I can safely say that THOSE people are too often lawsuits waiting to happen. Because "don't worry, he won't bite!" is not the correct response to your dog growling at someone; and "oh, that's just what he does!" is even worse. *doublefacepalm*
(And oooooh, the ones who misinterpret dominance as friendliness! Or aggression toward a larger dog as "he doesn't know he's not a big dog, too, haha!"...! But I'll shut up now before this stops being about your awesome story and instead turns into something that belongs on a Retail Job Horror comm.) :D
Re: Separation Anxiety (Roxy+Gamzee, AU, ownership, M, 2/?)
Aaahh, one of THOSE. *facepalms* Having worked in a pet store, a shelter, and a grooming salon, I can safely say that THOSE people are too often lawsuits waiting to happen. Because "don't worry, he won't bite!" is not the correct response to your dog growling at someone; and "oh, that's just what he does!" is even worse. *doublefacepalm*
(And oooooh, the ones who misinterpret dominance as friendliness! Or aggression toward a larger dog as "he doesn't know he's not a big dog, too, haha!"...! But I'll shut up now before this stops being about your awesome story and instead turns into something that belongs on a Retail Job Horror comm.) :D