I wonder if it grows out of this "fur baby" nonsense where people equate an animals to children (and therefore think they are entitled to spaces in a similar way). Pets are fine, but coddling them like offspring instead of animals is weird and leads to weird behavior IMO
I’m sorry but I too have a toddler and have had cats and this is absolutely not true. A cat just needs a bowl of food and water a few times a day, a toddler needs to *be parented.*
I trust that you are a good parent and are just exaggerating but there’s no good reason to equate pets and kids.
As a dog owner who hangs around other dog owners somewhat regularly, the people who need to learn this don’t read regularly and won’t think this applies to them 🤷🏼♂️
Yep, lots of bad owners out there.
I'm lucky to have a greyhound, the least aggressive breed of dog, but I still only let her off lead on an empty beach because I know her running speed could alarm people.
1) once ordered coffee. Barista petted the Great Dane, who could not restrain himself from touching me, and gave him whipped cream before making my drink
2) went to an appt where there’s just a hallway. Neighboring office visitor had a dog, off leash. Asked “Are you afraid of dogs?” Come! On!
The countless leash-free walks on trails gets me. Not only are there countless signs but as a jogger, I don’t want to have to have to guess if every dog that lunges to chase me wants to play or attack.
I deeply love my fucked up little rescue but I also know that he is NOT well socialized and I just don't bring him anywhere. it kills me when people kill the vibe (and stress out their dog) by dragging them around to inappropriate settings in a "service" vest
I cannot tell you how many times I have explained to dog owners that their dog's urine and feces are NOT fertilizer and I do not appreciate them letting dog go over the little fence I have around my garden to do their business. Have they ever looked at a lamppost with the paint gone from dog urine?
My dog is very skittish and does not like random other dogs running up at her. It’s so frustrating having to try and body block someone’s unleashed dog because I can’t just walk away from the situation.
I've only ever had beagles, and I've always had them on a leash for their safety (once they pick up an interesting scent, they're oblivious to their surroundings, including cars) and not everyone likes them (and mine would jump up because they want to be everybody's friend 🙄).
I live in a country where dogs are acceptable everywhere including restaurants unless there are signs saying no dogs. On top of that, people aren't good at keeping their dogs away from you. They assume that everyone likes dogs, I guess. It bugs me.
I was out on a walk with my kid when she was 3. My neighbor’s giant unleashed dog ran at her and she started to cry. I picked her up and the owner said, “He’s friendly!” I yelled back, “Well she’s 25 pounds and terrified!” I’d also be terrified if something 3 times my size ran straight at me!
I had an off leash dog try to JUMP into my son’s stroller when we were on a walk once, he was 4 months old. I was furious and this guy acted like *I* was the asshole?? I am a lifelong dog owner, I love dogs, and every time I see one off leash I want to SCREAM
Thank you for this. A dog attacked and bit me while I was out for a walk in my neighborhood. The owner left their fence gate open. I had to call someone to pick me up because the dog wouldn’t go away after biting me. I’m now very wary of dogs even if they appear friendly.
I agree.
I still ended up with a dog and 2 cats after all...not my choice. 😞
But I also probably walk the dog and water/feed the dog more than my wife.
I'll take care of our pets, it's the right thing to do, I just would rather not have to and I hold no real emotional connection to them.
Man just here to say I’m the exact same. Don’t much care for animals, have never really wanted a pet, but ended up caring for two very high needs cats because I wasn’t going to just let them be neglected. People get really weird when I tell them all of that though.
In a city I used to live in, there was a guy who would walk around with 3 jacked dogs with no leash on ANY of them. Disaster waiting to happen. Leash ya damn dawgs
A few years ago I politely asked a neighbor in my apartment complex if he wouldn’t mind keeping his dog on a leash when my kids were nearby and he got in my face and told me “I am a problem you do not want to have” while I was holding my 1yo daughter
I was walking my dog on a leash on a public street and someone’s dog came out of their garage and charged my dog, attacking her. The owner ran out and stopped, screaming “he’s not dangerous “. I screamed “get your dog lady” and she told me to get off her street
I’m a dog owner. My dog is sweet but only when she’s at home. When we are out she is incredibly reactive and sometimes aggressive toward other dogs. So, I work hard to keep her away. We have these green spaces where canals run through and people walk dogs off leash and it sucks
It sucks because THEY are breaking the law and if their dog comes up to mine and either dog gets hurt, it’s their fault. But I don’t want my dog or theirs hurt.
Ironically a person had a dog on leash, lost the grip and it attacked mine. She had to go to the vet and get staples.
Others off leash come up to my little Annie and my dog goes nuts. Then they look at me like “what’s wrong with your dog” and say “he’s friendly!” I reply “she is SOMETIMES”
I don’t want your dog in my space or my dog’s space. Like a human; you don’t want me in your space, right? Piss off then.
LOL the viral tweet you shared is from my town! Fort Collins. It’s a great place. Definitely lots of middle aged white women (and men) Karens. Can’t wait to read it.
We had a neighbor with some very aggressive dogs, and he would always cross the street when he saw us just to keep us extra safe and we really appreciated it
Yes! I cross the street any time any dog walks toward us. It’s for my dog to feel comfortable. People are like “my dog is friendly” and that’s great. I wish mine could be lovey dovey with other dogs. She’s had a rough life (we adopted her) and she just can’t.
One of my most upsetting early parenting experiences was having to punch out a dog attacking my then 3 y/o ("he's normally so sweet I don't generally bother with a leash"). I....hate dogs now?
There's a very particular type of person who gets a pitbull and actively looks for ways they can play the victim of dog racism, doubly so if the dog itself displays aggressive tendencies.
This is a great take. I have two dogs that my family loves. They only leave the house to go on walks around the neighborhood or to go to dog parks. They don’t need to go anywhere else!
I’m tired of being barked at/bothered by random dogs in public places where they shouldn’t be!
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I trust that you are a good parent and are just exaggerating but there’s no good reason to equate pets and kids.
I live in a relatively nice building with a very large percentage of dog owners (myself included)
the amount of owners who allow their untrained, unleashed dogs to roam free in common areas is extremely high
I get the feeling it will soon boil over
I'm lucky to have a greyhound, the least aggressive breed of dog, but I still only let her off lead on an empty beach because I know her running speed could alarm people.
2) went to an appt where there’s just a hallway. Neighboring office visitor had a dog, off leash. Asked “Are you afraid of dogs?” Come! On!
Well.
Several big dog owners (mastiffs, Great Danes, Bernese…truly huge dogs) liked to bring their dogs there to play. (1/2)
Their off-leash GIANT DOGS would chase the kids. My kids were terrified. (2/2)
(I actually do like dogs, but I'm very allergic.)
Just amazing.
I still ended up with a dog and 2 cats after all...not my choice. 😞
But I also probably walk the dog and water/feed the dog more than my wife.
I'll take care of our pets, it's the right thing to do, I just would rather not have to and I hold no real emotional connection to them.
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I’m a dog owner. My dog is sweet but only when she’s at home. When we are out she is incredibly reactive and sometimes aggressive toward other dogs. So, I work hard to keep her away. We have these green spaces where canals run through and people walk dogs off leash and it sucks
Ironically a person had a dog on leash, lost the grip and it attacked mine. She had to go to the vet and get staples.
I don’t want your dog in my space or my dog’s space. Like a human; you don’t want me in your space, right? Piss off then.
I’m tired of being barked at/bothered by random dogs in public places where they shouldn’t be!