Dog in Park Fountain?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to love dogs, until Covid, and the boom of dog owners treating their dogs like children and taking them everywhere with them, because they never trained their dogs to be left at home or be crated because they were purchased literally as Covid companions.

That’s all.

THIS. Hard facts, pp.

[Anonymous]

NP.

To pp above, that doesn’t make sense to me. I’ve never seen a dog pee or poop in a fountain, they typically want to smell and mark when they go to the bathroom.

It’s more likely a little kid would do that!!

But as long as the mix/breed was a good one, and not like some pit bull, I’d be okay with seeing a dog in a fountain on a hot day. How cute!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wtf, OP?!? I would’ve looked at you like you were crazy, too, and I’m also a dog owner. People like you are why we can’t have nice things.

What harm, exactly, is a dog causing to a fountain? The water is not potable, it's not a kids play area. What am I missing?

From the public and city maintenance side: Dog hair clogs filters, dog bacteria throw off the PH of the water (which someone is monitoring/treating), wet dogs make messes (and if the dog is off-leash, OP can't be sure the wet dog won't run up on a stranger), dirt from the dog dirties the water, dog nails can scratch any tile or finish, and if everyone lets their dog do this, the damage increases much faster, and is much more significant. As you can see from OPs post, some (idiot) dog owners are very "monkey see, monkey do" about this, so seeing OP do it may give other (idiot) dog owners the idea that it's fine.

From a better dog owner's perspective: What chemicals are in that water? Are you going to take your dog home and bathe them to remove any chlorine or other chems that might have been used without consideration for possible dogs, etc. (that shouldn't be in the fountain)? Are you keeping your dog off leash while doing this, or are you violating leash laws to violate the fountain/property laws? If your dog gets hurt, are you going to be fully responsible? If your (likely unleashed) dog hurts someone else, are you going to be fully responsible? Are you going to contribute to the increased maintenance costs so your pet can use a public fountain as a personal resource?

So, yeah. You missed all that. Some of y'all are really clueless; this thread is explaining why it sucks to be in public these days.

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I worked maintenance in a public park with a fountain one summer in college. This really isn’t that big of a deal. You are being VERY dramatic and I am puzzled by your anger. Parks are meant to be enjoyed by the community. I never saw any park employee bat an eyelash if occasionally a dog or a kid splashed in for a few minutes on a hot day.

One summer. In college. Thanks for those expert credentials. On the internet, everyone has worked a summer maintenance job for public parks. That you never saw park employees bat an eyelash during your limited tenure doesn't negate any of the points above. Also, we're talking about the bigger-picture issue (i.e. "what if everyone threw their trash on the ground" level), as in "why the community should not do this". One person breaking the rules probably won't cause major damage, but as OP made clear: seeing one person do the stupid thing often inspires others to think it's fine.

I'm not being "dramatic" by answering the question in detail, nor am I "angry" as a pp tried to allege. I'm sorry your tiktok attention span is put off by longer responses, but that's not "dramatic", just thorough.

I don’t think you understand. People don’t enjoy trash, a lot or a little. But people DO enjoy seeing other people and animals having fun. I’m not sure why this is so difficult to comprehend? Most people appreciate context.

It is also quite odd you are getting angry here and trying to throw out insults about Tik Tok. It is strangely aggressive behavior.

Most people do appreciate context, which is why, when asked, I provided some. Now you want to call me "angry" (I'm not), and say that anything that isn't agreeing with your position is "aggressive" behavior. I'm sorry you're feeling so fragile today. Maybe go splash in a fountain somewhere, where you're somewhat likely to encounter someone's poorly-trained off-leash dog?

[Anonymous]

The fountains are for everyone to enjoy. If dogs are frequently in them, then it does in fact clog the filters faster than they’d normally get clogged, scratch the bottom of the fountain, and put more bacteria into the water. It’s not the end of the world but it is self centered, yes, because you’re saying your dog is more important than the general public’s enjoyment of the fountain. Yes it’s cute and some people will smile. But just like you’d do a double take if you saw a human bathing in the fountain, a dog bathing in the fountain is equally sort of gross.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Splash pad instead? When kids aren’t there

No, people go nuts over dogs in kid spaces even if its like 11pm without a kid in sight. Would expect to be shamed on NextDoor.

It’s almost as if kids shouldn’t have to worry about dog feces in their splash pads and pools.

Lol it’s little kids pee and poo that’s the issue. That’s why there’s chlorine, genius!!! Lolz.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP.

To pp above, that doesn’t make sense to me. I’ve never seen a dog pee or poop in a fountain, they typically want to smell and mark when they go to the bathroom.

It’s more likely a little kid would do that!!

But as long as the mix/breed was a good one, and not like some pit bull, I’d be okay with seeing a dog in a fountain on a hot day. How cute!

Aaaannd it's anti-pit troll! But thanks for highlighting the issue. You can use that in the future: Would you want to see a pit bull doing it? No? Then maybe it's not for dogs, because pit bulls are dogs.

Your nonsense might be useful today, bullytroll!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Splash pad instead? When kids aren’t there

No, people go nuts over dogs in kid spaces even if its like 11pm without a kid in sight. Would expect to be shamed on NextDoor.

It’s almost as if kids shouldn’t have to worry about dog feces in their splash pads and pools.

You must live a charmed existence. Around here its mostly the humans scrubbing out 3 weeks worth of dried feces frrim their butts and using them to shower.

Correct, I don’t live in a neighborhood where humans are using the parks fountain to scrub feces off of their butts. I am sorry that is the reality for your community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP.

To pp above, that doesn’t make sense to me. I’ve never seen a dog pee or poop in a fountain, they typically want to smell and mark when they go to the bathroom.

It’s more likely a little kid would do that!!

But as long as the mix/breed was a good one, and not like some pit bull, I’d be okay with seeing a dog in a fountain on a hot day. How cute!

I’m impressed by your ability to rope in the dog/child comparison AND the breed comment in one, compact post. 10/10 trolling!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The fountains are for everyone to enjoy. If dogs are frequently in them, then it does in fact clog the filters faster than they’d normally get clogged, scratch the bottom of the fountain, and put more bacteria into the water. It’s not the end of the world but it is self centered, yes, because you’re saying your dog is more important than the general public’s enjoyment of the fountain. Yes it’s cute and some people will smile. But just like you’d do a double take if you saw a human bathing in the fountain, a dog bathing in the fountain is equally sort of gross.

DP.

Scratch the bottom of the fountain? What? You can’t be serious with this? Hahaha.

As long as it’s a well bred dog, and not an aggressive breed, I’d be fine with it. I don’t think those breeds should be allowed in public, but a sweet golden, I’d love to see!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Splash pad instead? When kids aren’t there

No, people go nuts over dogs in kid spaces even if its like 11pm without a kid in sight. Would expect to be shamed on NextDoor.

It’s almost as if kids shouldn’t have to worry about dog feces in their splash pads and pools.

Lol it’s little kids pee and poo that’s the issue. That’s why there’s chlorine, genius!!! Lolz.

Did anyone catch the whole "do you bathe your dog afterward" part? Because that's what's most awful about this. You know the sort of owner letting their dog(s) off-leash in the fountain isn't taking them to the groomer or home to the shower after (and if you are taking a chlorine-soaked dog to the groomer, I hope you tip to compensate!). It may be "cute" to the humans watching, but the humans doing it are irresponsible and the dogs risk skin infections, itching, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Splash pad instead? When kids aren’t there

No, people go nuts over dogs in kid spaces even if its like 11pm without a kid in sight. Would expect to be shamed on NextDoor.

It’s almost as if kids shouldn’t have to worry about dog feces in their splash pads and pools.

Lol it’s little kids pee and poo that’s the issue. That’s why there’s chlorine, genius!!! Lolz.

I also don’t think children should be bathing in public fountains but this is the pet forum and I’m assuming you know dogs and babies aren’t the same thing

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The fountains are for everyone to enjoy. If dogs are frequently in them, then it does in fact clog the filters faster than they’d normally get clogged, scratch the bottom of the fountain, and put more bacteria into the water. It’s not the end of the world but it is self centered, yes, because you’re saying your dog is more important than the general public’s enjoyment of the fountain. Yes it’s cute and some people will smile. But just like you’d do a double take if you saw a human bathing in the fountain, a dog bathing in the fountain is equally sort of gross.

DP.

Scratch the bottom of the fountain? What? You can’t be serious with this? Hahaha.

As long as it’s a well bred dog, and not an aggressive breed, I’d be fine with it. I don’t think those breeds should be allowed in public, but a sweet golden, I’d love to see!

My 2-year old got bit by someone's "sweet golden" off-leash at a public park, but go ahead

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wtf, OP?!? I would’ve looked at you like you were crazy, too, and I’m also a dog owner. People like you are why we can’t have nice things.

What harm, exactly, is a dog causing to a fountain? The water is not potable, it's not a kids play area. What am I missing?

From the public and city maintenance side: Dog hair clogs filters, dog bacteria throw off the PH of the water (which someone is monitoring/treating), wet dogs make messes (and if the dog is off-leash, OP can't be sure the wet dog won't run up on a stranger), dirt from the dog dirties the water, dog nails can scratch any tile or finish, and if everyone lets their dog do this, the damage increases much faster, and is much more significant. As you can see from OPs post, some (idiot) dog owners are very "monkey see, monkey do" about this, so seeing OP do it may give other (idiot) dog owners the idea that it's fine.

From a better dog owner's perspective: What chemicals are in that water? Are you going to take your dog home and bathe them to remove any chlorine or other chems that might have been used without consideration for possible dogs, etc. (that shouldn't be in the fountain)? Are you keeping your dog off leash while doing this, or are you violating leash laws to violate the fountain/property laws? If your dog gets hurt, are you going to be fully responsible? If your (likely unleashed) dog hurts someone else, are you going to be fully responsible? Are you going to contribute to the increased maintenance costs so your pet can use a public fountain as a personal resource?

So, yeah. You missed all that. Some of y'all are really clueless; this thread is explaining why it sucks to be in public these days.

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I worked maintenance in a public park with a fountain one summer in college. This really isn’t that big of a deal. You are being VERY dramatic and I am puzzled by your anger. Parks are meant to be enjoyed by the community. I never saw any park employee bat an eyelash if occasionally a dog or a kid splashed in for a few minutes on a hot day.

One summer. In college. Thanks for those expert credentials. On the internet, everyone has worked a summer maintenance job for public parks. That you never saw park employees bat an eyelash during your limited tenure doesn't negate any of the points above. Also, we're talking about the bigger-picture issue (i.e. "what if everyone threw their trash on the ground" level), as in "why the community should not do this". One person breaking the rules probably won't cause major damage, but as OP made clear: seeing one person do the stupid thing often inspires others to think it's fine.

I'm not being "dramatic" by answering the question in detail, nor am I "angry" as a pp tried to allege. I'm sorry your tiktok attention span is put off by longer responses, but that's not "dramatic", just thorough.

I don’t think you understand. People don’t enjoy trash, a lot or a little. But people DO enjoy seeing other people and animals having fun. I’m not sure why this is so difficult to comprehend? Most people appreciate context.

It is also quite odd you are getting angry here and trying to throw out insults about Tik Tok. It is strangely aggressive behavior.

Most people do appreciate context, which is why, when asked, I provided some. Now you want to call me "angry" (I'm not), and say that anything that isn't agreeing with your position is "aggressive" behavior. I'm sorry you're feeling so fragile today. Maybe go splash in a fountain somewhere, where you're somewhat likely to encounter someone's poorly-trained off-leash dog?

Who said OPs dog was poorly trained?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The fountains are for everyone to enjoy. If dogs are frequently in them, then it does in fact clog the filters faster than they’d normally get clogged, scratch the bottom of the fountain, and put more bacteria into the water. It’s not the end of the world but it is self centered, yes, because you’re saying your dog is more important than the general public’s enjoyment of the fountain. Yes it’s cute and some people will smile. But just like you’d do a double take if you saw a human bathing in the fountain, a dog bathing in the fountain is equally sort of gross.

DP.

Scratch the bottom of the fountain? What? You can’t be serious with this? Hahaha.

As long as it’s a well bred dog, and not an aggressive breed, I’d be fine with it. I don’t think those breeds should be allowed in public, but a sweet golden, I’d love to see!

My 2-year old got bit by someone's "sweet golden" off-leash at a public park, but go ahead

Oh wow that’s terrible. I hope you filed a report

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The fountains are for everyone to enjoy. If dogs are frequently in them, then it does in fact clog the filters faster than they’d normally get clogged, scratch the bottom of the fountain, and put more bacteria into the water. It’s not the end of the world but it is self centered, yes, because you’re saying your dog is more important than the general public’s enjoyment of the fountain. Yes it’s cute and some people will smile. But just like you’d do a double take if you saw a human bathing in the fountain, a dog bathing in the fountain is equally sort of gross.

DP.

Scratch the bottom of the fountain? What? You can’t be serious with this? Hahaha.

As long as it’s a well bred dog, and not an aggressive breed, I’d be fine with it. I don’t think those breeds should be allowed in public, but a sweet golden, I’d love to see!

I see what you’re doing. But why?