Why are so many people upset by “dog moms”?

[Anonymous]

I think it’s only an issue when the dog mom is really obnoxious (and brings their dog places a dog has no business being, lets the dog do gross things, can’t talk about anything buy their dog, implies having a dog is like having a child, etc. Otherwise I don’t think it’s really an issue / I have absolutely never been in a situation where I heard parents talking/caring about “dog moms”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only time it irritates me is when sister-in-law compares herself being a dog mom to being a real mom. (“yeah it’s so hard when DH is out of town and I’m a single dog mom”). I just want to say, do you hear yourself talking?

Hahahaha omG. I would find it hard to keep a straight face

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only time it irritates me is when sister-in-law compares herself being a dog mom to being a real mom. (“yeah it’s so hard when DH is out of town and I’m a single dog mom”). I just want to say, do you hear yourself talking?

Yeah, I have no issue with dogs or dog owners but occasionally people talking about having dogs like it's comparable to having kids and having done both -- it's not. It's not a competition and I'm not trying to martyr myself, as I like having kids and think it's worth it. And this is a particularly bad example because being home alone with a dog for the weekend is NOTHING like being home alone with children.

[Anonymous]

I’m mostly disgusted by how pet owners these days leave their dog poop everywhere. So so gross. And let their dogs roam off-leash. But assume dog dads ads equally guilty of this rude behavior

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because people who advertise that are mentally deficient?

I think it’s this. Calling yourself that is usually accompanied by a certain (and yes - emotionally immature / ‘deficient’.) personality

[Anonymous]

The ONLY time I've ever been annoyed with a "dog mom" is when an acquaintance of mine recently got a dog and clearly viewed it as an opportunity to get the attention she has seen people get for having kids. Like it was very transparent that she was just kind of jealous of people getting celebrated for becoming parents and she wanted some of that action. She posted weekly "growth" pictures of the dog, complained endlessly about crate training and behavioral issues, and just made the entire thing this huge production on social media and in person. And I don't even interact with this person very much, either online or in person, so if I found it grating I can't imagine how people who see her daily seem to be.

The irony was that she was more dramatic and public about becoming a dog mom than 99.9% of people I know are about having children. It just very plainly felt like a plea for attention and specialness. But, I reason, it's better she do that with a dog than a human baby, so have at it (but away from me please).

[Anonymous]

You parent a human child.
You own a dog or other pet.

You can love both, but the experience is extremely different and should not be made equal.

[Anonymous]

I think people assume a dog in a stroller means the person is treating it like a human child. This isn’t the case as many elderly or injured dogs may not be able to walk very far but still love going on walks if assisted by a stroller or wagon. Small puppies can’t walk on the ground before they get their 4th round of shots. A stroller lets them be exposed to the outdoors without risking parvovirus. Some dogs are very active for sprints but conk out on the way home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The ONLY time I've ever been annoyed with a "dog mom" is when an acquaintance of mine recently got a dog and clearly viewed it as an opportunity to get the attention she has seen people get for having kids. Like it was very transparent that she was just kind of jealous of people getting celebrated for becoming parents and she wanted some of that action. She posted weekly "growth" pictures of the dog, complained endlessly about crate training and behavioral issues, and just made the entire thing this huge production on social media and in person. And I don't even interact with this person very much, either online or in person, so if I found it grating I can't imagine how people who see her daily seem to be.

The irony was that she was more dramatic and public about becoming a dog mom than 99.9% of people I know are about having children. It just very plainly felt like a plea for attention and specialness. But, I reason, it's better she do that with a dog than a human baby, so have at it (but away from me please).

Haha yikes, that is so cringy

[Anonymous]

Kenneling/boarding children for travel is frowned upon.

That and the whole gestating giving birth thing. How was that with a puppy?

[Anonymous]

I have no issue with it. Not something I would do but i do jokingly often refer to our dog as my first baby. It's obviously nothing like having a kid but I'd rather people be obsessed with their dogs than treat them poorly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know someone who is able to sneak a dog on a plane by disguising it as a real baby. Stroller, baby, Bjorn, bonnet, etc..

Lol

[Anonymous]

I lived in a trendy neighborhood in Philly & saw lots of dogs in strollers. Haven’t seen that yet here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know someone who is able to sneak a dog on a plane by disguising it as a real baby. Stroller, baby, Bjorn, bonnet, etc..

LOL I’d rather sit next to this person than the person with an actual baby.

- woman with children and no dogs

[Anonymous]

A lot do, and it's really unfair. Most of those dogs are sick or elderly and they're taking them out because they're still social beings and like the stimulation out and about outside the house and yard. I saw a man with a very, very old looking Golden Retriever in a wagon with a dog bed on it. Was he a joke who is fulfilling his dad fantasies or is he a good owner who wants to give some joy to his pet in the last part of their life? I'm going with the latter.