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silly question from a buyer

2010silversun — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 07:38:09 GMT

im selling a dog book, and this is this message a i get from a buyer

are shetland suitable for small backyards in an over 50's complex?

ummm, its a book, i dont know........PMSL

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joethenuts — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:29:21 GMT

to silver could you help me ,when breeding fish would it be better not to fry them in oil first. mmmm

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chezzy — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:46:16 GMT

@2010silversun wrote:
im selling a dog book, and this is this message a i get from a buyer

are shetland suitable for small backyards in an over 50's complex?

ummm, its a book, i dont know........PMSL

The book brings back memories - I had a Sheltie that was the spitting image of the dog on the cover.

Did you suggest they perhaps contact the Shetland Sheepdog Club in their state for information?

Re: silly question from a buyer

nevillesdaughter — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:57:15 GMT

@2010silversun wrote:
im selling a dog book, and this is this message a i get from a buyer

are shetland suitable for small backyards in an over 50's complex?

ummm, its a book, i dont know........PMSL

My cat keeps beating the snot out of my moodle. Would this book help?

Marina.

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thingsmostneeded — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:07:02 GMT

My dogs can't read.
Will this book be of any use to them?

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the_pooze — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:14:52 GMT

Please, put me out of my misery, check the book and tell us all!

I'd never thought of it before reading your post and now it's something I simply must know!

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janeababe — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:14:58 GMT

if i buy this book, does it come with a dog?

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the_pooze — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:17:52 GMT

@nevillesdaughter wrote:

My cat keeps beating the snot out of my moodle. Would this book help?

Marina.

I'd suspect so but, only if your cat were able to pick the book up and keep a good grip on it while using it to flog the poor, helpless moodle

Re: silly question from a buyer

lyndal1838 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:33:17 GMT

@2010silversun wrote:

are shetland suitable for small backyards in an over 50's complex?

I hope you told them that Shelties are not suitable for small backyards. They would be bored out of their brain and cause havoc unless the owners are prepared to walk them for several hours a day.

Re: silly question from a buyer

saarzi — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:45:45 GMT

well are they?

Lol

Dont take on any responsibility by answering the question -You dont know this person or their lifestyle, but they are a customer, and you should provide an appropriate reply.

Just tell them youre an Ebay seller, and to contact a Shetland Society / Club in their area to find out more about the needs of the breed (as Chezzy said).

I have known plenty of people who have big dogs or working dogs in small backyards and its not a problem because these people lead such active lives and their dogs are always with them. I know others who live on acreage who couldnt cope with a working dog. It depends on their lifestyle.

Re: silly question from a buyer

cathyjoyjoy — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 02:20:51 GMT

Yes, there are some pretty interesting questions we all get ..... but imagine the sorts of questions teachers get ...... or government leaders !!! You would be surprised at some of the questions that very intelligent people ask !!!!

I have had a couple of dooseys on ebay mssages. Not everyone realises that sellers on ebay can be large retailers, medium-sized businesses or just people downsizing & decluttering (like me). From some of the unusual questions I've been asked, you would think that I am a specialist in say "dog books" and have the equivalent of a Cesar Milan organisation behind me.

However, I do get a giggle from what I read here. I don't believe as some are suggesting that there is nastiness here. I think many of you have been on these boards for years and have brilliant insight into people, just from one sentence they type; wonderful skill I would say and a very important one as a seller to be across all the "possibilities" both positive and negative.

And I'd like to read some more questions as long as the names are changed to protect the guilty !! lol

Re: silly question from a buyer

chezzy — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:05:41 GMT

@lyndal1838 wrote:
@2010silversun wrote:

are shetland suitable for small backyards in an over 50's complex?

I hope you told them that Shelties are not suitable for small backyards. They would be bored out of their brain and cause havoc unless the owners are prepared to walk them for several hours a day.

Shelties are small and there is no reason they could not cope with a small outdoors area if their needs are met and get quality time with their humans (NOT tossed into the backyard and forgotten). Some Shelties can be a bit barky. All sorts of things come into play regardless of breed - training, exercise, environment, genetics. Many dogs do just fine on a 30-60 min walk a day (or less often). I have numerous contacts in the dog world (including people who show and breed Shelties) if the OP would like more info or their buyer/enquirer genuinely wants info