I hate dog people.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my bulldog to Home Depot frequently, and it's allowed. I don't take my dog to places that aren't dog-friendly.

But...why? Why would you do this?

It is "allowed" to burp loudly in restaurants, but it is irksome to other people, and crass. So...do you do that too?

Is that any different than many children in restaurants?

Bulldog/Home Depot poster here: The only difference is behavior, IMO. I have yet to see a dog in any store like Home Depot behave worse than many kids behave in public.

Agreed! To date, no dog has ever kicked my chair, screamed as they rocked the booth adjacent to mine with their jumping, thrown things, or ran away from their owner in a public establishment. Can't say the same for bratty kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my bulldog to Home Depot frequently, and it's allowed. I don't take my dog to places that aren't dog-friendly.

But...why? Why would you do this?

It is "allowed" to burp loudly in restaurants, but it is irksome to other people, and crass. So...do you do that too?

Is that any different than many children in restaurants?

Bulldog/Home Depot poster here: The only difference is behavior, IMO. I have yet to see a dog in any store like Home Depot behave worse than many kids behave in public.

Agreed! To date, no dog has ever kicked my chair, screamed as they rocked the booth adjacent to mine with their jumping, thrown things, or ran away from their owner in a public establishment. Can't say the same for bratty kids.

x 1,000,000!!

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You must be one of the whackjobs in my building who literally scream and run away from my 15 pound, non aggressive dog. Other people make fun of you after you do this btw.

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I think OP is just describing rude owners, with the exception of the pooping thing. I guess I'm on team 'it's just grass.'

I'm never going to let my dog just rampage over another person's lawn pooping at leisure, but I feel like if your property is up against a public sidewalk then unless you install a fence you're accepting the risk of the occasional dog or person wandering into that first 12 inches of your property. That isn't just for dog walking kid biking and people walking etc, the reality is that you're just going to have to deal with a little bit of exposure to the public at the precise line that your property interacts with the public.

Sorry I am not in tune enough to my dog to know when his butt glands start to swell (LMAO pp, that was a good one!).

I always clean it up, if the worst happens and I ran out of a bag I will usually wait there for another dog owner to ask or go home and get a bag to come back so I certainly don't take the clean up responsibility lightly. That's basically all we can ask people, to go through their lives prepared to clean up if they happen to impact another person in some way. I think as long as someone is trying to be considerate than there are bigger fish to fry.

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OP, you're not describing dog people, but rude people. I have dogs and I loathe those people who don't pick up after their dogs.

I generally find dog people more laid back, friendlier and easier to like, so I guess we're even. "Anti-dog" people are always griping about dogs. It's tiresome. Yet another reason I find many parts of Europe preferable than the states - they bring their dogs everywhere and no one is bitching and complaining about it. (No, I don't think Europe is perfect and, no thank you, I will not "Just leave" if I like it so much- just getting in front of the assholes and trolls with this parenthetical.)

Lighten up, OP. You stay away from me and my dog, I'll stay away from you. Viva America!

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Lots of stores allow dogs; far more than people realize. Most people think of Home Depot, Lowe's, and pet stores (duh), but you can also have dogs in Nordstrom, Barnes & Nobel, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Bloomingdale, Old Navy, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Gander Mountain, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Sephora, LUSH, Bath & Body, Hallmark, etc.

Some allow them to roam freely and others have the rule that they must ride in a cart or be carried in your arms/bag.

I know the Whole Foods by my house will allow smaller dogs that fit in the cart to come in. No dogs can walk in the store, though. I don't know if that's a company policy or individual store policy. I've also seen tiny dogs in purses in Wegmans on more than one occasion. Not sure of their actual policy.

I work in a dog friendly office. It's rare to have a day without a dog. Today we have a husky, a bulldog, and two mutts. Yesterday we just had the bulldog. It's fun to be able to take a break and play with a dog or grab one and take it on a short walk to get out of the office. And yes, we even have someone who works here who is allergic and takes a pill to work here.

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Anonymous wrote:Lots of stores allow dogs; far more than people realize. Most people think of Home Depot, Lowe's, and pet stores (duh), but you can also have dogs in Nordstrom, Barnes & Nobel, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Bloomingdale, Old Navy, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Gander Mountain, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Sephora, LUSH, Bath & Body, Hallmark, etc.

Some allow them to roam freely and others have the rule that they must ride in a cart or be carried in your arms/bag.

I know the Whole Foods by my house will allow smaller dogs that fit in the cart to come in. No dogs can walk in the store, though. I don't know if that's a company policy or individual store policy. I've also seen tiny dogs in purses in Wegmans on more than one occasion. Not sure of their actual policy.

I work in a dog friendly office. It's rare to have a day without a dog. Today we have a husky, a bulldog, and two mutts. Yesterday we just had the bulldog. It's fun to be able to take a break and play with a dog or grab one and take it on a short walk to get out of the office. And yes, we even have someone who works here who is allergic and takes a pill to work here.

Shouldn't have said that. I mean, allow them to walk. None allow them to roam off leash. Bad choice of words.

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OP those people annoy me, too, but how about phrasing it as hating crappy dog people. Do you hate all the people who don't let their dogs run all over them?

I don't say I hate mothers and fathers but I am annoyed by mothers and fathers who let their kids run all over them.

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Anonymous wrote:How long will it be before someone comes on to say that they saw dogs in a few restaurants in Europe, as if this is some kind of evidence that dogs in restaurants is a good idea, or even that it is common across Europe (it's not)?

I've seen dogs in restaurants in Germany and don't think it's a good idea because I once saw two dogs get into a terrible fight. It was really awful and bloody.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my bulldog to Home Depot frequently, and it's allowed. I don't take my dog to places that aren't dog-friendly.

But...why? Why would you do this?

It is "allowed" to burp loudly in restaurants, but it is irksome to other people, and crass. So...do you do that too?

Is that any different than many children in restaurants?

Bulldog/Home Depot poster here: The only difference is behavior, IMO. I have yet to see a dog in any store like Home Depot behave worse than many kids behave in public.

Agreed! To date, no dog has ever kicked my chair, screamed as they rocked the booth adjacent to mine with their jumping, thrown things, or ran away from their owner in a public establishment. Can't say the same for bratty kids.

x 1,000,000!!

I have a feeling that if that bratty kid had bone marrow or a kidney you needed, you'd care less about how "bratty" he or she is. Or, you could always try to get a dog to donate since humans are so loathesome.

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I take my bulldog to Home Depot frequently, and it's allowed. I don't take my dog to places that aren't dog-friendly.

But...why? Why would you do this?

It is "allowed" to burp loudly in restaurants, but it is irksome to other people, and crass. So...do you do that too?

Is that any different than many children in restaurants?

Bulldog/Home Depot poster here: The only difference is behavior, IMO. I have yet to see a dog in any store like Home Depot behave worse than many kids behave in public.

Agreed! To date, no dog has ever kicked my chair, screamed as they rocked the booth adjacent to mine with their jumping, thrown things, or ran away from their owner in a public establishment. Can't say the same for bratty kids.

x 1,000,000!!

I have a feeling that if that bratty kid had bone marrow or a kidney you needed, you'd care less about how "bratty" he or she is. Or, you could always try to get a dog to donate since humans are so loathesome.

I still don't care. Nice try, though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take my bulldog to Home Depot frequently, and it's allowed. I don't take my dog to places that aren't dog-friendly.

But...why? Why would you do this?

It is "allowed" to burp loudly in restaurants, but it is irksome to other people, and crass. So...do you do that too?

Is that any different than many children in restaurants?

Bulldog/Home Depot poster here: The only difference is behavior, IMO. I have yet to see a dog in any store like Home Depot behave worse than many kids behave in public.

Agreed! To date, no dog has ever kicked my chair, screamed as they rocked the booth adjacent to mine with their jumping, thrown things, or ran away from their owner in a public establishment. Can't say the same for bratty kids.

What a ridiculous post.

x 1,000,000!!

I have a feeling that if that bratty kid had bone marrow or a kidney you needed, you'd care less about how "bratty" he or she is. Or, you could always try to get a dog to donate since humans are so loathesome.

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Anonymous wrote:I am a dog person. Which means, I love the hell out of my dog and often would rather spend time with her than most people. I have taken time off from work to spend the day with her.

I do not let her jump on people. I let her poop on any grass she wants because once she squats, it's just going to come out. I can't yell "Squeeze it in!" and expect her to listen. But I do bag her poop.

I only take her to restaurants if it's an outdoor cafe. I rarely take her to stores - two or three times in eight years? She is never off-leash outside unless it's a fenced yard.

You are just as rude as the people describes in OP

-dog owner and lover

You do realize that rabbits/fox/deer/mice/woodland creatures of all types crap on everyone's lawn and it doesn't get picked up, right? They are picking up the poop, woodland creatures leave it there for you to step in. Which is worse?

I like dogs, but do not own one.

It's rude for you or anyone else to purposely walk their dog on someomne ele's property and let that animal poop their. My god! Manners reallly are a dying art!

This is what I loved about England. Dogs everywhere And the law of right of way. Here in good 'ol America, we are a bunch of smug, selfish people. I think we should all just relax a little bit and step outside our bubbles. What do you do to control the woodland creature scat on your lawn? Are you just as upset about their lack of manners?

You are absolutely right. So don't complain when I send my 1 year old over to your front lawn to take a crap and leave it there. Nature! Enjoy! Clean up after your dog!

I'm not saying people shouldn't clean up after their dogs. I was responding to the fact that people are upset the dog has step foot on their property and pooped to begin with....even if the owner cleans up after them. If your child needed to poop on my lawn and you cleaned it up, he would be more than welcome. The woodland creatures comment was trying to point out that it's ridiculous that someone is getting upset that a dog pooped on their lawn and the owner cleaned it up, when animals crap on your lawn all the time and it sits there. I hope that clears it up a bit.

It's a stupid analogy. A woodland creature doesn't have a human guiding it's behavior. You as the fog owner allow your dog to wander onto someone's lawn, sandboxm patio etc and go to the bathroom, you the human who knows appropriate social behavior. You are rude. Hope that clears it up for you.


-Dog owner and former UK resident.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take my bulldog to Home Depot frequently, and it's allowed. I don't take my dog to places that aren't dog-friendly.

But...why? Why would you do this?

It is "allowed" to burp loudly in restaurants, but it is irksome to other people, and crass. So...do you do that too?

Is that any different than many children in restaurants?

Bulldog/Home Depot poster here: The only difference is behavior, IMO. I have yet to see a dog in any store like Home Depot behave worse than many kids behave in public.

Agreed! To date, no dog has ever kicked my chair, screamed as they rocked the booth adjacent to mine with their jumping, thrown things, or ran away from their owner in a public establishment. Can't say the same for bratty kids.

x 1,000,000!!

I have a feeling that if that bratty kid had bone marrow or a kidney you needed, you'd care less about how "bratty" he or she is. Or, you could always try to get a dog to donate since humans are so loathesome.

I still don't care. Nice try, though.

Right; you're a big talker. LOL

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take my bulldog to Home Depot frequently, and it's allowed. I don't take my dog to places that aren't dog-friendly.

But...why? Why would you do this?

It is "allowed" to burp loudly in restaurants, but it is irksome to other people, and crass. So...do you do that too?

Is that any different than many children in restaurants?

Bulldog/Home Depot poster here: The only difference is behavior, IMO. I have yet to see a dog in any store like Home Depot behave worse than many kids behave in public.

Agreed! To date, no dog has ever kicked my chair, screamed as they rocked the booth adjacent to mine with their jumping, thrown things, or ran away from their owner in a public establishment. Can't say the same for bratty kids.

x 1,000,000!!

I have a feeling that if that bratty kid had bone marrow or a kidney you needed, you'd care less about how "bratty" he or she is. Or, you could always try to get a dog to donate since humans are so loathesome.

What a ridiculous post.