Dogs Everywhere
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Anonymous
| The USA could be viewed as dog-hostile compared to Europe or even Canada. |
Anonymous
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I'm with you OP but after visiting Asheville this past week, I was glad I live here. It's insane there. Dogs in the mall, grocery store, someone was holding their dog at a restaurant and sat them on the counter while she was ordering. I almost walked out. We also have a dog allergy in the family and it makes me mad that people don't take that into consideration. To be honest, if not for allergies and as long as the dog isn't going to the bathroom inside, I really don't care if you bring your dog to Home Depot or even to walk the mall as long as you aren't going into stores. But a restaurant? No.
Look, I get that there are appropriate and inappropriate places to bring kids too. And I try my best not to take my kids to those places. But I would never sit them on a restaurant counter. And now that they are old enough to stay home alone, I don't even drag them to the grocery store if I don't have to. But the fact is, it's illegal to leave a child at home alone. It's not illegal to do so with a dog. That's the difference. |
Anonymous
Not OP but I really feel for those of you who have a dog allergy in the family, I cant imagine how frustrating that would be. And not to mention, there are so many people with dog phobias who have been bitten by a dog as a child or just have a general fear of them, and it's really hard for them because theyre EVERYWHERE nowadays. For me personally, I'm always shocked when I walk through my neighborhood how many people will be walking their dogs off leash and make ZERO effort to leash their dog or control it even when other people are walking nearby. Sorry, but so many dog owners and simply extremely inconsiderate and oblivious, and that's being generous. I do carry pepper spray so if the dog went crazy I could use it, but it's really shameful behavior on their part. |
Anonymous
Bergdorf’s, Bloomie’s, Saks, and Nordstrom tend to have some extremely expensive clothing and accessories on display. Interesting liability issues with dogs in the picture! |
Anonymous
I wonder if shoplifting is a bigger concern. No, you're right, it's probably dogs. |
Anonymous
It's almost like people can be concerned with both... nah that would be crazy! |
Anonymous
Let's ban dogs AND peanuts. If it saves just one life... |
Anonymous
How about just setting appropriate limits? Why are dogs at a grocery store anyway? |
Anonymous
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As someone who’s really tired of everyone imposing their ______ (politics, gender nonsense, abortion restrictions, gun hysteria, covid panic, etc) on me, I’ve decided to impose my dog on all of you.
Get used to it. |
Anonymous
No. And I dont let your dog climb on me, or I'll pepper spray you both. |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
I once saw a small dog at Giant. The owner had it sitting inside the shopping cart. So gross. But, OP-- lots of establishments allow and even welcome dogs, including my neighborhood's local pharmacy. They even give treats to the visiting dogs. |
Anonymous
Yea, you're being as a$$hole. But to answer your question, yes, I am supremely cognizant of my surroundings, especially when it comes to dogs -- because I love them and I'm a big fan. When a dog is around, I'll notice. But before you jump on me and say I'm biased, let me say that I don't like seeing dogs at beer gardens or restaurant patios because they often don't seem comfortable or happy there. I worry that they're too hot and would rather be at home. Beyond that, I just can't recall seeing a dog in any other business setting. At least not in the Logan area, where I circulate the most. I can't speak for the suburbs. |
Anonymous
And yet somehow in Scotland, Ireland, England and France there are dogs everywhere and people aren’t dropping dead. |
Anonymous
So you are biased and an unreliable witness, but at least you admit it. Anyway, next! |