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I remember something years ago in my neighborhood. A family down the block got a cute new German Shepherd puppy. I'm guessing it was what you might think of as a teenager, young and no yet full size, but looking mostly like an adult. It used to get out and run down the block a lot. I'd hear the father walking after it with the - spot come here you stupid dog. come on you idiot dog. etc...

One day we were working in the back yard going through the house with both the front and back doors open. It ran down, ran right into the house and out into the back yard where everyone was working. It was very cute and very sweet and just wanted to play. Another time I was out washing the car. It ran right up to meand sat down at my feet. That time the young 11 -13 year old daughter was chasing it down the block yelling - come here you stupid dog etc....

I remember telling him as he sat in front of me - I understand, they aren't as smart as you. I wouldn't want to live with them either. And I was thinking that the daughter was mimicking her father's behavior which isn't good.

I also wanted to tell the dad that if he thought the dog was stupid, what did that make them since they couldn't keep the dog contained.

I hope he ended up having a happy life.