^ it’s funny to you until your well behaved dog lunges at a small child or causes a child to be afraid to leave school because you are standing there defiant and oblivious to what damage you have inflicted (my son was afraid of dogs). You are gross to actually be amused by this and completely lack any common decency.

NP. The long and the short of it is that I will not bring my dog anywhere that has a “no dogs” sign. I will, however, bring my dog anywhere that I am permitted. A lot of people on this thread seem to think that dogs should not be brought within 100 yards of a school. This is ridiculous. Any sidewalk, even directly in front of a school, is public property and thus completely within the limits of acceptable dog presence. Rather than wringing your hands about your children being scared of dogs, focus on helping your children learn to deal with dogs. Simultaneously, more owners should train their dogs better. But in the long run, dogs aren’t going anywhere and your dislike/fear of them isn’t going to change that.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is hilarious. I have been reading it out loud to my husband and cracking up. You all are generally ridiculous.

And yes, I bring my dog to school pick up. Literally never heard of anyone having an issue and my dog is well-behaved of course, so it really doesn't impact others.

But do carry on!

You don't have issues because all the people with children who have dog allergies or fear of dogs know your deal and stay far, far away from you at pick up. They are accommodating you because everyone knows telling a dog owner that maybe their dog doesn't belong somewhere is a bigger PITA than just avoiding them.

Yeah, I'm not going to walk up to the owner of the "well-behaved" dog who's sniffing and licking all the kids coming out of the door and cause a scene because it would out my kid as being afraid of dogs and it would probably make them a target of the kid who's been taught by mom and dad that their dog is entitled to be everywhere they are.

But, yeah, inside, I think PP suck and have a very overinflated sense of how much other people really want to be around your precious pet. And, like all obnoxious dog lovers, you're clearly not a problem at all. Do you take it to the grocery store or let it sniff other people's tables in outdoor restaurant seating, too? Stay off school property with your pet. The rules do actually apply to you.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is hilarious. I have been reading it out loud to my husband and cracking up. You all are generally ridiculous.

And yes, I bring my dog to school pick up. Literally never heard of anyone having an issue and my dog is well-behaved of course, so it really doesn't impact others.

But do carry on!

Most hilarious parts so far:
-People would be upset about squirrels at their outdoor pickup
-Kids are having to jump over leashes to exit school
-Weekly dogfights are common at some schools

You and other crazy jerks in this thread just inspired me to make a formal request at our school that dogs be banned from pick-up because they pose a health and safety risk. You and your "well-behaved" dog can stay home and laugh at other people's valid concerns all you want!

Lol ok Karen

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is hilarious. I have been reading it out loud to my husband and cracking up. You all are generally ridiculous.

And yes, I bring my dog to school pick up. Literally never heard of anyone having an issue and my dog is well-behaved of course, so it really doesn't impact others.

But do carry on!

Most hilarious parts so far:
-People would be upset about squirrels at their outdoor pickup
-Kids are having to jump over leashes to exit school
-Weekly dogfights are common at some schools

You and other crazy jerks in this thread just inspired me to make a formal request at our school that dogs be banned from pick-up because they pose a health and safety risk. You and your "well-behaved" dog can stay home and laugh at other people's valid concerns all you want!

Agree! There is so much dig crap in the way to school
Now. Pay attention people, and no your dog sn’t special. There is a no dogs on school property rule.

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Anonymous wrote:Most schools have a sign that says No Dogs On School Property. We bring our dog because there's limited time to walk to/from school, work, sports, etc plus extra walks for the dog. But we wait away from the entrance and off sidewalks.

If you’re too busy to walk your dog don’t have one.

Not too busy, choosing taking time to spend time with our kids by walking 30 min roundtrip instead of having them ride their bikes alone. It's all about balance/choices. I can bring my dog and be respectful of the rules/other people.

Or… walk without the dog

Go step in dog poop.

Oh, so you're also one of those inconsiderate dog owners who doesn't pick up their dog's crap? Nice - entitled and a feces-leaver.

Anonymous wrote:This thread is hilarious. I have been reading it out loud to my husband and cracking up. You all are generally ridiculous.

And yes, I bring my dog to school pick up. Literally never heard of anyone having an issue and my dog is well-behaved of course, so it really doesn't impact others.

But do carry on!

You don't have issues because all the people with children who have dog allergies or fear of dogs know your deal and stay far, far away from you at pick up. They are accommodating you because everyone knows telling a dog owner that maybe their dog doesn't belong somewhere is a bigger PITA than just avoiding them.

Anonymous wrote:This thread is hilarious. I have been reading it out loud to my husband and cracking up. You all are generally ridiculous.

And yes, I bring my dog to school pick up. Literally never heard of anyone having an issue and my dog is well-behaved of course, so it really doesn't impact others.

But do carry on!

Most hilarious parts so far:
-People would be upset about squirrels at their outdoor pickup
-Kids are having to jump over leashes to exit school
-Weekly dogfights are common at some schools

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Anonymous wrote:I love dogs, and I agree that at the door pickup isn’t the time or place

+1
This is why people
Hate dog owners (and I am one)

+2 I have a dog and our school is five blocks from our house and one block from an awesome dog park and I would LOVE to bring him to pickup so I could take him to the dog park after but I don't because there are SO many little kids who are scared of dogs, allergic to dogs, etc.

+3 I am a huge dog lover and we'd love to get a dog but cannot right now because our preschooler is deathly terrified of them thanks to irresponsible dog owners who take them everywhere and let them roam around and assume small children (who are often smaller than the dog) will always be excited to see/pet/interact with their dog. She had a series of bad experiences (off leash dog bounding up to her on hiking trail, enormous dog on crowded sidewalk barking at her when she tripped and fell, large dog coming up and stealing food from her during picnic in park) and now she's deathly afraid and it sucks. And it all could have been prevented if people just took care of their dogs, trained them, and kept them on leashes when necessary. If you won't do that, don't get a dog, especially not if you live in an urban area with tons of people. It's actually unfair to the dog, too!

This thread is hilarious. I have been reading it out loud to my husband and cracking up. You all are generally ridiculous.

And yes, I bring my dog to school pick up. Literally never heard of anyone having an issue and my dog is well-behaved of course, so it really doesn't impact others.

But do carry on!

Anonymous wrote:Agree. I LOVE DOGs. I have two and they are my children.
However, I hate when people bring them to drop-off and pick-up. Without fail there are dog fights once a week at our school. I don't get it.

NP. About the bold -- what? It's past time to report that and insist the school strictly enforce a no-dogs policy on school grounds. Period, no exceptions other than REAL service dogs (not Fluffy or Bruiser in a faked-up "vest").
If the principal is too wimpy to enforce, or whoever works drop-off is scared of the parents, kick it upstairs to the school board office. Dogfights at school once a week? Nope, that can't continue. Get proactive and please report it but also demand action.

Anonymous wrote:It's the outdoors. It's the dogs natural habitat. Why don't you stop trying to own outside. It's open to squirrels, raccoons, mice, dogs, cats, bears.

You need a chill pill. If your kid is too fragile to see a dog outside, they probably should be home schooled in isolation, or in a special institution for children with special needs.

NP.

1) If there were squirrels, raccoons, mice, cats, or bears roaming around through the crowd during school pick up, I think a lot of people would also be upset about that, including likely you.

2) Almost all schools have special classes for special needs kids, so the school is "a special institution for children with special needs". That's one of many reasons why most schools do not allow dogs on the premises unless they are companion animals or other specially trained dogs.

3) We aren't talking about the sidewalk, the woods, a public park, or any of the MANY outdoor areas that are perfectly welcoming of dogs (including, often, private businesses that are dog-friendly, of which there are many). We're talking about directly outside a school or on the school playground or parking lot. That's not "outside" it's school premises. Again, I think a bunch of raccoons in the same situation would be cause for alarm.

YOU need a chill pill. It's okay not to take your dog everywhere. You can leave your dog at home for a short period (if your dog is too fragile to be at home for the time it takes to do school pick up, perhaps it belongs in a special institution for dogs with special needs). Schools are not for dogs. They are for children. So the needs of children should be paramount when considering what happens at a school. Your desire to combine your dog walk with school pick ups is not a child's need.

Well, unless you count adults who act like children in the broad category of "children". But I don't.

Thanks for playing.

Agree. I LOVE DOGs. I have two and they are my children.
However, I hate when people bring them to drop-off and pick-up. Without fail there are dog fights once a week at our school. I don't get it.

It's the outdoors. It's the dogs natural habitat. Why don't you stop trying to own outside. It's open to squirrels, raccoons, mice, dogs, cats, bears.

You need a chill pill. If your kid is too fragile to see a dog outside, they probably should be home schooled in isolation, or in a special institution for children with special needs.