My creepy Schwans man....am I just overreacting?

[rooster0209]

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check out www.petfinder.com
There are probably shelters in your area that have lots of the common "big black dog". For some reason people are more scared of a big black dog. That is, if you are interested in adding a 3rd dog. My doxies make more noise than the big dog. Salesman usually step back a bit...until they see them.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Our shelter here is so overloaded with dogs they had to let them take over part of the cat room recently. So yeah, finding a dog would be an easy task....and the majority are big dogs. While I wasn't loooking to add an extra dog, there is always enough love to go around and the kids would be thrilled, of course.

 

[DTchickens]

Quote:
check out www.petfinder.com
There are probably shelters in your area that have lots of the common "big black dog". For some reason people are more scared of a big black dog. That is, if you are interested in adding a 3rd dog. My doxies make more noise than the big dog. Salesman usually step back a bit...until they see them.

people are scared of black dogs due to most people liking to "Strike in the night" If the dogs black its hard to see... and when people think "Black dog" They think of German shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Chows, And Labs. which are often related with being un-friendly to strangers.

 

[sred98]

A good dog is a great idea. Plus, dogs that have been rescued from shelters really appreciate it. They don't forget it...ever. Is it possible to go back and get that one dog you saw at an adoption event? You seemed to really like her. We had a shepherd/dane mix we rescued.

He would protect us to the death. And he was HUGE. Sweetest dog in the world, unless you had a gun on you. Then, he would attack. My sister had a group of friends come over once, he lunged at one of the kids, I grabbed him, and a gun fell out of the guy's pocket!

I told him he had 2 seconds to get out or I was letting the dog go. He never came back.

I was looking for a large shepherd when I found him. I looked all over the pound, kept going back to him, but he never looked up, never made eye contact. He was depressed.

I told the guy I was taking him, he tried to talk me out of it, said he was old and they were coming to put him to sleep in a minute. I insisted. Even when they opened the cage he didn't lift his head. I knelt down outside the cage and asked him if he wanted to go and he looked at me, got up, and put his head on my shoulder. We had that dog for over 13 years! He was about 40 pounds underweight, had demodectic mange, and stank to high heaven. A month later, he looked great. 3 months later, he looked like a different dog.

I think you should tell your DH. After you have taken care of the security issues (dog/gun/whatever). You don't want the secret between you. You can't live like that when you are separated, you know? Trust is all you have. Can you tell my DH works out of town a lot? LOL! My suggestion? Go find a dog. A big one. Tell DH about the new family member, and casually mention that things have been a little creepy since he's been gone, and you decided to get a "real dog" like he's been suggesting.

Good Luck!

Shelly

 

[Buster]

DW has a Heeler and a small arsenal for when I work out of town. Wait, all that stuff's for me too!

 

[luvmychicknkids]

I totally agree, Shelly, hiding things from my hubby is NOT something I am at all comfortable with. I am pretty sure they have this little adoption thing every Saturday. I may go back next week and see if she is still there. She was a precious dog and looked VERY intimidating!!!

When we first moved back here from Alaska we had a HUGE Belgian Shepherd/Wolf cross. Unfortunately, thanks to illegal and poor wolf breeding, he was a bit mentally unstable.

While we loved him dearly and he was absolutely brilliant (he taught himself to unlock the deadbolt and open the back door to potty himself) I never felt safe with him around the kids. So, we found a capable home with no children who would watch his behavior closely.

My husband would be happy knowing I had a "real" dog here for protection anyway. Not to mention, he would love to have a "real" dog when he comes home.

Oh, Buster, heelers are one of my absolute favorite dogs. My first husband had one and she was amazing! Brilliant, beautiful, protective....no one would have messed with me when she was watching. She even protected me from him and he had her for years before I met him.

 

[Jennyhaschicks]

I just wanted to add... until you get your handgun for protection anything can become a weapon for self defense. Don't get me wrong a gun would make me feel safer to some point I guess, but at least you don't have to live in fear knowing you have stuff around the house that you could use if needed.

 

[Momma_Cluck]

Well hun-- did ya call the company yet?

If not-- remember this--
in our highly litigious Society; telling them "I am a Military wife, and we will sue your company if you even mention my name to him, and he comes back to harass me...."
will do wonders when filing a complaint--
as will telling them that you've already reported this to the military authorities and the Police...
which you really should do.
Even if you live "on the economy" instead of on base, they will still look out for their families.

A mention to Schwan's that "Hiring people like this is NOT the way to keep your companies reputation intact" wouldn't hurt either.

I would record the call so you have documentation... and talk to your neighbors-- they may not be very close-by... but they can still keep an eye-out, AND let you know if he's been a problem to them too!

And please DO follow thru with the police-- you never know, he may already be on their radar!!!

 

[luvmychicknkids]

I haven't called yet....kinda figured that better wait until Monday. I agree though, people are so afraid of being sued that it certainly couldn't hurt to let them know that is a danger.

 

[Poohbear]

Before you do anything else, call Swanns and tell the manager (get his name) there you will NOT be needing delivery until further notice! You do not have to give a reason, polite or otherwise. If you see the Swanns truck in your driveway, call the manager up IMMEDIATELY and chew their butt out for the man being there FOR ANY REASON! Do not even answer the door. A big dog is almost a nessesity in todays world but a gun in your hand is worth more than a cop on the phone. As ELVIS said, "Just taking care of business"!