Do you think what everyone says is true about me? Am I selfish and cruel to my dog?

Poll - Total Votes: 3

Yes.

No sweetie you were just busy (please pick this answer)

You should feel bad!

Give her to someone else

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I haven't took my dog out for a walk in a LONG TIME. I have before. I've been trying to tell everyone I did but they told me I need to do that again. My friends yesterday were teasing me that I'm the blame for my dog getting fat. I mean we used to take her for walks but she tore up her color and we used to have a leash for her. My friend was like to my pup, "Aww poor Lena. Was Dana mean to you. Don't snap at me, get angry at Dana, she's the one that don't do it." My sister was like, "Why don't you ever take her for walks?" I told them that I did and we used to. Then my friend said, "Well buy her another one! So she won't be cooped up! Lena is Dana being mean to you?" Then they all laugh. I told my sister they were joking. He said, "No I am so not. Lena is squealing on you! Hahaha." I've been so busy with everything I just don't have time to take her for a walk or buy her a leash.
My sister told me she wasn't kidding about taking my dog for a walk. She said, "No you are not! You are NOT too busy. That's just an excuse to not take her for a walk. Look at her! She's betting fatter and you're not doing a good job as her owner. You even skip feeding her and keep her in the back years and never play with her. Honesty, you're cruel. I guess you're not the kind loving person I thought you were." Everyone is making me feel bad. I always make sure she eats and when her food runs out. Sometimes I'm so busy I forget to feed her and I barley buy her any toys. I don't have time to. My dad even said I'm selfish and cruel to my pet and all she wants is love and attention. She's an outside dog. I love her, but I'm just busy.
Is everyone right about me?

JimminyChristmas · 56-60, M

You need to take your dog for a walk, at least twice per day!! Don't leave her to stagnate, figure out how you can take her on errands with you. Train her, so that when you don't have a leash, she will still behave well. You are supposed to have a relationship with her, not just have her there to look at. SHE HAS A MIND TOO!! I'm fighting the urge to write up a proper verbal thrashing... Feel bad! Feel very, very bad!

JimminyChristmas · 56-60, M

@BigDana27: That was not harsh! My Blue Heeler was a perfect example of canine companion at it's finest! Because I took him everywhere that I could, and he had the chance to experience things. The challenge is good for both of you. You would actually enjoy it after you started to see how hard your dog would try, just to please you. It should be a very interactive thing. Teach her sign language, make it up as you go along. The more your dog can interact, the more you will be able to take her places.

SW-User

You should walk your dog, buy her a collar and take her places with you. Dogs are awesome. Not to be a bitch here, but if I have a full time career and three kids and I can make time, so can you.