True confession: I do not like dogs or dog people. This thread really solidifies my feelings.

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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?

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Yes, it is different: children are allowed in restaurants because children are people. Your dog is not a person. Home Depot is not a dog park or vet's office: many people who are allergic to dogs, or just don't like them, need to go to Home Depot for the same home essentials you need, and your desire to "socialize" your dog does not trump their discomfort at having your animal inflicted on them. It is weird and selfish to take your dog to Home Depot, and I can assure you that many people who see you there are thinking this. Taking your dog to Home Depot is so selfish and entitled.

I have a pet I love, but I can't believe people are equating dogs to children in this thread. Yes, children (ie, people) are welcome in more places than are dogs (ie, animals).

Oh, it absolutely does, since it's in their policy that I can bring my dog.

Sorry, not sorry.

You have an issue with Home Depot's policy. Take it up with them.

...and, for the record, my dog isn't inflicted on anyone. She stays at my side the entire time. If that's too much for the allergic, they should live in a bubble. Seriously. (And, I have a ton of allergies, so I'm not unsympathetic.)

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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?

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Yes, it is different: children are allowed in restaurants because children are people. Your dog is not a person. Home Depot is not a dog park or vet's office: many people who are allergic to dogs, or just don't like them, need to go to Home Depot for the same home essentials you need, and your desire to "socialize" your dog does not trump their discomfort at having your animal inflicted on them. It is weird and selfish to take your dog to Home Depot, and I can assure you that many people who see you there are thinking this. Taking your dog to Home Depot is so selfish and entitled.

I have a pet I love, but I can't believe people are equating dogs to children in this thread. Yes, children (ie, people) are welcome in more places than are dogs (ie, animals).

Oh, it absolutely does, since it's in their policy that I can bring my dog.

Sorry, not sorry.

You have an issue with Home Depot's policy. Take it up with them.

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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?

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Yes, it is different: children are allowed in restaurants because children are people. Your dog is not a person. Home Depot is not a dog park or vet's office: many people who are allergic to dogs, or just don't like them, need to go to Home Depot for the same home essentials you need, and your desire to "socialize" your dog does not trump their discomfort at having your animal inflicted on them. It is weird and selfish to take your dog to Home Depot, and I can assure you that many people who see you there are thinking this. Taking your dog to Home Depot is so selfish and entitled.

I have a pet I love, but I can't believe people are equating dogs to children in this thread. Yes, children (ie, people) are welcome in more places than are dogs (ie, animals).

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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.

not married?
no kids?

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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.

not married?
no kids?

Anonymous wrote: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.

LOL! This cracks me up. My dog is 13 pounds and she is adorable, but there are multiple weirdos in my building who are terrified of her. I just carry her through public areas so nobody gets traumatized

Anonymous wrote:I won't go so far as to say I hate dog people, but what I find annoying about them is their attitude towards people who are not into. It just seems so trendy now to be a dog person, and people react oddly is you say you don't really care for them. I've heard many people say things like "I don't trust people who don't like dogs" or "I don't like people who don't like dogs" Someone who said such a thing about people who aren't into kids would be roundly criticized, but it seems to be perfectly fine to criticize someone for not being a dog person.

As a dog person, I think people who make such statements are immature. I wish that, as a society, we could stop with all the judgment.

I won't go so far as to say I hate dog people, but what I find annoying about them is their attitude towards people who are not into. It just seems so trendy now to be a dog person, and people react oddly is you say you don't really care for them. I've heard many people say things like "I don't trust people who don't like dogs" or "I don't like people who don't like dogs" Someone who said such a thing about people who aren't into kids would be roundly criticized, but it seems to be perfectly fine to criticize someone for not being a dog person.

When I was 7 months pregnant I brought my dog to the dog park in Wheaton to run off some energy as I was too swollen to walk him. Immediately a huge dog ran over and jumped up on me. I instinctually put my knee up to block the dog from my very obviously pregnant belly and yelled 'No!" The dog owner ran over and said "Don't kick my dog!"... I hate those kind of 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.

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.

Nice to see you were able to post your comment again, speaking of ridiculous. Or, did your dog post for you the first time?

Nope, she didn't post for me. She is a lot wittier than you, though.

Say what you will about my wit, but I'm not delusional.

Where are you seeing delusion in this thread?

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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.

What a ridiculous post.

Nice to see you were able to post your comment again, speaking of ridiculous. Or, did your dog post for you the first time?

Nope, she didn't post for me. She is a lot wittier than you, though.

Say what you will about my wit, but I'm not delusional.

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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.

Nice to see you were able to post your comment again, speaking of ridiculous. Or, did your dog post for you the first time?

Nope, she didn't post for me. She is a lot wittier than you, though.

Some people are rude, inconsiderate, obnoxious, and self-entitled. It has nothing to do with whether they are dog owners or not. You could read through DCUM and find similar complaints about drivers, parents, residents of a particular state or geographic area, parents/kids in a specific type of school program, etc..

I am not sure what purpose it serves to continually rehash the whole "I hate XYZ" debate, since people don't tend to alter their behavior because some random person called them out on an anonymous forum. But if it makes you feel better, by all means -- keep on sharing these thoughts.

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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.

What a ridiculous post.

Nice to see you were able to post your comment again, speaking of ridiculous. Or, did your dog post for you the first time?