Nosy Neighbors

[KelseyandAtticus]

Looking for a little advice....I have a new neighbor in my building. She says she used to be a vet tech. Every time she sees Atticus she says he has a problem. The very first time she saw him she claimed he was underweight and very small. Atticus has never ever been underweight one day in his life. He's 8 months old and weighs 50 lbs. I told her how old he was and she dropped it. The next time I saw her she swore Atticus had cherry eye ...here is a good picture of his face...and today she came over and looked at poor puppy's poop before I had a chance to pick it up and basically demanded to know why it was soft. I calmly informed her that we just started a slow food switch...she wanted to know why and what brand. I don't want to be rude bc she is my neighbor and we live in a very small building, but I am afraid that it's going too far. Any advice on how to tell her politely to back off...ps I am not a fan of confrontation but it's better me than Chris who goes full on mama bear when it comes to Atticus. She's also told a few of our neighbors that she didn't think he was healthy and our neighbors were furious(at her).

 

[hnhammond]

HOW rude! Next time she offers her advice, say, "You know, I appreciate that you care so much for Atticus, but I assure you our vet says he is absolutely perfect, so I think I'm going to follow his advice."

 

[Baconator]

HOW rude! Next time she offers her advice, say, "You know, I appreciate that you care so much for Atticus, but I assure you our vet says he is absolutely perfect, so I think I'm going to follow his advice."

Exactly

 

[kim n the guys]

yep, what everyone else said.

 

[mcraven2]

HOW rude! Next time she offers her advice, say, "You know, I appreciate that you care so much for Atticus, but I assure you our vet says he is absolutely perfect, so I think I'm going to follow his advice."

Yup this is what I would say. Your neighbor sounds crazy, good luck!!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

I would calmly state..You know Atticus's is just fine ..thank you..but maybe I could provide you with other samples to check out.

Dumba** People.

 

[DaisyBulldog]

Jeesh.... she is really stepping over the line!! Nice response from hnhammond.

 

[TonysMiss]

HOW rude! Next time she offers her advice, say, "You know, I appreciate that you care so much for Atticus, but I assure you our vet says he is absolutely perfect, so I think I'm going to follow his advice."

Absolutely agree with this. I would probably not be so nice, but that is me. =) If you are not a fan of confrontation, this is very polite and to the point.

Good luck!

 

[Baconator]

You could always pick up the and leave it hanging in a bag from her door knob asking her to check it out and see how fast she stops offering her free advice

 

[bluesteelapd]

Wow, tough call and even tougher situation. Not fun getting unsolicited advise from someone. I have to agree with the others. Let her know he gets full check ups and his vet says he's in tip-top shape. Geesh! Does she think she's a bully expert? I beat she doesn't even have any dogs. Good Luck!

 

[MeekosMummy]

I personally would let chris go mamma bear crazy style on her ... And if shes that interested in his poop id scoop some up into a envelope and post it through her door with a sticky note saying 'hope its not too soft today' ... Nosey mare!

Haha im more of a confrontational tell it how it is person if you didnt guess

 

[Davidh]

Well she should mind her own business as she doesn't know what she is talking about. He is just too cute, looks very healthy and I don't see any cherry eye in that pic. 50 lbs. at 8 months old isn't a bad weight either, but every bully is different. I would need to see a side or top pic to really tell. I think she needs to mind her own business and leave you alone. [MENTION=5755]hnhammond[/MENTION] gave you a great response and one that is better than what I'd like to tell her.

 

[Emily]

She's jealous of a dog!? Good luck!


Bulldogs are angels in fur coats

 

[Alice Kable]

That neighbor is totally rude; I would use a behavior I learned from my Bulldogs and ignore her!

 

[KelseyandAtticus]

Hnhammond thanks so much it seems like that is the route I will have to take. Thanks for phrasing it so eloquently...letting Chris go mama bear = no bueno. Our other neighbor called Atty ugly and Chris doesn't talk to him anymore, so I can't imagine what he would say. As much as I would love to leave an Adam Sandler type gift in front of her door ( he has a bully, so maybe that's where it cam from.thought?) I also appreciate the laughs bc i was feeling very tense about the situation. I just took this picture of Atty from the top ... I would also like to say our other neighbors are great and Atty loves them. Our neighbor Ms.Maggie buys special dog treats just for Atticus and our neighbor Ms.Lisa and her son Richard buy him a toy for every holiday, not to mention lotsa luvins and tummy rubs!!