I am plenty empathetic. It didn't harm me but there were a couple of kids at the meeting who are scared of dogs and one who is allergic. The janitors at the school saw it and were annoyed and said something to me after. It doesn't reflect great on the group, which relies on the goodwill of the school to continue to meet there. |
I think this is happening because somewhere along th way people stopped enforcing the rules. Dont even get me started on the off leash dogs. I can't use an ideal running trail because of these rule breakers. And no one will do anything about it even though it would be lucrative to hire someone to ticket them. Just because you don't see that you're harming anyone doesn't mean you're not. I shouldn't have to avoid running or taking my kids to certain trails so I don't get jumped on by your dog...and if you are thinking oh my dog never jumps on people while off leash, this is still an issue because seeing them off leash will trigger a stress response regardless. I think people became especially inconsiderate about their dogs during the pandemic. |
Op here. This doesn't bother me - it's when it's specifically not allowed that is an issue. |
yes!! This weekend we were at a trail at our elementary school teaching my kids to ride their bikes and an off leash dog came running and barking and nipped at my son on his scooter. He missed, thankfully, but this lady was all flustered because "he doesn't like wheeled vehicles" and said he always flips out when he sees kids on bikes. Then leash him!!!! |
I hope your daughter is able to work through this - it seems like the entitled/inconsiderate dog owners are a growing lobby. I have some trauma regarding dogs (bite requiring stitiches as a child + another bite later on requiring rabies shots, both from other's pets) and I also have a child with severe allergies. I realize I'm more and more in the minority of someone who wants the rules to be respected on these things. I don't hate dogs and don't mind them on a patio if they are leashed or whatever. I'm uncomfortable with strange large off leash dogs, no matter how friendly they appear. But your dog's anxiety is more important than mine I guess. |
I'm not a pet lover by any means but I've gotten used to people bringing their dogs with them. And I don't mind if it's an appropriate place. But bringing an animal anywhere that food is served is just gross. Home Depot--fine. Supermarket or restaurant--not fine.
I also don't think dogs should be allowed on airplanes unless they are with the cargo. People have allergies to pets and shouldn't have to be miserable when flying. |
Cargo is not safe for dogs. I heard of a new airline which flies pets and their owners only! The people who created Sniffspot. How about service dogs? |
So now everyone else has to deal with your dog out in public? Entitlement at its finest. |
We all deal with many things each day that we would prefer not to. It’s called being in public. Talk about entitled! |
So many dog owners are inconsiderate, entitled jerks. And lazy AF.
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FOH. There's a massive difference between "things I don't like" and "things that are illegal/unsanitary/unsafe/unintelligent". The idea of public space isn't a free-for-all. Used to be that folx were ashamed to show their whole @ss in public... |
And I'll bet $20 the person who wrote "it's called being in public" would be the first to fat-shame a human for wearing a "too small" outfit, etc. |
No different from having to deal with you out in public. |
Not pp, but anybody that compares dogs to humans in public is clearly a headcase. I love my pets, but I get that other people's don't, because I'm not an ahole. So they stay home. The only people reason people bring their dogs with them everywhere is because they're 1) incredibly lazy, or 2) severely codependant (thus a complete headcase). Some few people have true, legitimate, serious medical needs, but those people are rare and their dogs are impeccably behaved. |
Nope. You are one person. You and your precious dog don’t trump the general public. Do you really not understand that? Of course you don’t. Because it’s all about you. |